Navigator August 2022

Charting Success for SouthCoast Business

While we wait to hear whether the USGA or the PGA will recognize the Chamber Open as a major, as we have requested, please know that the event is scheduled for Monday, September 12 at the beautiful Fall River Country Club. And while we have less control over the weather than we would like to admit, we will do everything in our power to en sure “Chamber of Commerce weather” that day, with clear skies, early fall crisp ness and perfect playing conditions. Each year the Chamber honors two individuals who have worked tirelessly for the economic and social benefit of the region we so proudly serve. This year we are pleased to recognize Karl Hetzler and Liz Isherwood – each of whom have dedicated personalprofessionaltheirandlivesto the benefit of Fall River and New Bedford respec tively. Both have worked tirelessly to ensure that business have a wonderful place to grow and prosper by supporting and helping lead the industrial parks of their home cities.

Rick Kidder Mike O'Sullivan Co-CEO Co-CEO “Business During Hours” @ the Feast!

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The Fifth Golf Major of the Year

For those who follow golf, there are four so-called major tournaments on the U.S. men’s circuit – the Masters, the U.S. Open, the PGA and the Open Championships, a.k.a. the British Open. How the annual Chamber Open Championship failed to make the majors list is beyond us, since we all know how important it is to play in September in support of One SouthCoast Chamber.

Sponsored by: MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board Friday, August 5, 2022 @ 50 Madeira Avenue, New Bedford (Grapevine area at Feast grounds adjacent to carne de espeto cooking pits) 12 PM - 2 PM Women's Power Lunch Friday, August 19, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar New Bedford, MA August 2022 Business After Hours End of Summer Bash at Servpro! Sponsored by: SERVPRO of Dartmouth/New Bedford Thursday, August 25, 2022 @ SERVPRO, 1476 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 4:30 PM - 7 PM For additional information and/or to register for events please www.members.onesouthcoast.com/vist:events/

(Liz) Isherwood, President of Moore & Isherwood Communications, Inc. a public relations and marketing firm in New Bedford has been active the Southeastern Massachusetts area for over 40 years serving in leadership positions in many organizations includ ing The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce as the first woman to hold the position of Chair, the South Coast Community Foundation and the New Bedford Economic Development Council, and the Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation as Chair. She serves as a Trustee on the Bristol Com munity College Foundation board. A Fairhaven native, Liz currently lives in Dartmouth where she is a Dartmouth town Meeting member. As we gather on the golf course to honor Liz and Karl and recognize all they have done to bring prosperity to our region, know that behind the scenes your Chamber will be working to ensure that the Chamber Open finally gets the recognition it so richly deserves as the fifth major championship.

The Fall River Industrial Park is home to household name companies and a hotel accounting for more than 2,000 business room stays per year. The New Bedford Business Park sits in both New Bedford and Dartmouth and is home to nearly 40 companies, and more house hold names. Between the two parks, millions of tax dollars flow to the mu nicipalities in which they sit, hundreds of millions of dollars in annual payroll flows to support a dedicated workforce and tens of millions flow to the local economy in the form of improvements and expansions. A native of Fall River, Karl Hetzler has served on the Board of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, the Board of the Fall River Chamber, and upon moving his business to the Industrial Park has served on the Board of the FRIPA where he has served as President since 2013. Recognizing the vital role that local hospitals play in the well-being of the community, Hetzler served on the St. Anne's Hospital Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2018, serving as Capital Campaign Chair in 2007. He serves today on the BankFive Board of ElizabethDirectors.

• Nathan Araujo, Advance Career Services

• Christopher Howard, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union • Melody Lavoie, Medeiros, Lavoie & Wilson, Inc.

• At Large: William Perkins, People, Incorporated Members of the Board of Directors: Terms to Expire in December 2022:

• Kevin Carando, Acushnet Company • Nicholas Christ, BayCoast Bank • Barbara Casagrande, AHEAD

• Lynne Mastera, Precix • William Rocha, Gold Medal Bakery

• Monte Ferris, RDA Insurance

• Gary P. Howayeck, Esq. • Anthony Medeiros, Mechanics Cooperative Bank

• Clerk/Secretary-Education Committee Co-Chair: Christopher Howard, First Citizen’s Federal Credit Union • Vice Chair-Government Affairs: William Burns, Southcoast Health System

2022 OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts Doug Glassman, SERVPRO of Dartmouth/New Bedford & Marion / Middleboro

• Eileen Danahey, Saint Anne’s Credit Union

• Bob Unger, Unger LeBlanc Strategic Communications Terms to Expire in December 2023:

• Vice Chair-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Gail Fortes

• William Perkins, People, Incorporated

• Mike Bushell, St. Anne’s Hospital

• Michael Tavares, Horacio’s, Inc.

