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Always about OPPORTUNITYCHAMBER MISSIONTo serve the interests of member businesses while providing community leadership to ensure the economic advancement of the Metro South region.

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CONTENTS

Calendar of Events 3

Government Affairs 5

Good News 8

New Members 10

Michael Goodman, page 5

Jessica Cooper Ubaldino, page 8

Eugenie Fitzhugh, page 6

reportJune 2005

Abington • Avon • Bridgewater Brockton • Canton • East Bridgewater • Easton • Halifax • Hanover • Hanson • Holbrook • Norwell • Randolph • Rockland • Sharon • Stoughton • West Bridgewater •Whitman

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At Center, New Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi joins business and political leaders at a recent Chamber of Commerce breakfast.From left to right is (1st row) Rep. Lou Kafka, Rep. Tom O’Brien, Mayor Jack Yunits, Speaker of the House Salvatore DiMasi,

Representative Robert Nyman, Senator Robert Creedon, Scott Sanborn of Sovereign Bank, Representative William Galvin From left to right (back row) Christopher Cooney, CEO and President of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Charles Wall

President of Massasoit Community College, Christine Karavites of PROTEAS Customized Consulting, Representative Geri Creedon,Representative Christine Canavan, Representative Kathleen Teehan and Steve Hall of Massachusetts Electric, Chamber Chairman

Full House Welcomes Speaker DiMasi to Brockton

Inc. MagazineNames BrocktonMost BusinessFriendly City

Baseball Hall of Famer to Speak atATHENA Awards in June

The Metro SouthChamber of Commerce willhold the seventh annualATHENA Award onWednesday, June 15, 2005,from 7:30-9:00 a.m., at theRadisson Hotel &ConferenceCenter inBrockton.

TheFeatured speaker for the

2005 ATHENA Awards is Mary Prattfirst woman baseball hall of famer.

Mary received her under graduatedegree from Sargent College at BostonUniversity, where she received the TwinS Award, and her MS from Boston State.

She played baseball for theRockford Peaches from 1943-1947and was the first woman to throwa no-hitter. In 1988 she was inducted into the Baseball Hall ofFame in Cooperstown, New York.She has also been inducted into the

BU Hall of Fame, BostonGarden Hall of Fame, andNational Federation of

High Schools Hall of Fame. Shewas the first chairwoman and co-founded the New AgendaNortheast Hall of Fame. An honorary life member of theBoston Board of Officials, she hasheld every office on that board.

Brockton was recently selected as the #1 Most BusinessFriendly City in Massachusetts byInc. Magazine.

The list of top U.S. cities fordoing business recently appearedin the May issue of Inc. Magazine.Out of the 274 cities Brockton wasvoted #1 Most Business FriendlyCity in Massachusetts and nationally ranked #41 Best Places- Small City; #109 Best Places -Overall; #121 Fastest, MostSustained Growth; and #123 MostBalanced Economy and Growth.

The rankings were derivedfrom three-month rolling averagesof U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticsunadjusted employment datareported from September 1994 toSeptember 2004. The data reflectsthe North American Industry

City Hall, Brockton

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

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Shalia Stewart 2004 ATHENA Award

recipient

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Classification System categories,including total non-farm employment and jobs in manufacturing, financial services,business and professional services,educational and health services,information, retail and wholesaletrade, transportation and utilities,leisure and hospitality, and government. This allows for focusnot only on job growth, but onhigh-wage sectors as well.

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The Edison BusinessIncubator is a small business incubator created in partnershipwith the Metro South Chamber ofCommerce, the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration, andSCORE. The incubator providesbelow-market rental space forstart-up and expanding businesses needing assistance.

The facility, located in the historic Thomas A. EdisonBuilding (Chamber of Commerce)in Brockton also offers high-speedInternet access, as well as conference rooms, meeting space,and reception areas, and networking opportunitiesthrough the Chamber. Tenants inthe Edison Business Incubator canalso access the resources of theMetro South Business AssistanceCenter (Metro South BAC), asatellite office of the SBA, whichoffers counseling, workshops,computers, and a resource library.Presently, there are five businesses conducting operations

in the center. The Incubator is adirect outgrowth of the Chamber'smission to create jobs and improvethe economic well being and quality of life of the Metro Southregion. Funding for the project isprovided from several financialinstitutions in the area.

The center is named afterThomas Alva Edison, the famedinventor and entrepreneur, whobuilt in 1883 the building in whichthe incubator is housed.

The purpose of the EdisonBusiness Incubator is to furtherenhance the services available fromthe Metro South BusinessAssistance Center. The Incubatorprovides a stepping-stone forfledgling businesses wishing tooperate in a professional environment but not yet capable ofsupporting the substantial overhead costs associated with aprime urban location.

Studies show that 90% of businesses that start in an incubator will remain in business.Service businesses are the primarytarget of the Incubator and preference is given to clients of theMetro South Business AssistanceCenter, graduates of theEntrepreneurial Training programof the Center for Women &Enterprise, and clients of the SmallBusiness Administration.

Finding relevant, reliable andtimely information can be the difference between success or failure for small business. Turning

Edison Incubator Open for BusinessA one-stop resource for small business

that information into useful andbeneficial knowledge requiresexperience. Meeting those criticalneeds for the Metro South regionsmall businesses is the goal of theEdison Business Incubator.

