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BUSINESS NEWS
The Official Publication of the Fall River Area
Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.
APRIL 2015
Addressing
the High
Cost of Energy
2015 Fall River Chamber of Commerce Co-Title Sponsors
2015 Gold Sponsors
2015 Corporate Sponsors
2015 Silver Sponsor
IN THIS ISSUE
2015 OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Chair of the Board: Craig Jesiolowski, St. Anne’s Hospital
Chair Elect: Carl Garcia, Carl’s Collision Center, Inc.
First Vice Chair: Brian LeComte, Gold Medal Bakery
Second Vice Chair: Curt Nelson, Nelson Insurance & Financial Services
Treasurer: Roger Cabral, Bristol County Savings Bank
Clerk: Monte Ferris, Quality Inn Somerset & Venus de Milo
Immediate Past Chair: Scott O’Brien, O’Brien Plumbing & Heating
President and CEO & General Counsel: Robert Mellion, Esq
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Term Ending in 2015
Linda Baker, Baker Sign Works
Dan Balboni, Complete Recycling Solutions
Anthony Medeiros, Mechanics Cooperative Bank
Rick Medeiros, Pawtucket Red Sox
Marty Montleon, Diman Regional Vocational High School
Jason Rua, Rua Dumont Audet Insurance Agency
John Sbrega, Ph.D., Bristol Community College
Term Ending in 2016
Steve Canessa, Southcoast Health Systems
Charlie Fellows, Lafrance Hospitality Company
Bill Perkins, People Incorporated
Doug Rodrigues, CPA, DE Rodrigues & Company
Lisa Stratton, The Herald News, GateHouse Media, N.E.
Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union
Matt Zenni, Liberty Utilities
Term Ending in 2017
Jo Ann Bentley, Jo Ann Bentley - Architect
LoriAnn Taylor Branco, Center for Sight
Nick Christ, BayCoast Bank
Rebecca Collins, Collins Construction
Dr. Angappa Gunasekaran, Ph.D., Charlton College of Business at UMASS Dartmouth
Michael Lund, Borden Light Marina
Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications
Corner Office............................................................................3
Chamber Business Calendar...................................................4
Welcome New Members.........................................................9
Upcoming Seminars...............................................................17
Member-To-Member.............................................................22
Business After Hours............................................................24
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its members, at the local, state and federal government levels.
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Corner Office
Addressing the
High Cost of
Energy
shire. A concern is that these expanas solar or wind power. Both alternasion proposals are being impeded
tives require significant tracts of land
through legal actions by environmental
and upfront infrastructure investment.
Technology is also making energy pro- activist groups with no reasonable
alternative.
duction from natural gas more effiTaking positions on important
cient. The problem for Massachusetts
issues while working toward solutions
consumers is that without diversity of
is part of our purpose at the Fall River
energy supply, the demand for energy
Area Chamber of Commerce & Indusderived from natural gas has far
try. It should not be a surprise that the
exceeded pipeline capacity. Therefore
Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce
the increase in cost comes down to
has been the only major trade associasupply and demand.
tion in southeastern Massachusetts
Electricity and natural gas
and eastern Rhode Island that is
prices in Massachusetts are the highactively working to lower energy costs
est in the continental United States.
for employers.
In 2002, the Chamber established an
Now is the time for sound
energy purchasing aggregate of the
energy policy that supports infrastruclargest users of electricity in southture, supply diversity and reliability at
eastern region. Participation in the
South Coast Electric Power Group has a reasonable cost to consumers. Lack
of urgent leadership on this issue by
provided members of its steering
elected officials may lead to higher
group with a unique seat at the table
unemployment and a lagging economy
in observing Massachusetts energy
for years to come.
policy. For years, due to our knowledge regarding the energy markets,
the Chamber has warned officials that
costs were on a course to skyrocket.
Respectfully,
In 2014, the cost of energy in
Massachusetts spiked to more than
double what it was during the past
decade. An unanticipated added cost
Robert A. Mellion, Esq.
has been in the dramatic increases of
President and CEO
hidden delivery charges and legislated
Fall River Area Chamber of
fees. There is finally some good news
to report after a record winter that saw Commerce & Industry, Inc
energy costs soar.
The Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission has given an
approval to expand the
Algonquin natural gas
pipeline. This is the gas
Airing every Wednesday from 1:00PM-2:00PM
line which serves New
England and parts of
Massachusetts and
Rhode Island. The
expansion of the Algonquin line is one effort
that can help lower the
cost of energy in the
region. Kinder Morgan
Inc., of Houston, has
also proposed a $4 billion
pipeline through parts of
Massachusetts and
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A major issue
impacting local businesses is the high
cost of energy.
Cheap energy, via
natural gas, is available throughout
much of the United States. It is not
the case in Massachusetts and Rhode
Island.
A significant factor driving up
the cost of energy is high demand
without adequate infrastructure to support consumption. Massachusetts
energy usage comprises approximately
46 percent of New England’s overall
demand on energy. Another factor
driving up the cost of energy in Massachusetts is the enactment of environmental regulations and policy that
were intended to restrict local power
plants in a manner that encourages
closure.
As an example, the Brayton
Point Station in Somerset is slated to
close in 2017. The 1,530-megawatt
Brayton Point power plant produces
energy by burning oil or coal. During
the past decade, the production of fossil fuel energy has been intentionally
impeded by policy makers and environmentalist groups. They have enacted legislation and initiated court cases
that added to the cost of oil and coal
energy production with the hope of
their replacement by green alternatives.
