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November - December 2017

Chamber Update ................................2 Connecting Activities..........................3 Good News .........................................6 Welcome New Members....................10 Featured Member Discount ..............13 SouthCoast Young Professionals.......13 Government Affairs Update..............14

Breakfast with the Governor and SouthCoast Chamber's 131st Annual Meeting sentation from the keynote speaker, Governor Charlie Baker, the election of new board members, recognition of outgoing board members and the presentation of the Chamber’s Annual Economic Impact Award, Outstanding Service Award and the 2017 Education Leadership Award.

The SouthCoast Chamber will hold its 131st Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Whites of Westport, located at 66 State Rd, Westport, MA. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The breakfast and keynote speaker portion of the event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., followed by the annual meeting and award presentation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The event will include a pre-

• Connecting Activities is seeking volunteers for the Career Fair. More information on page 3. • The Chamber is participating in Small Business Saturday. Read more on page 12. • The Southeastern MA Legislative Alliance continued to advocate for its members. Read more on page 14.

Governor Charlie Baker was inaugurated as the 72nd Governor of Massachusetts on January 8th, 2015. Upon taking office, Governor Baker worked to close two budget gaps worth more than $2 billion without raising taxes, while bolstering local aid for our schools and communities, investing in a more reliable public transportation system and prioritizing funds to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. Governor Baker has supported robust business sectors by reforming the Commonwealth's regulatory environment, holding the line on taxes, and advancing efforts to rein in energy costs.

Ensuring Massachusetts continues to be a national leader in education, Governor Baker has invested over $4.6 billion in Chapter 70 education funding -- the highest level of local education aid in state history.

The corporate sponsors for the SouthCoast Chamber’s 131st Annual Meeting is BayCoast Bank and Southcoast Health System. Supporting sponsors include Bristol County Savings Bank, Bristol Community College, Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce St. Confronted with a devastating opioid Anne’s Credit Union, Sylvia Group, and heroin epidemic, Governor Baker’s Waring-Sullivan and Rock Funeral administration has implemented a plan Homes - Dignity Memorial. focused on prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support, includ- The cost to attend is $50, which includes ing partnering with the legislature on breakfast. Tables and sponsorship oppassage of landmark legislation. portunities are still available. To register for this event, or for sponsorship informaMet with a historic snowfall during his tion, please contact Deven Robitaille at first winter in office that halted our be- the SouthCoast Chamber at (508) 999leaguered mass transit system, Governor 5231, ext. 26, deven@southcoastchamber. Baker undertook a major overhaul to fix com or visit www.southcoastchamber. the MBTA by appointing a Fiscal and com. Management Control Board to oversee the system's operations and finances, and prioritize investments in the core system that over one million daily riders depend upon.

The SouthCoast Chamber Focus is the ofﬁcial news publication of the SouthCoast Chamber 794 Purchase Street • New Bedford, MA 02740 508-999-5231 • fax 508-999-5237 • info@southcoastchamber.com Editor: Rebecca Laliberte • Photographer: Rebecca Laliberte & Sergio Dabdoub Board of Directors Chair of the Board Joseph Michaud, Law Offices of Joseph Michaud Chair-Elect Kim Perry, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home Treasurer Carl Taber, BayCoast Bank Vice Chair of Government Affairs Ron Ellis, Edward Jones Vice Chair of Economic Affairs Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group Vice Chair of Membership Jeff Pagliuca, Bristol County Savings Bank Immediate Past Chair Dave Maher, Lockheed Martin Directors Nathan Araujo, R4L Management Henry Arruda, WJFD-FM William Burns, Southcoast Health Systems Kevin Carando, Acushnet Company Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc. Ellen Gitlin, Diversified Marketing Group Jen Hartley, Hampton Inn Chris Howard, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Gerry Kavanaugh, UMASS-Dartmouth Chuck Lord, AHEAD Lynne Mastera, Precix Benjamin Middleton, Santander Lynn Motta, BankFive Caroline Paradis Douglas Rodrigues, D. E. Rodrigues & Co. Derek Santos, New Bedford Economic Development Council Robert Unger, Unger LeBlanc Director Emeritus Joel E. Burns Your Chamber Staff 508-999-5231 President & CEO, Rick Kidder - Ext. 25 Director of Operations & Finance, Dorothy Botelho, IOM - Ext. 20 Manager of Business Development & Public Policy, Ian Abreu, IOM - Ext. 24 Supported Employment Network Coordinator, Joanne Rego - Ext. 28 Communications Manager, Rebecca Laliberte, IOM - Ext. 27 Programs & Events Manager, Deven Robitaille- Ext. 26 Youth Services Coordinator/Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Brianna Alves - Ext. 22

