November/December 2014 Chamber Focus by SouthCoast Chamber

The New Bedford Area

Chamber Focus Business News for and about Members of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

Inside November - December 2014

Chamber Update......................................2 Nomination Committee Report............3 Connecting Activities ..............................3 Small Business Saturday..........................4 Good News...............................................6 Welcome New Members.......................10 Tourism & Travel Update......................12 November - December 2014 Featured Member Discounts................13

128th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon

Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Century House in Acushnet, MA The Chamber’s 128th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon will be held Thursday, November 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Century House located at 107 South Main St. Acushnet, MA. The event is an opportunity to join other business and community leaders and celebrate business people working together for the future of New Bedford and the SouthCoast. Keynote speaker, Ted Reinstein, a native of the Boston suburb of Winthrop, has been a reporter, producer and occasional anchor for WCVB-TV Channel 5’s “Chronicle,” since 1995. Reinstein was part of the Chronicle team that received the prestigious National DuPont-Columbia Award for coverage of Boston’s Big Dig project. Since 2004, he has written a weekly

Advertising in the Chamber’s premier publication is now open. Turn to page 5 for details.

and has authored “New England Notebook: One Reporter, Six States, Uncommon Stories”. Out of the studio, Reinstein has earned a master’s degree in Fine Art from Brandeis University and has hosted the Travel Channel’s photo/adventure series, “FreezeFrame.” A long time theatre enthusiast, he is the co-author of the play, “Yom Kippur in Da Nang,” and has written several shorter plays for Boston’s annual Theater Marathon. The cost to attend is $45 for members and $60 for non-members with tables of ten and corporate signed tables opinion column titled, “And Another available. For more information on Thing,” sits on WCVB’s editorial board, the upcoming Annual Meeting and to was one of five national finalists in the register please visit Washington Post’s “Great American www.newbedfordchamber.com or call Pundit” opinion-writing competition, 508-999-5231.

Check out photos from the recent SouthCoast Business Expo on page 4.

The SouthCoast Young Professionals Network has scheduled the next “CEO Unplugged”. Details on page 13.

128th Annual Meeting Sponsors Corporate Sponsor: Supporting Sponsors:

Waring-Sullivan & Rock Funeral Homes

Media Sponsors:

Verify your Business Information for the 2015 Membership Directory One of the many benefits of being a member of the New Bedford Area Chamber is your free listing in the Chamber’s online directory and printed Membership Directory and Community Resource Guide. The annual printed publication is mailed to hundreds of businesses in the SouthCoast along with being distributed to local hotels, inns, libraries, town halls, tourist information bureaus and individuals interested in relocating to our area. Verification forms for the 2015 edition have been emailed. In order to be certain your business is listed properly in the 2015 Directory, continued on page 5

The New Bedford Area Chamber Focus is the official news publication of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce 794 Purchase Street • New Bedford, MA 02740 508-999-5231 • fax 508-999-5237 • focus@newbedfordchamber.com Editor: Rebecca Viera • Printer: The Standard-Times Board of Directors Chair of the Board Mary Harrington, South Coast Consulting LLC Chair Elect David Maher, Lockheed Martin Vice Chair of Government Affairs Joseph Michaud, Law Office of Joseph L. Michaud Vice Chair of Economic Affairs Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group of Insurance Agencies Vice Chair of Membership Advancement Sheila Parker McGlinchey, SouthCoast Media Group Vice Chair of Community Affairs Kim Perry, Waring Sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute/SCI Immediate Past Chair Lynne Mastera, Precix President & CEO Roy Nascimento, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Directors Henry Arruda, WJFD-FM Stephen Canessa, Southcoast Health Systems Hank Conaty, Acushnet Company Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance Wendy Cullum, Michel Cullum Associates Timothy H. Dyer, Dyer Capital Management Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc. June Goguen, BayCoast Bank Ellen Gitlin, Diversified Marketing Group Douglas Leatham, Leatham & Associates, CPA’s Donald Monaghan, Jr., Monaghan Printing Co. Lynn Motta, BankFive Peter J. Muise, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Jeffrey P. Pagliuca, Webster Bank Jim Pratt, Hodgson Pratt Pratt & Saunders, PC John Sbrega, Bristol Community College A. Jack Silva, Bristol County Savings Bank Carl W. Taber, BayCoast Bank Daniel E. Waltz, Southern Mass Credit Union Martha Worley, Worley Beds Factory Outlet Director Emeritus Joel E. Burns Your Chamber Staff 508-999-5231 President & CEO, Roy M. Nascimento, IOM - Ext. 25 Director of Operations & Finance, Dorothy Botelho, IOM - Ext. 20 Manager of Workforce & Business Development, Ian Abreu - Ext. 24 Supported Employment Network Coordinator, Joanne Rego - Ext. 28 Programs & Events Manager, Caitlin Tapper - Ext. 26 Communications Manager, Rebecca Viera - Ext. 27 Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Ellie Fragata - Ext. 29 Membership & Communications Coordinator - Crystal Stone - Ext. 22