The Edison BusinessIncubator is a multi-tenant facilitydesigned to assist new businessin the start-up and growth phases. Providing technical assistance, training, office spaceand ongoing support is the primary focus of the Incubator.

The goal is to provide themost up to date information andadvice to small businesses at allstages, from the entrepreneurwith an idea, to the businessexperiencing rapid growth. As ahands on facility that is accessibleto the area business communitythe Edison Business Incubator isthe one-stop-shop for small business needs. Business ownerscan receive assistance with business planning, start-up,growth, and can even locate theiroffice at the Incubator. Sharedbusiness services and equipmentare also included as part of themonthly rent. Businesses canlocate in the Incubator for up tothree years. For further information please contact theChamber at 508.586.0500 ext 221.

See related article on page 7

The Small BusinessAdministartion will hold a workshop to help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services that are available toprospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expandingtheir businesses. General information will be provided onthe following programs and services:·SCORE·Small Business Dev. Centers·Business Information Center·SBA 7(a)Loan Guarantee Program·8(a) Business Development·HUBZones ·Small Disadvantaged Business·Government ContractingOpportunities

The workshop will be held atCareerWorks on Wednesday, June22, 2005 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.Please call CareerWorks at508.513.3400 for further information.

Overview of SBAServices Offered


JUNE Calendar

10 Government Affairs 7:45 a.m.

14 Executive Committee 4:00 p.m.

15 ATHENA Award Breakfast 7:30 a.m.Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

22 Board of Directors 12:00/Noon

22 SBA Workshop 2:00 pmCareerWorks, 34 School Street, Brockton

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

Coming up

July4 Chamber Office Closed

Save the date

August10 Good Morning Metro South Planning Session 8:30 a.m.

10 Human Resource Council Planning Session 10:00 a.m.

16 Executive Committee 4:00 p.m.

19 Government Affairs Planning Session 7:45 a.m.

31 Board Meeting 12:00/Noon

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Chair of the BoardStephen HallMassachusetts Electric Company

President and CEOChristopher CooneyMetro South Chamber of Commerce

Chair-ElectReinald G. Ledoux, Jr.Brockton Area Transit Authority

TreasurerGary OmanGary R. Oman, P.C.

Vice Chair Community AffairsChristine KaravitesProteas Customized Consulting

Vice Chair Economic DevelopmentRobert KenworthyBank of America

Vice Chair Government AffairsH. Scott SanbornSovereign Bank

Vice Chair Membership DevelopmentDaniel TroutThe Community Bank

Immediate Past ChairJames BlakeHarborOne Credit Union

CHAMBER STAFF

508-586-0500 Front Desk x 221

Kerrie BlakeProgram Director x 231

Christopher CooneyPresident and CEO x 223

Sarah DeBettencourtCommunications Coordinator x 222

John DudleySales and Public Relations x 225

Frank GilloolyMembership Sales x 229

Ann MarreseController x 230

ACTION Report(USPS-410630) is published monthly except for combinedJuly/August for $5.00 per year by the Metro South Chamber ofCommerce, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087.Periodical Postage Paid at Brockton, MA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Action Report, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is solely responsiblefor the editorial content of this publication.

The Chamber wishes to assure our members of our intentionto provide physically challenged participants equal access toall programs. If you or your employees have special needsin this area, please let us know by calling the Chamber at508-586-0500 at least 48 hours in advance.

Metro South Chamber of Commerce Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087 tel: 508 586-0500/fax: 508 587-1340 [email protected] www.metrosouthchamber.com

CHAMBER MISSION: To serve the interestsof member businesses while providing communityleadership to ensure the economic advancementof the Metro South region.

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Networking at Events is one of the most effective ways to grow your business!

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DIRECTORS

James Burns - Shaw’s Supermarkets

Pasquale Ciaramella - Old Colony Planning Council

Rick Colon - Verizon

Jack Conway -Jack Conway & Company, Inc.

John Costa - B C Tent & Awning Company

Jeffrey Dukess - Frenette & Dukess, PC

Linda Faria Braun - Adult Learning Center

Beth Gleim -

Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

John Hopkins - Brockton Plastics, Inc.

Susan Joss -

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

Kelly Carney Kelly - Raynham Taunton Greyhound Park

Stephen McDuffy - Holmes-McDuffy Florists

Dana Mohler-Faria - Bridgewater State College

Gerard Nadeau - Rockland Trust Company

David Orloff - Sharkansky & Co., LLP, CPA’s

Andrea Papadopoulos - Arista Associates, Inc.

Carmel Shields - Shields Health Care Group, Inc.

Larry Siskind -

Siskind and Siskind Attorneys at Law

John Vlaco - Brophy & Phillips Co., Inc.

Charles Wall - Massasoit Community College

Photo and print production by Mark Mahoney, The Enterprise



Knowing and understandingcustomers' needs are at the core ofevery successful business whetherit sells directly to individuals orother businesses. It's essential toknow such things as,who your potentialcustomers are, whatgroups they fall into,how many there are,how much of yourkind of product orservice they alreadybuy from competitors,who these competitorsare, the criteria onwhich they make buying deci-sions, what it would take to getthem to buy from you and whenand where they prefer to buy.For existing customers you need toknow things such as what theythink of your prices, what theyexpect from you, how they rateyour customer service and howthey think you should change orrefine your product or services. Ifyou don't have a firm grip onthese and other facets of vital mar-ket information you need to putthe Center for Business Researchto work for you.