Chamber Update A Message from the President & CEO This year saw the Chamber add to its regional strength through an identity change. Without changing our legal name, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber began doing business as the SouthCoast Chamber and adRick Kidder, opted a new tagline – “Proudly President & CEO Serving New Bedford and the Towns of the South Coast.” On November 16 at the ChamThe Chamber serves ten comber’s Annual Meeting, we will hear from Governor Charlie Baker munities, with New Bedford our home about his vision moving forward with and our hub, and we have been able particular emphasis on the South with the identity change to attract more Coast. The Governor has been a pro- businesses from those communities we ponent of South Coast Rail, and it is have always served well despite lower through the direct intervention of the market penetration. With our partner, executive branch that the proposed the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber Middleboro route came to light – a of Commerce, we have launched a new move that may shed years and billions joint membership program for busiof dollars from the project. The Gov- nesses located in Wareham, a collaboraernor has a profound belief that every tion largely unheard of in the chamber corner of the Commonwealth deserves world. economic vitality and that Massachusetts should lead the nation in jobs and The SouthCoast Chamber is blessed with a wonderful team of individuals prosperity. and hundreds of volunteers that help us The Chamber, for its part, has been at every day add value for our members. work creating a new alliance of cham- The Board of Directors provides leaderbers of commerce in our region that ship in the Chamber and the business provides the basis for a unified voice community as a whole, and to them we from the business community on Bea- owe a debt of gratitude. Our balance con Hill. The Southeastern Massachu- sheet is strong, and our membership is setts Legislative Alliance has begun with growing. Every day we help businesses three chambers – South Coast, Bristol grow with a mantra – “It’s not about us. County and Cape Cod Canal Region It is about the members!” – allowing a single informal entity to speak at the State House representing In the year ahead, look for more changbusiness interests that often feel under es that will make our members proud. fire in the current policy environment. The SouthCoast Chamber is a vibrant and energetic organization with a love In coming months you will hear more for businesses of all sizes and types and about several challenging ballot initia- a commitment to our members that tives on which the public will vote in others envy. We thank you for your 2018. While all sounding well-meaning faith and for your support and wish you in the abstract, the practical effect on the warmest of holiday seasons and a businesses in the Commonwealth could prosperous new year! result in fewer jobs, higher prices and ultimately hurt those they are most intended to help. The Chamber will be at the forefront of the discussion to help businesses navigate the murky waters of legislation that bypasses the legislative process, and with the strength of our new alliance, our voice will be strong. As we enter the holiday season, it is always good to reflect on the year about to end and to give thanks for the wonderful assets of our businesses, our communities and our lives. This has been indeed a great year for the Chamber and for our members.

NEW BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FAIR BRINGS LOCAL EMPLOYERS TO STUDENTS By: Brianna Alves

Fair and it was a great success. This year the Greater New Bedford Connecting Activities Partnership is looking to grow the Career Fair and attain even greater success than last year’s event! The Career Fair location within New Bedford High School and time is still yet to be determined. Once this information is On December 14, 2017 the Greater given, the employers interested in parNew Bedford Connecting Activities ticipating at this year’s Career Fair will Partnership and Junior Achievement be informed immediately. will help co-sponsor the annual “Career Academy Fair” for New Bedford High The GNBCAP is looking for employers School freshmen. The purpose of this to volunteer and represent all five of the event is to help assimilate ninth graders National Academies. Each employer at the high school to the National Acad- will be given their own table, and we enemy Foundation (NAF) career acad- courage them to bring literature, flyers, emy course model. The National acad- applications and any marketing materiemies includes Finance, IT Technology, als they may have for their business! Health Services, Engineering, and Arts & Humanities. One of the main goals Prior to this event, dozens of Junior of this event is to introduce students Achievement community volunteers to the priority industry career paths will visit with each of these ninth grade throughout the South Coast region. students in the classroom and prepare them for the Career Fair by educating Last year, over forty-five different local them on career clusters, job interviewemployers participated in the Career ing and resume writing.

If you are an employer and would like to educate students on the many careers pathways out there in the Greater SouthCoast region, sign up to volunteer at this year’s Career Fair. If interested please contact Brianna Alves, Youth Services Coordinator at the SouthCoast Chamber at: 508-999-5231 ex.29, or via email: balves@southcoastchamber.com About the Partnership

Connecting

Activities

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 SouthCoast Chamber, 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.southcoastchamber.com or by calling (508) 999-5231.

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Chamber Welcomes Brianna Alves as Youth Services Coordinator/Tourism Marketing Coordinator Marketing Coordinator. Brianna comes to the Chamber with a wide variety of experience including knowledge of the Chamber from her internship at the SouthCoast Chamber through UMass Dartmouth.

The SouthCoast Chamber is pleased to welcome its newest staff member, Brianna Alves, to the position of Youth Services Coordinator/Tourism

prepared her well for her role as Youth Services Coordinator/Tourism Marketing Coordinator. Her role in youth services will be to work with the Connecting Activities Partnership to help connect businesses with students to give the students the opportunity to explore different career paths and apply for internships. As Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Brianna will be the main resource for the Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau and promote the region as a tourist destination.

In addition to her knowledge of the Chamber industry, Brianna has professional experience as a banking associate where she worked with new and existing customers on processing transactions and opening accounts. She also works for Townsquare Media on spreading brand awareness though social media and word-of-mouth Rick Kidder, President and CEO of marketing. Her internship experience the SouthCoast Chamber said “We at the SouthCoast Chamber has are so pleased to welcome Brianna on

a full-time basis, working in workforce development and tourism. She is a wonderful, hard-working young lady who came to us first as an intern, but now has joined the team. Now she helps others find internships!” Brianna is currently attending UMass Dartmouth and will be graduating in December with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Operations Management. Brianna Alves can be reached at 508-999-5231 ext. 22 or balves@ southcoastchamber.com

The SouthCoast Human Resources Council Invites HR Professionals to Join The SouthCoast Human Resources Council is an organization whose purpose is to enhance the professional knowledge of individuals involved in any aspect of human resources management. This runs the gamut from compensation & payroll functions, legal issues, benefits, safety, health, communications, recruiting & retention, labor relations, employee development and event planning, to name a few. If you’re in HR, you know the list goes on and on! Our organization serves the cities of Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton as well as surrounding communities. To make meetings accessible to our broad group, we meet at different locations and at varying times of day. Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Wednesday

The SouthCoast Chamber Welcomes over 60 New Members!

of the month. For more information on the council contact Derrick Loud of Hays Companies at dloud@hayscompanies.com.

