Metro South Chamber of Commerce - Action Report
  July/August 2002  
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Calendar of Events
New Members
Member Profile

Christine Karavites is Selected ATHENA Award Recepient

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce and Bay State Gas were pleased to name Christine Karavites from the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute the 2002 Metro South ATHENA Award recipient. The ATHENA Award was presented to Karavites at the Chamber's Good Morning Metro South event on June 19.

Karavites is currently a Senior Consultant with the University of Massachusetts Office of the President, Donahue Institute. She has held key leadership positions for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the past twenty years including the Massachusetts Department of Employment and Training, the Brockton REB and Stonehill College. Karavites led the team that designed and started- up the University's presence in the Metro South region with the One Stop Career Center in Brockton. Her continued collaboration with the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board provides services to area employers and community partners.

The ATHENA Award is presented 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.

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 a quotation from Plato, 'What is honored in a country will be cultivated there.' By honoring exceptional leaders, others will be encouraged to excel.

The event sponsored by Bay State Gas Company, also featured guest speakers, Vicki Donlan, publisher and founder of Women's Business Boston and Women's Business New York and Marylou Sandry, founder of Marylou's Coffee. Both women spoke about the rise of their businesses and their current day success.

Good News

Chamber members are invited to send information for the Good News column to the Chamber office.

Bridgewater Savings Bank announced that five local residents were elected to 10-year terms as corporators of Bridgewater Savings at the Bank's130th annual meeting recently. They are Stephen Bonfiglioli of Bridgewater; Richard Bowen of Norwell; Stephen T. Hall of Raynham; John Harper of Bridgewater; and Robert W. Kominsky of West Bridgewater. The Bank's Senior officers were also re-elected for a one year term.

Leo R. Schleicher III, a financial advisor with the Raynham office of American Express Financial Advisors, recently was honored with the President's Recognition Award. The award is one of many American Express initiatives, including training, leadership and recognition programs, designed to help ensure clients receive the highest quality financial service.

Area families can enjoy Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center's annual Country Fair & Safety Saturday this year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, on the hospital grounds at 235 North Pearl St,. Brockton (Exit 18B off Rte 24). Those who regularly attend this event should note that this is about a week later than the event's usual date. The fair will feature carnival rides, a crafts fair, clowns, games, music, cash and prize raffles, popular chicken barbaque, other food and more. Admission and parking to the Country Fair & Safety Saturday is free. For more information call 508-427-2751

Uninsured or underinsured? Brockton Hospital has an exclusive relationship with the HealthNet plan, which may be able to help! HealthNet serves individuals who are covered by Mass Health or are on the Free Care System. Those enrolled will have access to adult, adolescent and pediatric primary care, obstetrics, appropriate doctor visits, necessary hospital service, 24-hour emergency care, pharmacy benefits and more. Please call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information.

Brockton Credit Union has hired Dorine Boyd of Mansfield, as a regional manager. Her responsibilities will include the origination of mortgage loans. She is agraduate of Bridgewater State College and a native of Brockton. Boyd was a past member and president of t he Mansfield Woods Condo Association. Brockton Credit Union is the largest community-based credit union in New England with over $903 million in assests. It is one of the largest mortgage lenders in the area.

Jazz Up Your Summer!

The city of Brockton is proud to present the fifth annual Metro South Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 27 at the Campanelli Stadium in Brockton. The show starts at 3p.m. and will wind down in the early evening. Featured musicians are the world famous Count Basie Orchastra directed by Grover Mitchell, featuring Butch Miles. Also appearing are the Yellow Jackets and Rebecca Parris.

The Count Basie Orchastra is made up of nineteen jazz pros, all veterans of the world-famous Counte Basie Orchastra. Their big band sounds will give those in attendance a night that they will never forget.

The Yellow Jackets were invited back to the festival after their over whelmingly popular appearance in 2001. Their brand of contemporary jazz earned The Yellow Jackets several Grammies over the past few years. Rebecca Parris is widely known and loved in the Boston area and her smooth jazz stylings are earning her a nationwide reputation as one of the finest singers in jazz today.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is general admission and fans will be able to choose their seat in the grandstand or venture out onto the field.

