Chamber's Legislative Breakfast
Brings Beacon Hill to You
Speaker Finneran to Address Chamber - March 28
The legislative edition of the Good Morning Metro
South breakfast program is scheduled for Wednesday,
March 28, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at the Massasoit
Conference Center on Crescent Street in Brockton.
Speaker Thomas M. Finneran will be the featured
speaker at this special event. Unemployment
Insurance, MCAS Testing, Workers Compensation, and a
proposal to offer paid Family Medical Leave are just a
few of the issues that affect your business. Speaker
Finneran is a key player in the debate emerging over
these issues in the 2001-2002 legislative session.
Take this opportunity to meet with your legislators
and hear from the Speaker on emerging business issues
in 2001.
This special edition of Good Morning Metro South is
sponsored by Massasoit Community College and Massasoit
Conference Center. As always, Good Morning Metro
South is a great networking opportunity. Guests are
encouraged to stay for informal networking immediately
following the program. Begin your day by joining
other Chamber members for breakfast and networking at
7:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required and easy.
Simply fax the back cover of this Action Report to
508-587-1340 or call 508-586-0500 ext. 221. The cost
is $15 for members and $22 for non-members.
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Join the Chamber. It's Easy.
May 1, 2, 3
During the first week of May, many current members of
the Metro South Chamber of Commerce will be calling
local businesses with an invitation to join the
Chamber. There are many benefits to becoming a member,
both direct and indirect. These will be explained
further when you are contacted. Perhaps the most
important reason to join the Chamber is to reaffirm
your belief and desire to maintain a competitive
marketplace where your business can thrive and
community prosper.
The Chamber is an independent voice for business
within the greater Brockton area. By joining the
Metro South Chamber of Commerce, you will add your
voice to the nearly one thousand businesses that
already know the value of having an active Chamber
with a strong voice.
Join the Chamber and strengthen your business. For
more information on our next New Member Orientation
and Business After Hours, contact Andrew Voght,
Membership Services Coordinator, at 508-586-0500 ext.
229.
Good News
Chamber members are invited to send information for the Good News column to the Chamber office.
Bridgewater Savings Bank announces that John Robert
Allen III has joined the Bank as assistant vice
president and commercial loan officer. Located at the
Bank's Raynham Operations Center, Allen will
concentrate on maintaining and expanding the Bank's
commercial customer base. Allen joins the Bank with
more than six years of banking experience. Most
recently, he served as a credit analyst in the
commercial credit department at Rockland Trust
Company. He also has experience as a field examiner
in the asset-based lending divisions of Fleet Banks
and BankBoston.
During the month of January, there were more than 28
requests from victims of domestic violence for 911
cell phones at Brockton Family and Community
Resources. Unfortunately, according to Mona Lou
Callery, Director of Community Outreach and Education,
"the demand for 911 cell phones has always been
greater than what programs have available to share."
COHIA, a collaboration of community services that
address health issues in southeastern Massachusetts,
has organized a cell phone donation drive for the week
of April 16 through April 22. Area businesses,
families and organizations are encouraged to
participate by collecting good used/new cell phones
and chargers. During this week-long campaign, phones
may be dropped off at Height's Crossing, 35 Christy
Place, Brockton, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. For further information, please call Amy
Rice at 508-583-2045 ext. 101.
Dr. Edward Minnock has been named Dean of Graduate and
Continuing Education at Bridgewater State College.
Dr. Minnock comes to Bridgewater from Saginaw Valley
State University in Michigan, where he served as
executive director for continuing education for five
years. He looks forward to meeting business leaders
in the community and listening to their ideas on the
educational needs of the region.
Hematologist/oncologist and internal medicine
physician Satinder Dhillon, M.D., has started an
independent practice at the Norfolk Center for Cancer
Care and Hematology located at 909 Summer Street in
Stoughton. Dr. Dhillon is board-certified in medical
oncology and internal medicine by the American Board
of Internal Medicine and she is a member of the
American College of Physicians and Massachusetts
Medical Society. Dr. Dhillon has admitting privileges
at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center and Brockton
Hospital and may be reached at 781-341-6863.