The shift away from coal and
oil energy production during the past
decade has been significant. Electricity produced from oil has dropped from
22 percent of the total generation ten
years ago to a 1 percent level today.
Coal production of energy was formally at 18 percent and is now down to 5
percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of
energy produced by natural gas has
nearly tripled.
The trend toward gas is generally a good thing. Natural gas is much
less polluting than oil or coal and more
affordable than renewable energy such
by Robert A . Mellion, Esq., CEO of the Fall River A rea Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.
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CHAMBER BUSINESS CALENDAR
April & May
(All meetings take place at the Chamber unless otherwise noted)
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4/29, WED,
4/30, THURS,
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5/12, TUES,
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5/15, FRI,
5/18, MON,
5/27, WED,
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11:30am
Cultural Committee
1:30pm
Board Meeting
11:45am
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8:30am
Business After Hours
5:00pm
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11:30am
Membership Committee
3pm
Ambassadors Committee
Noon
Government Affairs Committee
8am
Executive Committee
12:15pm
Board Meeting
11:45am
Business After Hours
5pm
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Economic News
Baker-Polito Administration Welcomes Amazon Expansion in Fall River and Freetown
Expansion Will Create 500 New Full-Time Jobs in the Commonwealth
by cities and towns across the region.”
"This is very exciting news for the City of Fall River,” said
Mayor Samuel Sutter. “The 500 jobs created by this project will be
transformative for our city. We look forward to Amazon completing the land purchase now that all the pieces are in place. We
believe the construction of this great facility could begin as early
as this summer."
“It is a privilege to see the growth potential of these communities being recognized by some of the fastest growing companies in the world,” said Senator Michael Rodrigues. “We are excited
to see the economic and community benefits that these businesses
will provide to our residents and are grateful for the Baker-Polito
Administration’s continued support throughout the process.”
“This is a hallmark day for this district and our community,”
said Representative Carole Fiola. “We look forward to the day
when the shovel is in the ground, with the promise of new jobs
and a blossoming regional economy on the horizon. I’m glad to
have Amazon as a part of our corporate community, and I thank
Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, and Secretary Jay
Ash for their wholehearted support for this project and our
region.”
The EDIP is a tax incentive program designed to foster job
creation and stimulate business growth throughout the Commonwealth. Participating companies may receive state and local tax
incentives in exchange for job creation, job retention and private
investment commitments.
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Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn
Polito announced that the state’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) has approved an incentive package for Amazon’s proposed expansion in Fall River and Freetown.
The incentives, awarded through the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), will facilitate an
expansion project expected to create 500 new full-time jobs in
Massachusetts. Amazon’s South Coast expansion will also create
over 2,000 seasonal jobs, while leveraging $54 million in private
investment. The decision was made during EACC’s board meeting
Tuesday morning.
“This project will not only create new jobs for the residents
of Bristol County, but will also provide a much needed economic
boost to one of our gateway cities,” said Governor Baker. “By
supporting companies that are looking to expand in the Commonwealth, we are setting the stage for a competitive and stable economic environment here in Massachusetts.”
“Our administration is committed to supporting businesses
and promoting regional economic development, and through the
EDIP program, we are helping businesses grow and create jobs
for residents here in Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor
Polito. “We look forward to seeing this expansion project strengthen the economies in both Fall River and Freetown.”
The EACC approved $2.25 million in Enhanced Expansion
Project Credits, as well as $1 million in Job Creation Projects
Credits, for a total of $3.25 million in EDIP investment tax credits. In addition, the City of Fall River is supporting the project
with a 15-year Tax Increment Financing and Personal Property
Tax Exemption Agreement valued at $7,808,850. The Town of
Freetown is supporting the project with a 15-year Tax Increment
Financing and Personal Property Tax Exemption Agreement valued at $3,830,425.
Through the expansion project, Amazon will invest approximately $54 million in a 1 million square foot sortable fulfillment
center to be constructed by a third-party developer in the SouthCoast Life Science & Technology Park. Approximately 60 percent
of the new construction will be in Fall River and 40 percent of
the new construction will be in Freetown. The center is expected
to be operational in late 2016.
“Amazon’s commitment to Fall River and Freetown is welcome news for the entire South Coast,” said Congressman Joseph
Kennedy III. “This project will bring quality jobs to our communities and help spur additional private sector growth to further compliment the dynamic development strategies already championed
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BANKFIVE HIRES HANRATTY AND NORATO TO COMMERCIAL SERVICES
AT NEW CRANSTON RI LOCATION
BankFive (bankfive.com), one al banks and in the New England area. A veteran of the
of the New England’s top
U.S. Navy, Mr. Hanratty earned a bachelors degree in
community banks, today
economics from the University of Rhode Island before
announced it has hired two
attending Williams College’s Graduate School of Bankbusiness banking professionals ing. He and his wife live in Exeter, RI.
for its new Cranston, RI lendA resident of Cranston since grade school, Ms.
ing office: Vice President for
Norato brings 17 years of banking experience to her new
Commercial Services Richard
position. She has also specialized in business banking,
R. Hanratty and Assistant Vice spending more than half of her career as a business
President/Commercial Lender banking officer at a few area banks and most recently at
Caroline Norato. Both are
First Citizens Federal Credit Union as a commercial
charged with ensuring that
lender. She is a graduate of Bryant University with a
Ms. Norato
local companies and business
degree in Business Administration, majoring in Manageowners have access to the kind of world-class business
ment.
banking they seek.