Tickets are now available at the Brockton Rox box office at the Campanelli Stadium or at www.etix.com. Visit www.metrosouthjazzfest.com or call 508-587-7109 for more information.

TIF's Benefit Brockton

By: Michael Mattos

Brockton has worked diligently under the leadership of Mayor Yunits and the City Council to establish a pro-business climate in the city. One of the most effective ways that Brockton has offered support to business is Brockton's tax incentive program, which offers businesses local and state tax incentives to expand their business in Brockton and create at least one new job. The City incentive is called Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Thus far, the City has worked with 33 businesses to become certified projects and receive local and state tax incentives. Since the City's first certified project in 1996, the tax incentive program has encouraged businesses to invest a total of $71,557,000 in real estate improvements. In addition, the projected total number of jobs over the life of these businesses TIF agreements is 2,112. This amount is based on job creation and retention projections made by the businesses applying for the tax incentive.

Until the 1980's, much of economic development incentive legislation was driven by the theory that tax incentives induced job creation by private employers. However, factors such as local, regional, national and international market conditions, as well as the quality of management and the workforce all affect job creation. Economic developers and legislators, through legislation, began to the The new theory focused on investment in plant and equipment as being fundamental to economic growth and providing the greatest promise for job creation. In creating the EDIP/TIF program, Massachusetts economic development practitioners focused on investment, something that could be measured and valued, rather than projected job creation, which fluctuates as a result of economic conditions and market trends.

The TIF program incrementally improves the City's tax base while allowing a local business the time and resources togrow steadily. Under this incentive, businesses continue to pay existing real estate taxes on property. However, as the new investment increases the property's assessed value the additional taxes generated are phased in over the term of the argreement. The City's incentives are geared towards new development that would not haved occured without the incentive. The City gains and/or retains well-developed business and realizes sustainable investment. The TIF allows the City and businesses to grow stronger incrementally to provide steady revenue increases to the community through property taxes.

Chamber Welcomes Over 150 New Members in 2002

This is a listing of the members who joined during the Chamber's Membership Drive. Reward their investment in the region by calling upon them for your next purchase of goods or services. The best economic development program a community can embrace is to buy locally from a Chamber member.

3 Phase Elevator Corp.
1 Billings Rd.
Quincy, MA 02127
Tel: 617-745-0777
Fax: 617-745-9777
Jeff Hannon

Air Energy, Inc.
6 North Ave.
South Easton,, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-9445
508-230-9446
Donald J. Mazamec

Atlantic Elevator North
Avon Industrial Park
145 Bodwell St.
Avon, MA 02322

BFI Waste Services
385 Dunstable Rd.
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
Tel: 800-442-9006
Fax: 978-649-0135
Terry Grady

BSC Group, Inc.
384 Washington St.
Norwell, MA 02061
Tel: 781-659-7981
Fax: 781-659-7986
Dick Cook

Bay Colony Transportation
Service, Inc.
17 Robins St.
Bridgewater, MA 02333
Tel: 508-697-8002
Lisa Maragnano

Boston Baby/B.B. Kids
304 Bodwell St.
Avon, MA 02322
Tel: 508-941-5630
Fax: 508-941-5861
Paul Everett
Furniture

Bradford Trailer
1906 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-583- 1440
Fax: 508-583-9275
Brad Moore
Recreation

Bridgewater Tree Farm
91 Yoke Rd.
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Tel: 508-279-0353
Carolyn Reis

Brockton Christian School
1367 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-588-4669
Karen Hodges
Schools/Colleges

Burke & Foskett
Ten McGrath Highway
Quincy, MA
Tel: 617-786-8000
Walter A. Foskett

Charles Heath, CPA
45 Bristol Dr.
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-3600
Charles Heath

