November/December Chamber Focus 2016 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 2016 Chamber Update ....................................2 Welcome New Members........................3 Connecting Activities ..............................4 Member Spotlight Article .....................5 Good News ..............................................6 Featured Member Discounts ...............13 Member 101 ...........................................14

November - December 2016

130th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon Features Keynote Speaker Henry B. Wainer The Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Business Luncheon is an opportunity to join other business and community leaders and celebrate business people working together for the future of Greater New Bedford. The 130th Annul Meeting will take place Nov. 10th at the Century House in Acushnet. Held annually in November, the luncheon’s keynote speaker presents an interesting and inspiring presentation focused around business growth. The program also includes the election of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, recognition of outgoing board members, and the presentation of several Chamber and community awards. Henry B. Wainer, president and owner of Sid Wainer & Son, learned the family business from the ground up. As a young boy at the side of his father, Sid Wainer, Henry rode in Sid’s truck as they made their rounds to local • The SouthCoast Job Fair is returning in April. More information on page 8. • The Chamber is developing a public policy agenda. Read more on page 12. • The SouthCoast Young Professionals Network will host a “Coffee & Conversation” in Nov. - page 13 • ‘Tis the season to hire holiday help and the Supported Employment Network can help - page 15

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Massachusetts and Rhode Island farms buying the freshest first picked produce. Mr. Wainer went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business (1972) from Nichol’s College. Combining his studies with his first-hand experience in the family business, Henry brought to Sid Wainer & Son a relentless adherence to offering only the highest quality products. Under the leadership of Mr. Wainer, the company has become the first HACCP certified produce company in the United States and has become the premier purveyor of specialty produce, specialty foods, fine artisanal cheeses, and charcuterie for the food service industry. Sid Wainer & Son leads the industry in food safety and is a strong proponent of the Slow Food movement and sustainable agriculture bringing freshly harvested produce from farm to table.

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Today, Sid Wainer & Son is the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country and supplies over 30,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers and caterers around the world. The company also sells to the home chef through its website, its Gourmet Outlet in New Bedford as well as specialty retail markets, upscale supermarkets, Costco, BJ’s and Amazon, domestically and internationally. Media Sponsor: WBSM/Fun 107

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 Laliberte • Photographer: Rebecca Laliberte & Sergio Dabdoub Board of Directors Chair of the Board David Maher, Lockheed Martin Chair Elect Joseph Michaud, Law Office of Joseph L. Michaud Vice Chair of Government Affairs Kim Perry, Waring Sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute/SCI Vice Chair of Economic Affairs Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group Vice Chair of Membership Advancement Jeffrey P. Pagliuca, Webster Bank Vice Chair of Community Affairs Daniel E. Waltz, Southern Mass Credit Union Treasurer Carl W. Taber, BayCoast Bank Immediate Past Chair Mary Harrington, South Coast Consulting LLC Directors Nathan Araujo, R4L Management Henry Arruda, WJFD-FM Stephen Canessa, Southcoast Health Systems Hank Conaty, Acushnet Company Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance Wendy Cullum, Michel Cullum Associates Ron Ellis, Edward Jones Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc. Ellen Gitlin, Diversified Marketing Group Jen Hartley, Hampton Inn Gerry Kavanaugh, UMASS-Dartmouth Chuck Lord, AHEAD Lynne Mastera, Precix Lynn Motta, BankFive Peter J. Muise, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Caroline Paradis Dr. John Sbrega, Bristol Community College John Silva, Santander Bank A. Jack Silva, Bristol County Savings Bank Robert Unger, Unger LeBlanc Nate Weare, Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 Workforce & Business Development, Ian Abreu, IOM - Ext. 24 Supported Employment Network Coordinator, Joanne Rego - Ext. 28 Communications Manager, Rebecca Laliberte, IOM - Ext. 27 Programs & Events Manager - Deven Tillman - Ext. 26 Tourism & Marketing Coordinator - Kelli Munroe - Ext. 22 Brenna Souza - Youth Services Coordinator - Ext. 29

Chamber Update A Message from the President & CEO also devoted years of service to the Chamber and is ready to move on. Peter Muise and Mary Harrington were Chairs of the Chamber Board during their time of service, and both remain fiercely loyal members Rick Kidder, and supporters of the organizaLeaders tend to come to their position naturally. Something in- President & CEO tion. Wendy Cullum served on the Chamber Board for many side them says, “I can help make years and has concluded to foa difference” or “This organization is worth my time and energy.” cus her formidable energies on her loLeaders lead because they have some- cal environment and business. Each thing to give, a sense of responsibility brought to his or her service distinct toward not only their own lives but the strengths and passion, and for them the greater good. Sometimes leaders take on organization is eternally grateful. more than they bargained for in a given situation, but more often than not, their The mark of a leader is the desire to commitment to the greater good out- leave a place better than when they asweighs the inconveniences their own sumed leadership – to have made a mark, not for themselves but for the leadership may have brought about. group they lead. But it is never wrong This year is one of transition for the for a leader to take pride in what he or Chamber. Our Chair, Dave Maher from she has done. As Dave moves to ImLockheed Martin, will be elevated to the mediate Past Chair and Peter, Mary and role of Immediate Past Chair, and Joe Wendy move on, each of them can take Michaud, distinguished attorney and pride in what they have done to make a community leader in a variety of con- mark and to leave the Chamber better texts, will take the helm of the Board. than they found it. Kim Perry will step in as Chair-Elect, ensuring that the Chamber’s succession And for that, I am eternally grateful. plans for volunteer leadership remain intact. Not one of these people NEEDS Sincerely, to chair a business organization. Not one of these people has to devote the time and care needed to help the Chamber grow, but each is a leader, ready to Rick Kidder step up and make a difference. “If your actions inspire others to dream We also will say goodbye to three re- more, learn more, do more and become markable leaders at our annual meeting. more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Each will remain a leader in the com- Adams munity and in the region, but each has As we approach our 130th Annual Meeting of the Chamber it seems fitting to honor those individuals who assume leadership positions within our organization and the community.