(Left to right) Meredith Morris, Vice President; Derrick Loud, President; Carmen Aguilar, Bristol Community College; Priscilla Beaulieu, Secretary; Monet Viens, Treasurer

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The SouthCoast Chamber is pleased to announce that the organization has recruited over 60 new members as a result of its 2017 New Member Campaign. The campaign, held in September, included an emailed invitation to over 5,000 businesses in the Greater New Bedford Area and personal phone-calls from 60 local business leaders encour- The campaign’s top-recruiter was Pete Wilde of aging them to join the Chamber. Simply Sierra Jewelry. “With the challenges to our economy these past few years, there was no better haven for businesses and non-profits than the SouthCoast Chamber” said Ian Abreu, Manager of Business Development & Public Policy at the SouthCoast Chamber. “By joining the chamber, you give our chamber a much stronger, more united voice when we advocate for issues that affect you, whether at a municipal, state or federal level.”

The Chamber appreciates the efforts of Chris Johnson of Servpro of New Bedford/Dartmouth for serving as Chair of the 2017 New Member Campaign. The Chamber would also like to thank all of the team captains, volunteer recruiters, and supporters for their efforts during the campaign.

In addition, the Chamber would like to recognize the corporate and prize sponsors who contributed to the success of The campaign’s top-recruiter was Pete the campaign. Wilde of "Simply Sierra Jewelry," bringing in a whopping 16 new members! The Chamber would also like to thank: Cox Media, SouthCoast Media Group, Finishing strong in second and third Spectrum Marketing Group, New Bedplace was Chris Johnson of "Servpro ford Guide, BBM Pros and WJFD-FM of New Bedford/Dartmouth" (13 new for their media sponsorships; Buffalo members) and Attorney/Chamber Wild Wings and The Baker-New BedBoard Chairman Joseph Michaud ford and breakfast and lunch for the ($1,595 worth of new members in dues volunteers; AAA of Southern New Engcollected). land, Country Club of New Bedford, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Dunkin DoRounding out the rest of our "top 10" nuts, Hampton Inn of Fairhaven/New recruiters were: Paula Freitas (Baycoast Bedford, LaFrance Hospitality, Moore Bank), Sue Potter (Townsquare Media), & Isherwood, Not Your Average Joe’s, Tracey Medeiros-Mongeon (Bank Five), The Pasta House, Pawtucket Red Sox, Lynn Malasi (Bank Five), John Souza Residence Inn by Marriott, Steamship (Bank Five) and Jennifer Palmer (South- Authority and the New Bedford Whalcoast Media Group). ing Museum.

Good News! ABC Disposal Service, Inc. (ABC) Announce That They Have Promoted Jerry Dugan, Jr. To General Manager Of Abc Waste Services, Llc. (Nbws)

inquiry; allow them to think like scientists and engineers; and help them achieve scientific literacy through real-world examples. With the BankFive donation, students will not only meet but exceed The companies have operations in New new state science standards. Bedford, Rochester, Sandwich, Bellingham and Martha’s Vineyard. ABC is one “It’s important for our public schools to of the Largest Family owned hauling and be properly equipped to maintain the recycling companies in New England. educational standards expected of them,” They operate in Massachusetts and said William R. Eccles Jr., President and Rhode Island. CEO of BankFive. “That’s why we are committed to assisting Fall River Public “We are very pleased with everything Schools in achieving its goals, so that Jerry has done for our companies over every student has an opportunity to sucthe last nine years and know that he is ceed in the classroom.” very well qualified to be taking on his new role as General Manager” said ABC "With the help of BankFive, for the first CEO Michael A. Camara. time in over 15 years, the Fall River Public Schools is now able to deliver a world For the last nine years Jerry has served as class, hands on engaging science experithe Operations Manager for both ABC ence for all of our students at the elemen& NBWS. Prior to joining ABC in 2008 tary school level. We know that through Jerry worked for his family hauling com- increased engagement and classroom pany in Newport, RI. and then went on rigor, we open the doors of opportunity to work for a national hauling company. for our young people, close achievement While working for the national company gaps, and excite inquiry through inhe had many different roles including creased content connectivity," – said, Operations Manager, Site Manager, Dis- Matthew H. Malone, Ph.D., Superintentrict Operations Manager and Senior dent of Schools. District Manager. "BankFive's contribution is not just an “During his many years in the waste & investment in materials - it's an investrecycling industry Jerry has been able to ment in our human capital. They are gain a tremendous amount of knowledge letting our educators know that they beabout daily operations, personnel lieve in the work they are doing, and that management, allocation of resources, they understand the importance of comcustomer service, safety and financial plementing great teaching with quality responsibility” said ABC CEO Michael educational resources,” said Tracy Curley, A. Camara. Ed.D, Director of Mathematics & Science. “The end result of course is the BankFive Awards $15,000 to Fall River positive impact this curriculum will have Public Schools for New Science on our young learners." Curriculum BankFive has announced that it recently awarded $15,000 from its BankFive Charitable Foundation to Fall River Public Schools for support of a new core curriculum, “National Geographic Learning: Exploring Science.” The new curriculum will be the first time the Science program has been updated since 1998, according to school officials. The curriculum will immerse students in grades 3-5 in the nature of science and 6

First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union United Way Welcomes Officers and New Expands Product Offerings with Sallie Members to the Board of Directors Mae Partnership to offer Education Loans

First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union has announced their expansion of product offerings to their members through a new partnership with Sallie Mae, the nation’s saving, planning, and paying for college company. This collaboration expands First Citizens’ suite of financial services, giving students and families competitively -priced, flexible private student loans to help pay for school. Available for students attending degreegranting schools, the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan offers competitive fixed and variable interest rates and no origination fees or prepayment penalties. Students can borrow 100 percent of the school-certified cost of attendance.