Coler & Colantonio
101 Accord Park Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
Tel: 781-982-5452
Fax: 781-982-5490
Jeff Plante
Engineering

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance
114 Village Rd.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Tel: 800-343-0578
David Fox

Coneco Engineers & Scientists
4 First St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Tel: 508-697-3191
Brian Klinger
Engineering

Congressman Stephen Lynch
The Moakley Federal Courthouse
One Courthouse Way-Suite 3110
Boston, MA 02210
Tel: 617-428-2000
Fax: 617-428-2011
Stacy Walker

Contract Decor International, Inc.
637 North Montello St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 587-7000
Window Treatments

Council on Aging
10 Father Kenney Way
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-580-7811
Fax: 508-580-1674
Wi Packard

Courtyard by Marriot
37 Paramount Dr.
Raynahm, MA 02767
Tel: 508-822-8383
Fax: 508-880-2627
Sherri Bill
Hotel/Motel

Creedon & Creedon
One Centre St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-587-6670
Robert S. Creedon, Jr. Attorneys

D. Pallatto Construction Co., Inc.
176 King St.
Hanover, MA 02339
Tel: 781-871-6100
Fax: 781-871-8707
Dan Pallotta
Construction Management

Daisner Enterprises
274 Broadway
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel: 508-509-3260
Dana Childs

David Jon Louison Foundation
137 Newbury St.
Brockton, MA
Tel: 508-584-4315
Mary Ellen Kernan

DeSantis Chevrolet
1555 Main St.
P.O. Box 3189
Brcokton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-586-7900
Fax: 508-588-2068
Dan DeSantis
Automotive Sales

Deano's Auto Sales
755 North Main St.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-580-4522
Fax: 508-583-7276
Paul Lever
Auto Sales & Service

Delphian Group
50 Marshall Ave.
Warwick, RI 02886
Tel: 401-737-8717
Fax: 401-737-8718

Denise Buote Dance Studio
5 Mill St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-588-4108
Denise Buote
Dance Studios

Devin & Barry, P.C.
62 Derby St.
Suite 6, Hingham, MA 02043
Tel: 781-741-8400
Robert Devin
Attorneys

Diamond Insurance Agency
1619 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-580-4848
Fax: 508-580-8688
Salman Abdella
Insurance

Digicomm
P.O. Box 105
Rahnham, MA 02768
Tel: 508-944-4275
Fax: 508-947-0477
Chip Gleim
Telecommunications

Doyle's Bar & Grill
956 Washington St.
Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-238-5095
Ken Doyle

Driveways by Heap, Inc
Tel: 781-447-4336
Meredith Heap
Contractors Specialty

Edward Sharkansky Attorney At Law
45 Bristol Dr.
Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-2888
Fax: 508-230-5310
Edward Sharkansky
Attorneys

Entertainment Specailists Inc.
479 Turnpike St.
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-8157
Mike Amado
Entertaiment

Eye of the Tiger Services, Inc.
21 Torrey St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-941-5300
Fax: 508-941-5774
Randy Yanoff

Forest Floors, Inc.
295 Centre Ave.
Rockland, MA 02370
Tel: 781-878-1778
Fax: 508-878-1446
Andrew St. James
Contractors Specialty

Forms & Graphics
101 Charles Eldridge Dr.
P.O. Box 1281
Lakeville, MA 02347
Tel: 508-946-2113
Fax: 508-946-0293

Gerard T. Reilly Co.
424 Adams St.
Milton, MA 02186
Tel: 617-696-8900
Fax: 617-698-1803
Thomas O'Connor
Accountants

Gina Kinsella's Dance Studio
730 1/2 Belmont St.
Brockton, MA 02401
Gina Kinsella

Good Days Restaurant Inc.
99 Main St.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-337-6070
Jerry Robertson
Restaurants

Great Elm Greenhouses, Inc.
572 Centre St.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-586-1612
David Stracqualursi
Florists

Hill Top Auto Sales
160 Turnpike St.
Canton, MA 02021
Tel: 781-828-1006
Fax: 781-821-1011
Simon Laham
Automotive Sales