Welcome New Members 7th Sign 260 Dartmouth Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 991-3017

Ambit Energy 134 Hartley Rd. Rochester, MA 02770 Phone: (203) 988-7985

Better Image Apparel 174 Duchaine Blvd. Unit C New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 995-9400

Buzzards Bay Embroidery Inc. 124 River Road New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (774) 992-7514

A & A Jewelers Inc. 279 State Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 992-5320

Atlantic Environmental Sciences Inc P. O. Box 316 West Barnstable, MA 02668

Black Tie Cookies 211 Middle Road Acushnet, MA 02743

Auto Specialists of NB Inc. 1451 Cove Road. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 990-3701

Cafe Portugal 1280 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (508) 992-8216

Blanchard & Associates - Jillian M. Blanchard 275 Martine Street, Suite 300 Fall River, MA 02723

A.C. Cleaning Associates of New Bedford 69 Deane St. New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (774) 400-7381 Alarm New England, LLC 65 Inwood Rd. Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: (800) 322-3500 Aldas Angels PO Box 30342 PO Box 30342 Acushnet, MA 02743 Primary Phone: (508) 203-1859 All Ranks Academy of Gymnastics 114 Conway Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (808) 748-1252 Always in Bloom Flower & Gift Shoppe 454 Wareham Road Marion, MA 02738 Phone: (508) 748-1777

Avalon Medical Spa 651 Orchard Street, Suite 202 New Bedford, MA 02744 Phone: (774) 202-7049 B4 Printing 50 Fort St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (774) 929-7292 BCBC East 1 Hampton Way Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (508) 962-7353 Bedford Village 9 Pope St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 997-3358

Brian M. Glover, P. C. 227 Union Street, Suite 401 New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 990-4555 Brighter Side Wellness 67 Brigham Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 Phone: (774) 202-6963 Burke, Espinola & Van Colen 15 Hamilton Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 991-8899 Business Service Co. 2796 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 995-4623

Cambridge Investment Research 32 Mishawum Dr. Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 216-6717 Cask & Pig 780 State Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 858-9525 Clean Eats Delivery 74 Jenny Lind St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Cyd’s Creative Kitchen 2331 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 998-6212 Dana A. Sargent, Attorney & Counselor At Law 414 County Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 993-9444

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OVER 80 BUSINESSES JOIN THE CHAMBER DURING CAMPAIGN By: Ian Abreu

Finishing strong in second and third place was Tracey Medeiros Mongeon of Bank 5 ($2,585) and Modesta “Mudd” Levesque of Southcoast Media Group ($1,770).

The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the organization has recruited over 80 new members as a result of its 2016 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 encouraging them to join the Chamber.

than the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Ian Abreu, Manager of Business Development & Public Policy at the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. “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 campaign’s top-recruiter was Chris Johnson of Dartmouth/New Bedford, “With the challenges to our economy bringing in 14 new members for a whopthese past few years, there was no bet- ping $4,201 total! ter haven for businesses and non-profits

recognize the corporate and prize sponsors who contributed to the success of the campaign.

Our “phone-a-thon” wouldn’t have happened without the gracious sponsorship Maria Pinarreta (Bank Five), Edward Pa- of Comcast Business Class for once checo (Places To Go LLC), Ashley Bend- again providing the Chamber and its volkisen (New Bedford Guide), John Santos unteers with 18 dedicated phone lines. (First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union), Sue Potter (Townsquare Media), Lynn The Chamber would also like to thank: Motta (Bank 5) and Jack Silva (Bristol Comcast, Cox Media, SouthCoast Media County Savings Bank) all rounded out Group, Spectrum Marketing Group, New the “top 10” recruiters and grand prize Bedford Guide and WJFD-FM for their winners. media sponsorships; Buffalo Wild Wings and Table 8 Restaurant and breakfast and The Chamber appreciates the efforts of lunch for the volunteers; AAA of SouthLynn Motta, First Vice President at Bank ern New England, Country Club of New 5 and member of the chamber’s board Bedford, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Dunkin of directors, for serving as Chair of Donuts, Hampton Inn of Fairhaven/ the 2016 New Member Campaign. The New Bedford, Hodgson Pratt & AssoChamber would also like to thank all of ciates, LaFrance Hospitality, Moore & the team captains, volunteer recruiters, Isherwood, Not Your Average Joe’s, The and supporters for their efforts during Pasta House, Pawtucket Red Sox, Resithe campaign. dence Inn by Marriot, Steamship Authority, Tia Maria’s European Cafe and the In addition, the Chamber would like to New Bedford Whaling Museum.