Strong leadership is what it takes to fight for the health, education, and income stability of every person in Greater New Bedford. United Way of Greater New Bedford welcomed new Board Members at their recently held Annual Meeting.

Anthony Baird, Jennifer Olivier, Maegan Powers, and Michelle Saltmarsh were nominated and elected as new members of United Way’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors provides direction, support, guidance, and governance to the organization by engaging local leaders as committed volunteers and leveraging Smart Option Student loan customers expertise to advance the work of United may choose to make monthly interest- Way. only or fixed payments while in school, or defer payments until after school. In “As United Way continues to grow its addition, the Smart Option Student Loan programs and initiatives and diversify its offers a Graduated Repayment Period, a revenue sources, the Board of Directors transitional repayment plan that provides will provide their expertise, support, and greater budget flexibility. Students with guidance to advance our work,” said Mian eligible loan who graduate and main- chelle N. Hantman, President & CEO tain their loans in good standing may of United Way of Greater New Bedford. request to make 12 interest-only payments “Our new Board Members each provide before transitioning into full principal unique perspectives and possess strong and interest payments. Customers can qualities that will help move United Way also reduce their interest rate by 0.25 forward in the coming years. I look forpercentage points by enrolling in the ward to working with each of them.” automatic debit option. Dr. Baird serves as the Director of CorFirst Citizens’ members can also take porate Program Development at the Uniadvantage of the Sallie Mae Parent Loan, versity of Massachusetts Dartmouth. For a loan for parents or other creditworthy over fifteen years, he has served with a individuals on behalf of the student, number of organizations including the which also offers competitive fixed and National Association for College & Emvariable interest rates, no origination fee, ployers, the New Bedford Economic Deand a choice of repayment options. velopment Center Council, and as a These new and exciting product offerings Board Member & Chair of the Alumni Pictured- (L-R: Matthew H. Malone, are now available to members by visiting Network Committee for Leadership Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, and one of First Citizens’ convenient 11 loca- SouthCoast. William R. Eccles Jr., President and CEO tions or by going online to www.firstcitiof BankFive.) zens.org. Ms. Olivier is a Manager in CliftonLarsonAllen’s Audit and Accounting Prac-

Good News! tice. She has a strong financial background and has a passion for working with non-profits. She serves as a docent art teacher and as a grant reviewer for the CliftonLarsonAllen Foundation.

and Masha and Spike, Your Theatre, Inc.'s 2nd major attraction of its 71st Season is scheduled for an eight performance run opening on November 9. Directed by Your Theatre's Robin Richard of Fairhaven the play runs Thursdays through Saturdays November 9-11 and 16-18, 2017 with matinees Sunday, November 12 and 19. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for all performances except the 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees.

Ms. Powers is the Vice President of Retail Event Operations at Summit Retail Solutions, which she co-founded with her husband in 2010. She has over fifteen years of brand management experience and has worked in markets around the world. She enjoys volunteering and is an Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike active host with the Fresh Air Program. Outrageously Funny Ms. Saltmarsh is a Real Estate Agent with Anne Whiting Real Estate. With experience in small business ownership and real estate, Ms. Saltmarsh knows what it takes to build and grow community relationships. In addition to the appointment of the new Board Members, Officers were also elected at this time. Roland Giroux, Vice President/General Counsel at Acushnet Company was re-elected as Board Chair, Scott Dubois, Co-Founder of Pidalia was re-elected as Vice Chair; Vernon Miles, Branch Manager of RMS was elected as 2nd Vice Chair; Jennifer Olivier, was elected as Treasurer; Christopher Hodgson, Principal of Coastal Financial will serve as Clerk and Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Vice President of Caldwell Architectural Associates will serve as Immediate Past Chair on the Executive Committee. United Way‘s leadership team also gave an update on their programs and role in Greater New Bedford at the Annual Meeting. Whether it is as non-profit fundraiser, funder, provider, or convener, United Way continues to fight for residents in our community by identifying and working on the root challenges to improve the quality of life for everyone in Greater New Bedford.

In this wickedly wonderful winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play from the master of comedy Christopher Durang, Vanya and Sonia's quiet, bucolic life is hilariously upended when their glamorous movie star sister arrives for the weekend with her brawny boy toy in tow. A Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, this rollicking and touching new comedy pays loving homage to Chekhov's classic themes of loss and longing. "Brainy and witty and clever! A hilarious mashup with endlessly inventive comic twists." — Variety The cast includes Eric R. Paradis of Fairhaven as Vanya, Susan Wing Markson of Lakeville as Sonia, Daniel Gabriel Sallom of New Bedford as Spike, Caroline Paradis of Fairhaven as Cassandra, Laura T. Bomback of Swansea as Masha and Briana Berthiaume of New Bedford as Nina. The production stage manager is Traci Antil of Fairhaven with lighting design by Lawrence R. Houbre, Jr. of New Bedford, sound design by William C. Smith of Dartmouth and set design by Mark P. Fuller of New Bedford.

Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for season subscribers (three show minimum), and $13 for senior citizens, students, and military personnel. For further information call Your Theatre, Inc. at 508-993-0772, or send an email to info@yourtheatre.org. The theatre’s web site is www.yourtheatre.org. Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs exhibit. The baby was born on September 7 to first Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care time parents, Madeira and Crumpet. introduce the Hope Rocks Project Baby’s gender is unknown at this time. Crumpet, 3 years-old, and Madeira, 9 years-old, arrived from the Minnesota Zoo this spring, joining five other species of small South American primates in Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs sponsored by Southcoast Health announced that it has Stoico/FIRSTFED. launched its Hope Rocks Project, an initiative that will remind patients that they There are less than 60 Bolivian gray titi are not alone in their fight against cancer. monkeys at 17 Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) institutions in North Patients and visitors at the Southcoast America. Bolivian gray titi monkeys Centers for Cancer Care in Fall River weigh around two to three pounds as and Fairhaven will be asked to draw a adults and have a lifespan of 20-25 years. picture, write a message or add a few a They are diurnal, meaning active during simple words to a small rock. The patient the day, and are an arboreal species. or visitor will then be asked to take the Members of the group exhibit social rock and find a spot to leave it in the bonding by sitting side by side and twincommunity over the course of their day. ing their tails. There is a strong bond between adult mating pairs; they stay close “Our hope is that someone will find our and carry out activities together, includHope Rocks and smile, or maybe take it ing infant care. The baby will remain on with them and pass it along to someone the back of one parent for several months, who needs hope, too,” said Kathy Tsonis, about 80% of that time will be with dad, Oncology Outreach Coordinator at Crumpet. Southcoast Health. “Perhaps the message will remind someone that it’s time for Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs sponsored their annual cancer screening or just let by Stoico/FIRSTFED opened on July 28, them know someone cares. Together, we 2017. Focused on the conservation of will do our part in spreading our hope endangered and threatened species from and support, and show our community South America and the health of the that nobody does this alone.” world’s oceans, Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs connects guests with small, endan“We hope this project will continue for gered primates from regions of South many years to come,” added Tsonis. America and ocean dwelling species from around the world. For more information on the Hope Rocks Project, contact Kathy Tsonis at 508-973Do you have good news to share? 3077.

Performances are held at the wheelchair accessible Your Theatre, Inc. Playhouse located at 136 Rivet St. (corner of County St.), New Bedford, in the St. Martin's Episcopal Church complex. Free off-street Your Theatre Opens 2nd Show Of parking and entrance are on County Season November 9th Bolivian Gray Titi Monkey Born At Street. Buttonwood Park Zoo C h r i s t o p h e r Your Theatre, Inc. is grateful to our 71st Durang's Tony Season Sponsor, Bank5, for their sixth The Buttonwood Park Zoo is celebrating Award winning year of strong support for the arts and to the birth of a Bolivian gray titi monkey hit comedy Van- Ricciardi Financial Group for sponsor- (Callicebus donacophilus). This is the ya and Sonia ship of this production. first species born to primates in the new

Please send your press releases with photos to info@southcoastchamber.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.

12th Annual Chowder Festival Hosted by the SouthCoast Chamber a Great Success! SouthCoast Chamber President and CEO, Rick Kidder. The honorees (listed below) where presented with the highly coveted Chowderfest trophies by Miss Teen New Bedford, Jordan St. Onge and Miss New Bedford, Sara Achorn.

C OA STA L F I NA NCI A L IS A PR E MIER PROV IDER OF PER SONA L F I NA NCI A L PL A N N I NG & E MPL OY E E BE N E F I T S; C OM MI T T ED T O OU R CL IE N T S ’ SUC CE S S SI NCE 1999.

Chowderfest takes months of preparation from the dedicated Chamber Staff and planning committee, lead sponsor BayCoast Bank, the army of volunteers recruited, and numerous supporting sponsors. It is truly a team effort and events of such magnitude would not be possible without the hard work of everyone who help bring it together. This is something the SouthCoast Chamber is extremely grateful for and we would like to thank everyone who contributed.

The 12th Annual New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival was held on Sunday October 8th under tents on City Pier 3 in New Bedford. Despite the rain, the event had a remarkable turn out! Over a thousand people huddled under the tent, and stayed dry while tasting a plethora of mouthwatering samples from area restaurants, caterers and assisted living facilities. Each competitor served their finest recipes making the race for the first The massive turnout even with the rain place trophy friendly yet fierce! shows how much the community loves After the tasting portion of the event the New Bedford Seaport Chowder Fesfinished, friends and families anxiously tival. It has evolved into a highly anticiawaited the results while enjoying live pated staple event that continues to atlobster races, raffles, face painting, deli- tract people to the City Pier from all over cious ice cream from Acushnet Creamery the SouthCoast Region, which is great and craft beers from Moby Dick Brewery. for New Bedford. The SouthCoast ChamThe award ceremony included remarks ber staff is already looking forward to from the Mayor of the City of New Bed- next year’s Chowderfest and promises to ford, the Honorable Jon Mitchell and make it as exciting as ever!