Housecalls
16 Shield Ave.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-588-3800
Carl Mayer

J.M. Perrone
105 Research Rd.
Higham, MA 02043
Tel: 781-741-2200
Fax: 781-741-2300
Matthew Perrone
Printers

J. Derenzo Construction
354 Howard St.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-427-6441
Fax: 508-427-6488
David Howe
Construction Management

J.H. Egger Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 1251
Marion, MA 02738
Tel: 508-748-3203
Fax: 508-748-3204
Jack Egger
Interior Designs

J.J. Cleaning Co.
39 Gladstone St.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-317-1558
John Perrotts
Cleaning/Janitorial

Joe Angelo's Cafe & Deli
13 Crescent St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-588-8331
Joe Angelo
Restaurants

Koso-America Inc.
385 West St.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-584-1199
Fax: 508-584-2525
Kevin Hynes
Electronics

Law Office of Kevin Sullivan
10 Forbes Rd.
Braintree. MA 02184
Tel: 781-356-7999
Kevin Sullivan
Attorneys

Lawcewicz Homes
23 Lawton Ave.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-944-5502
Gary Lawcewicz
Contractors

Lynch & Lynch
45 Bristol Dr.
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-2500
Debra Caswell

Mass School of Information Technology
9 Taunton Green
Taunton, MA 02780
Tel: 508-977-9909
Fax: 508-977-9906
Gunnar Hexum

Massachusetts Waste Systems
300 Centre St.
Holbrook, MA 02343
Tel: 781-767-0241
Mike Guston

Midway Auto Corp.
411 Brockton Ave.
Abington, MA 02351
Tel: 781-878-8888
Fax: 781-871-5747
Michael Deveney
Auto Sales & Service

Millennium Computer Sustems
111 Belmont St.
Suite #3 North Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-9598
Fax: 508-530-5575
Allyn Meyers
Computer Sales/Services

Millennium Motor Sales
1782 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-427-0090
Fax: 508-427-5701
Charles Assi
Auto Sales & Service

Murphy's Motors
485 Centre Ave.
Abington, MA 02351
Tel: 781-681-6600
Daniel Murphy

Murray's Furs, Inc
1147 North Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368
Tel: 781-986-3877
Fax: 781-986-4866
Irwin Swartz

Natale's Clothier
2001 Washington St.
Hanover, MA 02339
Tel: 781-982-8080
Natale Agostino

Neighborhood Physical Therapy
138 Main St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-580-4492
Dina Correia

Northeast Reality Sign
P.O. Box 533
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Tel: 888-289-7446
Fax: 888-667-4467
Tom Smith

Paramount Rug Co., Inc.
430 West St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-583-5022
Greg Kasgagian
Rugs/Carpets

Payton Construction
273 Summer St.
Boston, MA 02301
Tel: 617-423-9035
Bill Payton

Perfectshun Cable TV Services
72 Myrtle St.
Hanover, MA 02339
Tel: 781-826-3496
Fax: 781-829-0918
Al Rugman

Priority One
39 Glendale St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-583-6924
Jessica Rizzi

Prudential Finanical
5 Bristol Dr.-Suite #2
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-230-8585
Fax: 508-230-9191
Louis J. Pumphrey, Jr.
Financial Services

Pyramid Flooring
31 Perkins St.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-588-7733
Adelino Marcal
Contractors Specialty

R & M Associates
840 Crescent St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Mark Pellegrini

R A Gill Tree Service
593 Turnpike St.
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-238-4614
Rich Gill

Richard C. Dailey
353 West Center St.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-588-4800
Fax: 508-588-2067
Richard C. Dailey
Attorneys

Robert E. McKenna, CPA, PC
55 North Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343
Tel: 781-986-2220
Fax: 781-986-8365
Robert E. McKenna
Accountants

Rosen Realty
P.O. Box 128
80 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382
Tel: 781-447-1111
Fax: 781-447-0881
Richard Rosen
Real Estate/Development