BankFive’s new Cranston lending office is the
“Business owners want to know that they are work- Bank’s second location in the Ocean State. Open by
ing with professionals who understand their business and appointment only, the office brings BankFive’s extensive
the market where they are competing, and who can con- loan portfolio of residential, consumer and commercial
nect them with the banking tools they need to succeed,” loan products closer to its existing Rhode Island cussaid BankFive President & CEO William (Bill) Eccles.
tomers. Managing the locations is William N. Beauchene,
“Both Richard and Caroline bring a deep knowledge of
Vice President, Commercial Lender. Mr. Beauchene
both commercial banking and the business landscape of joined BankFive in 2013. He has over twenty years of
Rhode Island, which we are confident will be appreciated banking experience in the New England market holding
by BankFive’s Rhode Island-area customers.”
positions in commercial/business banking. Anyone interA seasoned professional
ested in making an appointment should contact the
with more than 30 years in
office at 774-888-6126.
banking, Mr. Hanratty brings
About BankFive
a wealth of knowledge to the
Since 1855, BankFive has been an independent
appointment-only Cranston
community bank dedicated to meeting the needs of the
location. He began his bankcommunities we serve through expertise, accountability
ing career in New England at
and integrity as a trusted resource for our customers.
Old Stone Bank in ProviWith thirteen offices conveniently located throughout
dence, RI, where he worked
the SouthCoast, BankFive is one of the top regional
extensively on commercial
banks in Massachusetts. For more information, visit us
lending. From there, he
online at bankfive.com
worked as a lender specializMr. Hanratty
ing in business loans at sever-
Business Seminar
Business Risks: Keeping a Successful
Business Successful: Thursday, May 21st
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RDA Insurance and Nelson Insurance & Financial Services is holding a seminar at the Chamber in the Board Room 2nd
floor at 8 am on May 21st registration at 7:45 coffee and
muffins will be served.
Many business owners spend years getting their business
“off the ground.” Once the business begins to succeed many
owners fail to address common risks that all business entities
face. This presentation will identify the risks associated with
new and existing businesses, and solutions to deal with these
risks. Some of the topics that will be discussed: identifying the
pitfalls of workers compensation insurance, lost business
income, a businesses exposure to cyber attacks etc.
Chamber businesses of all sizes are encouraged to attend.
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Welcome New Members
Oak & Holly Garden Design
www.oakandholly.com
Wells Fargo Advisors
www.home.wellsfargoadvisor.com/nelsondias
Bayside Automotive Inc.
www.baysideautocenter.com
Hasbro Children’s Specialty Practice
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Jay’s Wine and Spirits
www.jayswineandspirits.com
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Community News
Light It Up Blue for Autism Speaks
Pictured: Staff at St. Anne’s Credit Union’s Main Office.
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The United Nations’ eighth annual World Autism Awareness
Day was celebrated on Thursday, April 2, in conjunction with Autism
Speaks’ international Light It Up Blue Campaign. The LIUB campaign encourages people around the world to shine bright blue lights
on their homes, businesses and even on landmarks, in honor of the
millions of people who are affected by autism. More than 130,000
buildings worldwide joined the LIUB campaign this year, including
the Empire State Building, the Pyramids of Giza, and London’s
Trafalgar Square. St. Anne’s Credit Union was excited to take part in
LIUB this year by holding a casual day for a cause encouraging
employees to donate to Autism Speaks and dress in blue. The Credit
Union also challenged their employees to decorate their branches
and departments in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and to
submit a picture that was then posted on St. Anne’s Facebook page.
Many of the branches submitted great photos showing off their
wonderful and informative decorations, but in the end the Main
Office won the picture contest thanks to their decorations that actually lit up! In total, St. Anne’s employees and members raised over
$350 which will all go to Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism
science and advocacy organization.
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Business Advice
Support your favorite charity with life insurance.
As Americans, we can take pride in the fact
that we are a nation of givers. And as the economy improves, charitable giving is on the rise. In
fact, according to the Indiana University Lilly
Family School of Philanthropy, in 2013 total
charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations, and bequests exceeded $335
billion.
But with money still being tight for many
Pictured: Berto Cabral Americans, it’s nice to know that there is a way
to support a favorite charity without having to worry about the impact it
could have on your budget. How? By giving the gift of life insurance.
Here are just a few ways you can use this proven method to contribute
money to your favorite causes:
• Donate an existing policy—If you already have a policy and no
longer need the death benefit, you can irrevocably transfer
ownership of the policy to your desired charity. While the charity
will be responsible for any remaining premium payments, it will
also receive the full death benefit when you die.
• List the charity as a beneficiary—As the owner, you remain in
control of your policy and can leave money to as many
beneficiaries as you like: children, grandchildren—even multiple
charities. Or you can name a single charity the sole beneficiary,
and it will receive the entire amount.
• Purchase a separate policy—There are times when it makes
sense to have separate policies: one for loved ones, and one for
charitable gifts. This technique can prove especially helpful if you
would like to retain ownership of one policy, but not the other.
• Create a Charitable Remainder Trust: While this planned-giving
tool is designed to shelter assets such as stocks and real estate,
you can also incorporate life insurance if it’s set up correctly. Be
sure to consult a trust attorney before pursuing this approach.
Giving life insurance can be a lasting and recession-proof way to
support a worthy cause. Depending on the method you choose, it may
also offer a variety of tax benefits.
Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its agents
provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax,
legal, or accounting professionals before making any decision. Also, state
laws vary with respect to charities and insurance. Please consult your
legal advisor for details.
People with Disabilities Continue Finding Jobs
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labor force participation rate decreased slightly from
75.9 percent in March 2014 to 75.8 percent in March
2015 (down 0.1 percent; 0.1 percentage points). The
labor force participation rate is the percentage of the
population that is working or actively looking for
work.