The Center for BusinessResearch was established by theUniversity of MassachusettsDartmouth to enhance southeast-ern Massachusetts's economicgrowth and development. It's

charge is to serve as an essentialpartner in the economic develop-ment process by providing, inaddition to other business services,affordable, high-quality and objec-

tive market researchessential to businessdevelopment whileserving as a venue forthe active interaction ofuniversity faculty andtheir students with thebusiness community.

The Center is prac-ticed in helping busi-nesses of all sectors to

improve their business perform-ance. One of the many ways wedo this is by performing cus-tomized market research that col-lects and analyzes informationcontributing to a more completeunderstanding of both existing andpotential customers. The efforts ofthe center will enable your planning process and, ultimately,create a blueprint to help youbuild an effective marketing planso essential to a successful busi-ness.

To inquire about arranging fora market research project pleasecontact the Center for BusinessResearch Director, Dr. Nora GanimBarnes at 508-999-8756 [email protected]. Pleasevisit the Center's web page athttp://www.umassd.edu/cbr

Use Market Research to GrowYour Business

More than 1,000 job seekersattended the May 11 Spring JobFair sponsored by CareerWorksand The Division of CareerServices Rapid Response Team.The great turnout filled theRadisson Hotel in Brockton.

“Everyone who worked onthis did a fantastic job,” saidCareerWorks, Director KimberlyMclaughlin. “The goal of theseevents is to connect workers withemployers, and we couldn’t bemore pleased with the successtoday.”

The participants ranged fromthose seeking a job to thosealready holding a job but wishingto change careers. An enthusiasticgroup of CareerWorks staffersgreeted the job seekers at the frontentrance and supplied them with ahandout listing of the participatingemployers. The staffers alsosigned the job seekers up forCareerWorks memberships.

Job seekers walked amongthe information tables of the 29participating businesses, gatheringinformation and talking to thecompanies’ representatives. Thecompanies participating included:Affinity Home Health Care,AFLAC, BAMSI, Citizens Bank,Curry College, Cumberland Farms,Double E Company's, FedEx,

Ground, Infinity Data Corp., IPCInternational Corp., ITW TACC,Jordan’s Furniture, KellyServices, Mass Bay CommuterRailroad Comp., May Institute,National Fire ProtectionAssociation, New England SinaiHospital and Rehab Center, RelivInternational, Securitas Security,Sullivan and Cogliano, SullivanTire, U.P.S., Verizon s VinfenCorp., WearGuard-Crest, andYUM! Brands, Inc.

As a One-Stop CareerCenter, CareerWorks offers aplace for employers and peopleseeking employment to connectin a customer-friendly, customerdriven environment.CareerWorks applies creative andinnovative approaches to meetthe growing and changing needsof their members.

Job Fair Attracts Hundreds

Her passion for working to helpgirls play sports has gained her invitations to speak from aroundthe country.

Each year the Chamber presents the ATHENA Award toan exceptional individual whohas achieved excellence in his orher business or profession, hasserved the community in ameaningful way, and has assistedwomen in reaching their fullleadership potential. TheATHENA Award is presented inthe form of a hand-cast bronzesculpture, symbolizing the

strength, courage and wisdom ofthe recipient.

As always, the Good MorningMetro South program promises tobe fast-paced, informational, and agreat networking opportunity.Guests are encouraged to stay forinformal networking immediatelyfollowing the program.

Pre-register by calling theChamber at 508.586.0500 ext. 221,or logging on to metrosouthchamber.com. The cost is $16 for members and$23 for non-members.

ATHENA article continued from page 1

CareerWorks - Connecting workers with employers


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Sure, it's the great Americandream. Be your own boss, set yourown hours, keep all the profits foryourself - no wonder opening upyour very own business is the ultimate goal of so many. But is itright for YOU? (After all, over 50%of all new businesses fail in just thefirst year.)

O.K., then how do you know ifyou are "right" for entrepreneurship? Ask yourselfthese questions: Am I willing towork ten or twelve hours everyday? Can I accept not taking avacation for perhaps a couple ofyears or more? Am I willing totake all the money I' ve saved andthen probably go into debt to openmy business? What can I offer thatothers already in the same business

ENTREPRENEURSHIP - IS IT FOR YOU?do not? Does my spouse supportthis venture?

These are just a few of thequestions you must answer "yes" ifyou are to have even a chance ofsucceeding. Sure, being in business for yourself can be wonderful and rewarding. Butalas, it is not for everyone. Therecan be a huge gap between thedream and the reality. And,frankly even with a total commitment, you have onlycrossed the first hurdle.

SCORE (Service Corps ofRetired Executive) is a non-profitarm of the U.S. S.B.A. It offersfree counseling to buddingentrepreneurs (as well as thosealready in business) on virtually allaspects of starting up a business.SCORE counseling is available atthe Metro South Chamber ofCommerce and appointments canbe made by phoning 508.587.2673.

The Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC), a partnershipof over twenty organizations, is a high-tech, one-stop businessresource center that offers counseling, technical assistance, andfinancing to potential, existing and expanding businesses.