Safe & Sound
218 North Main St.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Tel: 508-586-9801
Thomas Kennedy

Segal Inc.
1280 Belmont St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-584-4300
Vimal Patel
Liquor

Self Help Inc.
Fagan Dr.
Avon, MA 02322
Jon Carlson

South Easton Motor Sales, Inc.
300 Turnpike St.
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-238-1077
Fax: 508-238-2041
Joseph Gaultier
Auto Sales & Service

South Shore Housing
169 Summer St.
Kingston, MA 02364
781-422-4214

Insurance Agency
10 Lyman Street
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-586-1409
Fax: 508-586-1527
Turin Auguste
Real Estate/Residential

South Shore Natural Science Center
P.O. Box 429
Norwell, MA 02061
Tel: 781-659-2559
Fax: 781-659-5921
Joan Reed
Environmental

Southgate Electric
64 Ames St.
Brockton, MA 02302
Tel: 508-588-1700
David A. Tyler
Electrical Contractors

Sovereign Merchant Services
23 Canton St.
North Easton, MA 02356
Tel: 508-297-1000
Fax: 508-297-1001
Steven Salvucci
Credit Card Processing

Spillane & Mrowka
45 Bristol Dr.
South Easton, MA 02375
Tel: 508-238-9700
Peter S. Mrowka

Splendid Tours, LLC
267 Pleasant St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Tel: 508-378-1533
Fax: 508-378-1534
Francis Riordan
Travel Agencies

The Bonney-Glenn Co., Inc
616 Centre St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-587-3218
Gary Allen

The Certified Group Inc.
609-Neponset St.
Canton, MA 02021
Tel: 781-821-8855
Stanley White
Promotional Products

The Grill Restaurant Lounge
195 Westgate Dr.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-559-0008
Fax: 508-436-6296
Monique Aleman- Haikal

Thomassen Associates
31 Bellows Rd.
Raynham, MA 02767
Tel: 508-824-3339
Fax: 508-824-3629
Kathy Thomassen
Consultants

To The Deli, Inc.
111 Belmont St.
Easton, MA 02375
Fax: 508-230-8074
Eric Shute
Restaurants

Tufts Associates
1208 VFW Parkway
Boston, MA 02132
Tel: 617-325-1455
Fax: 617-327-9677
Patricia Mathieson

Two Crazy Chef's Catering
Mill St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-587-3008

U.S. Mat & Rubber Corp.
P.O. Box 4680
Brockton, MA 02303
Tel: 508-587-2252
Robert Arafe
Manufacturers

U.S. Army Recruiting
Westgate Mall
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-588-5548
SFC. Michael Medhaug

Victor & Raphel, P.C.
1342 Belmont St.
Suite 303
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-587-6100
Lewis Victor

Webster Printing Mailing Co.
P.O. Box 299
1069 West Washington St.
Hanson, MA 02341
Tel: 781-447-5484
Fax: 781-447-6427
Ernie Foster
Printers

White Orchid Florist & Gifts, Inc.
571 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382
Tel: 781-447-8388
Paula Carlevale

Wilson Transportation Inc.
5 Westland St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-897-0611
Tracey Wilson

Wireless World
432 West St.
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: 508-889-4645
Alex Tingus
Telecommunications

Wu-Li Academy
134 Elm St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
Tel: 508-378-7528
Michael Showstack

Our Chamber continues to grow stronger through referrals from our members. Please refer a member today.

Chamber Day at the Rox

On Thursday, July 25, 2002 the Metro South Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Metro South's new home team, the Brockton Rox, at the Campanelli Stadium.

This special Business After Hours event features a 'fun pack' for you, your employees and customers to enjoy. This evening is a great opportunity to hold your company outing while experiencing the newest baseball stadium and team in America. Other Chambers invited are Attleboro, North Attleboro, Cranberry Country, Fall River, New Bedford, Plymouth and Taunton.