PrimaryCare Affiliates, a physician group practice
affiliated with Brockton Hospital, announces the
recent addition of Durga E. Rao, M.D., to its
practice. Dr. Rao, who is board certified by the
American Board of Internal Medicine, earned her
medical degree at Guntur Medical College in India.
She completed her residency in internal medicine and
fellowship in nephrology at University Hospital, State
University of New York at Stony Brook. Dr. Rao is
seeing patients at the Randolph PrimaryCare Affiliates
office located at 25 Warren Street.
Additionally, PrimaryCare Affiliates announces the
addition of Roland J. Florio, M.D., to its practice.
Dr. Florio earned his medical degree at Autonomous
University of Guadalajara in Mexico. He completed his
internship in internal medicine at Kings County
Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and his residency in
internal medicine at Miriam Hospital in Providence,
Rhode Island. Dr. Florio is seeing patients at the
Brockton office located at 1300 Belmont St.
Mainframe Communications, Inc. has moved into a new
corporate headquarters in Easton. The new address is
46 Eastman Street. Telephone numbers and mailing
address remain unchanged. Senior Vice President Chris
Aghjayan describes the new office as a great leap
forward. "This new facility features an interactive
demonstration area that allows our clients to view a
variety of advanced systems side-by-side," Aghjayan
continues. Clients and friends are welcome to stop by
anytime to see Mainframe's new home. For information
or directions, call the office at 888-230-3330.
Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency, Inc. announces the
election of Janet Kliment to Assistant Vice President.
Ms. Kliment as been an insurance professional since
1986. She began her career as an insurance company in
upstate New York. She started with Rogers & Gray in
1987 in the Financial Services Division and in 1996
she obtained her Massachusetts Broker's License. She
holds her CISR designation and is the Branch
Supervisor of the South Dennis office where she works
with both Personal and Commercial Lines.
In addition, Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency, Inc.
announces the election of Janet Taylor to Vice
President. Taylor has been an insurance professional
since 1973. She began her career at a local
independent agency in the Plymouth area. She came to
Rogers & Gray in 1996. In 1998, she was promoted to
Northern Regional Manager and in 1999, was she elected
Assistant Vice President. Taylor is responsible for
the operations of the Plymouth and Sandwich branch
offices. She holds a Massachusetts Broker's License.
Here's What People Have to Say About
www.metrosouthchamber.com
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Brocktonian and part of the Metro South area. Keep up
the great work."
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wonderful people and so much talent in our community.
What a great place to show them off!"
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best chamber of commerce in the area. Keep up the
great work."
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"I was checking a company in your area and saw your
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Nominations for ATHENA Award Now Being Accepted
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce and local agencies
of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company are
pleased to announce their joint sponsorship of the
ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Award, created for the
Chamber of Commerce in Lansing, Michigan in 1982, has
expanded to over 350 cities in the United States,
Russia and Canada. It is presented in the form a
hand-cast bronze sculpture, symbolizing the strength,
courage and wisdom of the recipient.
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce believes in the
values underlying the ATHENA Foundation's philosophy
of incorporating the talents and expertise of women
into the leadership of our businesses, our communities
and our government. The spirit of the ATHENA Program
is captured in the following quotation from Plato:
"What is honored in a country will be cultivated
there." By honoring exceptional leaders, others will
be encouraged to excel.
On Wednesday, June 20, 2001, the Metro South Chamber
of Commerce will present the ATHENA Award to an
exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in
their business or profession, has served the community
in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in
reaching their full leadership potential.
To nominate an individual, please call Lisa Keene,
Program Director, Metro South Chamber of Commerce, at
508-586-0500 ext. 231 or Shirley Howard, ATHENA
Foundation State Director, at 508-888-6900. An ATHENA
Award nomination form will be mailed upon request. You can also download a form here ATHENAform.pdf.
Government Affairs
The next Government Affairs Committee meeting will be
held on Friday, March 9, 2001, at 7:45 a.m., in the Metro South Chamber Conference Room 1
The next Government Affairs Committee meeting is
Friday, March 9, 2001, at 7:45 a.m., at the Metro
South Chamber offices. Dr. Victor DeSantis of
Bridgewater State College will be the guest speaker.
Dr. DeSantis will discuss higher education and
workforce development issues.
