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Premier Luncheon Sponsor:
Bank of America serves individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. We serve approximately 52 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 5,400 retail banking offices and approximately 16,300 ATMs and award-winning online banking with 30 million active users.
Premier Expo Sponsor:
Founded in 1818 and based in Boston, Eastern Bank is the largest independent and mutually owned bank in New England, with $7.6 billion in assets and more than 90 branches serving communities from the Merrimack Valley to Cape Cod. Eastern Bank offers banking, investments and insurance all under one roof, and prides itself on working harder to understand its customers' needs so it can deliver these services in a committed and personal way.
Supporting Expo Sponsors:  Comcast Business  Harrington Insurance Agency
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Shaw's Center, 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Business Expo
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Small Biz Luncheon Awards Program
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm: Business Expo
SMALL BIZ LUNCHEON (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm): The topic of the luncheon will be international trade.  
The featured speaker will be
Bruce Drossman, Export Finance Manager with the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) of the United States, the official Export Credit Agency of the U.S. Government. The Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies to turn export opportunities into real sales that help maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy. Ex-Im Bank has supported more than $456 billion of U.S. exports. On average, 85% of their transactions directly benefit U.S. small businesses.
 
Also speaking will be Stefanie Holland, Director, International Policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization, representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions.
Also during the awards Luncheon, the Small Business & Enterpreneur of the Year Awards will be presented.
Nominees include Acella Construction in Norwell, Brilliant Move in Avon, Crystal's Kitchen in West Bridgewater, Evans Machine Co in Brockton, Hogie's Hobbies in Brockton, Sky 8 Shrimp Farm LLC in Stoughton, and Solex Payroll Systems in Stoughton.
Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for future-members and include lunch, networking, door prizes, and special give-aways courtesy of FUN Enterprises and the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. Awards Sponsored by Bank of America. 
EXPO (10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm): Learn about products and services that could benefit your business while enjoying networking opportunities. The Expo is free to walk the floor.
 Exhibitors to include: ABC Specialtees, ADP, Bank of America, Bath Fitter, Beacon Telecom, Boston Business Journal, Bridgewater Savings Bank, Carousel Family Fun Center, Comcast Business Class, Costco Wholesale-Avon, Crescent Credit Union, Eastern Bank, Father Bill's & MainSpring, Fisher College, FUN Enterprises, HaborOne Credit Union, Harrington Insurance Agency, Lincoln Technical Institute, Mechanics Cooperative Bank, Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Mutual Bank, R.F. D'agostino Insurance Agency, Randolph Savings Bank, Remote Quality Bookkeeping, Rich Morgan Photography, Rob Peters Entertainment, SCORE, Sign Design, St. Joseph Manor, Standard Modern, The Brockton Rox, The Shaw's Center LAST CALL FOR EXHIBITORS: Your organization will be provided with meaningful opportunities to promote your company to prospective clients, while keeping your budget in mind. Exhibitor setup time is from 9 am-10 am. The cost of an Expo table is $299 for members, $399 for non-members and includes 1 luncheon ticket.
Only a few spots remain. To learn more, download the contract or contact Kimberly Prosper, 508-586-0500 x 231, kprosper@metrosouthchamber.com. Expo Grand Sponsor: Eastern Bank. Expo Supporting Sponsors: Comcast Business and Harrington Insurance Agency.
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Small Business Luncheon & EXPO
DATE: Thursday, May 16, 2013
TIME:
10:00 am - 12:00: Business Expo
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Small Business Luncheon
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm: Business Expo
LOCATION: 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton
Directions
COST: $25 members, $35 future-members
REGISTER:
You may also contact Kimberly Prosper at kprosper@metrosouthchamber.com.
For more information, call 508.586.0500 x 231.
We hope to see you May 16!
-The Metro South Chamber of Commerce-
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Government Affairs
Friday, May 10, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton
The featured speaker is State Representative Geoff Diehl. Inaugurated to the State House in 2011, Geoff Diehl represents the 7th Plymouth District (Abington, East Bridgewater and Whitman). He currently serves on the House and Joint Committee on Ways & Means, the House and Joint Committee on Rules and the Committee on Personnel and Administration. In 2011, he was named an "Emerging Leader" by the State Legislative Leadership Foundation, and was an alternate delegate to the 2012 GOP National Convention, representing the 8th Congressional District. Prior to serving as State Representative, Diehl served as an Account Executive at Sign Design then Poyant Signs while assisting wife Kathy Joe in the opening of their small business, Boss Academy of Performing Arts in Hanson.
2013 Membership Drive: Join Before Monday, May 13 for over $2000 in Special Incentives
100 Businesses Already Pledged, Don't Miss Your Chance to Join Too!
With Your Investment, You Will Receive the Following:
- FREE 2 col. X 5" ad in The Enterprise or The Enterprise Action Report (based on availability), $500 value
- FREE $100 Coupon to W.B. Mason's WhattaBargain Outlet, $100 value
- 10 FREE 30 second radio spots on WATD Radio 95.9 FM, $500 value
- 10 FREE 30 second radio spots on WXBR Radio 1460 AM, $500 value
- FREE Set of Chamber Membership Mailing Labels (800 prospects) $150 value
- FREE Enhanced member listing on the Chamber website with hotlink to website a $50 value
- FREE 8 Week Delivery of the Boston Business Journal (8 weeks), $32 value
- FREE admission to 4 business after hours, $60 value
- FREE admission to the Small Business Awards or the ATHENA Awards Program, $35 value
- FREE member profile in the Action Report Newsletter distributed through the Enterprise, $150 value
- FREE Listing in the 2014 Centennial Edition, Book for Business Membership Directory & Resource Guide
- FREE pass for Member Orientation
- FREE enhanced listing in the Action Report Newsletter with contact information
- 2 FREE tickets to a Brockton Rox Game, courtesy of the Brockton Rox
And More!! 90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
Open House/ Business After Hours at Abington Bank
Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Abington Bank, 6 Harrison Avenue, Abington Join the Metro South Chamber for an Open House networking event at Abington Bank, 6 Harrison Avenue in Abington on May 22 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This is a casual event that presents a great way to make business contacts, so bring plenty of business cards! In addition, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This Looking for great rates? Tired of the "big bank" impersonal service? Then it's time you tried the truly local alternative - Abington Bank. Abington Bank has been quietly meeting the financial needs of families and individuals since 1888. They are proud of their record and proud to be local. Abington Bank is also involved in many fundraisers and giving back to the community. 24 hour ATM available. For more information about Abington Bank, call 781-878-0045 or visit www.theabingtonbank.com.
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