Chamber Update

A brief report on Chamber Activities from the President/CEO As we approach the end of drop-out prevention programs 2014, I would like to take and launched the Lemonade a moment to reflect on the Day initiative this year in sevsuccesses of the Chamber eral schools. On the advocacy and to thank you all for front, the Chamber took on your continued support. It many issues that impact our is members like you that members and region. Most have helped shape this notably, we helped form the Roy M. Nascimento, IOM organization through your President & CEO Rail to Boston Coalition and investment, voice and are taking a major leadership involvement. As a membership based role in advocating for the restoration of organization, we rely on your talent commuter rail service to the region. and resources to fuel everything that we do and our successes are a We had a very successful year, but direct reflection of your commitment we have even bigger plans for the to advance your business and to next year! This fall, we are excited promote the future prosperity of the to launch a new program called “A SouthCoast. Chance to Meet” to connect our small businesses with large companies and This past year was truly remarkable! institutions. We plan on holding these Thanks to our collective efforts programs quarterly and will feature in reviving our regional visitor’s two corporations at each session. The bureau we are seeing an upswing goal is to give small businesses the in tourism. Hotel occupancy is up, introduction and guidance they need in visitor spending is growing and order to sell to large businesses. hospitality jobs are on the rise. The The Chamber is also working on Chamber also helped secure an 11% organizing a Small Business Saturday increase in tourism grant funds for promotion for this fall and a regional the region which will help bring more jobs fair for the spring. Our goal with visitor dollars into the area over the the jobs fair is to help connect job next year. Our annual International seekers with local employers. We’ve Seafood Buyers Mission to New heard from numerous members Bedford resulted in over 60 new they are having trouble finding buyer contacts for the participating qualified workers for key positions. local companies and had an economic We also have big plans to improve impact exceeding $17 million. We the Chamber’s headquarters and to saw a 20% increase this past year in improve our communications and the number of ribbon cuttings that marketing efforts. A taskforce formed we hosted for local small businesses, by the board has been meeting to a good sign that small businesses are review our communications and make investing and expanding in the region. recommendations on improvements in Our electric power group has also the way we communicate and engage made some smart buying decisions with members and other stakeholders. recently that will help participating A second taskforce was formed to members save this winter on review the Chamber building and look electric costs, which are expected to for ways to upgrade and enhance it for skyrocket. the benefit of members and staff. Stay tuned. We’ll have much more to report Recognizing the linkage between edu- on these initiatives in the next year. cation and economic development, the Chamber continued its active inIn closing, I would like to thank you for volvement in the schools. We helped your continued support and wish you place over 600 high school interns and your families a wonderful holiday with over 150 businesses in the reseason! gion. Under our leadership we helped promote advanced manufacturing careers and organized career fairs,

New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Nomination Committee Report Pursuant to the chamber’s by-laws, the nominating committee presents the following names to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. All nominees have been contacted by members of the nominating committee and have agreed to serve:

The following have been nominated to serve as officers on the Board of Directors:

Nominated for a three year term expiring in 2017: Nathan Araujo, R4L Management Hank Conaty, Acushnet Company Ron Ellis, Edward Jones Mary Harrington, South Coast Consulting LLC Jen Hartley, Hampton Inn Chuck Lord, AHEAD Lynne Mastera, Precix Jim Pratt, Hodgson Pratt Pratt & Saunders, PC John Silva, Santander Bank

Chair-Elect: Joseph Michaud, Law Offices of Joseph Michaud

Chair of the Board: David Maher, Lockheed Martin Sippican Immediate Past-Chair: Mary Harrington, South Coast Consulting, LLC Treasurer: Carl Taber, BayCoast Bank Vice Chair of Government Affairs: Kim Perry, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home Vice Chair of Community Affairs: Daniel Waltz, Southern Mass Credit Union Vice Chair of Economic Affairs: Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group Vice Chair of Membership: Jeffrey Pagliuca, Webster Bank

Nominated to complete a one year term expiring in 2015 Bob Jackson, Fairfield Inn & Suites/Waypoint Event Center In accordance with the Chamber’s by-laws, please consider this article your notification of the people nominated as candidates for members of the Board of Directors. A vote for ratification will be taken at the Chamber’s 128th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Century House, 107 South Main Street in Acushnet. Members of the Board of Directors shall start their service at the next regularly scheduled meeting after the Annual Meeting.

Educators Invited to Join The Greater New Bedford Connecting Activities Network!

The Greater New Bedford Connecting Activities Partnership (GNBCAP) is currently expanding to include new schools as network members, providing a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and share online resources as well as participate in statewide, regional and local meetings/events.

partnership/network: New Bedford High School, Dartmouth High School, Fairhaven High School, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and Old Rochester Regional High School.

for educators dedicated to College and Career Readiness for all students.”

The GNBCAP currently provides work-based learning opportunities (internships) for New Bedford and Dartmouth High School students all while administering other career-related initiatives for the other partnering and or network schools.

• Share news there about what your school is doing to support college and career readiness exploration.

Through this network, educators can exchange ideas and best practices all while accessing a wide range of tools, resources and experiences that will directly support students.

“I encourage every school throughout the Greater SouthCoast to please join the Connecting Activities network,” said New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Workforce & Business Development Manager Ian Abreu.