The Rox will be playing the New Jersey Jackals. Game time is 7:11p.m. Tickets for this event are $10/members and $15 non/members.

Mark your calender for this great opportunity to meet potential clients, customers and other local business people as well as take in a great baseball game. Exposure for your business is your competitive edge, so bring plenty of business cards. To find out more information on this event call Kerrie at the Chamber 508-586-0500 ext. 222.

Regional Business After Hours at CMGI Field

On Wednesday, August 28, the New England Revolution will host the Ultimate Business After Hours at CMGI Field in Foxboro, MA. This event will take place in the Fidelity Investments Clubhouse overlooking the field prior to the Revolution home game. Chambers of Commerce from all over New England will be invited to participate in this unique event.

The cost for this event is $50 per person. This includes a Business After Hours in the Clubhouse, 1-hour open bar, appetizers, tickets to the Revolution match, and seating in the exclusive club seats.

For more information or to order by phone, contact Kevin Barney at the NE Revolution at 508-384-9192 or call the Chamber at 508-586-0500.

Thank You Drive Volunteers

David Ames, Abington Savings Bank
Tony Aveni, Abington Savings Bank
Judy Azanow, Brockton Credit Union
Jane Barry, Brockton Credit Union
Pam Barry, Southeastern Technical Institute
Pam Bellino, Bay State Gas
Dan Bennett, Sovereign Bank
Kevin Brower, Brockton Credit Union
Dave Cardoza, Massachusetts Electric
Barbara Cascarno, Fleet Bank
Pat Ciaramella, Old Colony Planning Council
Jim Colbert, Holiday Inn Metro South
Jo Ann De Feo, The Community Bank
Betty-Ann DeGrace, Sovereign Bank
Don DiNunno, Bay State Gas
Brian Donnelly, Career Works
Dan Donovan, Eastern Bank
Susan Fernandes, The Community Bank
Mike Ferrara, Sovereign Bank
Jim Flaherty, Eastern Bank
Pat Gaughan, Sovereign Bank
Steve Hall, Massachusetts Electric
Jim Hanlon, Abington Savings Bank
Kathy Hayes, The Community Bank
Buzz Herlihy, Bristol Investment Management
Christine Karavites, UMASS Donahue Institute
Bob Kenworthy, Fleet Bank
Paul LaBreche, The Enterprise
Randy Lima, Rockland Trust Company
Gloria Manoli, Fleet Bank
Ann McCoy, Fleet Bank
Joan Medeiros, Rockland Trust Company
Steve Murphy, Koretz & Murphy
Anne Murray, Rockland Trust Company
Ginny Murray, BAMSI
Angelo Nuby, Rockland Trust Company
Kathy O'Brien, Brockton Credit Union
David Orloff, The Community Bank
Lou Paragonia, Abington Savings Bank
Sal Pina, Brockton Area WIB
Mike Rose, AT&T Wireless
Lou Russo, AT&T Broadband
Scott Sanborn, Sovereign Bank
Bill Scherer, Holiday Inn Metro South
Mark Schiappa, Automatic Data Processing
Jackie Shea, Fleet Bank
Cherly Showstack, The Enterprise
Don Silva, Rockland Trust Company
Kendall Strok, Accounting Team/ARI
Steve Sullivan, Brockton Credit Union
Rosie Tores, Holiday Inn Metro South
Bob Tufts, SET Associates
Lynne Turner Liro, Fleet Bank
Tom Walker, Bay State Gas
Steve Ward-Smith, Interlink Business Services
Bob Wisgirda, WBET Radio AM 1460
Lees Yunits, Yunits & Buckly

Special thanks to... Holmes-McDuffy Florists for donating a variety of beautiful plants, Terrie Stone Catering for providing lunch, Brockton Credit Union for donating 4 Red Sox tickets, Bay State Gas for donating a gas grill, the Brockton Rox for donating game bats and hats and our premier sponsor Sovereign Bank.