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The Government Affairs monthly meeting will be held onJune 10, 2005 at the ChamberHeadquarters and provide an opportunity for member businesses to discussissues important to them withtheir elected officials. This monthsguest speaker will be MichaelGoodman, Ph.D., director ofEconomic & Public Policy Researchat the University of MassachusettsDonahue Institute.

Mr. Goodman works withclients, staff and faculty to conductcustomized studies that highlightaspects of the state’s economy,with the goal of making university-level research available to local andstate policy makers, as well as tobusiness and labor leaders.

Goodman is also the managingeditor of MassachusettsBenchmarks, a quarterly journalthat presents timely informationconcerning the performance of theMassachusetts economy, includingperiodic economic analysis ofmajor geographic regions withinthe Commonwealth and an arrayof key industries that make up theeconomic base of the state.

If you would like to attend or ifyou would like further information about the Chamber’sGovernment Affairs Committee,please contact the Chamber at 508. 586.0500 ext. 221.

GOVERNMENTAffairsNext Meeting: June 10, 2005

Speaker: Mr. Michael GoodmanDirector of Economic & Public Research

Michael Goodman



Chamber Welcomes Speaker Sal DiMasi

State Trooper Dan Clark and Dennis A. Lilla of Jack Conway and Company

Mayor Jack T. Yunits andState Representative Geri Creedon

John Costa of B.C. Tent and Awning andSenator Robert Creedon

Representative Kathleen Teehan and Charles Wall,President of Massasoit Community College

Mayor Jack T. Yunits and Speaker Sal DiMasi

Joseph P. Newman and Cheryl A. LaFleur ofMassachusetts Electric Company

Representative Christine Canavan and Eugenie Fitzhughof the Massasoit Community College Board of Trustees

Dan Lilly of the Massachusetts Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Company Name:Massachusetts Electric

Address: 100 E. Ashland Street Brockton, MA 02302

Phone: 508.897.5655

Fax: 508.897.5690

Website: www.massachusettselectric.com

Year Established: 1882

Products or Services: Electric Utility – Distribution ofElectricity, Energy EfficiencyServices

Number of Employees:Approximately 280 employees within the Bay State SouthDivision of Massachusetts Electric

What is unique or special aboutyour firm and the products andservices you offer? Massachusetts Electric is a regulated utility company servingcustomers in 170 communities inMassachusetts. The Bay SateSouth Division, headquartered inBrockton serves 49 of those communities.

What is your market area? The Bay State South Divisionserves a total of 49 cities/towns

within central and southeasternMA, including the larger communities of Brockton, FallRiver, Quincy, Marlboro,Weymouth, and the Island ofNantucket

What markets do you serve?Residential, Commercial,Industrial, and Municipal

Please list awards, honors or specialrecognition your firm has received:MS Chamber EconomicDevelopment Impact Award,United Way of Greater PlymouthCounty “Circle of Caring” Award,Brockton Hospital “GoldenGloves” Award

What is your main business objective concerning your customersand the business community? To provide high quality, reliableelectric power distribution to customers at the lowest possiblecost. We also endeavor to provideour customers with cost controloptions such as energy efficiencyservices and incentives andenhanced metering information tokeep business customers competitive and viable within ourgeographic region.

What is your ChamberInvolvement? Personally I am Chair of the Boardand a member of the ExecutiveCommittee. MassachusettsElectric is a sponsor of severalChamber events such as the “Taste of Metro South”.

What are some of the job positionsthat you have held? With the Chamber: Vice Chair ofLegislative Affairs, Board memberfor 8 years, and the current posi-tion as Chair. With MassachusettsElectric: Vice President, BusinessServices.

Massachusetts Electric

Steve Hall of Massachusetts Electric, Chamber Chairman

BOARDMEMBERProfile


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Company Name:Mr. Appliance of Brockton, LLC

Phone: 508.580.5558mrappliance.com/brockton

Est. 1997

Products or services:Full-service appliance service andrepair, both commercially and residentially.

What is unique or special aboutyour firm?Mr. Appliance® is the only fran-chise providing full-service appli-ance service and repair, both commercially and residentially.Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise500,” “Top New Franchises” and“Top 101 Home-Based Franchises.”

What is your market area?The Metro South Area.

What markets do you serve?Boston to Cape Cod

Please list awards:“Personal Achievement Award” by The Dwyer Group in 1998

“Business Development Award”by The Dwyer Group in 2004

What is your main business objective? Our vision is to be thefirst full-service appliance repair company people think of when inneed of such services. Our primary mission is to arrive onschedule, fix appliances the firsttime, and give customers the bestvalue for their hard-earned dollars.

Company Name: PROTEAS Customized Consulting

Phone: 508.982-4276

Est. 2004

Products or Services:Program, Organizational andWorkforce DevelopmentConsultation

What is unique or special aboutyour firm and the products andservices you offer?Over twenty years experience inorganizational and workforcedevelopment with expertise inboard and network development,research and evaluation, programdesign and facilitation andbusiness/education collaborative.

What is your market area?Primary market is Massachusetts

What market areas do you serve?Massachusetts, National, Inter-national.