New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Nomination Committee Report

New Bedford High School Career Fair Brings Local Employers To Students By: Brenna Souza literature, flyers, applications, and any marketing materials they may have for their business!

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: Nominated for a three year term expiring in 2019: Henry Arruda, WJFD-FM, Inc Stephen R. Canessa, SouthCoast Health System Stephen Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc. Joseph Michaud, The Law Office of Joseph L. Michaud Jeffrey Pagliuca, Webster Bank Carl Taber, BayCoast Bank Daniel E. Waltz, Southern Mass Credit Union Chris Howard, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Derek Santos, New Bedford Economic Development Council

scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2016 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. The following have been nominated to serve as officers on the Board of Directors: Chair of the Board, Joseph Michaud, Law Offices of Joseph Michaud Chair-Elect, Kim Perry, WaringSullivan Funeral Home Secretary, Rick Kidder Treasurer, Carl Taber, BayCoast Bank Vice Chair of Government Affairs, Ron Ellis, Edward Jones

Vice Chair of Community Affairs, Nominated to complete a one year term Daniel Waltz, Southern Mass Credit expiring in 2017: Union Douglas Rodrigues, D. E. Rodrigues & Co.

Vice Chair of Economic Affairs, Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group

In accordance with the Chamber’s bylaws, 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 130th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon

Vice Chair of Membership, Jeff Pagliuca, Webster Bank

Immediate Past Chair, Dave Maher, Lockheed Martin

Prior to this event, dozens of Junior Achievement community volunteers will visit with each of these ninth grade students in the classroom and prepare them for the Career Fair by educating them on On December 12th, the Greater New career clusters, job interviewing and reBedford Connecting Activities Part- sume writing. nership and Junior Achievement will help co-sponsor the annual “Career If you are an employer and would like Academy Fair” for New Bedford High to educate students on the many careers School freshmen. The purpose of this pathways out there in the Greater Southevent is to help assimilate ninth graders Coast region, sign up to volunteer at this at the high school to the National Acad- year’s Career Fair. If interested please emy Foundation (NAF) career academy contact Brenna Souza, Youth Services course model. One of the main goals of Coordinator at the New Bedford Area this event is to introduce students to the Chamber of Commerce at: priority industry career paths through- 508-999-5231 ex.29, or via email: out the Greater SouthCoast region. bsouza@newbedfordchamber.com Last year, over forty-five different local employers participated in the Career Fair and it was a great success. 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 will run from 7:15am to 10:30am in the Blue House cafeteria at New Bedford High School. The GNBCAP is looking for employers to volunteer and represent all 5 of the National Academies: Arts & Humanities, Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, and Information Technology. Each employer will be given their own table and we encourage them to bring

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.

Calendar of Chamber Committee Meetings Contact the Chamber office for more information on any of these committees.

November

Executive Committee - Thursday, Nov. 17th - 8:30 a.m.

December

Executive Committee - Thursday, Dec. 8th - 8:30 a.m. Government Affairs Committee Meeting - Friday, Dec. 9th - 8:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 15th - 8:30 a.m.

Member Spotlight: Cox Media By Brianna Alves, Intern

the form of television, computer, tablets and smart phones. In fact, the average person spends almost twelve hours a day looking at these screens. I am proud to say that Cox Media is the only company in the Bristol County area that specializes in helping businesses target consumers where they are spending the lion’s share of their media time.”

Located in Dartmouth, the local Cox Media office offers a multi-screen portfolio for advertising on TV, online, or mobile in the Bristol County area. Cox Media partners with their clients to develop a successful mix of multiscreen solutions. The comprehensive services include consumer research and production capabilities developed specifically to reach the advertiser’s customers when and how they choose to consume their media, reaching consumers in all of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Every day Cox Media helps clients develop successful multi-platform advertising solutions that reach a highly targeted audience with proven results. This may sound simple enough, but in today’s media landscape it is anything but simple. Cox Media works with your unique business and budget to define the right strategy for you. They help businesses succeed by connecting their advertising message to consumers in our community, anyone, anywhere, any screen. A supporter of the local community for over 15 years, Cox Media has awarded more than $130,000 in grants to nonprofits committed to education this year. They also hold several employee volunteer events each year, including build-a-bed for children without beds, backpack stuffing events, and several

Being involved with the Chamber has given employees of Cox Media the pleasure of meeting local business owners, gaining a better understanding of the community and opening new opportunities for partnerships.

Cox Media quickly became involved in the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, allowing Cox Media to build business relationships with those who are part of the Chamber and the community. For example, Cox Media was an exhibitor at the 2016 SouthCoast Women’s Forum and a sponsor of the additional events which help support Chamber member discount program. the community. In addition, Cox Media has won several national awards and the local team has been recognized for award-winning production with the Cable Advertising Bureau. Cox Media is committed to improving the community and believes in the power of localism. Cox Media is one of several companies within Cox Enterprises, Incorporated. Cox Enterprises was established in Dayton, Ohio, in 1898 by former schoolteacher and news reporter James M. Cox, who later in life became a Governor. Cox Media has 13 markets across the country, including the New England market, which covers Providence and the New Bedford area. Today Cox Media New England has a full-time staff of 40 members in areas of sales, marketing, and customer service. Cox Media employees are creative, fastpaced, and most importantly, focused on delivering the best customer experience and results for our clients. New media consultant and new ambassador of the Camber, Jasmyne Mador said “Being a new media consultant with Cox Media has been a dream come true for me. Being able to do what I am passionate about and helping many businesses grow in this market place is so fulfilling. We are excited to be here and committed to helping local organizations with their marketing efforts. Today, people spend most of their media time on screens in

