At a special press conference held on July 1, 2015, it was announced by Mayor Bill Carpenter and the Cape Cod RTA, along with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, that the CapeFLYER’s weekend train service will now include a stop in Brockton! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the service will operate on Friday evenings and […]
It was on year ago when the Metro South Chamber of Commerce was awarded with a $40,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation to support higher education programs. The award program was part of a partnership between the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and Lumina Foundation to engage the business community in efforts to increase […]
The recent rupture of the water main from Silver Lake to Brockton left the city in a state of emergency; could this situation be avoided with a regionalized water/sewer system? The Metro South Chamber of Commerce commissioned UMass Donahue Institute to conduct a regional water/sewer study for the Metro South region over the past year. […]
Urges “YES” Vote May 12 for Destination Resort Gaming The Metro South Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors believes Brockton deserves consideration for a resort destination gaming facility on the site of the Fairgrounds. A “Yes” vote on May 12 will allow Brockton to be considered. The proposal features twenty five acres of resort amenities, […]
Chamber Chairman of Economic Development Pat Ciaramella of OCPC and Chamber President and CEO, Christopher Cooney testified before the United States Environmental Protection Agency in support of flow measures for the Brockton Area Water Reclamation Facility (BAWRF). City, County, and State Department of Environmental Affairs officials have all endorsed a flow rate of 20.5 million […]
In the wake of losing six hundred jobs after entertainment gaming (dog racing)was banned in Massachusetts by referendum a few years ago, The Metro South Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted that if entertainment gaming were made legal again in Massachusetts that this region, the Metro South region, should be given top priority. “In […]
In an effort to encourage regional collaboration, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce recently convened a Regional Roundtable Discussion, bringing together regional town managers, chairmen, and affiliates into one room. The forum provided an opportunity for municipal leaders to connect, share areas of interest and concern, and learn about some of the Chamber’s current regional […]
Each year, thousands of people pass through the Metro South Chamber of Commerce building, including workshop attendees and counseling clients, Business Assistance Center visitors, and individuals meeting with one of the many business resource partners. New residents and visitors also frequent the building, requesting maps and information on cultural attractions within the region. The Chamber […]
A sold-out crowd of nearly 500 business people attended the Metro South Chamber of Commerce 101st Annual Meeting & Expo on November 19, 2014 at the Conference Center at Massasoit in Brockton, sponsored by Crescent Credit Union, UMASS Donahue Institute, and Bridgewater State University. The event celebrated the conclusion of the Metro South Chamber’s 100th […]
The Metro South Chamber recently announced a partnership with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Economic Development Institute to study and document steps for establishing a regional water use and reclamation authority. This study is based upon best practices and with the intent to derive greater use and economies of scale through better management and coordination […]