July Calendar

4Independence DayChamber Closed
17Business Assistant Center Luncheon12:00 noon
25Chamber Day at the Rox
Business After Hours
Campanelli Stadium
1 Lexington Ave., Brockton		6:30 pm

August Calendar

9Legislative Planning Meeting8:00 am
13Executive Committee Meeting4:00 pm
14Ambassadors/GMMS Planning8:00 am
14ATHENA Focus Group10:00 am
27HRMC Planning8:00 am
28Board Meeting12:00 noon
28Business After Hours
CMGI Field		5:30 pm

Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber office or Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC) unless otherwise indicated.

Chamber Day at the Rox July 25

On Thursday, July 25, 2002 the Metro South Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Metro South's new home team, The Brockton Rox at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton.

The event features a special "fun pack" for you, your employees and customers to enjoy. This evening is a great oppotunity to hold your company outing while experiencing the newest baseball stadium and team in America. The Rox will be playing the New Jersey Jackals. Given time is 7:11 p.m.

All members are invited and encouraged to participate in this event. Mark your calender for this great opportunity to meet potential clients, customers and other local business people as well as take in a great baseball game. Exposure for your business is your competitive edge, so bring plenty of business cards.

To find out more information on this event call Kerrie at the Chamber 508-586- 0500 ext. 222.

Thank You Renewing Members

1666 Liquors
A-Z Staffing Inc.
ACS Services
Affordable Closet Systems
Annunication Greek Orthodox Church of Brockton
Arista Associates
Barbour Corporation
Bay State Cooling
Beacon Telecom, Inc.
Berry Real Estate
Bob's Ski-Doo, Inc.
Boucher's Opticians, Inc.
Bourne Enterprises, Inc.
Bridgewater State College
Brockton Furnance & Duct
Brockton Truck Parts & Sales
Lester L. Burdick, Inc.
Capeway Manor
Columbia Electric Supply
Counter Productions, Inc.
Corcoran Management Co
Creative World Children's Learning Center
Customized Data Services, Inc
John DeCostaJr., Inc. Lock & Security
DE Plumbing &Heating
Easton Country Club, LTD
Extra Space Storage of Brockton
The Feitelberg Company
Free Evangelical Fellowship
Grace Bible Church
The Guardian Center for Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Services
Gazelle Solutions, LLC
Habig-Magoon Insurance Agency
Hale Street Properties
Hamilton Painting Co.
Handi-Kids
Heights Crossing
Hogan Enterprises
Hub Technical Services
Interstate Coach
Jacob's Precision Corp.
JLS Mailing Services
K & Associates/LAN-COM, Inc.
Koretz & Murphy
Lakeville Computer Center, Inc.
Lorraine Crayon Co., Inc.
MDCOM
Mackin Pallet & Trucking Co., Inc.
Made-to Match, LLC
Albert Merola-General Contracting
New England Adjustment Company
Northeast-10 Conference
Old Colony Planning Council
Gary R. Oman, P.C.
PILL Corp.
Pillsbury Florist
Rentals Unlimited
Rick's Custom Fabrication
David F. Russell Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert Sharkansky & Co., CPA
Shipping Services, Inc.
Siskind & Siskind
Skillings Auto Sales, Inc.
Ira Smith Truck Rental & Repair
Southeastern Regional School District
Sovereign Bank
Starr Voice Over
Sullivan Tire Co,
Taylor Rental-Party Plus
Trader$ Mart
The Ultimate Advantage Group
Unlimited Property Management
Vicking Sheet Metal, Inc.
Warren Jewlers
Wm. J. Wolffe Electric, Inc.
Yunits Engineering Company

~ Member Profile ~
Eagle Photography

Company Name: Eagle Photography

Address: 481 Bedford St. Bridgewater, MA

Telephone: 508-697-4973

Website: www.eaglephotostudio.com

Year Established: 1988

Number of Employees: 2.