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Good News! St. Anne’s employees walk 26.2 miles CLA’s Jessica Platt Named MSCPA for The Jimmy Fund, raising $4,000 Woman to Watch Jessica Platt, principal-incharge of CLA’s New Bedford office, has been presented the “Women to Watch” award by the Massachusetts Society of CPAs’ for 2016 in the Emerging Leader category. The Women to Watch Awards were created by the AICPA to recognize outstanding women in the accounting profession and are given in two categories: Emerging and Experienced Leaders.

the attorneys in Massachusetts are selected to the Super Lawyers® list. We are all so honored that Attorney Surprenant has been recognized for his achievements and dedication. He strives each day to pass along his knowledge for the benefit of his clients and does so in the most caring of ways. Congratulations, Dan on a job well done and a recognition well deserved!

Family Hospital, overseeing both its Methuen and Haverhill campuses with a combined total of 385 beds in northern Massachusetts. Saint Anne’s and Holy Family are both part of the Steward Health Care System.

Saint Anne’s Hospital has 185 beds, more than 1,500 employees, and contributes more than $4 million annually in charitable donations, free health care On Sunday, September 25th, several programming, and other community employees from St. Anne’s Credit Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters benefits to the Fall River area. Saint Union’s New Bedford branch took part business, is a research-driven, peer inAnne’s is also among the largest taxin the 2016 Boston Marathon Jimmy fluenced rating service of outstanding Fund Walk. In the months leading up lawyers who have attained a high degree paying employers in the region. Last year, Saint Anne’s Hospital paid taxes the Walk participants were asked to of peer recognition and professional equivalent to the average annual salaries raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer achievement. The mission of Super Institute and then on the day of the Lawyers® is to bring visibility to those of approximately 40 firefighters; 36 police officers; or 31 teachers. event attendees walked the Boston Marattorneys who exhibit excellence in athon route in honor of all those who Each year, hundreds of nominations practice. “Michael Bushell is supremely qualified battle cancer. Since the Boston Maraare narrowed down to just six winners. for this new role and has been an inthon Jimmy Fund Walk began in 1989 These winners are chosen based on Atty. Surprenant is a Certified Elder the event has contributed more than “leadership in their organizations, men- Law Attorney (CELA), certified by the strumental leader as Saint Anne’s Hospital has expanded and achieved the $100 million to the Dana-Farber Cancer torship, involvement in workplace iniNational Elder Law Foundation, and a highest level of quality and service for Institute, all of which goes towards tiatives and improvements, contribupast President of the Massachusetts our patients,” said Jesiolowski. “As I supporting Dana-Farber’s mission to tions to their communities, as well as Chapter of the National Academy of transition to preside over another hosconquer all forms of cancer in children their dedication to promoting women’s Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA). and adults. The SACU employees leadership in the accounting profesAtty. Surprenant focuses his practice in pital in the network, I am 100 percent confident that Michael Bushell will conteamed up to form the ‘Sole Sisters’ and sion”. the area of estate planning, protecting chose to walk the entire 26.2 mile route, assets for clients and their families from tinue and further the success that Saint Anne’s has achieved in terms of quality, raising $4,000 for Dana-Farber, and CLA is very proud of her accomplishunnecessary estate tax, cost of long service expansions, and innovation.” donations are still coming in. St. Anne’s ments. This award is indicative of the term care, from divorce and/or crediCredit Union is very proud of their leadership she displays on a daily basis; tors and for special needs beneficiaries. “With the support of the leadership hard work, dedication and generosity. whether it is in the office supporting team and the entire healthcare delivery the staff, delivering quality service to Saint Anne’s Hospital Names team at Saint Anne’s, Craig has presided Darlene Spencer Receives her clients or giving time to organizaMichael Bushell As Next President over some incredible quality and service Champion of Children Award tions in the community. In addition to running the New Bedford office, Jessica CFO Bushell to achievements, further solidifying Saint Anne’s Hospital as a leading provider On Thursday, is a client serving principal specializing assume Saint not just in the region – but across the September in the manufacturing and distribution Anne’s Presistate,” said John Polanowicz, executive 30th, Darlene and commercial services industries. dent’s role in vice president of the Steward Hospital Spencer, ExOctober; Jesiecutive DirecThe law office of Surprenant & Benolowski to head Services Group. “Michael Bushell has tor of United eski, P.C. is proud to announce that both campuses been there every step of the way, and as Way’s New Atty. Daniel M. Surprenant has once of Holy Family an experienced leader at Saint Anne’s, he is a superb choice to lead the hospiBedford Com- again been selected to the 2016 Hospital. tal moving forward.” munity Connections Coalition and Massachusetts Super Lawyers® list. Family Resource & Development CenSaint Anne’s Hospital announced reBushell has been with the hospital since ter was recognized for her work with This is the cently that Saint Anne’s current Chief children on the SouthCoast by the Jusfirm’s fourth Financial Officer and Vice President of 1999. He has overseen the expansions and renovations of Saint Anne’s Emertice Resource Institute (JRI). Darlene consecutive Operations, Michael Bushell, will begency Room and Operating Room, and was presented with the Champion of year having an come the hospital’s next President, ashas spearheaded physician and business Children Award at JRI’s annual Hope attorney suming the new leadership role after development. For All Seasons Event. named to this having been with the hospital since prestigious 1999. Current Saint Anne’s President, “I look forward to the great honor of list. No more Craig Jesiolowski, has announced he than 5% of will accept the role of President at Holy serving as the next president of Saint 6

Good News! Anne’s Hospital,” said Bushell. “I will continue to build upon our existing success as a hospital while expanding upon and strengthening the nationally recognized quality and safety standards that are hallmarks of this hospital.”

as the Veterans Transition House (VTH), is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Priscilla Fonseca as the 2016 Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year. Mrs. Fonseca is the 21st recipient of this award.