The Greater New Bedford Connecting Activities Partnership currently has six local high schools within its

“By joining the Connecting Activities school network, educators will now be offered a strong community of practice

How can your school join the network? • Go to www.massconnecting.org to join.

• Browse online to see what others in your region and statewide are doing. • Find tools and resources that you might use in your school. If you would like more information about becoming a network member, please contact New Bedford Area Chamber Workforce & Business Development Manager Ian Abreu at (508) 999-5231, ext.24, or email at iabreu@newbedfordchamber.com. About the Connecting Activities Partnership:

The Greater New Bedford Connecting Activities Partnership, a collaboration of the City of New Bedford Office of the Mayor, the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board and Youth Council, Bristol Community College and the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, promotes the connecting of academic and workplace learning through Connecting Activities workplace internships. Area employers assist High School seniors to make more informed decisions about their future education and career choices. Currently we service students at Dartmouth High School, Fairhaven High School, New Bedford High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and Old Rochester Regional High School. More information about the partnership is available at www. newbedfordchamber.com or by calling (508) 999-5231.

Chamber to Host First Edition of “A Chance to Meet the Buyer” Program smaller businesses. Attendees are also afforded the opportunity to directly network with presenters and leave with key direct contact information for procurement personnel from presenting organizations

A Chance to Meet will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at First Citizens Federal Credit Union, 570 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA. At a “Chance to Meet,” purchasing managers will provide brief backgrounds of their organization, requirements for supply qualification, methods and procedures of purchasing, and what opportunities there may be for

We are pleased to announce the two featured buyers for the November edition are, Rone Luczynski, President of SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. and Mary J. Baldo, Supply Chain Manager of Precix, Inc.

Highlights from the 2014 SouthCoast Business Expo 1. Guests had the opportunity to try samples at the SouthCoast Business Expo. 2. Nearly 100 businesses displayed their products and services at this year’s expo. 3. The “Networking Power Hour” sponsored by AHA! and New Bedford Historical Society provided an opportunity for exhibitors and attendees to network. 4. Workshops and seminars throughout the day highlighted a variety of topics geared toward business 5. AAA showcased their services with a booth at the Expo. 6. Non-profits such as Veterans, Inc. exhibited at the 2014 Business Expo. 7. Attendees had the opportunity to win door prizes and learn about the products and services local businesses have to offer. 2.

The cost to attend is $30 for Chamber members/$50 non-members. For more information, please contact the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce at 508-999-5231 or visit www.newbedfordchamber.com

Chamber Invites Small Businesses to Participate in Small Business Saturday The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be a Neighborhood Champion, promoting the American Express “Shop Small” initiative on Small Business Saturday, November 29. Small Business Saturday is a national initiative sponsored by American Express to encourage residents and visitors to support small business. Numerous businesses in the region will be taking part by opening their location that day to promote local shopping. Shoppers will be encouraged to snap a photo while shopping at any of the Small Business Saturday participating businesses on November 29th for a chance to win a pair of Bruins tickets, American Express gift cards, and other great prizes! Send photo to events@ newbedfordchamber.com, with your contact information, and where the photo was taken. Winners will be contacted by a member of the Chamber staff.

4. www.newbedfordchamber.com/shopsmall

Over thirty SouthCoast small businesses have signed up to participate with more being added frequently. Visit www.newbedfordchamber.com/ shopsmall for more information and a list of participating businesses. Interested in being a shop small partner, Contact Caitlin at 508-999-5231, ext. 26 or cjoseph@newbedfordchamber.com.

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Promotional Opportunities Available in the 2015 Annual Membership Directory & Community Resource Guide (continued from page 1) The 2015 Directory and Community Resource Guide will be: • Consistently used all year in print and online by business professionals and local residents. • Distributed to Chamber members, visitors, new residents and relocating businesses.

Several advertising options in the Membership Directory are also available to enhance your business’s visibility. Enhanced listings start at $50 and several premium advertising spaces are still available. Online advertising options are also available. To place your ad in the Directory, email focus@newbedfordchamber.com for an advertising contract.

• Featuring advertising for every Budget If you have any questions regarding with display ads starting as low as $300. this publication, please contact Rebecca Viera, Communications Manager at • Including an advertising index listing (508) 999-5231 ext. 27. page locations and web addresses of all advertisers. we are asking members to review a verification form that has been emailed to all of our members. You can update your business information by mailing or faxing the verification form or online by logging into your account at www.newbedfordchamber.com.

Please be sure that your information is • Highlighting your business to future current and accurate by December 12, 2014. Changes made after that date may and current residents and businesses. not be included in the 2015 Directory. • Showing future investors what great opportunities we have in our region, inAdvertising for the 2015 Directory is now open with a variety of ad sizes still cluding those offered by your company or organization! available.

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Good News! Gerry Payette, has been selected as The 2014 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., better known locally as the Veterans Transition House (VTH), is pleased to announce the selection of Gerry Payette, USA (Veteran), as the 2014 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year. Mr. Payette is the 19th recipient of this award.

