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Fleet Sponsors 10th Annual
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ATHENA Award Nominations Due May 18th
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the third annual ATHENA Award Program. 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 of 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, other 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, at 508-586-0500 ext. 231 and a nomination form will be mailed to you upon request. Nomination forms may also be completed online at www.metrosouthchamber.com.
BAC to Benefit Business
On May 26, 1999, Congressmen Joseph Moakley and William Delahunt opened the Metro South Chamber Business Assistance Center (BAC) in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.
The Metro South BAC, located at the Chamber's headquarters, Sixty School Street, Brockton, serves as a local one-stop business center of the SBA offering counseling and technical assistance to potential, existing, and expanding businesses. The BAC operates as a partnership among nearly twenty organizations involved in promoting the development of small business. The Metro South Business Assistance Center is one of the most successful satellite Business Assistance Centers opened by the U.S. Small Business Administration in Massachusetts. Since it opened its doors, the center has assisted over 800 clients with their efforts to start and build their businesses, and over 300 clients have participated in BAC sponsored workshops.
The SBA and Chamber recognizes Fleet Bank, Rockland Trust Company, Eastern Bank, Abington Savings Bank, People's Savings Bank, and The Community Bank for their community leadership and support of the Metro South Business Assistance Center.
Good News
Chamber members are invited to send information for the Good News column to the Chamber office.
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse is now accepting applications for its Brockton location. Lowe's is one of the nation's growing Fortune 200 companies, with over 600 locations and plans to open 100 new stores this year. Career opportunities include Assistant Store Manager, Department Manager, Sales Specialist, and Loss Prevention Specialist. Lowe's offers great pay, flexible hours, and an employee stock ownership program. Please apply in person at the Hiring Office located at 135 Westgate Drive, Brockton, MA (directly across from the new site.) For more information, please call 508-588-8914.
Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) is pleased to announce that Rowland Yancey has joined the organization as Professional Development Coordinator. Rowland has seven years of experience from Georgetown University and the National Institute of Government Purchasing. He plans to oversee and coordinate trainings, seminars, workshops, and conferences for BAMSI.
On Saturday, May 12, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Bicycle Rodeo at the Brockton Wal-Mart located at 700 Oak Street. The Rodeo is a great opportunity for children and their parents to learn bicycle safety skills in a fun family setting. The program will include a bicycle check-up and several bicycle stations where riders can learn safety skills and practice them in a safe setting.
The UMASS Dartmouth Slade's Ferry Bank Center for Business Research will host a speaker and awards dinner on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at Whites of Westport Restaurant. Dr. Michael d'Amico will be the guest speaker and will present "Marketing 101 in the Year 2025." During his presentation, Dr. d'Amico will address area businesses on what changes to expect in the marketing field. Dr. d'Amico is the author of several marketing books, including Effective Marketing: Creating and Keeping Customers. Also during the dinner, the center will present an achievement award to W.B. Mason in recognition for its exemplary accomplishments in the area of marketing. All are invited to attend this informative networking event. Costs are $35 per person or $350 for tables of ten. To register, call 508-999-6756 or e-mail nbarnes@umassd.edu.
On Saturday, May 19, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Fuller Museum of Art (FMA), in collaboration with Wild Wind Creations, will host its annual Native American Arts Festival. The event will feature dancers, storytellers, musicians, artists, food vendors, and a raffle. Families will have the opportunity to participate in an art activity, learn Native American games, and watch performances by some of the region's most lauded dancers and musicians. Admission is $5/adults; $3/seniors, students, and museum members; and $2/children. For more information, call the FMA at 508-588-6000 ext. 113.
Brockton Hospital recently appointed Kevin Dwyer as the director of patient financial systems. Kevin has more than 25 years of healthcare management experience within hospital organizations. He has an extensive background in patient accounting, credit and collection, and customer service activities. Most recently, Kevin was director of patient financial serves at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He previously held the position of manager of patient accounts at Children's Hospital in Boston. Kevin graduated from Boston University, majoring in education. He has been an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Patient Account Management since 1982.
Chamber Awarded National Workforce Development Grant
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board, the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, Massasoit Community College, and the Center for Workforce Preparation, announces its selection as one of six demonstration sites to conduct employer forums on workforce development issues, called Workforce Learning Academies. The Metro South Chamber of Commerce was selected from an applicant pool of over 70 chambers of commerce nationwide and was the only chamber selected from New England. Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Metro South Chamber will receive a grant of $25,000 from the U.S. Chamber's Center for Workforce Preparation.