Craig Jesiolowski has served as President of Saint Anne’s Hospital since 2010. During his tenure, the hospital has earned state and national recognition in numerous areas of care for both quality and safety. Jesiolowski presided over an unprecedented level of construction and service line expansion at Saint Anne’s, including the Center for Orthopedic Excellence and private rooms across the hospital. During this time, Saint Anne’s has also developed formalized partnerships with key area physician groups, including PrimaCARE and Hawthorn Medical Associates, while enhancing the hospital workplace culture. In his new role, Jesiolowski plans to implement similar strategies at Holy Family Hospital.

Mrs. Fonseca entered military service in June, 1949. She served in the U.S. Air Force as a Corporal in the Supply Division, beginning in Denver CO, and eventually in Langley, VA.

“I am honored to accept the position as president of Holy Family and look forward to ensuring that patients receive superior care as we expand the essential services we provide to the public,” said Jesiolowski.

Bank’s Financial Advisory Services division, recently earned her designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association.

The CTFA designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust. To qualify for the CTFA certification, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in She served for two years, and was hon- the trust profession, pass an exam, and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The orably discharged. She met her husband, Frank, while on leave in Virginia. CTFA exam covers many areas includThey were married for 28 years, and she ing fiduciary and trust activities, financial planning, tax law and planning, inhas 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 vestment management and ethics. great-grandchildren. Van Buren has been employed at Bristol County Savings Bank for more than nine years. In her position as Assistant Trust Officer she is responsible for the administration and client service of trust, individual, corporate, not-forprofit and retirement accounts, as well Mrs. Fonseca became a member of the as estate settlement. Previously, Van Buren served as an Account AdminisDAV and The American Legion, betrator for the Bank’s Financial Advisory coming a Commander for District 9 and also a Chaplain. She has been host- Services department. She is a member of the Bristol County Estate Planning ing the local Veterans Advocate ProCouncil Board and earned her MBA gram on Channel 18 for the past 18 from SUNY Albany School of Busiyears. She previously was the adjutant for the NB Veterans Council, and was a ness and her bachelor’s in business part of developing the Women’s Veter- from SUNY Albany. Van Buren resides in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. ans Memorial at Ft. Tabor. She moved back to New Bedford, and received her BA and MA degrees in History/Bicultural Studies from SMU/ UMASS Dartmouth and taught for a number of years locally and also at the American School in Milan, Italy.

their clients across the Southcoast region. Ms. Cunningham brings a wealth of insurance experience to the agency. Previously, she was a Business Systems Test Analyst with National General Insurance and an Underwriting Support Specialist with Tower Group Companies (formerly One Beacon Insurance). Said Paul and Dixon’s President, Steve Connulty, “I am very pleased to welcome Kim to our agency. Our clients will find her extremely knowledgeable as they navigate an increasingly complex insurance environment. As a local agency, it is our goal to fully understand each client’s particular situation and needs, and help them find the best options and prices available. Kim will be invaluable in assuring that we meet that goal.”

In addition, Paul & Dixon is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Craig Correia, Certified Commercial Lines Professional (CCLP), as Vice President of Business Development / Risk Advisory. He has been with Paul & “I’m very pleased to have such highly Dixon Insurance for nearly 7 years qualified individuals filling the role of working with businesses of all sizes in president at Holy Family and Saint the region to guide and educate busiAnne’s hospitals,” said Polanowicz. ness leaders regarding risk management Financial services professionals, work“Mike Bushell knows the Saint Anne’s Mrs. Fonseca will receive the 2016 and their commercial insurance needs. community and is a proven leader who Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of ing through the Institute of Certified will work tirelessly to continue the high the Year Award at a special dinner pre- Bankers (ICB), initiated the CTFA des- He is graduate of the University of ignation and others in order to establish Massachusetts Dartmouth. quality service provided at Saint Anne’s. sentation to be held at Rachel’s LakeLikewise, under Craig Jesiolowski’s lead- side at 6:00 pm, on November 10, 2016. meaningful standards of knowledge in ership, there will be a bright future for specialty areas of the financial services industry. ICB certifications formally Holy Family.” Bristol County Savings Bank recognize those who meet these stanAnnounces Van Buren Earns Both Jesiolowski and Bushell will start dards and meet professional continuing Certified Trust And Financial their new positions on October 3. education and development requireAdvisor Designation Do you have good news to share? ments. Please send your press releases with photos Bristol County to focus@newbedfordchamber.com Priscilla Fonseca has been selected Paul & Dixon Welcomes Kimberly Savings Bank as The 2016 Southeastern Cunningham and Promotes Craig (BCSB) anDue to space limitations, we can not guarantee Massachusetts Veteran of the Year Correia to Vice President nounces that each article will be printed. Margaret Van The Board of Directors of the SouthPaul & Dixon is pleased to announce Buren, AssisWe do try our best to fit as much eastern Massachusetts Veterans Housthe hiring of Ms. Kimberly Cunningtant Trust Ofmember news in as possible. ing Program, Inc., better known locally ham as an Account Manager, serving ficer for the 7

