Metro South Chamber

08/31/2026

It is with great sorrow and profound sadness we report the passing of our board chair, Dan Evans, Jr. Dan's positivity, optimism and focus on putting people first, made him an extraordinary human being and impactful leader. He was a leader within his community at large, within his business, as chair of the chamber and as chair of the MassHire Board of Directors. He was humble, kind and focused on people and what really mattered, always. His presence and positivity will be missed beyond compare for so many within the region.

For information on visitation and to read the full obituary, visit https://www.conleyrussellpica.com/obituaries/daniel-evans-jr

08/21/2026

SBA Offers Relief to Massachusetts Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by February Blizzard. Low-interest disaster loans now available.

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08/21/2026

🌟 Meet the New Faces of Metro South! Join us for Good Day Metro South on Thursday, September 24 at Thorny Lea Golf Club for an economic development luncheon featuring our New Faces Panel - bringing together leaders helping shape the future of our region.

Hear from:
🔹 Elijah Romulus, Interim Director of Planning & Community Development, City of Brockton
🔹 Juan Osorio, Scouting Executive/CEO, Mayflower Council BSA, Scouting America
🔹 Carole Martyn, Interim President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County
🔹 Kevin Sullivan, Project Director for the Brockton High School Building Project, LeftField, LLC
🔹 Representatives from Powertown, the company leading an initiative to reduce peak energy costs for manufacturers, will be joined by manufacturers participating in the initiative to discuss the technology and its potential impact on their operations.

🗓️ September 24 • 11:45AM - 1:30PM
📍Thorny Lea Golf Club - 159 Torrey Street, Brockton, MA 02301

🔗 Register at the link in bio!

Thank you to our program sponsor, Rockland Trust.

08/12/2026

🎀 ✂️ Join us Friday, August 14th in South Easton for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Tropical Smoothie Cafe! 🥤 🍍 🍉 🥭 Check out their expansive menu featuring acai bowls, wraps, flatbreads, salads, and of course tons of smoothies!

Free to attend but please let us know you're coming by RSVPing via the QR Code or visit https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/ribbon-cutting-tropical-smoothie-cafe/

See you there! 😋

08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Divine Watch Training School LLC on the opening of its new location in Randolph!

The Metro South Chamber was proud to celebrate with a ribbon cutting alongside community leaders, educators, family, and supporters as Divine Watch Training School officially opened its doors. Founded by registered nurses Helen Ugiagbe and Augustina Idahor, the school is dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on training in CNA, CPR, Nursing Assistant programs, and more.

As the demand for skilled healthcare workers continues to grow, investments in workforce training like this strengthen both our local economy and our communities. We are excited to welcome Divine Watch Training School to the Metro South business community and look forward to seeing the impact they will make.

Congratulations to Helen, Augustina, and the entire Divine Watch team on this exciting milestone! We wish you continued success.

Ribbon cutting celebrates the opening of Divine Watch Training School in Randolph, MA, founded by registered nurses, offering healthcare training programs for aspiring professionals.

08/06/2026

Leadership is measured not only by personal achievement, but by the opportunities we create for others. The Metro South Chamber was proud to host our 28th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon, celebrating leadership that empowers, mentors, and elevates women in the workplace and throughout the community.

Congratulations to Christiana Odunze of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award. Through her professional excellence, community service, and commitment to helping others grow as leaders, Christiana exemplifies the values at the heart of the ATHENA Award. We were also honored to welcome attorney, educator, and advocate Shaleen Title as our keynote speaker, whose inspiring remarks encouraged attendees to lead with purpose, embrace innovation, and create pathways for others to succeed.

Thank you to our premier sponsor, Eastern Bank, supporting sponsor MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board, and host Massasoit Community College, as well as attendees, and everyone who joined us in celebrating leadership that strengthens our businesses, our communities, and the next generation of leaders.

The 27th Annual ATHENA Award Luncheon honored exceptional women leaders in Metro South, featuring remarks from Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and support from Eastern Bank. Read the full event recap.

07/31/2026

New members Tiny Hands Enrichment Center are celebrating their 20 Year Anniversary with a family fun carnival in East Bridgewater!

BIG NEWS, Tinyhands Family! 🎪🎉
We’re thrilled to celebrate 20 incredible years of love, learning, and lasting memories at Tinyhands Enrichment Center 💛✨
Join us for our 5th Annual Carnival as we mark two decades of growing together (2006–2026)! Expect a fun-filled day packed with laughter, games, exciting activities, and special moments for the whole family 🎠🎈🍿
📅 SAVE THE DATE: August 16, 2026
⌚ TIME: 12PM TO 6PM
📍 Location: 474 N BEDFORD STREET
EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA 02333
We can’t wait to share this milestone celebration with our amazing community. Stay tuned for more exciting updates! 🎊

07/28/2026

SBA Announces $9 Million in Grant Funding for the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. Funding will help small firms scale production and support strategic priorities. The program, which will provide a total of $9 million in funding, is designed to help small businesses address supply chain constraints, increase production, and expand participation in strategically important supply chains. 20 grants are available of up to $500,000 each over a two-year period of performance. Deadline to apply is August 7.

Eligible applicants include public or private entities, nonprofit organizations, and institutions capable of delivering accelerator programming, technical assistance, industry engagement, or related services that support small businesses in the identified priority supply chains. Applicants must focus on one of the following SCALE industry supply chain priorities: 
•Advanced Manufacturing
•Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Supply Chains  
•Defense Industrial Base Technologies and Components  
•Energy, Critical Materials, and Industrial Inputs  
•Food Supply and Agricultural Systems
•Transportation, Logistics, and Industrial Infrastructure

🔗 https://metrosouthchamber.com/2026/07/sba-announces-9-million-in-grant-funding-for-the-supply-chain-acceleration-and-logistics-enablement-scale-program/

07/28/2026

SBA Announces $9 Million in Grant Funding for the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. Funding will help small firms scale production and support strategic priorities. The program, which will provide a total of $9 million in funding, is designed to help small businesses address supply chain constraints, increase production, and expand participation in strategically important supply chains. 20 grants are available of up to $500,000 each over a two-year period of performance. Deadline to apply is August 7.

Eligible applicants include public or private entities, nonprofit organizations, and institutions capable of delivering accelerator programming, technical assistance, industry engagement, or related services that support small businesses in the identified priority supply chains. Applicants must focus on one of the following SCALE industry supply chain priorities:
*Advanced Manufacturing
*Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Supply Chains
*Defense Industrial Base Technologies and Components
*Energy, Critical Materials, and Industrial Inputs
*Food Supply and Agricultural Systems
*Transportation, Logistics, and Industrial Infrastructure

Funding will help small firms scale production and support strategic priorities.

07/27/2026

Looking back on an incredible afternoon celebrating the businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who make Metro South thrive! Congratulations again to our 2026 Small Business of the Year, Vineyard Farm, and Entrepreneur of the Year, Mother’s Daughter Juice + Wellness Bar.

We were honored to welcome Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, Clare Bertrand, M.S.Ed of The College Board, and SBA Massachusetts District Director Keegan Shepardson, who shared insights on workforce development, entrepreneurship, and the future of small businesses in our region.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Eastern Bank, for helping make this annual celebration possible.

📸 See more photos and read the event recap: link in bio! Tap “chamber blog” in our LinkTree.

PC: Rich Morgan Photography