"This award demonstrates the impact of the Metro South Chamber's commitment to nurturing commercial opportunity and the workforce which is its backbone," said Congressman William Delahunt. "The Chamber understands that our region's economic health depends on training and recruitment that benefits both employers and employees."
These Workforce Learning Academies will enable businesses, investment boards, service providers, and community leaders the unique opportunity to jointly address workforce development challenges. Issues to be addressed include recruitment, hiring, training and education, retention and advancement strategies.
"The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is committed to the betterment of our area businesses," said Christopher B. Cooney, President and CEO of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. "We are pleased to be partnering on this project with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, Massasoit Community College, and the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board to address workforce development challenges and better equip our region to compete in the 21st century economy."
Sal Pina, Executive Director of the Brockton Regional Workforce Investment Board, stated, "The Workforce Investment Board is excited about the prospect of working with the Chamber on this project and finding solutions to our region's workforce challenges. The Board is proud to be a partner of the Metro South Chamber. To be one of only six chamber partnerships honored nationwide with this grant is quite an achievement."
"This workforce academies project has the potential to provide enormous savings to local employers," said Christine Karavites, Director of Education and Workforce Services for the Donahue Institute, the economic development arm of the University of Massachusetts Presidents Office. "We look forward to working with the Chamber and the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board on this exciting project. These academies could serve as a model for other chambers and workforce investment boards throughout the Commonwealth, helping employers deal with the issues of recruiting, training and retaining workers."
Other Workforce Development Grant recipients are the Greater Cleveland (OH) Growth Association, the Tucson (AZ) Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Salina (KS) Area Chamber of Commerce, the Enterprise (AL) Chamber of Commerce, and the Kalispell (MT) Chamber of Commerce.
UMASS Donahue Institute to Host Job Fair - May 3
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, under the auspices of the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board, will host its first job fair at CareerWorks on May 3, 2001, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
"We're excited about hosting the first job fair at CareerWorks,'' Dr. Brian Donnelly, director of CareerWorks, said. "We're very pleased by the participation of the Greater Brockton community, especially the support we're receiving from the Mayor's Office, Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board, the Division of Employment and Training, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. They are all adding great value to the work we're doing here at CareerWorks."
CareerWorks expects over a dozen area companies to participate in the job fair including: Brockton Credit Union, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, Chapman Manufacturing Co. Inc., Concord Foods, Marine Optical Group, Nutra Max Products, NSTAR, Old Colony Y-Boys and Girls Detention/Treatment Programs, Reebok International Ltd., Sears, Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc., and Verizon Communications.
There will be job opportunities in: assembly, accounting, clerk, clinician, commission sales, customer service, information services, machine operator, material handler, mechanical illustrator, medical record supervisor, receiver, receptionist, selector, staff accountant, store associate, teacher, teller, and youth care advocate.
There is no charge for job-seekers to participate in the job fair, but job-seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and they must be prepared to register on-site at CareerWorks. For more information about the job fair call 508-513-3400.
Southeastern Massachusetts
Venture Forum ~ June 7
The next Southeastern Massachusetts Venture Forum will be held on Thursday, June 7, 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 Southeastern Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership, an industry-led, private non-profit corporation, in collaboration with NTB Associates, a Bridgewater marketing consulting firm, manages the Forum. 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 WebWorks; 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 June 7th Forum will address Writing a Winning Business Plan. Business plans are a critical element in the success of any business. Writing the plan gives concrete form to an intangible desire, it forces management to systematically think ahead, it defines specific goals to be achieved and it provides measurement tools to determine how well you've done. If you are seeking financing, it is the sales document to attract a potential investor's interest. If it's an operational plan, it is a detailed description of what has to be done, who is responsible for doing it, how long it will take to do it and what resources it will take to do it.
The second half of the evening will be a case study of a real business plan that has been submitted for evaluation. Prior to the June meeting the business plan will be submitted to a panel of three experts for review. At the meeting the case study CEO will give the audience a brief presentation of the plan. Following the presentation, panelists will offer their detailed comments, suggestions and evaluation. Finally, there will be a Q&A session for the audience.
The June Forum is sponsored by Stonehill College near Boston in Easton MA. Stonehill is a private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts college in the Catholic tradition, located in the heart of Southeastern Massachusetts. There is a $10.00 registration fee. For more information, contact The Partnership at 508-824-3600 or www.semassventureforum.org.
Welcome New Investors
Four 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.
My Boys, Inc.