“Vietnam Moving Wall” to Fairhaven, he spent countless hours planning and coordinating this event which brought thousands of people from local and surrounding areas. Gerry Payette will receive the 2014 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year Award at a special dinner presentation to be held at the Century House, at 6:00 p.m., on November 14, 2013, please note the date has changed from November 7th.

carry in the Drawing Room;” says Anthi Frangiadis, sole proprietress. “Further, it allows the consumer an opportunity to augment original artwork and furnishings with a stunning background and complete the transformation of a room.” For more information, please call 508.748.3494 or email to info@anthif. com

on all the related industries of fishing. The fund is intended for short-term emergency help, while longer term aid is put in place. All payments will be made directly to the third party vendor on behalf of the family approved for aid. Allowable expenses include; housing, utilities and food.

Substantial contributions have been received from individuals and corporations including: American Refrigeration Co., 2 Anonymous New Bedford Fishing Community Donors, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Fund Established to Prevent Hunger and Homelessness for those Atlantic Red Crab Co., BJ’s Temp Anthi Frangiadis Associates Service, Corvo, LLC. F/V Hera, Relying on Seafood Industry Announces the Addition of Farrow Eastern Fisheries, High Liner Foods, & Ball, Craftsmen of Paint and Mariner Seafood LLC, Pier Fish Paper, to its Showroom Company, Pyramid Transport, Inc., Raymond W. Starvish, Jr. and the Whaling City Seafood Auction. Mr. Payette served in the U. S. Army Donations for the New Bedford from 1970 to 1973 in Vietnam. His Fishing Community Fund can be made assigned duty was changed from a anytime to the United Way of Greater United Way of Greater New Bedford, clerk to an infantryman, guarding a Massachusetts Fisherman’s Partnership New Bedford, 105 William St. 3rd floor, fueling depot. He was than attached to Anthi Frangiadis Associates is pleased New Bedford, MA 02740 or online and High Liner Foods have teamed up a finance office in Manheim, Germany to announce the addition of Farrow at www.unitedwayofgnb.org. To seek to provide short-term emergency aid for the remainder of his service. During & Ball paints and wallpapers to its assistance contact Verna Kendall at his service he was decorated with extensive range of design products and for individuals and families relying on the National Defense Service Medal, services. Clients will be able to browse fishing or the seafood industry for their MFP New Bedford office at (508)991-3043. livelihood. The fund is modeled after Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam the complete collection of Farrow & a similar fund that High Liner Foods Campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Bars, and Ball paints and papers in the Drawing helps to support in the Gloucester area. Bristol County Savings Bank an Expert Badge M-14 with Rifle Bar. Room, 11 Spring St, Marion, MA. Promotes Stephen Sherman, Jr. To Cash Management Officer United Way of Greater New Bedford Mr. Payette was honorably discharged British craftsmen in paint and paper, is the fiscal partner receiving and in 1973 and subsequently was hired as Farrow & Ball creates unmatched Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), a Letter Carrier for the United States paints and papers at its home in Dorset, acknowledging donations as well announces the promotion of Stephen as making payments for approved Postal Services. He has coordinated the England. Made using only the finest Sherman, expenditures. The New Bedford office Letter Carrier Food Drive annually for quality ingredients their 132 ecoJr. to Cash the Fairhaven Post Office for over 20 friendly paint colors have an immersive for the Massachusetts Fisherman’s Management years and his leadership has contributed depth of color that transforms homes. Partnership will process applications Officer. In for help and a three person committee to collecting thousands of pounds of this new from the community will review food for local pantries and agencies. He Anthi Frangiadis Associates believes capacity, applications for funding. also coordinates the annual “Stamp out Farrow & Ball products add to the Sherman is Hunger” Post Office food drive every depth of the design showroom, the responsible To date, just over $14,000 has been May. Drawing Room, by providing ready & for overseeing local access to a quality product used by raised to start the fund. “We saw the the sales of need for the fund and agreed it fit our Mr. Payette has been a primary leading many designers. the Bank’s mission,” said Michelle N. Hantman, force in the Shepherd’s Pantry from Business Electronic Banking and Cash President of United Way. “Thanks to their opening in 2000. He has been An afternoon learning series about Management services. He also manages High Liner Foods’ leadership the fund their main fundraiser for more than Farrow & Ball products will be held the daily operations of the Cash is now established and will be made 14 years, raising thousands of dollars every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm Management Department, including through the holiday fundraising drive. starting October 28 through December available for emergency aid as long as the development and expansion of 2 in the Drawing Room. To learn more donations continue to replenish it. We expect the requests for help will expend BCSB’s Commercial Cash Management Mr. Payette has also continued to about the learning series, visit www. products and services which offer the funds quickly.” support the veteran community; for the anthif.com/events innovative solutions to business past eight years he has coordinated the customers. Prior to his promotion, The need is great not only for families Fairhaven Memorial Day Parade and “The addition of Farrow & Ball Sherman held the positions of Cash of once active fisherman, but from the Fairhaven Veterans Day Parade. products is an excellent pairing to the other families whose livelihoods depend Management Specialist, Business In 2012 Mr. Payette brought the original artwork and furnishings we 6

Good News! Electronic Services Risk Analyst and Electronic Banking Services Associate at the Bank. Formerly, he was a Network Support Specialist with Vanguard Managed Solutions in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

less traditional approach to meeting the needs of customers and encouraging a positive overall experience. BSB has coined the slogan “Uncommon Banking” which is driving their new and innovative look.