“The last few months have been very encouraging—workers with disabilities are outpacing workers without disabilities for the first time in a very long Pictured: Mitchell Zhan
time,” said Andrew J. Houtenville, Ph.D., associate professor of economics
and research director at UNH-IOD. “This could mean that the economic
recovery from the Great Recession is finally reaching people with disabilities.”
In March 2015, among workers ages 16-64, the 4,359,000 workers
with disabilities represented 3.1 percent of the total 139,158,000 workers in
the U.S.
Be a part of this growing trend! Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission works with persons with disabilities to find or retain employment.
We have trained, job ready candidates motivated to work. If you are seeking
to fill a position, or want more information about our programs, call your
local MRC Area Office. In the Greater Fall River area, call 508-678-9041.
(The information in this article was adapted from the Kessler Foundation’s Research on Disability website, a program funded by the National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.)
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While labor force participation for people with disabilities is much
lower than it is for people without disabilities, recent statistics show greater
gains in employment for people with disabilities than for those without disabilities. For six consecutive months, Americans with disabilities have continued to find jobs, according to today's National Trends in Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). However, there
still remains an employment gap of 44.5 percent between people with and
without disabilities.
In the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Jobs Report released Friday, April 3,
the employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities
increased from 24.6 percent in March 2014 to 27.2 percent in March 2015
(up 10.6 percent; 2.6 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio increased slightly from 70.7 percent in March 2014 to 71.7 percent in March 2015 (up 1.4 percent; 1 percentage point). The employment-to-population ratio, a key indicator, reflects the
percentage of people who are working relative to the total population. In
comparison to March 2014, 555,000 more Americans with disabilities are in
the workforce. Job training is one strategy that is helping individuals with disabilities start careers. Americans with disabilities are honing their job skills
and finding lasting careers.
For people with disabilities, the labor force participation rate also
increased from 29.5 percent in March 2014 to 31.1 percent in March 2015
(up 5.4 percent; 1.6 percentage points). For people without disabilities, the
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Community News
Junior Achievement Seeking Golfers for World-Class Tournament at TPC Boston
Proceeds to benefit programs that teach youth financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness skills
On Tuesday, May 26th Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts will hold its annual IRONMAN Golf Tournament at the
TPC Boston. “This event is such a fun day for avid golfers,” said Ms.
Paradis. “Participation means exclusive access to this exceptional
course and its facilities, with 36 holes of no-waiting golf.”
The event, which raises critical funds for local Junior Achievement programs in K-12 classrooms, allows players to compete in a
Ryder Cup style format at the home of the renowned Deutsche
Bank Championship.
In addition to two rounds of golf, participation in the event
includes breakfast, lunch and a dinner reception, where prizes are
awarded for fundraising excellence, golf performance (such as
longest drive and most total golf points, as well as a team prize), and
to the overall IRONMAN Champion. Prizes include items such as
seats to Red Sox and Patriots games, a foursome at the TPC Boston,
tickets to the Deutsche Bank Championship tournament, FootJoy’s
MyJoy golf shoes and much more, in addition to a complimentary
golf bag for all participants.
Since its inception, the IRONMAN has raised over one million dollars for Junior Achievement programs, impacting a total of
35,000 students throughout Bristol and Plymouth counties.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global
economy. Through an extensive volunteer network, JA of Southern
Massachusetts impacted 4,435 students last year. To receive information on participating the IRONMAN or to learn more about Junior
Achievement of Southern Massachusetts, contact Caroline Paradis at
caroline.paradis@ja.org or call 508-997-6536.
St. Anne’s holds a Homebuyer Seminar
Shown in the picture is St. Anne’s Credit Union Mortgage Originator
Tim Souza speaking at the Homebuyer Seminar
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St. Anne’s Credit Union held a free Homebuyer Seminar on
Monday, April 13th, the most recent in the Credit Union’s Financial
Literacy class series. The class was presented by two of St. Anne’s
Mortgage Originators, Jean Correia and Timothy Souza, and covered
the basics of credit, mortgages and gave an overview of the entire
home buying process. It was a full class and was held in the training
center at St. Anne’s Corporate Office. The Credit Union provided
attendees with food and refreshments and also held a raffle for a $50
gift card to Shell that everyone who attended the seminar was
entered into. The home buying process can often be confusing and
intimidating, and St. Anne’s was happy to be able to provide some
assistance to people who are looking to enter the home buying market.
Make sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming classes in the
St. Anne’s Credit Union Financial Literacy Series!
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Fall River Municipal Credit Union Announces Promotions
Matthew Schondek, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Fall
River Municipal Credit Union, is
pleased to announce the promotion of
Stephanie Medeiros of New Bedford,
MA.
Ms. Medeiros has been promoted to Operations Manager. Ms.
Medeiros has been with the Credit
Union since 2010 and has her Master of
Public Policy degree from UMass Dartmouth. In her former role as Branch
Manager, she oversaw the daily operation of the Lakeville and Assonet
offices of FRMCU.
In her new role as Operations Manager, Ms. Medeiros will be responsible for overseeing the Account and Loan Services Departments. This area
of the credit union deals with deposit and loan account processing, debit
card and ATM activity, aiding customers with inquiries and required account
reporting. Ms. Medeiros will also oversee the collection efforts of the credit
union.
“Stephanie Medeiros’s appointment to the role of Operations Manager will continue to enhance member relations.” stated Mr. Schondek.
“Stephanie is a very hard worker who will
work to guide her staff to respond positively to member needs and inquiries.”