Join other Chamber members for this opportunity to
interact with legislators and hear first hand what is
in store for the business community on Beacon Hill.
If you would like further information on the
Government Affairs Committee, call Roy Nascimento, VP
Public Affairs, at 508-586-0500 ext. 225.
Welcome New Investors
Five new investors have recently joined the Chamber's winning team. They are joining you, the business professional who have invested in your company and the Metro South economy through Chamber membership.
Brigham's Restaurant
300 Providence Highway
Dedham, MA 02126
Tel: 781-326-9518
Aldair Brito
Restaurants
Edgar D. Fulton, Realtor
471 Prospect Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-580-8600
Fax: 508-586-9082
Jane Fulton
Real Estate/Residential
Kingdom Mission, Inc./
Family Enrichment Center
47 West Elm Street, Suite 409
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-894-8846
Fax: 508-586-8119
Melvyn Johnson
Agencies/Associations
Lakeville Computer Center
347 West Grove Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
Tel: 508-946-5009
Fax: 508-946-3319
Richard Shuman
Computer Sales/Services
N.E.B.S., Inc.
525 Campanelli Industrial Dr.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-586-8100
Fax: 508-584-9397
Kate Landry
Credit Card Processing
Please Update Your 2001 Book for Business:
New England PrintWorks
741 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-559-5000
Fax: 508-559-6888
Tracy Sousa
Apparel
Embroidery/Screenprinting
Our Chamber continues to grow stronger through
referrals from our members. Please refer a member
today. Call Andrew Voght at 508-586-0500 ext. 229.
Thank You Renewing Members
Acorn Overhead Door Company
Avon Greenhouse and Flower Shop
Battles Farm Village Apartments
Brockton Public Schools
Butler Built Pavements, Inc.
Candyworld n Mor
Ca-Rie Photography
The Law Offices of David Cassella
CASSI
Chapel of New Hope, Inc.
Chatham West Associates
Paul E. Clancy Real Estate
Commonwealth Mediation & Conciliation
Crystal Cleaners
Executive Advertising Specialties
Florio Construction
Gerri Curl
Hennessey & MacInnis, Inc.
J. K. Holmgren & Associates, Inc.
Hopkins Foster Care
Horizon Beverage Company
Independence Insurance Agency
Kilroy Bros Moving & Storage
Peter & Elaine Leahy
Lloyd Animal Medical Center, Inc.
Media Concepts
Mediterranean Custom Cabinets
Nemo's Carry All Market, Inc.
Nichols Associates, Inc.
Nordgren-Fandrich Insurance Agency
Nu-Print, Inc.
The Oak Lounge
Daniel J. OConnor, Attorney at Law
The Partnership
Prudential Linn Real Estate
Results Home Buyers, Inc.
Rextrude
Shepard Consulting Group
Smith, Buckley & Hunt Insurance Agency
South Shore Savings Bank
Spectrum Services Co., Inc.
Standard Modern Co., Inc.
Terrie Stone Catering, Inc.
Technical Futures, Inc.
Turner Brothers, LLC
Verizon Communications
Dr. Carl A. Walent
Paul E. West Crane Service
Westgate Lane
Wanted:
Qualified Training Providers
Metro South Chamber Developing Training Provider
Directory for Local Employers
The Metro South Training Initiative (MSTI), a joint
project of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the
University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, assists
local employers with developing customized training
programs. As part of this initiative, we are creating
a directory of highly qualified trainers as a resource
for local employers in developing their training
plans. Assist us in identifying qualified trainers
currently used by employers within the Metro South
region. Take a few minutes and help build a network
of trainers to support the region's workforce training
needs. Call Roy at 508-586-0500 ext. 225 or e-mail
Roy at roy@metrosouthchamber.com.
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A Taste of Metro South
Features Food and Fun on March 21
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts
Electric Company, The Enterprise and WBET/1460 AM will
present the ninth annual A Taste of Metro South on
Wednesday, March 21, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the
Massasoit Conference Center, located on Crescent
Street (Rte. 27) in Brockton.