Please list any awards, honors orspecial recognition your firm hasreceived:Athena Award; Workforce Development Awards

What is your main business objective concerning your customers and the business community?Responsive to business needs andprovide high quality services.

Small Businesses Open in Edison Incubator

“Mr. & Mrs. Appliance” of BrocktonRhonda and John Bennett

Mr. Appliance of Brockton, LLC Media Concepts

Company Name: Media Concepts

Phone: 508-586-9610 www.mc-internet.com

Est. 1994

Products or Services: Video Production and WebsiteDesign/Maintenance

What is unique or special aboutyour firm and the products andservices you offer? Media Concepts offers personalized service, rapid turnaround and more than 20 yearsof experience.

What is your market area: Video Production - New England,Website - National

What markets do you serve:Small business, corporate and eventvideography.

Please list awards, honors or special recognition your firm hasreceived:2005 Entrepreneur of the YearNominee

What is your main business objective concerning your cus-tomers and the business community? Media Concepts strives to meet allclients' requirements in a timely,efficient and cost effective manner.

PROTEAS Customized Consulting

Christine KaravitesJoe Goldsberry

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Wright Technology Group

John Wright

Company Name:Wright Technology Group, LLC

Phone:508-588-1841www.wright-itconsulting.com

Est. 2004

Products Services: Wright Technology Group (WTG)provides comprehensive computersystems management for small andmid-sized clients on a pro-activelong-term basis. This partnershipwith our clients provides them thefreedom to concentrate on theircore business and added opportuni-ties to reach new levels of success.

What is unique or special aboutyour firm and the products andservices you offer?

WTG provides fully customized allinclusive, solutions for one singlemonthly and affordable fee.

What is your market area?Northern & Southern New England

What markets do your serve?Small to medium businesses

List awards, honors, or specialrecognition your firm has received?WTG is also a registered MicrosoftPartner.

What is the main business objectiveconcerning your customers and thebusiness community? To support,manage and fully maintain infor-mation technologies for our cus-tomers.



Shaw’s Center Shines “After Hours”

GOODNewsGreat things going on in area businesses

Eastern Bank has agreed to bethe sponsor of this year’s AnnualMeeting of the United Way ofGreater Plymouth County. The83rd annual event will take placeon Tuesday, June 7, at the CountryClub of Halifax. Campaign ChairRobert Gustafson and Board ChairBruce Marquius of the United Wayof Greater Plymouth County willmake the presentations tohonorees during the luncheonprogram, which runs from 12noon to 1:30 p.m. All are invited toattend the meeting, which will fea-ture presentations to individualsand companies who have excelledin support of the community. Also,Corporators will elect new boardmembers and officers for the newfiscal year. The cost of the luncheon is $30 or $240 for a tableof eight. For reservations, call SueHolmes of the United Way at508.583.6306.

Jean M. Joy CPA, of Wolf &Company, P.C., Certified PublicAccountants and BusinessConsultants, has been named oneof the Top 10 FinancialProfessionals by Women's BusinessBoston. Women's Business Top 10Financial Professionals list

represents those women whosenominations by their clients

articulated thedelivery of outstandingexpertise anda unique dedication toclient serviceand whoseprofessionalactivitiesreflect continuingexemplary

service to the financial community.In addition to leading audit engagements for both publiclytraded and privately-held financialinstitutions, Jean's professionalaccounting experience includesmergers and acquisitions, stockconversions, debenture offerings,and compliance with the reportingrequirements of various federalagencies. As Chairperson ofWolf's Accounting & AuditingCommittee, Jean oversees theFirm's compliance with professional standards and isactively involved in the ongoingdevelopment of the Firm's auditstrategy for financial institutions.

Daniel P.DeVasto,President andChiefExecutiveOfficer of Wolf& Company,P.C., CertifiedPublicAccountantsand BusinessConsultants, ispleased to

announce that Cheryl McCloudhas joined the firm as MarketingManager. Formerly the AssistantDirector of Communications forthe Boston Public HealthCommission, Cheryl brings over 15years of corporate communications experience toWolf. She has served in high-techPR as an Account Supervisor atWeberShandwick in Cambridgeand as Director ofCommunications for theMassachusetts Society of CertifiedPublic Accountants in Boston."Cheryl brings valuable knowledgeof the profession given her manyyears at the MA Society. Herdepth of public relations and marketing experience ensures that,as we continue to grow, we remainfocused on qualitycommunications to current andfuture clients and employees," saidDeVasto.

The Community Bankmanagement team rolled up theirsleeves and joined in the citywideefforts to "Make BrocktonBeautiful" on April 23, 2005. Thegroup cleaned up the field atHancock playground.

Big Brother Big Sister (BSBB)will hold it's 12th Annual GolfTournament on Thursday, June16, 2005, at DW Field Golf Coursein Brockton. Registration will befrom 7-7:30 a.m. with a shotgun at7:45. The format is a team scramble (4 person teams) with anentry fee of $115.00 per person.Registration includes complimentary gift, greens feeand electric golf cart, continentalbreakfast, and the awards banquet/luncheon. The fundsraised from this event will help tosupport the mission of matchingyouth in need with adult mentorsthrough community and schoolbased matches. The program

Jean M. Joy

Cheryl McCloud

Paul Kean, Maureen Gregory and Janice Kluge ofWebster Bank

John Kennedy of Aflac and Micheal Bell of Contract Glass Services, Inc.