Ms. Travassos has also been promoted
to Assistant Branch Manager and has
worked for FRMCU for six years, most
recently as a Head Teller.
In her role as Assistant Branch Manager,
Ms. Travassos will be interacting with
members on a one-to-one basis as well as
assisting the branch manager with the daily
responsibilities of running a branch. Her
day to day responsibilities will also include helping members with account
openings and loan applications and to make the member experience at
FRMCU first rate.
Fall River Municipal Credit Union is celebrating 85 years of serving
the greater Fall River Community. FRMCU where we are focused on you the
member.
Fall River Municipal Credit Union is celebrating 85 years of serving
the greater Fall River Community. FRMCU where we are focused on you the
member.
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), through its charitable foundation,
recently announced a contribution of $250,000 to the Bristol Community College Foundation for the John J. Sbrega Health and Science building. Construction of the building is currently underway on the Fall River campus with an
anticipated opening in early 2016. The 46,000 square-foot building will house
BCC’s Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Clinical Laboratory and Medical Assisting Programs and will feature highly advanced biology, chemistry and other science laboratories.
“Providing the citizens of our region with access to education is one of
the College’s top priorities,” said Dr. John J. Sbrega, President of Bristol Community College and the project’s namesake. “With this contribution towards the
Health and Science building, the Bank and its Foundation have really stepped up
to help us improve this access. The demand for workers in the healthcare and
life sciences industries is growing and this building will help educate the workforce the region needs. By doing so, BCC will continue to play a critical role in
helping to support and nurture the economic health of southeastern Massachusetts.”
Bristol County Savings Bank is an active supporter in the communities in
which it serves. Since 2007, the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation
(BCSCF) has donated more than $3 million to 501©(3) organizations in the
Southcoast.
“We have worked closely with the College and Dr. Sbrega over the years
and are proud to continue to support his vision for this building and the future
of BCC through this contribution,” said Patrick J. Murray, Jr., President of the
BCSCF, President & CEO of BCSB and a BCC Foundation board member.
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation was established in 1996 as
part of the Bank’s 150th Anniversary celebration. Its purpose is to fund needs
that contribute to the economic and the social well-being of the people and
institutions located in the greater Attleboro/Taunton Region, the greater New
Bedford/Dartmouth Region, the Fall River Region and the Pawtucket, Rhode
Island Region, with particular emphasis in the areas of education and literacy,
economic development and housing for the low- to moderate-income population. Since the Foundation began, over $14 million has been committed to hundreds of different non-profit organizations. In 2014, the Foundation awarded
$1.4 million to various 501©(3) organizations.
Bristol County Savings Bank Background Information:
Bristol County Savings Bank, founded in 1846, is a full-service financial institution offering commercial lending, personal and business banking, and mortgage
services. The Bank’s Financial Advisory Services division has successfully assisted businesses, individuals and non-profits with the management of their assets
since 1989. In addition, the Bank also offers quality property and casualty insurance options for its customers through its majority-owned insurance partner,
FBinsure.
The Bank’s steady growth and expansion has resulted in $1.6 billion in
assets and over 400 employees in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The key words at Bristol County Savings Bank are: "Commitment, Stability, and
Community," values that are combined with state-of-the-art technology to meet
the needs of its customers. A dedicated local community bank for over 168
years, Bristol County Savings Bank is actively involved in giving back to all the
communities it serves both through financial support and the volunteerism of
its people.
The Main Office and Corporate Headquarters of Bristol County Savings
Bank are located on Broadway in Taunton, Massachusetts. For additional information, please call 508-824-6626 or visit www.bristolcountysavings.com.
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Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Makes
$250,000 Contribution Towards The Construction Of Bristol
Community College’s John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building
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Chamber Member Spotlight
Helping you reach your financial goals: Nelson Dias, Wells Fargo Financial Advisor
BIOGRAPHY
As a Financial Advisor, I am dedicated to helping my
clients meet their financial needs. Whether you are planning
your retirement, saving for your children’s or grandchildren’s
education, or looking to preserve your wealth, I can help.
With over 17 years of professional experience in consumer
finance, retail banking, insurance, and investments, I bring a
diverse perspective while providing objective and timely
financial advice and guidance. As a Financial Advisor with
Wells Fargo Advisors, I take pride in offering a high level of
personal service and professional integrity while working for
a firm that puts the client's needs first. Fluent in Portuguese,
I also service the Portuguese-American community with
their investment planning needs.
Away from the office, I like staying active with sports
and spending time with my wife and two young children. I
also enjoy sharing laughs and spending quality time with
family and friends and value the strong relationships that we
have.
should expect at retirement and whether that amount matches your expectations. I can help you determine which retirement income strategies may help you reach your goals –
whether you hope to maintain flexibility and control of the
principal, have opportunities to grow the principal or
increase the income, or have enough income to last the rest
of your life.
ABOUT WELLS FARGO ADVISORS
Wells Fargo Advisors, which traces its roots to 1879,
grew through mergers with highly respected regional and
national firms. It is a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &
Company, one of the nation’s largest and highly respected
financial institutions. In business since 1852 and named on
Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list
for 2009 - 2014, Wells Fargo is known and respected for its
responsible stewardship of its clients’ assets.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU
Backed by the vast resources of Wells Fargo Advisors,
I offer a wide range of services, from helping you select
individual investments to developing a retirement plan. With
access to a broad array of company resources - including
research analysis and economic and market experts - I can
help you make informed investment decisions based on your
specific needs.
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COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT PLANNING
Making sure your wealth continues to work in support
of the goals you have established takes careful planning.