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Stuffed quahogs 1. Autumn Glen at Dartmouth 2. Brookdale Dartmouth Village

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Welcome New Members The Abbey Grill 100 Rock St. Fall River, MA 02720 Primary Phone: (508) 567-4909

Dartmouth Motor Inn 571 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 997-0008

Acushnet River Valley Golf Course 685 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Phone: (508) 998-7777

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Advanced Aesthetics Ink 13 Russells Mills Road Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 991-1616

Dave Garro, Realtor 82 County Road, #7 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (508) 400-7876

AJ Scalloping, Inc. 113 MacArthur Drive New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 996-0525

Don Adams Oil Co., Inc. 400 Myrtle Street New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (508) 994-5236

American Heart Association - SNE 1 State Street, Suite #200 Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 228-2325

Fathoms Bar & Grill 255 Popes Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 789-3067

AmeriGas 795 American Legion Highway Westport, MA 02790 Phone: (508) 636-2632

GotChew 69 Taber St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (774) 305-4523

AP Insurance Group, Inc. 276 Alden Road Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (508) 992-3130

Green Acres Landscape & Construction Co Inc. 21 Malbone St. Lakeville, MA 02327 Phone: (508) 823-6699

Awakenings Massage & Spa 47 North Second Street, Suite #3B New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 455-7447

Hathaway Collision Center 175 Potter St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 993-1582

Norcom Mortgage 192 Mattapoisett Road Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743 Phone: (508) 509-0560

Attorney Patricia A. McArdle 44 Main Street Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Primary Phone: (508) 758-9449

Hijazi Gas Inc. 2942 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 998-8014

New York Life-Berto Cabral 1301 Atwood Ave, Suite 306N Johnston, RI 02919 Phone: (508) 837-1168

Java Shack P.O. Box 70436 360 Faunce Corner Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 997-0707

New York Life-Stacey Miner 1 Lakeshore Center Bridgewater, MA 02324

Barbara J. Beaulieu 591 Elm St. 591 South Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 813-6099 BeYOUtiful 411 Allen St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 967-4254 The Boat Restaurant Seafood & More 945 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 998-2411

Kathy & Jackie Fishing 113 MacArthur Drive New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 996-0525

Madeira Real Estate P. O. Box 70564 Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 617-7748 Dr. John Magalhaes & Associates 382 State Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 Majestic Fishing 113 MacArthur Drive New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 996-0525 Migneault Realtors 837 New Boston Road Fall River, MA 02720 Phone: (508) 971-5593 Millicent Library Central Library 45 Center St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (508) 992-5342 Mystic Cafe 398 Main Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (774) 206-1143

New York Life (Denise Barr) 2 Sippican St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (508) 846-3251 New Bedford Tile & Carpet 6 McCabe St. South Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 998-3695 Next Monitoring Inc. (Alert Systems) PO Box 564 Swansea, MA 02777 Phone: (508) 379-6315

BODHI Business Advisers P. O. Box 185 Fall River, MA 02722 Phone: (508) 535-5172

Lapointe Insurance 1777 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA 02723 Phone: (508) 678-8341

Cashman & Co. Realty 654 State Road, Suite # A1 Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 990-7775

Kim Laughlin Health Coaching 118 Middle Rd. Acushnet, MA 02743 Phone: (508) 965-4954

Palace Pizza & More 587 Tarklin Hill Road New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 525-1704

Learning House Preschool LLC 550 Russells Mills Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 993-3272

Pereira Plumbing 362 Lucy Little Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 509-8983

Livi Laser Center 13 Russells Mills Rd. South Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 335-4538

Plainridge Park Casino 301 Washington Street Plainville, MA 02762 Phone: 508-643-2500

Clear Channel Outdoor 89 Maple Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Phone: (781) 832-3063

The Juice'd Cafe 1475 Plymouth Avenue Fall River, MA 02723 Phone: (508) 567-1086

LM Roofing & Siding 1111 Rhonda Drive New Bedford, MA 02745

Positive Behavioral Solutions 69 Main Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (774) 205-0227 PQH Wireless 1690 Acushnet Ave New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (508) 415-0824 SoCal Glow Spray Tanning 102C State Rd. 102C State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 985-8028 Saunders & Saunders LLP 700 Pleasant St., Suite #210 New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 999-0600 Stonegate Mortgage 10A Bridge St., Ste. 200 Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 586-7700 Sherwood Building Company PO Box 2063 Fall River, MA 02722 Phone: (508) 567-4545 Small Business Administration 10 Causeway Street, Suite #265 Boston, MA 02222 Phone: (617) 565-8417 Southern Light Solar 287 Sawyer St., #1W New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (774) 473-9339 Trahan Real Estate Services 20 Maryland Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 889-8282 Tapestry Data Systems PO Box 542 46 7th Street Norwood, MA 02062 Phone: (781) 881-2180 Whalers Inn/Ryan's Pub & Billiards 500 Hathaway Road New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 997-1231 Wicked Kickin' Savory Cheesecakes 670 Main Road Westport, MA 02790 Wings Over New Bedford 972 Kempton Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 335-6876 Xcel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1239 Chaffee Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 728-1662

Recent Events

1. 1. The SouthCoast Chamber hosted the 12th Annual Chowderfest on Pier 3 in New Bedford.* 2. Willow Tree Restaurant was a new competitor at this year's Chowderfest and took home second place in the Judge's Choice for Clam Chowder.* 3. Business After Hours at Check Collision in Mattapoisett.* 4. Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson was a speaker at the Oct. Good Morning SouthCoast.*

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Business After Hours Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at

We are now booking for 2018 Business After Hours. University of Massachusetts If you are interested in Dartmouth sponsoring a Business After College of Visual & Performing Arts 715 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA Hours please contact Deven Robitaille at 02740 Sponsored by: deven@southcoastchamber. com or call 508-999-5231

5. Business After Hours at Hatch Street Studios in New Bedford.* 6. Business After Hours at the DeMello International Center sponsored by Jardim & Marotta LLC. 7. Tia Maria's took home second place in the Kale Soup category at Chowderfest.* 8. Guests at the Oct. Business After Hours at Check Collision in Mattapoisett. 9. Executive Director of the Immigrantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Assistance Center, Helena DaSilva Hughes was a speaker at the Oct. Good Morning SouthCoast.* 10. Guests at the Sept. Business After Hours at Hatch Street Studios.* 11. Guests at the Sept. Business After Hours at the DeMello International Center (*photos by Sergio: badmonkeypics@outlook.com)

Small Business Saturday - Nov. 25th

The SouthCoast Chamber is pleased to be a Neighborhood Champion, promoting the American Express â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shop Smallâ&#x20AC;? initiative on Small Business Saturday, November 25th. 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 25th for a

chance to win prizes from local small businesses! Send your photo to info@ southcoastchamber.com, with your contact information, and where the photo was taken. Winners will be contacted by a member of the Chamber staff. Over thirty SouthCoast small businesses have signed up to participate with more being added frequently. Visit www.southcoastchamber.com for more information and a list of participating businesses. Interested in being a shop small partner, please email us at info@ southcoastchamber.com or call 508999-5231.