Taste will feature samples from A Different Place -
Jamaican Cuisine, Ashleigh's Coffee Cafe, Brockton
Hospital, Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center,
Catering by Linda, Christo's, Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
of New England, Gourmet Cafe, The Grill, Hardy
Catering, Main Spring Coalition for the Homeless,
Massasoit Community College, Old Country Buffet, The
Olde Hitching Post, Porticello's Ristorante,
Southeastern Regional High School, Stoughton Town Spa
and Zachary B's Restaurant.
Taste will host exhibits from Brockton Area
Multi-Services, Inc., Brockton Coalition for the
Homeless, Brockton Hospital, Brockton Library
Foundation, The Charity Guild, The Children's Museum
in Easton, The Enterprise, Fuller Museum of Art,
Handi-Kids, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Electric
Company, Massachusetts Special Olympics, Metro South
Chamber of Commerce, Professional Development Center
at Massasoit, South Eastern Economic Development
Corp., Striar Jewish Community Center and WBET/1460
AM.
Taste will also provide continuous live music and
entertainment from the Bridgewater State College
African Drum Ensemble, Brockton High School Haitian
Dancers, Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Juggler Peter
Czymbor, East Bridgewater High School Jazz Band, The
Event Connection and United Brass.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. A
portion of the proceeds will go to the Main Spring
Coalition for the Homeless. You may purchase your
tickets at Shaw's Supermarkets in Brockton, Easton,
Hanson and Stoughton, the Massasoit Conference Center
(Crescent Street, Brockton) or the Metro South Chamber
of Commerce (Sixty School Street, Brockton). To
purchase tickets by telephone or for further
information, call 508-586-0500 ext. 221.
March Seminar Series
"Fundamentals of Starting Your Own Business"
March 12, 2001 from 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Metro South Business Assistance Center
and South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp.
This workshop will help potential entrepreneurs
re-evaluate and understand the fundamentals of owning
one's own business. Information on how to get
started, where and how to get financing and preparing
the loan application will be presented. Attendees
will also be provided with a guide to writing a
business plan.
"Strategies for Managing Stress"
March 14, 2001 from 8:30 to 11:30 am
Cost:
$25/person Payable to: SBDC
Sponsored by: Metro South Business Assistance Center
and Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
Business people and professionals are subject to
considerable stress that may have its origins either
on the job or at home. This workshop give you the
sources, effects, and therapeutic responses to
contemporary stress.
"Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements"
March 26, 2001 from 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Metro South Business Assistance Center
and South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp.
This workshop will help attendees understand the
purpose and make-up of the balance sheet, income
statement, and cash flow statement. The workshop also
explains how financial statements help the small
business owner anticipate financial needs and operate
his/her business more efficiently.
Please note: All meetings are held at the Metro South
Business Assistance Center (BAC)
March Calendar
| 7 | Ambassador Team Meeting | 8:00 am |
| 9 | Government Affairs Meeting | 7:45 am |
| 12 | SEED Workshop
"Fundamentals of Starting Your Own Business" | 6:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 14 | Business Assistance Center Seminar
"Strategies for Managing Stress" | 8:30 to 11:30 am |
| 21 | A Taste of Metro South
Massasoit Conference Center | 5:30 to 8:00 pm |
| 23 | Metro South Training Initiative
Workshop 3 - Follow-up Session | 9:00 to 11:00 am |
| 26 | SEED Workshop
"Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements" | 6:00 to 9:30 pm |
| 27 | Ambassador Team Meeting (Drive 2001 Prep) | 8:00 am |
| 28 | Legislative Breakfast
Sponsors: Massasoit Community College & Massasoit Conference Center
Location: Massasoit Conference Center | 7:30 to 9:00 am |
| 29 | Metro South Leads Group | 8:15 to 9:30 am |
| 30 | Human Resource Management Council
Holiday Inn - Metro South | 8:00 to 10:00 am |
April Calendar
| 5 | Venture Forum
Martin Institute, Stonehill College | 6:30 to 9:00 pm |
| 10 | Executive Board Meeting | 4:00 pm |
| 11 | Ambassador Team Meeting (Drive 2001 Prep) | 8:00 am |
| 13 | Government Affairs Meeting | 7:45 am |
| 24 | Membership Drive Kick-off Breakfast
The Grill, Centre Street, Brockton | 8:00 am |
| 25 | Board of Directors Meeting | 12:00 noon |
| 26 | Good Morning Metro South
Informal Networking
Sponsor: AT&T Broadband
Location: Holiday Inn - Metro South | 7:30 to 9:00 am
9:00 to 9:30 am |
May Calendar
| 1-3 | Membership Drive | |
| 16 | HR Power Hours
Massasoit Conference Center | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| 22 | Small Business Awards
Sponsor: Fleet Small Business Services
Location: Massasoit Conference Center | 7:30 to 9:00 am |
Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber office or Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC) unless otherwise indicated
Southeastern Massachusetts Venture Forum ~ April 5
The next Southeastern Massachusetts Venture Forum will
be held on Thursday, April 5, 2001, from 6:30 to 9:00
p.m., at the Martin Institute, Stonehill College's
regional center for education, research, and public
service. The Forum is managed by Southeastern
Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership, an
industry-led, private non-profit corporation, in
collaboration with NTB Associates, a Bridgewater
marketing consulting firm. In addition to the Metro
South Chamber of Commerce and Stonehill College,
charter sponsors include Massachusetts Technology
Development Corporation; Bristol County Savings Bank;
D & D Web Works; Karam Financial Group; Massachusetts
Electric; NSTAR; RCW Mirus Inc.; and Shapiro, Israel &
Weiner.