Sherman’s involvement in the community includes a close association with the United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton where he most recently was a member of the Community Allocation Panel. He also is a member of the United Regional Young Professionals Organization.

The rebranding is aimed at shifting the widely used approach in banking that one-size solutions are right for all customers. Uncommon Banking takes a more comprehensive view of the customer and offers financial solutions that are more individualized.

A graduate of New England Institute of Technology, Warwick, Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Sherman resides in Taunton with his family. Borba joins St. Anne’s as the Internal Auditor St. Anne’s Credit Union Audit Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Borba as Internal Auditor. In this position Borba will be responsible for ensuring that assets are properly safe guarded and that liabilities are properly recorded through reviews of internal controls within the Credit Union. Borba joins St. Anne’s with over 9 years of experience working with banking institutions behind her, most recently with Citizens Bank in their Internal Audit Department. She holds an MBA from UMass Dartmouth and currently resides in the town of Freetown with her husband Robert and son Lukas.

The Credit Union’s 2013 “Boston Strong” fundraising events for the One Fund and a Red Cross blood drive held in the aftermath of the Marathon bombings attracted Gold in two competition categories: Public Relations and Community Champion Inspiration.

“BSB understands that all customers are different, and meeting the financial needs for a wide range of lifestyles requires a creative approach,” said James C. Lively, President and CEO.

The third award, a Silver in the category of “Internal Marketing,” was captured for a new “volunteer rewards program” at the Credit Union, which has increased volunteer involvement in charitable activities to even higher “Helping our customers and supporting levels. Contest entries were judged our community have always been our by representatives of the PennJerDel highest priorities. We are committed to (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and offering services that are specifically Delaware) Bank Marketing Association. tailored to our customers, and that may require doing something outside the For more information visit stannes. box, something Uncommon.” com, and maintains a Facebook presence at facebook.com/stannescu. As BSB continues to unveil these changes, they remain faithful to their Leadership SouthCoast Selects New commitment to the community. In Executive Director celebration of the “Uncommon Leadership Banking” launch, each branch will SouthCoast, donate $500 from the Bridgewater (LSC) the region’s Savings Bank Charitable Foundation only community to local charities in the community. leadership Founded in 2003, the mission of the development foundation is to reinforce, encourage program, and support the Bank’s commitment announces that to the wellbeing of the community as Jennifer Downing a whole. BSB’s new look is cohesive has been with the values that the foundation was selected as the founded upon. organization’s new Executive Director, effective November 3, 2014. She St. Anne’s Credit Union wins succeeds Michael Metzler who has led Three top NE marketing awards the organization for the past five and one-half years.

Bridgewater Savings Bank Revamps its Image and Approach to Better Meet Customer Needs

Bridgewater Savings Bank (BSB) has revealed a new look, highlighting their

President and CEO Ross R. Upton announced that St. Anne’s earned two Golds and a Silver in the Second Annual New England Financial Marketing Awards competition.

St. Anne’s Credit Union recently captured three top awards in a “best financial marketing initiatives” competition open to credit unions and community banks throughout New England.

Downing, a member of Leadership SouthCoast’s class of 2009, has served on its Board of Directors since 2010 and has been the Board’s Chair since 2012. Since 2001, Jennifer has held both administrative and programmatic positions at the Garfield Foundation. In recent years, she served as the Operations Manager and Program Officer for the New Bedford Fund, a

place-based grant portfolio supporting community and economic revitalization projects in New Bedford. Michael Metzler, Leadership Southcoast’s current Executive Director, states, “I strongly support Jennifer in being selected as the new Executive Director of Leadership SouthCoast. I first met her in 2009 and was impressed with her leadership skills and ideas from the very beginning. Since that time I have watched her grow as a leader, not just with Leadership SouthCoast, but in the community in her work at Garfield, and as a recognized leader among regional funders. In Leadership SouthCoast, Jennifer instituted innovative approaches as the program committee’s chair and was a champion and facilitator of the strategic planning process. Over the last year, as Board Chair, she led the effort for the fundraising campaign, in support of a new business plan for the future. She personally raised over $100,000 of the $162,000 total in the Fundraising Campaign.” Leadership SouthCoast is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. Applications for the Class of 2015, beginning in January, 2015, are available online at www.leadershipsouthcoast.org. The deadline is November 15, 2014. For more information on Leadership Southcoast, please contact jdowning@leadershipsouthcoast.org or call 508-264-2818.

Do you have good news to share? Please send your press releases with photos to focus@newbedfordchamber.com Due to space limitations, we can not guarantee each article will be printed. We do try our best to fit as much member news in as possible.

Chamber Member Spotlight: EJ’s Restaurant and Deli

by Ian Abreu, Manager of Workforce & Business Development A full-service deli, a butcher shop, a 143-seat family style restaurant and a full bar offering 24 different types of draft beer. Is there anything that EJ’s Restaurant and Deli doesn’t have? Located at 111 Huttleston Ave. in Fairhaven, EJ’s Restaurant and Deli prides itself on the fact that it offers a wide array of culinary services. “The restaurant offers lunch and dinner service featuring American-style cuisine. Some of the menu items will include deli sandwiches, home-style preparations, freshly cut meats and handmade burgers from our in-house butcher and brick oven pizza,” said restaurant General Manager Justin Braun. “We will focus on seasonal items and offer daily specials to showcase the best that our area has to offer.”