Jennifer Cooper Ubaldino of Big Brother Big Sister andChristy Kendrick of Signature Apparel

Brain Voelkel of the Brockton Rox and Jim Long of CareerWorks

The Community Bank: Steve Barry, Madeline Carnabuci,Bette deKoning, Dennis Jones, Dan Trout, Dick Telemanick

and Kathy Hayes



Do You Have an HR Question?Try the Human Resource Hotline

Does your business have Human Resource questions? Do you know where to turn for the answers?

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce has developed a hotline for your business to receive professional

advice from experts in the Human Resources field.

Simply e-mail your questions to the HR hotline at

[email protected] or log onto www.metrosouthchamber.com.

For more information contact Kerrie Blake at 508.586.0500 ext. 231.

Sponsored by:

services 29 communities inSoutheastern Massachusetts andthey currently have over 80 youthon our waitlist for Bigs. For moreinformation regarding this eventor their programs please contactKelli-Beth at 508-587-4242 ext 27.

Frank Gillooly was salutedwith a certificate of appreciationand Army lapel pin to symbolizethe partnership between theArmy, her soldiers, their families,and veterans - a partnership as oldas the Nation itself. Frank has

been rec-ognizedfor hispatriotismand con-tinuedsupport ofthe Armyfamily.Frankwears hispin withpride, as a

statement of the Army’s sharedcommitment to support America’sSoldiers.

Volunteers and staff of TheChildren's Museum in Easton arepredicting a record turn-out forthis year's Father's Day Road Raceand Walk. On Sunday, June 19,this top-notch community eventwill celebrate it's 11th runningwhich has established itself as anannual tradition for southernMassachusetts. Both runners andwalkers will take off at 9:00 AMafter registering at the Museum onSullivan Avenue, North Easton.Entry fees are $15 in advance and$20 the day of the race. Tee shirtswill only be available to the first250 registered participants. Asalways, this Father's Day race andwalk is a family-friendly event.The post-race party features top-notch raffle prizes, along withthirst quenching beverages and delicious refreshments for participants.

Caritas Good SamaritanMedical Center is extremelypleased to announce that John J.Holiver has been appointed

president of Caritas GoodSamaritan Medical Center. John isthe former Senior Vice Presidentand Chief Operating Officer ofCaritas St. Elizabeth's MedicalCenter. His new role within thesystem recognizes an exceptionalrecord of professional accomplish-ment throughout his career. Whileserving as a member of the seniorleadership team of Caritas St.Elizabeth's since 2001, he providedexemplary leadership managingthe integral relationships amongphysicians, nursing staff and otheremployees. He also contributed tocritical strategic planning, businessdevelopment and system integration initiatives, and playedan active role in board meetingand community affairs. Prior to hisposition at Caritas St. Elizabeth's,John served as vice president ofadministrative and clinical supportservices for South Shore Hospital.For more than a decade he playeda pivotal role in establishing SouthShore as one of the state's premiercommunity hospitals, leading multiple initiatives that expandedclinical capabilities and assuredconsistent profitability.

The Brockton CommunitySchools will host the 2nd Annual"Cruisin' with CommunitySchools" event on Friday, June 24,2005 at the Massasoit ConferenceCenter. The proceeds from theMonte Carlo-style fundraiser willbenefit quality after-school programming for thousands ofBrockton children. The event willinclude a Monte Carlo Night, asilent auction, raffles, complimentary hors d'oeuvres anda cash bar will be availablethroughout the evening. BrocktonMayor John T. Yunits, Jr.,Superintendent Basan Nembrikowand members of the City Council,School Committee and schooladministration have graciouslyagreed to serve as celebrity blackjack dealers. The goal is to raisefunds to support more than 100after-school programs whose funding has been cut due to stateand federal budget cutbacks. TheBrockton Community Schoolsoffers enrichment and recreational

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opportunities to students, families,and community members before,during and after-school all yearlong. All are invited to join in thefestivities; tickets cost just $10 perperson and can be purchased atany Brockton Public School or atthe Community Schools Office, 43Crescent Street, Brockton.Donations for the silent raffle andauctions are also being sought. Formore information, please call 508-580-7595.

The Massachusetts SmallBusiness Development CenterNetwork is a partnership programwith the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration and theMassachusetts Department ofBusiness and Technology throughthe University of Massachusetts.SBDCs are a program supported bythe U.S. Small BusinessAdministration and extended to thepublic on a non-discriminatorybasis. Melinda Ailes joined theMassachusetts Small BusinessDevelopment Center as a seniormanagement counselor inNovember 2002. She provides man-agement consulting to small to mid-size businesses ranging from start-up through maturity throughoutSoutheastern Massachusetts. Sheconsults with a wide variety ofindustries including high technolo-gy, service, and distribution andmanufacturing companies. She hasextensive experience as a strategic

planning and financial consultant,commercial banker and trainer. Toarrange a meeting with MelindaAiles, please contact SBDC at 508-673-9783 or email her [email protected].