1106 Main Street, Suite 101
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-586-9166
Fax: 508-586-6910
Mark Chauppette
Agency/Association
Pharmasol Corporation
1 Norfolk Avenue
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-238-8501
Fax: 508-238-0105
Wendy Badia
Manufacturers
The Tax Center
150 South Main Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-586-5800
Fax: 508-586-4221
Lisa Palin
Tax Return Preparation
West Bridgewater Public Library
80 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-894-1255
Fax: 508-894-1258
Beth Roll Smith
Municipal
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
AB General Contractors
Accurounds
Anderson Surveys
Bridgewater Savings
Brockton Housing Authority
Brockton Redevelopment Authority
J. Gerard Callahan, Realtors
Cape Cod Lumber
Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center
Celia Insurance
Central Glass
Community Newspaper
Cramer Levine & Company, Architects, P.C.
Creative Cuts
D'angelo Sandwich Shop
Elmcourt Hotel, Inc.
Everett's Auto Parts
Fowler's Express
Infra Red Building & Power Service
Irving's Home Center
Key Environmental Services, Inc.
Bob Lundberg
Mainspring Coalition For The Homeless
Mccluskey, Yunits & Buckley, PC
Robert J. Mcdonough Insurance Agency
Mihos Realty
Mydas Real Estate
North Easton Savings
Olsten Staffing Services
Gary R. Oman, P.C.
People's Savings Bank
Pine Oak Golf Course
Pm Group-Healthcare Consultants
Quality Plant Service
R.E. Lyons & Son Fire Equipment Corp.
Road To Responsibility
Shaw Glass Company
Transpro Courier
Triple C Equipment Corporation
Trojan Recycling, Inc. & Transfer Station
Wal*Mart
Increase Your Odds ...
Join the Chamber Today
In recognition of the return of horse racing to the Brockton Fair Grounds, the Chamber has adopted a horse racing theme for the 2001 Membership Drive. Over fifty business and community leaders will be jockeying for first place in recruiting new members on May 1, 2, and 3. The stakes are high with a cash prize for first place, Foxwoods getaways for close seconds, and dozens of fine dining and gift certificates from Metro South businesses available as purses. (See page 10 for more information on horse racing.)
Join during the 2001 Membership Drive and you'll receive the following:
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Some of the community leaders and companies participating in the 2001 Membership Drive are: Watchen Barker, Fleet Bank; Anne Beauregard; Charles Bernard, The Event Connection; James Blake, Brockton Credit Union; Mike Ciampi, Brockton Credit Union; Steve Clough, Protection One; Richard Cost, Bridgewater State College; John Costa, B.C. Tent & Awning Co.; Joe Dacey, Bristol Investment Management; Steve Damon, Jack Conway & Company; Mark D'Onofrio, Rockland Trust Company; Sergio DoRego, Rockland Trust Company; Geniene Elliott, Brockton Credit Union; Michael Faherty, Higher Site; David Frenette, Frenette & Dukess; Carey Gilbert, The Business Journal; Frank Gillooly, Capital Lease Group; Jeff Glashow, Fleet Bank; Stephen Hall, Massachusetts Electric Company; Kathy Hayes, The Community Bank; Walter "Buzz" Herlihy, Bristol Investment Management; John Hopkins, Rextrude; Robert Kenworthy, Fleet Bank; Mark Linde, Brockton Community Access; James Long, Rextrude; Bob Marsh, Brockton Credit Union; John McCluskey, McCluskey, Yunits & Buckley; Anne McCormack, New England Adjustment Company; Ann McCoy, Fleet Bank; John McGovern, Rodman and Rodman; Joan Medeiros, Rockland Trust Company; Mary Meserve, Meserve Travel and Cruise Center; Ellen Moore, Ellen Moore Design; Cindy Mignault, Columbia Electric Supply, Inc.; Joe Pannozzo, Stonehill College; Antonio Pires, Pires Auto School; Jean Roche, Able Restoration; Robert Rose, Massasoit Community College; Lou Russo, AT&T Broadband; Scott Sanborn, Sovereign Bank; Carmel Shields, Shields Healthcare; Elizabeth Starr, Brockton Symphony Orchestra; Dan Trout, The Community Bank; John Wells, The Event Connection; Steve Ward-Smith, IBS; and Bob Wisgirda, WBET Radio AM 1460.