The grand opening of EJ’s Deli on Oct. 24th The drink list is quite extensive, too. “Our 24 draft lines at the bar will primarily consist of craft beers from the U.S.,” acknowledged Braun. “These will be local flavors and big names that many of us have tasted, as well as representations of new breweries that may be featured for the first time in our area. The idea is to keep them changing routinely to give continued on page 14

“NOW I CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.” – George Mock Nye Lubricants, Inc., New Bedford Just Right Commercial Loans from BayCoast Bank Imagine an international company that’s been in New Bedford since just after the Civil War, developing and producing the highest quality lubricants and optical gels for medical devices, computers, and satellites. That’s the story of Nye Lubricants. Owned and operated by the Mock family since 1956. When their big bank lender closed up the local office during the recession in 2008, BayCoast Bank stepped in to help. “It’s called ‘Sleeping at Night’— now that I have BayCoast. There’s a lot of other things to worry about in business. Now I don’t have to worry about my bank,” said Mock.

Get the BayCoast advantage for your business. For more information visit BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641.

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Welcome New Members

January Good Morning SouthCoast!

Anthi Frangiadis Associates PO Box 267 11 Spring St. Marion, MA 02738 Phone: (508) 748-3494 The Preserve at the Bay Club 63 County Rd Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (774) 582-8005 Salon GiGi 42 Hathaway Rd. N. Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (774) 473-0573 Pretty Paws Factory & Bakery 331 A State Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (774) 992-9410 L & S Irrigation 784 Division Road Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 636-7313 SEAmless Marine, Inc. 779 Church St. New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 644-2878 Ming Sushi & Steakhouse 774 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 999-1113 MISS Z PHOTOGRAPHY 112 Arnold St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Primary Phone: 508-663-6544 First Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Insurance Agency, LLC 200 Mill Road Suite #100 Fairhaven, MA 02719 Primary Phone: (774) 628-7886 Pink Box Desserts & Bakery 123 Fairway Dr. 85-C Faunce Corner Mall Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 Primary Phone: (774) 992-7334 Auto Specialists of NB Inc. 1451 Cove Road. New Bedford, MA 02740 Primary Phone: (508) 990-3701 Roger Keith & Sons Insurance Agency Inc. 1575 Main Street Brockton , MA 02304 Phone: 508-583-1106

Join us on January 8, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA for the January Good Morning SouthCoast! breakfast. This popular breakfast series is a highprofile, fast-paced and educational program geared towards executives, senior managers, professionals and small business owners. Each of the programs has a business-oriented focus and features a popular speaker to present on a topic of interest to local businesses. The Good Morning SouthCoast! breakfast program is also a great way to network with other Chamber members!

Jon Mitchell, Mayor of the City of New Bedford (left), Dr. Divina Grossman, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (right)

The cost to attend which includes a buffet breakfast is $25 for members, $45 for non-members, $200 for a table of ten (members). For more information or to register visit www.newbedfordchamber.com or call, 508-999-5231.

Keynote speaker for the January edition is the Honorable Jon Mitchell, Mayor sponsored by: of the City of New Bedford. Guests will also hear from featured speaker Dr. Divina Grossman, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Recent Events

1. The September Good Morning SouthCoast! featured keynote speaker, Charlie Baker, Republican Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts and featured speaker, Joseph D. Thomas, Publisher, Spinner Publications.

3. Joseph Thomas, Publisher at Spinner Publications was the featured speaker for the Sept. Good Morning SouthCoast! sponsored by BayCoast Bank.

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4. Roy Nascimento, President & CEO of 2. Assis Correia (Secretary General) of the the New Bedford Area Chamber discusses Camara de Comercio e Industria da Madeira the importance of restoring rail service to the and Maureen Sylvia, Development Officer SouthCoast at a press conference at South from the United Way of Greater New Station hosted by the Chamber and the Rail to Bedford and Ian Abreu from the New Bedford Boston Coalition. Area Chamber, during the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip to Madeira.

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5. The SCYPN met with Dr. Divina Grossman, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for the CEO Unplugged series. 6. The SCYPN partnered with AHA! to host a sunset cruise aboard the Cuttyhunk Ferry. 7. Business After Hours sponsored by Check Collision and Sylvia Group 8. Sylvia Group presented a workshop on employment liability to local businesses. 9. Attorney General Martha Coakley met with the SouthCoast Rail Coalition to discuss restoring rail service. 10. The Chamber sponsored a workshop on advancing philanthropy at the Buzzards Bay Coalition Presented by Ruotolo Associates, Inc..