The American Jobs CreationAct (the 2004 Act) is the name ofthe tax legislation that was passedin the fall of 2004. Within the 2004Act is a potentially very beneficialprovision for a manufacturingdeduction that kicks in for taxyears beginning in 2005. It willapply to all domestic productionactivity, which has been definedvery broadly to include virtuallyall manufacturing plus certainarchitectural and engineeringwork, handlers of agriculturalproducts, software companies,electric, gas & water companiesand construction companies (thislist should not be considered as all-inclusive). There may be certainaccounting processes that shouldbe put into place before the end ofthe year to help maximize this newdeduction. Additionally there maybe certain management strategiesthat could result in a higher taxadvantage from this deduction.Contact John McGovern fromRodman & Rodman, P.C. at617.965.5959 for more information.



Ambassador Team/MembershipThe Ambassador Team meets on a monthly basis to

serve fellow members by providing information,resources, and member-to-member support, increasingawareness and promoting active participation in Chamber programs and services. Presently, there are over twenty business professionals on the Ambassador Team.

Government Affairs CommitteeGovernment affects your life every day.

Legislative actions at municipal offices, on Beacon Hill,and in Washington D.C. affect your organization’scontinued ability to prosper. With widespread concernover the status of the national economy, now morethan ever is the time to speak out and be heard ontaxes, regulations, and other issues that affect your bottom line. The Government Affairs Committeemeets every month to discuss issues of concern toMetro South businesses.

Human Resource Management CouncilThe Human Resource Management Council

(HRMC) supports and provides continuing educationand consulting to professionals in the ever-changingworld of human resources. Regardless of the size ofyour business, human resource issues directly affectyou, and the resources of the Council can be your linkto vital information.

The Chamber provides manyopportunities

to expand your business contacts.

For a complete list of all Chamber

committees, please visit

www.metrosouthchamber.com

or call 508-586-0500

x221.

Opportunities for Customers & Contacts

WELCOMENewMembersMaking an Investment in our Community!

Bruce's Welding Repair ServiceMs. Lori Pizlissier142 Winter StreetBrockton, MA 02302508-588-0712Metal

Casey MoversMr. Tim Richard379 Liberty StreetRockland, MA 02370Phone: 781-871-1190Fax: 781-792-0183Website: www.caseymovers.com

Cost Management SolutionsMr. Brian Donnelly14 Bristol DriveDuxbury, MA 02332Phone: 781-585-6597Fax: 781-585-6597

Fire Extinguisher Service Co.Ms. Stacey Stringfellow17 Hayden Drive Foxboro, MA 02035Phone: 508-543-3630Fax: 508-543-7099Fire Protection

Food Service ConsultantsMr. Joseph J. McGrathP.O. Box 537North Easton, MA 02356Phone: 508-272-9533

Lutheran Community Servicesof Southern New EnglandLeslie KrigerP.O. Box 789Brockton, MA 02301Phone: 508-580-6716Fax: 508-580-5830Website: www.issne.orgHuman Service Organization

Maritime Mortgage Corp.Mr. Thomas George4 Cabot Place Stoughton, MA 02072Phone: 800-733-7077Fax: 781-344-6990Website: maritimeloan.comBanks/Financial

Prime Rental & LeasingMs. MaryBeth Lawthon37 Bedford StreetLakeville, MA 02347Phone: 508-946-9272Fax: 508-946-9274Storage

SeraCare Life SciencesMs. Lori Manning 375 West StreetWest Bridgewater, MA 02379Phone: 508-580-1900Fax: 508-580-1110Website: www.bbii.comMedical

Wingate Computer ServicesMs. Kimberly Phillips63 Kendrick StreetNeedham, MA 02494Phone: 781-707-9033Website: www.wingate.comComputer Soft/Services

Contact Frank Gillooly at 508-586-0500 ext. 229

to learn how the Chamber canhelp your business.

GRO-N-THINGS, INC.

SERVING AREA BUSINESS SINCE 1975

P.O. Box 1246Middleboro, MA 02346508.947.8433 (p)781.767.2244 (f)

Shelley TierneyOWNER

I.D. Theft Costs MillionsJeffery Yung of the United States Secret Service was the guest speaker

at the “Protect Your Business from Identity Theft” workshop held at theMetro South Chamber of Commerce on May 17, 2005. For further information on this workshop or upcoming Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) sponsored workshops please contact Donna O’Connor at 617.565.5607.

Jeanette Logan of Leslie Design, Neal Skorka of Rigel Web Services, Judy Murray and Pamela Dozier of

Ultimate Nail & Hair Salon

Christopher Cooney, President and CEO of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce,

Charles E. Summers, Jr., and Donna O’Connor of theU.S. Small Business Administration



The Brockton Area WorkforceInvestment Board (BAWIB) recently announced plans toincrease their efforts to provideassistance to veterans returninghome from tours of duty. TheBoard’s special focus is beingplaced on returning veterans, whoafter serving their country havehoned their skills in such areas asleadership, team work and com-munications. To this end, theBoard asked William Carlson, anational expert on working withCareer Centers to help veterans re-integrate into the workforce tobe the keynote speaker for theirquarterly meeting, at StonehillCollege on Thursday, May 12,2005. Carlson discussed innovative ways in which he

Workforce Board Supports Returning Veterans Seeking Employmentworks with Career Centers acrossthe country to help veterans integrate back into the workforce,utilizing their skills, training, andleadership experience gained whileserving their country. Now back intheir communities, veterans will beencouraged to utilize these skills inthe job market.