Such planning is not a single event – it is a process. As your
life circumstances change, so must the investment strategies
I use to stay on course toward meeting your objectives. That
is why I work with you, one on one, to design investment
strategies targeted to your specific needs and goals.
RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING
An aspect of retirement planning that’s often overlooked is understanding how much annual income you
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Business Seminars
Getting Started in Business
Thur., May 7, 2015 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Central Library in Copley Square
700 Boylston Street, Commonwealth Salon, Boston
This popular workshop provides a complete overview of business startup and planning considerations, oriented to those planning a venture as
well as existing small business owners. Topics include the entrepreneurial lifestyle, feasibility, business strategy, business plan preparation, marketing, financing and additional resources. A free workbook is provided.
Please note that there is a limited space for UMass Boston College of
Management MAP students.
Seminars are offered free of charge and held at various locations
throughout the Boston area. Preregistration is required.
Cost: Free
If you have questions, contact the Boston Regional Office & Minority
Business Center at 617-287-7750.
The SBA Advantage
Thurs., April 16, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Plymouth Career Center, 36 Cordage Park Circle,
Suite 200, Plymouth
To register, contact the Plymouth Career Center at
508-732-5399
Wed., May 20, 2015 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Career Works, 34 School Street, Brockton
To register, contact Career Works at 508-513-3400
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Thurs., May 21, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Plymouth Career Center, 36 Cordage Park Circle,
Suite 200, Plymouth
To register, contact the Plymouth Career Center at 508-732-5399.
This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the
various U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and
services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs
who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.
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Need qualified summer (and year-round) employees?
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Partner with Bristol Community College Cooperative Education and Internship program
The Cooperative Education and Internship Program at
Bristol Community College (Co-op) is celebrating 30 years
in 2015/16 of helping South Coast businesses meet summer
and year round Co-op and internship needs.
Through the BCC Co-op program, partner businesses,
community organizations, and government agencies offer
students the opportunity to acquire valuable work experience, earn credit, and explore career options. In return,
employers work with skilled and academically qualified BCC
students.
In the past 10 years alone, more than 3,000 BCC students have worked with area employers in a Co-op experience.
“Co-op cultivates an unparalleled and personalized
experience for both the student and the employer, said
Nicole Heaney, Director, BCC Cooperative Education.
“We work with motivated BCC students on their
resumes and interviewing skills. And, we help organizations
achieve cost-effectiveness of recruitment, training, and
retention by matching student classroom experiences with
needed employer knowledge, abilities and skills.”
“This mutually beneficial relationship provides interns
with training for their future careers, and equips our partner
organizations with academically successful and ready to learn
and work BCC students,” added Heaney.
BCC currently has students seeking positions for the
summer, including:
•
Business Administration - accounting, marketing, and
management
•
Office Administration - executive, legal, and medical
•
Paralegal Studies and Criminal Justice
•
Engineering and Environmental Technology - civil,
structural, environmental, electro-mechanical, applied
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manufacturing, surveying and CAD
It is easy to partner with BCC Co-op. Register and
post positions for free at https://www.myinterfase.com/bristol/employer/ or contact the program directly.
The BCC Co-op team works one-on-one with students
to match their classroom experiences with your needed
employee knowledge and skills. Co-op staff matches qualified students to the position. All final hiring decisions are
left to the employer.
Co-op students are placed throughout Bristol County
and beyond including the Attleboro, Taunton, Fall River and
New Bedford areas.
Contact BCC Co-op staff: David LePage, 508-6782811 x3140, David.lepage@bristolcc.edu Kaisa Holloway
Cripps, 508-678-2811 x 3729 kaisa.hollowaycripps@bristolcc.edu or Nicole Heaney, 508-678-2811 x2471,
Nicole.heaney@bristolcc.edu
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, 4/30, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 999 Reed Road, N. Dartmouth
Sponsored by: My Brother’s Keeper
Thursday, 5/28, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Battleship Cove
Sponsored by: St. Anne’s Credit Union
Wednesday, 6/24, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 333 Milliken Blvd., Fall River
Sponsored by: Fall River Municipal Credit Union
Thursday, 7/9, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 13 N. Main Street, Fall River
Sponsored by: Dunny’s Saloon
Dunny’s
S[loon
Thursday, 7/30, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Tipsy Seagull
Sponsored by: Borden Light Marina & Tipsy Seagull
Wednesday, 8/26, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 330 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea
Sponsored by: BayCoast Bank
Thursday, 9/24, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 100 Old Faunce Corner Road, N. Dartmouth
Sponsored by: Toyota of Dartmouth
Wednesday, 10/28, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 79 N. Main Street, Fall River
Sponsored by: Bank Five
Thursday, 11/19, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army Highway, Swansea, MA
Holiday Fund Kick Off
Thursday, 12/17, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport
Sponsored by: White’s of Westport
*Nov. 1, 2015 Applications for 2016 Available
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More info: contact
Kimberly Coroa Moniz
@ KMoniz@FallRiverChamber.com
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email@bristolcountybusinessconnect.com
www.bristolcountybusinessconnect.com
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Fall River Area Leads
and Referral Groups
Bristol County Business Connect
(BCBC)
Meets Friday Mornings 7:30am
Location: Rockland Trust
100 Slades Ferry Ave
Somerset, MA
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Poyant names Stephanie Poyant Moran, Account Executive
Poyant Moran joins as fourth generation in the 77 year old family business
Poyant, a New Bedford sign manufacturer and branding
specialist, has named Stephanie Poyant Moran, Account Executive. In her new role, Poyant Moran will be responsible for serving customers in Bristol and Plymouth County and Beaumont
Sign customers. “Stephanie is a very welcome addition to our
sales team, her connections to the local community and her
understanding of branding and signage will be of benefit to our
customers helping us to better build their brand,” said Jason
Fredette, Director of Sales Operations at Poyant.