Calendar of Chamber Committee Meetings Contact the Chamber office for more information on any of these committees. November Executive Committee Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 6th - 8:30 a.m. Ambassador’s Council Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 6th - 8:30 a.m. SouthCoast CEO Roundtable - Tuesday, Nov. 4th- 7:00 a.m. Government Affairs Committee Meeting - Friday, Nov. 14th - 8:30 a.m. SCEPG Steering Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 19th - 9:00 a.m. Young Professionals Leadership Team Meeting - Friday, Nov. 21st - 8:30 a.m. December Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 11th - 8:30 a.m. Government Affairs Committee Meeting - Friday, Dec. 12th - 8:30 a.m. Young Professionals Leadership Team Meeting - Friday, Dec. 19th - 8:30 a.m. January Executive Committee Meeting - Wednesday, Jan. 7th - 8:30 a.m. Government Affairs Committee Meeting - Friday, Jan. 9th - 8:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 22nd - 8:30 a.m.

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Chamber Tourism & Travel Update Congratulations to John Silvia of Seastreak for winning the SMVB’s Membership Giveaway of two New England Patriots Tickets for the December 14th show-off against the Miami Dolphins. For businesses interested in joining the SMVB, there’s still time to join as we gear up for a second Membership Drive Giveaway starting later this month.

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In the meantime, stay updated on SMVB initiatives and other tourism news by visiting our newly revamped website, www.visitsemass. com. The new site layout makes navigating easier than ever, and offers the latest tourism articles and events happening in Southeastern Massachusetts. If you haven’t already, join the conversation online by following the Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau on Facebook, @SoutheasternMA on Twitter, and @VisitSEMass on Instagram.

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For one-on-one information about anything SMVB contact Ellie Fragata at 508-999-5231 ext. 29, or by email efragata@visitsemass.com.

Nov. - Dec. Featured Member Discounts Wamsutta Club 60-day trial, regular membership for Chamber members, their spouses and family.

Pretty Paws Factory & Bakery: 10% off regular priced items and $25.00 off any birthday party package.

Initiation fee and monthly dues temporarily waived. We offer our members fine dining and lunches. For information contact Paul Medeiros: Phone: (508) 997-7431 Email: wamsuttaclub@gmail.com Website: www.wamsuttaclub.org

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To set up your discount or to view a complete list of discounts currently available to Chamber members, please visit www.newbedfordchamber.com or call 508-999-5231

CEO Unplugged: Mark Rasmussen, President, Buzzards Bay Coalition The SouthCoast Young Professionals Network will host their next installment of the CEO Unplugged series on Weds., December 3, 2014 from 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new property, the Acushnet Sawmill, located on Mill Road in Acushnet (just off of Tarkiln Hill Road in New Bedford). The SCYPN’s CEO Unplugged series is held quarterly and provides young professionals with an opportunity to connect with and learn from successful local CEOs. Aimed to be a source of inspiration and a wealth of knowledge, the CEOs share their personal experiences and journey to success with the participants in an informal, small group setting. Mark has led the Buzzards Bay Coalition as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1998 and manages all facets of the organization’s work. He has a professional background in regional ecosystem management and holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from

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Boston College. Mark is a Fairhaven native and resident. This event is free for SCYPN Members but registration is required as seats are limited to 15-20 members of the SCYPN. Registration is available at www.newbedfordchamber.com or by calling 508-999-5231. If you would like to receive more information about the SouthCoast Young Professionals Network, please contact Rebecca Viera at 508-999-5231 or email rviera@newbedfordchamber.com.

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Chamber Member Spotlight (continued from page 8) everyone the opportunity to find his or her new favorite. Our wine list also celebrates the American theme with a simple array of domestic pours.” Owned and operated by the Melanson family (who also owns neighboring Emma Jean’s Cupcake Factory and Ice Cream Shoppe), EJ’s Restaurant and Deli will be the first of its kind throughout the entire SouthCoast region.

community that supports them and all of us. The relationships that are forged go far beyond that of seller and buyer, and they open their arms to welcome friends, not just patrons.”

“There truly is something for everyone, including kids and guests with special dietary restrictions.” The Melanson family realizes that in order for a business to be successful, they must first become an active stakeholder from within the local community.

Braun states that what makes the EJ’s Restaurant and Deli “experience” so unique is the fact that a customer can dine at the establishment multiple times throughout a month, and yet have a dif- “We are avid supporters of the March of Dimes, participate in the Fairhaven ferent experience each time. Father’s Day Road Race, and contribute “EJ’s is a family business that is a natu- “Our guests could easily join us numer- to the Fairhaven High School postral extension from Emma Jean’s next prom party as well as numerous local ous times a month and enjoy a differdoor,” said Braun of the restaurant, non-profit organizations,” said Braun. ent experience with each visit. Maybe which just opened this past August. a burger one night or a deli sandwich “We are excited about the community with some appetizers, and then come “The owners, Ken and Cathy Melanson, again for pizza, and another night for a that has been knocking on our door have made it a point to give back to the steak dinner or fresh seafood,” he said. with great anticipation of our opening.”

2015 Legal Holidays Calendar

Having been a member of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce now since 2012, both the Melansons and Braun realize the importance of also being active throughout the local business community. “No business is completely self-sustaining,” said Braun. “Establishing relationships with other local organizations is essential for success. The Chamber offers an extensive local network of professionals with whom we are able to establish symbiotic relationships. Plus, the monthly after hours are pretty fun.” If you would like more information about EJ’s Restaurant and Deli, please contact them at (508) 996-3500, or, feel free to log on to their website at www.ejsrestaurantanddeli.com.