Featured Small Business Saturday Offers Acushnet Creamery Free upgrade to a waffle cone. 264 Main St, Acushnet

Calendar of Chamber Committee Meetings November Executive Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 9th - 8:00 a.m. Government Affairs - Friday, November 10th - 8:30 a.m. December Executive Committee Meeting - Thursday, December 7th - 8:00 a.m. Government Affairs - Friday, December 8th - 8:30 a.m. Board of Directors - Thursday, December 14th - 8:30 a.m. For more information on upcoming committee meetings contact the Chamber at 508-999-5231 or email info@southcoastchamber.com.

Always In Bloom Flower And Gift Shoppe Stop in to see what specials are available on Small Business Saturday. 454 Wareham Rd, Marion Awakenings Massage & Spa Free spa gift bag to the first 10 customers who purchase a product or gift certificate. Free $25 gift certificate when you purchase $100 or more in gift certificates. 10% off all product purchases. Excludes gift certificates. 47 N 2nd St #3b, New Bedford, MA Brewer Banners 20% OFF all our stock decorative flags and banners - sewn and printed. 77 Forest St, New Bedford

Boutique Fitness (New Bedford Location only) 25% off training packages (can also be purchased in a gift certificate) and anyone who makes a purchase will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 6 group sessions. 504 Pleasant St, New Bedford Celias Boutique Stop in to see what specials are available on Small Business Saturday. 111 William St, New Bedford Flora Stop in to see what specials are available on Small Business Saturday. 324 Elm Street, Dartmouth Miss Z Photography Stop in for special discounts on Small Business Saturday. 227 Union St. #412, New Bedford

Interested in being a Shop Small partner? Contact the Chamber for more information, at 508-999-5231 or info@southcoastchamber.com 12

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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.southcoastchamber.com or call 508-999-5231

SCYPN Coffee & Conversation

 Free Business Checking  Lines of Credit  Commercial Real Estate  Equipment Financing  Term Loans  SBA Loan Programs

Join the SCYPN for “Coffee & Conversation” on Tues., December 5th from 8:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m. at the Waypoint Event Center, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford MA. The cost to attend is $10 per person. Join the Chamber’s SouthCoast Young Professionals Network for an early-morning opportunity to increase your access to leads, build your book of business, and to encourage the meaningful professional relationships

in Greater New Bedford! ....all while enjoying a delicious breakfast!

Talk to our Lending experts to get started today!

Registration is required and available online at www.southcoastchamber.com Sponsored by:

SouthCoast Chamber/"Southeastern Massachusetts Legislative Alliance" Continues its Strong Advocacy for its Members By: Ian Abreu

The "Southeastern Massachusetts Legislative Alliance" quarterly meeting between the SouthCoast Chamber, the Bristol County Chamber and the Cape Cod Canal Region took place on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Bristol Community College New Bedford campus. The agenda of the meeting centered on our elected state delegation from all three regions, and we discussed issues and pending legislations that could potentially have both positive and negative impacts on the business community. The meeting concentrated on the potential 2018 ballot initiatives, i.e. $15

minimum wage, millionaire's tax, paid Energy” Joint Committee at the State family and medical leave and the sales House in support of the “Renewables tax decrease initiative. Portfolio Standard,” which advocates for the continued diversification and We would like to thank 13th Bristol investment of renewable energy all Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral, throughout the Commonwealth. 9th Bristol Representative Christopher Markey, 10th Bristol Representative Renewable energy has been good for William Straus, 11th Bristol our economy – it has created jobs and Representative Robert Koczera and 8th attracted investment, and the SEMLA Bristol Representative Paul Schmid for believes that increasing the annual taking time out of their busy schedules “RPS” growth rate by just 2% to 3% to engage in dialogue with our Alliance in the region could create between in discussing these issues. 10,000 and 43,000 jobs over 12 years (according to a recent study from the On Tuesday, September 19th, Ian Northeast Clean Energy Council and on the Chamber staff provided Mass Energy). testimony (on behalf of the “SE Mass Legislative Alliance”) before the This “RPS” initiative clearly presents a “Telecommunications, Utilities and great opportunity to grow the offshore

wind industry in the New Bedford and Southeastern region of Massachusetts, attract jobs, and spur investments. If you would like more information, or, would like to become a member of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee, please contact Ian Abreu, Business Development and Public Policy Manager at: (508) 9995231, ext. 24, or, via email at iabreu@ southcoastchamber.com.

GNB Workforce Investment Board Welcomes New Director And Reappoints Directors submitted by the GNB Workforce Investment Board The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. welcomed a new director to its board in July, Mr. Michael Tavares, CEO of Horacio’s in New Bedford. Horacio's Inc, full‐service metal fabrication company servicing clients nationwide. Horacio's Inc was founded in 1980 by Horacio Tavares as a metal fabrication company. Horacio's Inc fabricates for the food industry as well as many others including HVAC design and installation, millwork services and custom service. Horacio’s and is an ISO 9001 certified company. Mike joined the family business in 2007, after working with Johnson & Johnson for eight years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering 14

from Northeastern University. Michael is also a certified Black Belt in Six Sigma manufacturing method. He will serve on the executive committee in addition to the Board of Directors.

