This small business toolkit was developed under the direction of State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg to provide access to comprehensive resources for small business owners in Massachusetts. Treasurer Goldberg hopes that the toolkit will empower entrepreneurs to achieve economic stability, security, and opportunity by offering valuable educational materials on how to plan, maintain, and grow […]
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Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan and Brockton Area Transit (BAT) Administrator Michael Lambert announced that from November 25th through December 31st BAT’s bus and paratransit services would be free thanks, in part, to a grant included in the state budget and awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The program is designed to encourage new […]
A little sewerage could go a long way – more than 5,100 new jobs and 1.6 billion dollars in business output according to a recent study on additional sewerage capacity in business districts adjacent to Brockton. Many new jobs likely filled by Brockton residents, with regional economy reaping benefits. The Chamber commissioned Dan Hodge, Cambridge […]
“Where Better Begins” is a video campaign to showcase the amazing people, places and businesses that make the City of Champions a unique and exciting place to live, work and visit. “Brockton: Where Better Begins”: Learn more about the people, places, and businesses of Brockton. Make sure to share our video on social media by […]
MassDREAMS (Delivering Real Equity and Mortgage Stability) Down payment and closing cost grants for first-time homebuyers in Massachusetts communities that were hit the hardest by the economic effects of COVID-19 About MassDREAMS: MassDREAMS is made possible by federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides assistance to states to mitigate the […]
Will your small business benefit? Take a listen and share with your payroll and accounting people to prepare your paperwork now. Watch the infosession online: https://bit.ly/3B79SRs
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce and premier sponsor, Bank of America recognize the achievements and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and economic opportunities in the Metro South region. Nominees are evaluated on the following: Demonstrates creativity and innovation in the development of its business or in its product or […]
Decades of research and data point to a Massachusetts housing crisis threatening the future economic development of the Commonwealth. Brockton and the Metro South Region are well-positioned to help solve this problem. With thousands of new housing units being built in Brockton and throughout the region, it is easy to see why more people are […]
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce partnered with our colleagues at Brockton Redevelopment Authority and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network to offer Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) updates from the SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) as year-end deadlines approach. Review the recorded session on YouTube. Link to apply for EIDL: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/ SBA COVID-19 […]