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Multiple Table Discounts – If renting more than one table, you will receive $50 Is your company hiring? off each additional table. Early Registration Discount - $50 off Are you looking for a “rock-star” to take for exhibitors registered on or before your business to the next level? February 11, 2016. If so, then the “SouthCoast Job Fair” is Each Employer Will Receive: the place you need to be! • 8 or 6-foot table (depending on choice and or availability) The New Bedford Area Chamber of • 2 Chairs Commerce, the Greater New Bedford • Breakfast & Lunch provided by the Career Center, Bristol Community Col- New Bedford Area Chamber lege and Lifestream will be once again • Access to electrical outlets (must be hosting its annual “SouthCoast Job Fair” requested) on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 10:00 • Access to hundreds of well-prepared a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Z. Walter Janiak job seekers Field House on the campus of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech- Registrations will be accepted until nical High School, located at 1121 Ash- Monday, April 17, 2016, or, until capacley Boulevard, New Bedford, MA. ity is reached. The region’s largest career and hiring event of the year, the “SouthCoast Job Fair” will provide your business with an opportunity to interact one on one with a large group of talented job seekers. Our goal is to help you make connections to meet the workforce needs of your businesses.

All job seekers and attendees are also encouraged to take part in our complimentary professional headshots photo booth, courtesy of Imagemakers Photographic Artists of New Bedford.

If you or your business is interested in participating in the “SouthCoast Job Fair,” please contact New Bedford Area Admission is FREE for attendees with Chamber of Commerce Business Dea resume! velopment and Public Policy Manager Ian Abreu at (508) 999-5231, ext. 24, or, via email at iabreu@newbedfordchamber.com.

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Welcome New Members (continued from page 3) D & S Mini Market II 478 Kempton Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 997-7037

Interstate Equipment 1259 Chaffee St. New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 998-3583

Elizabeth Benoit, Consultant 253 Mill Road Fairhaven, MA 02719

JARDIM & MAROTTA LLC / Christie L. Marotta, CPA, P.C. 651 Orchard Street, Suite 106 New Bedford, MA 02744 Phone: (508) 997-5556

Scannell & Lynn, P.C. 32R Hillman Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 999-9600

JM Cabinets, Inc. 100 Adams Street New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (508) 989-2712

Shamrock Financial 75 Newman Avenue Rumford, RI 02916 Phone: (401) 345-6250

Joe’s Auto Sales & Service 188 Rivet St. New Bedford, MA 02744 Phone: (508) 992-2111

Sisters Hair & Skin Care, Inc. 67 County Road Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (508) 758-3722

Law Office of John A. Walsh PC 156 8th St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 994-0093

Smith Mills Mobil Mart 285 State Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 996-9338

Lisa Knodel Baier, LMT 67 County Rd. Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (508) 287-4793

Sunrise Bakery & Coffee Shop 571 Dartmouth Street Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 984-7706

Mathew J. Arruda, Realtor 118 Clinton St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 965-8583

Susan Gorden Ryan - Bold Moves Real Estate 145 Fairhaven Rd. Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (508) 208-1927

Mattapoisett Self Storage 7 Industrial Drive Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (508) 958-5943

The Baker - New Bedford 562 Pleasant St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (774) 451-1010

Meineke 543 Dartmouth Street South Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 999-7500

The Tour Grille 221 Pearse St. Swansea, MA 02777 Phone: (508) 678-7991

Miami Heat Discount Fuel 62 South Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Phone: (508) 961-7528

Tia Maria’s European Cafe 42 N Water St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 993-8900

Miss New Bedford Scholarship Foundation 1069 Westgate Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 971-9564

Tuff Kookooshka Studio 1337 County Road Cataumet, MA Phone: (508) 468-9809

Euphoria Day Spa 145 Bridge St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 Phone: (774) 929-0425 Expo’s 11 309 Dartmouth Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 990-9146 Fall River Taxi Service 67 Talbot Street Fall River, MA 02723 Phone: (508) 672-4992 FME Technologies LLC 4 Knollwood Dr. Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: (508) 758-6607 Foresters Financial 300 Tradecenter, Suite 5700 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone: (508) 254-5349 Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick P. O. Box 4021 New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (774) 473-0207 Gildan Garments 117 King Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 984-7250 Girassol Restaurant and Cafe, Inc. 1698 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02742-8827 Phone: (508) 993-5058 Gold Medal Bakery 21 Penn St. Fall River, MA 02724 Phone: (508) 674-5766 Greasy Luck Brewery 791 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Greater New Bedford Marine Corps League 16 Chancery St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 496-9023 Hair in Motion Cosmetology 128 Union Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (774) 526-0238 Hook’em Up Homestyle Catering 286 Mill Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 740-0335 In Bloom Florist 40 Harvest Avenue PO Box 70852” Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 Phone: (774) 644-6962

Piques Travel Agency 1480 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02746 Phone: (508) 993-9552