When you belong to the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, you are a leader within the business community and a member of the region's most dynamic business advocacy organization. Collectively, businesses working through the Chamber of Commerce produce far more individual and community success than they do working alone. To learn more about disolaying your community pride, enthusiasm, and commitment through Chamber membership, call Andrew Voght, membership services coordinator, at 508-586-0500 ext. 229.
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May Calendar
| 1-3 | Membership Drive | |
| 2 | Chamber Day at the State House | 9:30 am |
| 3 | Venture Forum Martin Institute, Stonehill College | 6:30 to 9:00 pm |
| 8 | Business Assistance Center Seminar "SOMWBA: Business Certification Workshop" | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| 11 | Government Affairs Meeting | 7:45 am |
| 11 | "Fast Forward" Seminar Martin Institute, Stonehill College | 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| 16 | HR Power Hours Massasoit Conference Center | 8:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| 22 | Small Business Awards Sponsor: Fleet Small Business Services Location: Massasoit Conference Center | 7:30 to 9:00 am |
| 28 | Memorial Day | Chamber office closed |
June Calendar
| 6 | Ambassador Team Meeting | 8:00 a.m. |
| 7 | Venture Forum Martin Institute, Stonehill College | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. |
| 8 | Government Affairs Meeting | 7:45 a.m. |
| 20 | Good Morning Metro South ATHENA Award Sponsor: John Hancock Financial Services Location: Massasoit Conference Center | 7:30 to 9:00 am |
| 27 | Board of Directors/ WorkForce 2020 Academy Donahue Hall, Stonehill College | 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| 27 | Work Force Investment Board Annual Meeting Alumni Hall, Stonehill College | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. |
Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber office or Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC) unless otherwise indicated
Antonio Pires Elected President of Cape Verdean Association
Recently, Antonio Pires, owner of Pires Auto School, was elected president of the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton. During his twelve year tenure on the Association's Board of Directors, Antonio has served on several committees, including the school committee and presidential committee. As president, he hopes to see the Association grow by implementing more activities in the Brockton area. Antonio also serves on the Metro South Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors.
The Cape Verdean Association, under the name Cape Verdean American Association, was founded in 1977. In 1990 a second association, Allianca Caboverdiana, emerged. Later the tow organizations merged to become Associacao Caboverdiana De Brockton (Cape Verdean Association of Brockton.)
The Cape Verdean Association counts nearly thirty-percent of Brockton's population among its membership. In 1999 the Association established a permanent home in a renovated fire station located on Montello Street. The two-floor office building provides meeting space to accommodate the Association's extensive community offerings. That same year, the Metro South Chamber recognized the Association for its success and the significant positive economic impact of the Cape Verdean population on the region.
Presently, the non-profit organization has a sixteen-member Board of Directors, a staff consisting of three full-time and three part-time employees, and an operating budget of $200,000 per year. The Association hopes to continue working with youths and maintain its after school activities including dances, karate classes, and soccer tournaments.
W.B. Mason Eyes Expansion of Base in Brockton
W.B. Mason has proposed expansion to the former Bargaineer site off of East Battles Street in Brockton. The 103-year-old Brockton-based office supply company, which employs 700 people in six states, hopes to build an 85,000-square-foot showroom and distribution center on the property, said Tom Golden, president of the company's office furniture division. "We're looking to make a continuing commitment to the downtown Brockton area and the easiest way would be for us to keep a permanent distribution center within the city limits," Golden said. Golden said after razing the existing smoke stack and several standing outbuildings, the cleanup will total about $1 million. The company then would invest a minimum of $1 million in the new building.
Source: Jocelyn Meek, The Enterprise, March 15, 2001
Local Students Participate in Tech Prep Entrepreneurship Day
On Tuesday, April 3, 2001, sixty students from three local high schools participated in the annual Tech Prep Entrepreneurship and Business Plan Day at the Massasoit Conference Center. The event was sponsored by the Southeastern Massachusetts Tech Prep Consortium and the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.
There were eight presentations given by fifteen tech prep students from Weymouth High School, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton, and South Shore Regional Vocation Technical High School in Hanover. The students each gave 10-minute presentations and then were questioned by four evaluators: Rudy DeMichele, business counselor, Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE); Suzanne Kosta, entrepreneurial director, Southeastern Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership (SMMP); Joan Medeiros, vice president of commercial lending, Rockland Trust Company; and Janine Randall, Entrepreneurial Training Center, Commonwealth Corporation.
Southeastern Tech Prep students combine the last two years of high school with the first two years of college. Tech Prep students are given the opportunity to explore career options and determine which pathway best matches their interests and abilities.