Poyant Moran brings more than five years of sign industry experience to the company. She previously worked at Poyant
from 2001 to 2007. During that time she was the Project Manager for the highest volume sales executive in the company and
was responsible for the project management of the company’s
largest accounts including CVS/pharmacy, Brooks Pharmacy,
Shaw’s Supermarkets, Webster Bank, and WS Development. She
also handled the project management of some of the company’s
largest conversion projects including Osco Drug to Brooks
Pharmacy (80 stores), Shaw’s pharmacy to Osco Pharmacy (40
stores), and the Webster Bank logo conversion (100 branches).
From 2005 to 2007 she also took on the role as Scheduling &
Field Services Coordinator. In that role she was responsible for
the planning, logistics and management of the Installation and
Service Schedule to ensure on-time delivery and efficient
response for all company accounts.
Before rejoining Poyant, Poyant Moran held the position
of Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the
New Bedford Whaling Museum. Prior to that, she was the Public Information Officer and New Media Specialist at Southcoast
Health and was the Public Information Officer and Executive
Assistant to Mayor Scott W. Lang of the City of New Bedford.
Poyant Moran holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations
Management and Master of Business Administration from the
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She is a past Chair of
the Board of Managers at the New Bedford YMCA, Waterfront
Historic Area League (WHALE) Wine Festival Committee and a
past member of the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Historical Association Board of Directors and the Whaling History Alliance.
“This is a very exciting announcement for our family and
our business,” said Richard V. Poyant, President of Poyant.
“Stephanie’s energy and passion for helping people in our community along with experience in government, public relations,
and marketing will add value to our company and the customers
she will be serving.” Poyant Moran resides in New Bedford with
her husband, Ross, and their daughter, Elle.
About Poyant
For more than 75 years, Poyant has provided custom
design and manufacturing services to businesses throughout
New England and beyond. Poyant’s team of signage professionals is behind some of the most recognized brands. We collaborate to bring our unique talents to each project and achieve
extraordinary results. From custom signs to all-encompassing
sign programs, we are committed to providing superior quality
to all of our clients — on time and on budget. For more information, visit www.poyantsigns.com.
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RESTAURANT
www.armandscarpets.com
Beacon Light Tavern
15% OFF Food Only
www.beaconlighttavern.com
(508) 675-5044
Bless You Handkerchiefs
$500 OFF $499 TV Furniture Purchase or More
508-672-8603
Blount Clam Shack & Company Store
10% OFF
774-888-0050
www.blountfinefoods.com
Capone’s Chicago Style Pizza
10% OFF
(508) 672-6700
Halftime Sports Bar & Grille
*15% OFF food only
Complimentary event space
(508) 235-1106
www.thehalftimebar.com
Jerry Remy’s Bar & Grill
10% OFF food only
(774) 365-6905
www.jerryremys.com/fallriver
Nik’s Pizza
10% OFF
(508) 674-8440
Patti's Pierogies
10 percent off international platter
(508) 679-4001
www.pattispierogis.com
Piezonis
10% OFF all purchases
508-673-7600
www.piezonis.com
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Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
*10% OFF
508-689-7905
www.popeyes.com
Tipsy Toboggan
10% Discount
508-944-3728
RETAIL
Armand’s Carpet & Linoleum
*10% OFF carpet, vinyl, ceramic
508-679-2745
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SERVICES
3rd Eye Photography
10% OFF and Free Initial Consultation
(508)-212-9052
www.3rdeyephotography.net
Accurate Service, Inc
10% OFF storage
508-674-5773
www.accurateservice.com
Admat Advertising
10% OFF Year online AD
508-942-6907
www.admatadvertising.com
At Your Service
*10% OFF
508-677-6700
Baker Sign Works
*10% OFF $500+
508-674-6600
www.bakersignworks.com
Battleship Cove
*20% OFF
508-678-1100
www.battleshipcove.com
Blackstone Valley Office Systems
Free Ipad Mini with any Lease or purchase
www.bvos.com
Camara's Heating & Air Conditioning
10% OFF
508-636-8325
www.camarasheatingandac.com
Canteen Kitchen
50% OFF Franchise and Royalty Fees
(508) 672-4822
Cape Cod Dinner Train
*$10 OFF Elegant Dinner
508-771-3800
www.masscoastal.com
Cayton Electrical Services
10% OFF
To take advantage of the savings, simply present your Buy SouthCoast card or Membership card and ask for the Chamber discount on your transaction with any participating
merchant. All of the below listed discounts are offered through the Member-to-Member
Discount Program. If the discount is marked with an asterisk (*), then it is also offered
as a Buy SouthCoast discount. For more information about the Member-to-Member
Discount Program or Buy SouthCoast, contact the Chamber at 508-676-8226.
774-319-5155
www.caytonelectrical.com
www.enterprise.com
Use Code 49B7000
Comfort Inn & Suites
*10% OFF Room Rates
508-672-0011
www.globalvisionhotels.com
Fall River Modern Printing Co., Inc.
15% OFF
508-6739421
Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River
10% OFF Admisson
(508) 672-0033
Command Security Corp.
10 % off guard/concierge services
800-791-9102
www.commandsecurity.com
Common Sense Environmental
$100 OFF
508-858-5606
www.commonsenseenv.com
Corporate Image Apparel Inc
10% OFF
508-676-3099
www.ciainc.com
D.E. Rodrigues & Co., Inc.