MJ’s Pet Training Academy 132 S. Main Street, Ste C6 Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743

Two Sisters LLC 123 Branscomb St. New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (774) 328-1242

Moby Dick Brewing Co. 16 S. Water Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 542-1252

Up, Up and Away Balloons & Gifts 211 Middle Road Acushnet, MA 02743 Phone: (774) 319-7979

Neighborhood Auto Services, Inc. 823 Kempton Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 992-8630

U.S. Drywall, Inc. 18 Cove Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02748 Phone: (508) 996-6024

New Bedford Pack -n- Ship 789 Mt. Pleasant Street New Bedford, MA 02745 Phone: (508) 858-7363

Wareham Boatyard and Marina 73 Leonard St. New Bedford, MA 02743 Phone: (508) 748-1472

Optomeyes 535 Faunce Corner Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (774) 202-6888

Wareham Midwives 194 Main Street Wareham, MA 02571 Phone: (508) 295-3088

Recent Events

1. 1. 1.) The SouthCoast Business Expo featured an Olympic theme with exhibitors participating by decorating their booths.* 2.) Cox Mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booth at the SouthCoast Business Expo* 3.) New chamber members each gave a 30 second commercial for their business at the new member orientation.* 4.) Business After Hours at Toyota of Dartmouth featured a variety of food samples.*

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Jacobs Center for Education and Innovation at GLCPS Union Square Building 174 Union Street New Bedford, MA 02740

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Join the Chamber’s SouthCoast Young Professionals Network for an earlymorning 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! Registration is required and available online at www.newbedfordchamber.com or by calling 508-999-5231.

“Membership 101” Is it Worth it to Join the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce? By: Ian Abreu

Every year when a local company sits down and analyzes their anticipated upcoming annual budget, there are always many factors.

of the largest and most promoted events of the year! This is an ideal way for more than 2,000 area residents to learn about and connect with local home, health and wellness service and product providers to discover solutions to all their home, health and wellness needs. Businesses are provided with multiple opportunities to promote their business and showcase their expertise.

Employee salaries, rent/mortgage, utilities, product/office supplies, marketing and several other hard and soft costs always stand out as obvious yearly expenses. When analyzing an annual budget, it is always wise when a company dedicates a certain amount of its funding to help support its community outreach by joining its local chamber of commerce. It’s actually quite simple—a chamber of commerce is a group that’s dedicated to protecting and promoting the local business community. Pretty simple, right?

Every month, our Chamber hosts the very successful “Business After Hours” networking mixer at a local area Chamber member business. “Business After Hours” facilitates the development of personal relationships, which enables individuals to stand out and rise above today’s multitude of advertising white noise. Networking is one of the most affordable means of marketing resulting in invaluable personal referrals and word-of-mouth advertising.

The primary goal? To help business owners network, grow and build its “book of business.” No matter which market you Do you have “business to consumer” are interested in entertaining, the New needs? Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce can help satisfy your appetite. We can help!

Do you have “business to business” needs? Every March, the Chamber hosts its annual “Greater New Bedford Home, We can help! Health and Wellness Show,” which is one

over 1,000 area residents and job seekers. How about some free monthly professional development programming? Government affairs advocacy on the local, state and federal level? Engaging young professionals? Member-toMember discounts? Chamber-sponsored international trips?

Yup—you guessed it. We can, and we will Is your company expanding and are you in help! the market to hire? Whether it’s offering our free monthly We can help! “Friday Forum” to our members and their friends, connecting our members The Chamber, the Greater New Bedford to all branches of government to make Career Center, Greater New Bedford their voices heard, tailoring specific Workforce Investment Board and Bristol events to engage young professionals in Community College hosts its annual our community, incentivizing commerce “SouthCoast Job Fair” every springtime. amongst our members by offering exclusive Our largest career event of the year, the up- “member-to-member” discounted deals, coming 3rd Annual “SouthCoast Job Fair” or locking in group rates for international (April 20, 2017) will provide your business travel and vacationing, the New Bedford with an opportunity to interact one on one Area Chamber has been, and always will with a large group of talented job seekers. be, your “go-to” source. Our goal is to help you make connections to meet the workforce needs of your Our organization also realizes that in businesses. At the 2016 “SouthCoast Job order to maintain its relevancy in today’s Fair”, the event helped connect over 100 local, regional and national employers with continued on page 15

The GNBWIB is excited to announce a further $230,000 for manufacturing training for area employers. The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (WIB) was recently awarded an additional $230,000 in grant funding for manufacturing training. The award was announced by Governor Baker at the September 28th Massachusetts Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Worcester. The funds will be awarded to the WIB by the Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development (EOHED) in October 2016. The grant funds will serve between 2430 individuals. The project will provide employer recognized manufacturing training similar to the EOHED grant awarded last December concluding in June 2016, which included Applied Manufacturing Technology Certification, Lean concepts and Welding. 14

The WIB will again look to collaborate & partner with local employers to supply a pipeline of new workers trained and aligned to today’s manufacturing culture. “The last training group went to work immediately and helped area businesses to remain competitive and address the need to replace an aging workforce. We are thrilled at the possibility of building on the success of the last EOHED grant”, said Tony Sapienza, Chair of the WIB. “Equally important is the employment income benefitting the lives of 24-30 individuals that will have a pronounced impact on the local community,” Sapienza reported.