Sandra Baldner, interim director, Southeastern Massachusetts Tech Prep Consortium, presented awards to the fifteen participating students. Of the eight groups, there were three top winners. The first-place winners were Jennifer Panaro, Chris Bruce, and Victoria Derosa of Weymouth High School for their business entitled "Advintage." Each were given a $100 savings bond. The second-place winner was Steve Parker, from Hanson, a senior at South Shore Vocational Technical High School for his business entitled "Steve's Heating and A/C." He received a $75 savings bond. The third-place winners were Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School's David Shook of Sharon and Keith Summer of Brockton for their business entitled, "Solv Inc." Both were given a $50 savings bond.
Other participants were Weymouth High School's Joseph Kearney, Chris Donadio, and Kevin Dyer; South Shore Vocational Technical High School's Andrea Dodge of Abington and Matt Kenneally of Hull; and Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School's Nadine Sexton, Dianaisy Vazquez, Tricia Leroux, Amy Young, and Stephanie Velez, all from Brockton.
Government Affairs
The next Government Affairs Committee meeting is Friday, May 11, 2001, at 7:45 a.m., at the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Joseph C. Sullivan, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, is the guest speaker. Representative Sullivan will discuss transportation issues.
The Government Affairs meetings provide an opportunity for member businesses to discuss issues important to them with their elected officials. 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.
To attend or obtain further information on the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, call Roy Nascimento at 508-586-0500 ext. 225.
Harvard Pilgrim Open Enrollment Extended to May 31, 2001
Harvard Pilgrim's Open Enrollment is available to Metro South Chamber of Commerce members and their employees with business in Massachusetts. Interlink Business Services (I.B.S.) would like to remind Metro South Chamber members that you have until May 31, 2001, to enroll with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care during their Open Enrollment. This is also the opportunity for existing member groups to make changes to their policy and add any new eligible employees to their plan. Harvard Pilgrim offers a number of health plan options. In addition to HMO options, members may select a Point of Service Plans (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 for you to enroll with Harvard Pilgrim, a comprehensive and affordable health plan. If you are a Harvard Pilgrim Health Care subscriber and have questions about Open Enrollment, please contact the 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 ext. 1830.
~ Member Profile ~
J.K. Olivieri Agency, Inc.
Company Name: J.K. Olivieri Agency, Inc.
Address/Telephone:
230 Forest Ave., Brockton/508-580-0781
71 Main Street, Lakeville/508-947-1818
Year Established: 1979
Number of Employees: 17
Products/Services: All lines of Commercial and Personal Insurance (Property, Casualty, Life, Accident, and Health.)
What is your market area: South Shore
What markets do you serve? We serve all personal lines businesses and nearly all commercial lines businesses, i.e., contractors, manufacturers, professional business, habitational property, real estate property, restaurants, etc.
What is unique or special about your firm and the products and services you offer? We are unique because of the knowledge and personal approach we offer to our clients. We have nine licensed Property and Casualty Agents, five licensed Life accident & Health Agents, and two licensed Insurance Advisors. All employees are required to take industry-specific educational courses to better assist our clients. Our personal approach is one thing our clients enjoy and take advantage of. Our sales team is always willing to meet with clients at either of our two offices, their home or their place of work.
Please list awards, honors or special recognition your firm has received: Our agency is one of eight statewide with a Five Star Designation awarded by the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents. We are active in the Metro South and Cranberry Country Chambers of Commerce, and the Brockton and Middleboro Rotary Clubs.
What is your main business objective concerning your customers and the business community? Our mission is to protect our clients financial future. We feel our role is to assist our clients in selecting the best possible programs to fill their specific needs. By listening to our client's need, we are able to present our clients with the best possible programs available at the best possible price.
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.
Horse Racing Returns to Brockton Fair Grounds $3 Million Spent on Improvements
Beginning June 30 and running through August 5, horse racing will once again be featured at the Brockton Fair Grounds. The last horse race run was in the summer of 1972. The photographs below show the progress being made in anticipation of horse racing's return in June. For more information, contact the Brockton Fair at 508-586-8000.
Chamber Day at the State House: May 2, 2001
Join business leaders from throughout the commonwealth on Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in Boston for the Annual Chamber State House Day. This event, featuring many legislative leaders, promises to be exciting and informative.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall of the State House and the program starts at 10:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Lunch will also be served.
State House Day is sponsored by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. To register or to obtain further information, call Roy Nascimento, Vice President-Public Affairs, at 508-586-0500 ext. 225.