Unique to Southeastern Massachusetts, the Forum's
purpose is to highlight regional entrepreneurs and
growth company issues. As a result, the Forum is
expected to increase the visibility of new venture
opportunities for investors and other stakeholders,
while strengthening and building an emerging
entrepreneurial network in this region.
The April 5th Forum will feature Joseph S. Iandiorio,
founder of Iandiorio & Teska in Waltham, speaking on
"Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights." His
firm specializes in patents, trademarks, copyrights,
trade secrets, licensing and litigation of
intellectual property matters, employee and consultant
contracts, confidential disclosure agreements, and
other related areas of intellectual property. Mr.
Iandiorio has over 35 years of experience including a
period as an Examiner in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office. He is actively involved in fostering the
creation and growth of small businesses and
high-technology companies.
April's case study will focus on MBinternet, Inc.
(MBi) of Centerville, MA. MBi, a B2B eCommerce
solutions provider based on Cape Cod's Silicon
Sandbar, plans, builds and markets custom eCommerce
systems for the mid-size enterprise. At the core of
the eCommerce systems MBi deploys, is eGO, a
non-proprietary, open source and standards compliant
technology that enables companies to transform
traditional business processes to eCommerce without
exposing their legacy systems to risk or disruption.
Sergio Balegno, President and CEO, will present the
firm's business plan and get input from a team of
panelists and the audience.
The April Forum is sponsored by Karam Financial Group
(KFG). Committed to providing the highest level of
professional services in developing insurance and
complex investment programs, KFG has considerable
experience in the areas of executive benefits,
disability income protection, group insurance,
employee benefits, business continuation planning, and
investment, retirement, and estate planning.
During 2001, eight monthly Forum programs will be
held. Each monthly program will have two elements: a
presentation on a topic of interest to entrepreneurs,
followed by a case study of an emerging company. The
case study will include a review by a panel of three
experts who will have the opportunity to review the
formal business plan prior to the entrepreneur's
presentation of the plan to the audience. Following
the panel discussion the audience will have the
opportunity to discuss issues related to the
presentation.
There is a $10.00 registration fee. For more
information or to get on the Forum mailing list,
contact the Partnership at (508) 824-3600.
Ambassador Team
The Ambassador Team meets on a monthly basis to serve
fellow members by providing information, resources,
and member-to-member support, increasing awareness and
promoting active participation in Chamber programs and
services. Presently, there are over twenty business
professionals on the Ambassador Team.
To become an
Ambassador, please contact Andrew Voght, Membership
Services Coordinator, at 508-586-0500 ext. 229 or
e-mail at info@metrosouthchamber.com
~ Member Profile ~
New England Adjustment Co.
Company Name: New England Adjustment Co.
Address/Telephone:
25 Mayotte Circle, Brockton/508-588-4243
85 Wells Ave., Suite 200, Newton/617-928-3010
Year Established: Prior to establishing New England
Adjustment Co. in 1996, Bob McCormack and Stanley
Baron, were partners with a large public adjusting
firm in Boston. Bob and Stanley have been adjusting
insurance claims since 1963.