*FREE Initial Consultation
508-679-6079
www.rodriguesandcompany.com
Dave’s Tire & Auto Service
*10% OFF parts with repairs
10% OFF Tires
508-679-6482
www.davestireandauto.com
Delken Dry Cleaning
*10% OFF
508-679-0999
www.delken.com
East Commerce Solutions
*10% OFF
800-527-5395
www.eastcommercesolutions.com
Empire Hyundai, Inc.
10% discount on all parts and labor
15% discount on all accessories purchased at the parts
counter or service desk.
508-673-7646
Enterprise-Rent-a-car
10% OFF Rental Vehicle
508-677-9000
Fikes New England
10% OFF janitorial/office/general supplies
www.fikesdealers.com
Fire Systems Inc.
10% OFF of parts
508-999-4444
Gaspar’s Landscaping
*10% OFF
508-677-3502
www.gasparslandscaping.com
Guardian Pest Control, Inc.
10% OFF
508-6798550
General Fitness
*20% OFF all memberships
508-677-4933
Gentlemen's Quarters
10% off services or products with initial visit only
508-617-8592
Health & Safety Solutions
*10% OFF
508-415-7127
www.health-safetysolutions.com
Interactive Palette
10% OFF
781-930-3100
www.interactivepalette.com
Labor Ready
$50 OFF first order
508-672-6300
www.laborready.com
Lazer Gate
10% OFF
508-730-1230
www.lazergate.com
Mallard & POPS Printing
Ask for Chamber Discount
508-675-5733
www.mallardprinting.com
All listed discounts are included within the Member-To-Member discount program. An asterisk (*) indicates a Buy SouthCoast Discount.
Meganet Communications
*10% OFF, 1 Month Free
508-646-0030
Somerset Decorating
Two Guys Barber Shop
www.fallriverbgc.org
508-674-8596
Price $12.00)
Center for Sight
10% OFF
www.meganet.net
www.SomersetDecorating.com
O’Brien Plumbing & Heating Co.
South End Sunoco
10% OFF
508-679-3368
20% OFF all labor work
Minimum $100 of work
www.obriensplumbingandheating.com
2322 S. Main St Fall River, MA
Pawtucket Red Sox
Stellar Web Production
Save $2.00 on a Haircut (Regular price $14.00/Savings
508-999-6690
Sullivan Tire & Auto
508-679-1858
www.sullivantire.com
Best Price Around
Performance Auto Center
*10% OFF
508-675-4777
Precision Mechanical, Inc.
10% OFF
774-930-1589
Radio Voz do Emigrante
15% OFF
508-678-9727
www.radiovozdoemigrante.com
ReMax, Dawn Rusin
$500 off $100k+ closing costs
508-674-4068
Spindle City Auto Glass
10% Off any services (Not included with any other offer)
10% OFF Parts & Labor
508-675-1106
www.somersetautogroup.com
508-672-6340
www.TheGutterCleaningCompany.com
ThinkTech Computer
508-992-2541
TNT Cleaning Services
10 % off any cleaning services with a contract
www.tntcleaningma.com
Town Car Travel Limousine
10% OFF
508-379-9088
www.towncartravel.com
TransAnalysis
*First Month FREE
508-646-1000
www.transanalysis.com
For more information on Chamber
Membership or including your
business in the Chamber’s Member
to Member Discount Program
contact Kimberly Coroa Moniz at
508.676.8226
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Somerset Chrysler Dodge Jeep
15% OFF senior membership
1-866-244-6361
508-644-5010
www.smokeclean.com
508-567-3830
The Gutter Cleaning Company
Sam’s Club in Fall River
508-324-8031
10% OFF*
5% OFF Servic (Must be mentioned at time of booking)
Two free residential rooms carpet cleaned/
FREE Consultation
Strive Gymnastics & Fitness, LLC
10% OFF All Services
www.sabertv.com
Sinel, Wilfand & Vinci, CPAs
Boys & Girls Club
www.eyehealthvision.com
508-679-6122
www.thinktechonline.com
774-627-3065
HEALTH
508-673-2020
Sylvan Animal Clinic
Saber TV
$25 Gift Card with new or renewal plus membership
25% OFF advertising for new clients, Townsquare Media
$100 offlowest discounted price
(508) 677-3063
FREE 27-Point Network Audit
508-672-8603
$500 off regular and customary price.
www.spindlecityautoglass.com
508-677-3629
$50 off any $499 or more furniture purchase
Eye Health Vision Centers
www.newenglandcleansurfaces.com
www.stellarinternet.com
*Full service regular oil change $19.95
www.center-for-sight.com
508-863-7263
www.pawsox.com
We will beat our competitors pricing
508-730-2020
cleaning and/or scaling
FUN107/WBSM
Payroll Express
treatment
New England Clean Surfaces
*20% OFF hourly fee
508-801-0599
*$100 OFF Radiesse cosmetic
10% discount tile and grout
*Buy 25 Flex tickets, save $25
401-724-7300
*$50 OFF pair of eyeglasses
(508) 677-6717
To register call the
Chamber 508.676.8226
5/28, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: USS Massachusetts, 5 Water St, Fall River
Sponsored by: St. Anne’s Credit Union
4/30, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: 999 Reed Road, N. Dartmouth
Sponsored by: My Brother’s Keeper
Business
After Hours
Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.
200 Pocasset Street Fall River, MA 02721-1585
508-676-8226 www.fallriverchamber.com
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