“Given the success of the first EOHED training, we anticipate aligning resources again with our partners at the Greater New Bedford Career Center (GNBCC), Bristol Community College (BCC), Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNBRVTHS), the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) and local employers to recruit, train and employ participants”, said Jim Oliveira, Executive Director/CEO of the WIB. According to Brenda Francis, President/ CEO of New Directions Southcoast, Inc. (NDS), the GNB CC operator, “We look forward to again providing a quality experience for the target population of

un/underemployed women, minorities and veterans.” Manufacturing employers who would like to know more about the advanced manufacturing pipeline training program should contact Donna Ramos at 508-979-1504 x113. Job seekers interested in advanced manufacturing training should contact the GNB Career Center at 508-990-4000.

“Membership 101”

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society, it must also be an active member of its community, and as a result, is proud to announce that effective immediately, the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will be assuming the lead role in the very successful annual “ChowderFest” event, which takes place at Pier 3 right on New Bedford’s waterfront. The event, which has been a fall “staple” here in our community for the past 11 years, will continue to be so. The 2017 date and time is TBD.

ENTERPRISING MINDS Submitted by Joanne Rego, Supported Employment Network Coordinator

If you are currently in business in the Greater SouthCoast region (Wareham to Westport) and are not a member of the New Bedford Area Chamber, you should The holiday season is right around the to take advantage of our New Bedford strongly consider it.

‘Tis the Season to Hire Holiday Help

Being a member of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is important on so many levels. You are not only supporting your community, but you are also promoting economic growth in our region.

“The Chamber is so pleased to assume For less than $1 a day in most cases, it’ll the lead role in ‘ChowderFest’ next year,” be the most cost-effective and valued said New Bedford Area Chamber of investment on your budget sheet. Commerce President & CEO Rick Kidder. We guarantee it. “This excellent event, run so capably by DNB, Inc. for many years, is a community If you would like more information about celebration of our heritage and speaks to how you can become a member of the New the Chamber’s longstanding commitment Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, to New Bedford.” please contact Ian Abreu, Manager of Business Development & Public Policy What this article contains is just a very, very at: (508) 999-5231, ext. 24, or, via email at brief snapshot of what we do, and, quite iabreu@newbedfordchamber.com. frankly, with the services and value we provide to not only dues-paying members, but for the community at-large, this piece would fill up this entire newsletter with relative ease.

corner! The signs of the season are popping up everywhere. For many businesses this is a hectic time of year as they prepare for the holiday rush including their plans to hire seasonal employees. The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Supported Employment Network members have just what you need to fill those very important seasonal positions. Why not take some of the pressure off of your business this holiday season as you plan to meet the needs of your valued customers? It would be a smart move to contact our participating Supported Employment Network Program members. Those participating members are Better Community Living, Inc., Lifestream, Inc. and M.O.Life, Inc. These agencies have skilled individuals with disabilities who are ready and able to fill your business’s needs for holiday season employees. Most of their job seekers have job experience including a successful work history. As a chamber member, this is an excellent opportunity for your business

Area Chamber of Commerce’s Supported Employment Network members’ pool of skilled and trained job seeker who are eagerly waiting to assist you as you prepare for the holiday rush of shoppers. If your business would like to offer a seasonal position to one of the many skilled individuals who are ready and waiting for a part time employment opportunity, please contact one of our chamber’s Supported Employment Network member agencies. Our supported employment program’s contact persons are: Maurice Charbonneau at Better Community Living, Inc. 508-999-4300, Mark Jardin at Lifestream, Inc. 508-991-4840 and Cynthia Rapoza at M.O.Life, Inc. at 508992-5978. If you have any questions about the Supported Employment Network or are interested in hiring a person with disabilities please call Joanne Rego at the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce at 508-999-5231 ext. 28.

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HOME, HEALTH & WELLNESS SHOW Save the Date - Saturday, May 20, 2017 The New Bedford Area Chamber presents the first Greater New Bedford Home, Health & Wellness Expo! Exhibitor space is now available. For more information contact Deven Tillman at dtillman@newbedfordchamber.com or call 508-999-5231, ext. 26.

New Bedford Area Chamber Calendar - Upcoming Events Greece Trip Info Session Thurs. Nov. 10, 2016 5:30 p.m. -7 p.m. New Bedford Area Chamber Office 794 Purchase St. New Bedford, Ma 02740 Free to anyone interested in the 2017 trip to Greece

Nov. 2016 Business After Hours

SCYPN Coffee & Conversation

December 2016 Business After Hours

Weds. Nov. 16, 2016 5 p.m. -7 p.m.

Weds., Nov. 30th 8:30 a.m. - 9:330 a.m.

Thurs. Dec. 8, 2016 5 p.m. -7 p.m.

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

Waypoint Event Center 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford MA 02740

Jacobs Center for Education and Innovation at GLCPS Union Square Building 174 Union Street New Bedford, MA 02740

Free for members $25 non members

$10 Per Person - Bring a Friend for Free

Free for members $25 non members

NBHS Career Fair

SouthCoast Job Fair

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016 7:15 am - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

New Bedford High School Cafeteria 230 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, Ma 02740

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School 1121 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, Ma 02745.

Free for employers to participate

Booth Pricing 6-foot table (no electricity) $350 8-foot table (with electricity) $400 Free for job seekers.

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

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