As service men and womenare increasingly returning fromduty in Iraq and Afghanistan,BAWIB and the One-Stop CareerCenter, CareerWorks will workwith local veterans’ agents toensure employment and trainingresources are available to helpthem in their job search. Part ofthis process will include ensuringagents are aware of services theCareer Center offers. Some of theservices provided by CareerWorksinclude: assessing the unique qualifications of veterans andunderstanding how their skills andabilities will fit with civilian

careers; assistance with resumedevelopment and; preparation forjob interviews etc...

BAWIB will be partneringwith Faith and Community BasedOrganizations in the 10 cities andtowns it serves, which offer support to veterans from theircommunities. The WorkforceInvestment Board will also outreach to employers who areable and willing to put veterans towork. Information gathered fromthis meeting will be used to formulate ideas about how to better serve veterans returninghome by helping them get back towork at jobs with family sustaining wages.

The Brockton Area WorkforceInvestment Board (BAWIB) is oneof 16 Workforce InvestmentBoards (WIBs) statewide workingto build links between the business community and theworkforce. The Boards oversee

and implement workforce development activities in theCommonwealth. The Boards arecomposed of private sector business people, labor, education,and community leaders, andserve as conduits for federal andstate workforce developmentfunds. Through the One-StopCareer Centers and the YouthCouncils, the Workforce Boardsalso help connect employers withjob-seekers and provide currentmembers of the workforce andthose seeking employment, withthe training they need. TheBrockton Board serves the following cities and towns:Brockton, Stoughton, Abington,Whitman Bridgewater, EastBridgewater, West Bridgewater,Easton, Hanson and Avon.

For more information contactSal Pina at 508.584.3234.


BUSINESS EVENTS Planner

IT’S EASY TO REGISTER!508-586-0500 x 221

508-587-1340

E-mail:[email protected]

Send reservation and payment to:

MSCCSixty School Street Brockton, MA 02301-4087

Names of Persons Attending Event

Company

Phone

REMINDER: We accept VISA, MasterCard and AMEX for dues and special events!

PREREGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. Individuals registering at the event will be charged a $5.00 late fee. For companies wishing to be billed there is a $3.00 billing charge.Cancellations for all events must be received 24 hours in advance of the event, otherwise the company will be charged regardless of attendance.

June 15ATHENA Award Breakfast

7:30 - 9:15 amRadisson hotel and Conference Center195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

This is an excellent opportunity to meet potential

clients, customers, other local business people.

Please RSVP by June 14, 2005 at 508.586.0500 ext. 221$16 for members / $23 for non-members


June 22SBA Workshop

2:00 - 3:30 pmCareerWorks34 School Street, Brockton

Gain a better understanding of the various SBA

programs and services available to prospective and

current entrepreneurs.

Contact CareerWorks for more information at508.513.3400

June 10Government Affairs Meeting

7:45 amMetro South Chamber of Commerce60 School Street, Brockton

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.

Please RSVP by June 9, 2005 at 508.586.0500 ext. 221

RENEWINGMembersThank You !

AccuRoundsJoe Angelo’s Café & DeliB C Tent & Awning Company, Inc.Beaver Woodworking Supplies, Inc.Bennett Mortgage & Investment Co.Robert Berks, Attorney at LawBridgewater Cosmetic &

Family DentistryBrockton Area Workforce

Investment BoardBusy Bee Pre-School/DaycareCarmen’s Mexican & American

RestaurantChatham West AssociatesConnolly InsuranceCorcoran Management CompanyCreative CutsCreedon & CreedonCrystal Rock, LLCD’Angelo Sandwich ShopD.J. Jeff Fowler ProductionsDailey & AssociatesDavid Jon Louison Foundation

John DeCosta Jr., Inc. Lock & SecurityDempsey’s Village Barn, Inc.Free Evangelical FellowshipG.T. Reilly & CompanyGary R. Oman, P.C.Good Day’s Restaurant, Inc.Grant Stanton Produce Company, Inc.Hair It Is!Hale Street PropertiesHilliard’s House of Candy, Inc.The Hire Authority, Inc.Hogan Enterprises, Inc.Italian Kitchen of Brockton, Inc.Edward Jones InvestmentsJulius Tofias & Company, LLCJohn P. Kolentsas Financial Service, Inc.Lambert’s PlumbingMicro Wire Products, Inc.MJC Consulting ServicesModern Auto BodyMy Turn, Inc.Needel Welch & Stone, PCPhilip Nessralla, Jr., Esq.New England Baling Wire, Inc.

ContactFrank Gillooly

at 508-586-0500 ext. 229

to learn how the Chambercan help your business.

North Easton Savings BankNortheast-10 ConferencePerfect Print, Inc.Pillsbury FloristQuality Plant ServiceRegional Insurance Agency, Inc.Road to Responsibility, Inc.Rockland Ice RinkSchlossberg & AssociatesSharkansky & Company, LLP, CPA’sShaw Glass Company, Inc.Joseph Stadelmann

Electrical Contractors, Inc.Stonebridge CaféMichael A. Taicher, PCTextile PlusTinker Bell Kindegarten, Inc.TransPro CourierTurner Brothers, LLCViking Recreation CenterWest Bridgewater Associates LP


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