Alago, Vice President and General Manager Reliable Bus Lines, Inc., Anne Broholm, CEO Ahead, David Cabral, President Five Star Manufacturing, Joseph Michaud, Attorney Law Office of Joseph L. Michaud, Carl Taber, Executive Vice President Bay Coast Bank, John Fernandes, Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council, James O’Brien, Superintendent Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School, and Derek Santos, Executive Director New Bedford Economic Development Council.

The Board of Directors at its June 2017 annual meeting reelected Anthony Sapienza, CEO of Joseph Abboud, as board chair and appointed David Slutz, Managing Partner, Potential Holdings, LLC and Moby Dick Brewing as vice chair. Lisa Lemieux, organizer SEIU 1199 was reappointed as the board secretary, Helena DaSilva Hughes, Executive Director, For more information on GNBWIB, Immigrants Assistance Center as please visit the website gnbwib.org. assistant secretary, and Bruce Morrell, Executive Director, PACE as Treasurer. Other directors reappointed included Ronald Melbourne, General Manager Membrane Concepts, Margarita

GNBWIB welcomed Massachusetts Secretary of Labor Rosalin Acosta (middle) to the South Coast, here with WIB executive director James Oliveira (left) and Massachusetts Workforce Board Association executive director Doug Gillis (right).

ENTERPRISING MINDS

Submitted by Joanne Rego, Supported Employment Network Coordinator

David Danis: Inspiration at its Finest David Danis is an inspirational young man with an amazing attitude toward life. Danis lives a full life that includes four jobs, two hobbies and a busy social life with his many friends. Danis has been working at Friendly Pizza in South Dartmouth for 20 years where he makes hundreds of pizza boxes during his shift. He has worked at Olive Garden in Dartmouth for 17 years where he provides maintenance services in the dining area before the store opens. He has worked at Home Depot for 15 years where he works throughout the store helping and providing general maintenance. David also has a fourth job at Big Value Outlet where he has worked for 7 years. His job responsibilities there are to stock the shelves and price the items before they go on the shelves. The store owner David Tatelbaum is not only Danis’s

boss but he also attends the same synagogue as Danis, where they attend services each Saturday. Each Saturday he worships at the synagogue where he participates in their services with others from his congregation. He especially enjoys following Jewish traditions and celebrating Jewish holidays. David loves the challenge of overcoming the obstacles that occasionally come his way. Gregory Yurovitsky is his mentor and friend. Yurovitsky says, “It is an enriching experience. I’ve learned so much from David”. He taught me to reach for the best I can be and to stay positive”. Yurovitsky goes on to say that, whenever Danis is faced with a new and difficult challenge he will ask David how he feels about the challenge and David’s reply is “I love it.”

The SouthCoast HR Council meets monthly September through May. The council is open to all Chamber members with an interest in human resources. Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Time: 7:45 AM Location: BCC New Bedford Campus Program: Q&A Panel on Hiring Speaker: Eileen Wheeler Sheehan & Katie Hughes

Danis is also an accomplished artist. His mentor, local artist Deborah Macey has guided David to enhance his artistic talent and to further develop his pointillism style when painting. Danis has been referred to as “Monet with Down Syndrome” and he has had his artwork displayed at many art shows including Gallery X. As a professional artist, David has successfully sold some of his artwork. Many pieces can be found hanging in businesses and professional offices throughout the area. Some of his work includes “End of the Day”, “Israel” “Citrus Bowl” and “Swim”. Danis has a new project that he is working on which is restoring the art on furniture. One of his pieces will be auctioned off and the proceeds will be donated to a City of New Bedford library.

wonderful holiday reunion with his sister Gayle and his nieces Jarden, Chanie and Ayala. David happily brought gifts for all his family in Israel with the money he earned from his many jobs. David and his sister Gayle remain close despite the many miles between them by skyping twice a week. In addition to his artwork, David enjoys bowling, tennis, working out at the gym, taking long walks, watching baseball, wrestling, and having dinner with friends. If you would like to know more about, David Danis please contact Jacqueline Brum at Better Community Inc. at 774992-4756.

If you have any questions about the Supported Employment Network or Last April 2017 Danis was able to you are interested in hiring a person participate in Passover with his sister with disabilities, please call Joanne Gayle who lives in Israel. He had a Rego at 508-999-5231 ext. 28.

For more information or to register, contact Dorothy Botelho at: dbotelho@southcoastchamber.com or 508-999-5231 ext. 20.

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SouthCoast Chamber Calendar - Upcoming Events November Business After Hours Wednesday, November 8, 2017 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth - College of Visual & Performing Arts 715 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740 Free for members pre-registered $20 at the door $25 non-members

SouthCoast Chamber Breakfast with the Governor and 131st Annual Meeting

Small Business Saturday

Thursday, November 16, 2017 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.

All day shop at local small businesses and save!

Whites of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA Table of Ten - $500 Individual Tickets - $50

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017

SCYPN Coffee & Conversation Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 8:30 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Waypoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Drive New Bedford MA $10 per person

To register for any event or to view a calendar of upcoming Chamber events, visit www.southcoastchamber.com www.facebook.com/southcoastchamber twitter.com/newbedfordarea www.linkedin.com/company/new-bedford-areawww.linkedin.com/company/ chamber-of-commerce