Number of Employees: New England Adjustment Co. has
two partners and one employee.
Products or Services: Public Insurance Adjusting
What is your market area? Nationwide
What markets do you serve? Mainly, our company serves
New England, however, we have adjusted losses in the
Caribbean, up and down the East Coast and as far west
as Chicago and New Orleans.
What is unique or special about your firm and the
products and services you offer? New England
Adjustment Company represents you, the insured
policyholder, for all types of property insurance
claims. Losses range from major fire claims to smoke,
water, windstorm, and vehicle damage, vandalism and
any other claim covered by Homeowner or Commercial
Property policies. We handle losses, large and small.
We estimate the damage and then negotiate the
settlement with the insurance company adjuster. This
insures that the policyholder will receive the best
settlement possible and also relieves him/her of
having to take the time to deal directly with the
insurance company.
Please list awards, honors or special recognition your
firm has received:
The many letters of thanks from homeowners and
commercial property owners we have represented over
the years represent our awards. We have successfully
represented past and present mayors of Brockton, the
City of Newton, the City of Brockton, the Brockton
Housing Authority, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce
and Brockton Community Access Television.
What is your main business objective concerning your
customers and the business community?
To secure the best settlement possible for our
clients, to place them on equal footing with the
insurance company during their time of negotiation,
and to do all all of this in a timely manner.
A Member Profile will be featured in each issue of the
Action Report. Members will be selected randomly from
those in attendance at the monthly Good Morning Metro
South breakfast. Attending a Good Morning Metro South
is great exposure for your business.
Bridgewater Students Complete Chamber Service
Corey Jutz and Sara Bloomrose recently completed
internships at the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.
Corey and Sara are completing undergraduate studies in
Communications at Bridgewater State College and will
graduate in May. Meeting the needs of our members,
relating to the public, networking, and recording
public service announcements on radio are just some of
the communications skills the students learned this
past semester. In addition, Corey and Sara assisted
the Chamber staff on legislative, membership, program,
and general office administration.
The Chamber provides several internship opportunities
for students each year. If you would like
information, contact Roy Nascimento at 508-586-0500
ext. 225.
April is Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
April 1, 2001 is Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's Open
Enrollment for self-employed individuals and small
employer groups with businesses located in
Massachusetts. Open Enrollment is the opportunity for
members to enroll with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and
the time for current subscribers to make changes to
their group policy or select a new plan option.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care offers Metro South
Chamber of Commerce members and their employees a
number of health plan options. In addition to HMO
options, members may select a Point of Service Plan
(POS) where they can choose in-network and
out-of-network providers.
If you are self-employed or a small business owner,
this is a great opportunity to for you to enroll with
Harvard Pilgrim, a comprehensive and affordable health
plan. If you area a Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
subscriber and have questions about Open Enrollment,
please contact Interlink Business Services (I.B.S.)
Customer Service Department at 1-800-487-4427 ext.
1820.
In addition to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care,
UnitedHealthcare of New England and Delta Dental Plan
of Massachusetts are also available to Metro South
Chamber members. For more information on the health
and dental plans available to you and your employees,
please call I.B.S. at 1-800-487-4427 extension 1830.
Legislative Breakfast -
March 28, 2001
On Wednesday, March 28, 2001, over one hundred and
fifty people will meet at the Massasoit Conference
Center in Brockton to hear House Speaker Thomas
Finneran discuss emerging business issues for the
2001-2002 legislative session. In addition,
participants will have the opportunity to interact
with their local legislator and hear first hand what
is in store for the business community on Beacon Hill.
Presently, Representative Christine Canavan,
Representative Geraldine Creedon, Representative
William Galvin, Representative Thomas Kennedy,
Representative Ronald Mariano, Representative Thomas
O'Brien, Representative Kathleen Teahan and Senator
Robert Creedon have confirmed their attendance at this
special event. The region's entire legislative
delegation also has been invited to participate.
This event is open to the public. To register, call
the Metro South Chamber of Commerce at 508-586-0500
ext. 221 or fax the back cover of this Action Report
to 508-587-1340. The cost is $15 for members and $22
for non-members.
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