Products/Services: Full Service Imaging

What is your market area? Southeastern MA and anywhere upon request

What markets do you serve? Individual/ Groups and Commercial

What is unique or special about your firm and the products and services you offer? We offer a full service in- house studio and also full service portable studio. We go out of our way for exceptional customer service

Please list awards, honors or special recognition your firm has received: Eagle Photography regularly receives the best recognition I can think of... letters and phonecalls from our happy clients.

What is your main business objective concerning your customers and the business community? Our main business objective is to give the customers the best product/service with exceptional service.

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.

New In Brockton

The new Campanelli park opened on May 31, 2002 with a sell-out crowd. Brockton is home to the newest independent northern league baseball team the ROX. There's also a regional conference center anticipated to open this fall. The stadium has the capacity to hold almost 5,000 fans and the conference center will hold 1,000 people.

The new Walkover Commons has been developed by Beacon Companies into 80 luxury aparments. These spacious apartments are inspired by the Walkover Club, a historic Brockton landmark that once served as a social gathering place for employees of the George E. Keith Company. The Walkover Commons are located on Perkins Avenue in Brockton.

Local Interns Gain Work Experience at Chamber

Sheretta Knight, Wilson Jamssens and Maura McLaughlin are currently completing internships at the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. Knight, a recent graduate of Brockton High School will be attending Bridgewater State College in the fall majoring in Computer Science. Jamessens will be a junior at Brockton High School in the fall. McLaughlin is completing her last semester at Bridgewater State College and will graduate with a degree in Communication Studies in January. The interns have helped the Chamber with networking, relating to the public, membership and general office administration.

The Chamber provides several internship opportunitites for students each year. For more information, contact Roy Nascimento at the Chamber at 508-586-0500 ext. 225.

Business Leaders at State House to Benefit Metro South

On June 5, 2002 business leaders throughout the Commonwealth joined in Boston for the Annual Chamber State House Day.

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce as well as other chamber's from across Massachusetts took the opportunity to meet legislative and policy leaders.

The keynote speaker was StateTreasurer Shannon O'Brien. Over 100 people were in attendance to hear the Treasurer speak about issues facing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Other featured speakers were Representative Joseph Sullivan and House Speaker Thomas Finneran.

The Chamber's leadership met with Senate Ways and Means Chair Mark Montigny to discuss funding issues important to Metro South businesses.

BAC Summer Workshops

Veterans: How to Start or Grow Your Business

Thursday, July 18, 2002, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Contracting opportunities with the government SBA Business Loan programs for veterans How to develop a business plan

The workshop will be held at the Brockton VA Medical Center Building 22 (The Recreation Hall).

For more information or to register call Hank Cammack of SBA at 617-565-5567.

State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) Workshop

Date: July25, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Location: Metro South Business Assistance Center 60 School Street, Brockton

Sponsors: Metro South Business Assistance Center and SOMWBA

This workshop will present the reqirements for state and federal transportation certification for minority or woman owned businesses. Professional staff will provide instruction on completing the certification application and competing in public markets.

All SOMWBA applicants must attend one workshop. Pre-registration is required. For information and a registration package, call SOMWBA at (617) 973-8692 or register online at www.state.ma.us/somwba.

Lean Manufacturing Seminar
Thursday, August 22

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar on lean manufacturing on Thursday, August 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at the Chamber. This program, which costs $20 for members and $35 for non-members, will teach businesses how to standardize work and organize the workplace, use visual controls and apply point of use storage to reduce inventory levels, apply quality at the source as an alternative to final inspection, and find and eliminate waste. There will be hands- on simulation using traditional manufacturing principals followed by a simulation using lean manufacturing principles.

For companies that attend the seminar, there will be a free Lean Assessment of your business practices. This assessment will include four hours of consulting time during which your company will be assessed and compared against standard lean processes and practices. A follow up report will be provided along with a discussion on how lean principles can be applied to your operation. There will also be a complementary breakfast. This seminar will be beneficial to all types of businesses. For more information, or to register for this seminar contact Roy Nascimento at the Metro South Chamber of Commerce at 508-586-0500 ext. 225.