2015 Legal Holiday Calendar

New Year’s Day M.L. King Day Presidents’ Day Patriots’ Day Memorial Day** (1) Independence Day**(3) Labor Day** Columbus Day(2)* Veterans’ Day(2)* Thanksgiving Day* (1) Christmas Day* (1) Thursday, 1/1 Monday, 1/19 Monday, 2/16 Monday, 4/20 Monday, 5/25 Saturday, 7/4 Monday, 9/7 Monday, 10/12 Wednesday, 11/11 Thursday, 11/26 Friday, 12/25 Federal or State Holiday?

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Manufacturing Permit required? Work required?** Rate of pay:

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Yes Yes before noon Yes before 1:00 p.m. Yes No No No No Regular Regular Regular Regular

Yes No Regular

Retail Permit required? Work required? Rate of pay:

No No No Yes Time & 1/2 Regular

No Yes Regular

No No No No Time & 1/2 Time & 1/2

No No Time & 1/2

Yes before noon Yes before 1:00 p.m. Yes No No Closed Time & 1/2 Time & 1/2 Closed

Yes Closed Closed

Non-Manufacturing & Non-Retail/Hospitality/ Restaurants Permit required? Work required?

No Yes

Yes Yes

Yes before noon Yes before 1:00 p.m. Yes Yes with permit Yes with permit Yes

Yes Yes***

No Yes

Yes Yes

* Full restrictions apply for all commerce ** Restrictions apply except to retail *** Employee may request time off based on a sincerely held religious belief. (1) Liquor Stores must be closed for Memorial, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Days. (2) Many companies operate all day on these holidays, pending obtaining a local permit. (3) All holidays falling on Sunday must be observed on Monday, under state law. Saturday holidays are observed on Saturday.

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ENTERPRISING MINDS by Joanne Rego, Supported Employment Network Coordinator

Eager Job Seeker Looking for Dream Job at Retail Clothing Store Ashley Chase is hoping to find her dream job very soon. Ever since she was a young student she has had an interest in ladies fashion and hoped that one day she would find work in a ladies clothing store. One of her favorite TV shows is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say Yes to the Dressâ&#x20AC;?. She likes all types of clothing lines and will be happy to work at any clothing store whether is be a large department store or a small boutique. Ms. Chase has work experience with office duties. She currently works part time at Better Community Living, Inc. where she is a valuable employee who is liked by all. In addition to her role as receptionist, her duties there also include filing and collating. Ms. Chase is hoping to find additional part time or seasonal employment at a local retail clothing store, adding that she is ready to do whatever the employer needs and she will also do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 11:45 AM Location: Rachels Lakeside, 960 State Rd. Dartmouth, MA Topic: Workers Compensation 101 & Fraud Prevention Cost: TBD

Ms Chase is a bright and delightful young lady. She knows the importance of being part of a team because of her experience playing sports on both her basketball and soccer teams while she attended high school.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 7:45 AM Location: Tickles Team Room, Swansea, MA Topic: Changing the Conversation about Wellness: Time to Think Differently Cost: TBD For more information or to register, contact Dorothy Botelho at dbotelho@newbedfordchamber.com or 508-999-5231 ext. 20. Corporate Sponsor:

Ms. Chase is a kind hearted young woman who enjoys spending her paycheck on gifts for her friends and family. In her spare time she likes dancing, shopping at the mall with her friend Alisha and also connecting with friends on social media. On the Mark Jardin her supervisor at Lifestreams notes that Ms. Chase would weekends Ashley enjoys spending time with her parents and family. be an asset to any employer. Jardin says that Ashley has a great work ethic. Ashley Chase receives her supported Jardin adds that Ashley never refuses work, she is always on time and she has employment services from Lifestream, Inc. If your clothing business would a great attendance record. Ms. Chase like to offer Ashley a part time would be great asset for any employer employment or seasonal employment to have on board. Ashley will give opportunity, please call Mark Jardin 100% because she is very motivated the Supported Employment Program and eager to find employment in her Manager at Lifestream, Inc. at dream job at a clothing store. 508-991-4840.

Save the Date 3/7-3/8

Over 100 exhibitors • Over 1,000 Attendees Workshops • Giveaways • and more!

New Bedford Area Chamber Calendar - Upcoming Events Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon Thursday, November 13th 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Century House 107 South Main St. Acushnet, MA 02743 Members - $45 Non-members - $60 Table of Ten - $450

A Chance to Meet Tuesday, November 18 8:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m.

Chamber Office 794 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA 02742 $30 - Members $50 - Non-members

SCYPN CEO Unplugged

Small Business Saturday

November Business After Hours

December Business After Hours

Wednesday, December 3rd 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29th All Day

Thursday, November 20th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 4th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Buzzards Bay Coalition at Acushnet Sawmill Mill Road Acushnet, MA

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts 715 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740

Boutique Fitness 504 Pleasant St. New Bedford, MA

Free for SCYPN Members

Members - Free Non-Members - $15

To register for any event, or to view a calendar of upcoming Chamber events, visit www.newbedfordchamber.com

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