• Immediate Past Chair: Kim Perry, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home

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• Matt Zenni, Liberty Utilities Terms to Expire in December 2024:

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New Bedford Office: 227 Union Street, Mezzanine 2 New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999.5231 • fax (508) 999.5237 Fall River Office: 200 Pocasset Street Fall River, MA 02721 (508) 676.8226 • fax (508) 675.5932

• Vice Chair-One SouthCoast Chamber Foundation: Nicholas Christ, BayCoastBank

• Vice Chair-Small Business: Curtis Nelson, Nelson Insurance & Financial Services

• Arthur Pacheco, New York Life

• Chair: Eileen Danahey, Saint Anne’s Credit Union

• Treasurer: Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union

• Vice Chair-Governance Committee: Ronald Ellis, Edward Jones

• Paul Chasse, REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts

• Jeff Pagliuca, Bristol County Savings Bank

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• Dr. Laura Douglas, Bristol Community College

• Ronald Ellis, Edward Jones • Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group • Rick Manuels, Spindle City Auto Glass

• Douglas Rodrigues, D. E. Rodrigues & Company, Inc.

• Derek Santos, New Bedford Economic Development Council

• Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications • Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union

• Kim Perry, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home

• Bernadette Souza, Youth Opportunites Unlimited

Chamber Staff: Co-CEO, Rick Kidder Co-CEO, Michael O’Sullivan Vice President of Finance & Operations, Dorothy Botelho, IOM Vice President of Corporate Member Engagement & Sponsorships, Kimberly Coroa Moniz Director of Business Development & Small Business Engagement, Ian Abreu, IOM Director of Events & Programs, Katie Greene Director of Marketing & Communications, Jennifer Lourenco Patti Rego, District Director, Viva Fall River Photographer, Sergio Dabdoub, BadMonkeyPics

• John Williams, UMASS-Dartmouth The Massachusetts Small Business Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-toone free comprehensive and confidential services focusing on, business growth and strategies, financing and loan assistance as well as strategic, marketing and operational analysis. In addition, low cost educational training programs are offered across the state targeted to the needs of small business.

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network 200 Pocasset Street, Fall River, MA 02721

Phone: (508) 673.9783 Fax: (508) 674.1929 www.facebook.com/msbdcwww.msbdc.org

Executive Committee:

• Curtis Nelson, Nelson Insurance & Financial Services

• At Large: Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group

• William Burns, Southcoast Health System

• Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance • Catherine Dillon, BankFive • Charlie Fellows, Lafrance Hospitality • Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc.

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Chris brings with him over 20 years of sales and marketing experience.

Utilizing his Culinary Arts Degree, Chris was in the restaurant industry for over a decade, managing restaurants and café’s from Nantucket to California. He is still a self proclaimed foodie so feel free to follow his Instagram page @cjjazzychef!

He has also owned multiple businesses including a cleaning business as well as his own insurance business for 8 years

CHRIS JOHNSON Project Manager, Isaksen Solar

Chris is the proud father of two and dedicates himself to his children when he’s not working Coincidentally, when he IS working, he dedicates himself to “notworking” (for those of you that don't know, this is what he calls it when he's networking)! Chris’s favorite part about his position at Isaksen Solar has been the ability to not only help people gain energy independence but earn their trust enough that they are willing to refer their friends and family to receive his help as well.

He’s very active with One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce, serving as the Co Chair of the Ambassador Committee. He has received a number of awards such as a Community Service Award, Ambassador of the Year, Presidents Award as well as Affiliate of the Year with the Realtor Association of Southeastern Mass.

The MAIA Five Star agency is a 20+year member of the Insurance Services of New England, a network of 60+ in dependent insurance agencies, writing over $850 million of premium annu ally. The network was created for the clients of each affiliated agency, provid ing them a deep menu of customized, progressive insurance products from nearly three dozen high-quality nation al, international, and regional insurers, while also continuing to afford them the personalized, service-oriented focus of a locally-owned and -operated, indepen dent agency.

Children who have witnessed violence live with a variety of symptoms, both emotional and physical every day. These children often struggle with traumatic flashbacks, fears and anxieties and can even have trouble eating and sleeping.

The program helps children through the initial trauma, develops safety plans in case of future violence, and shows them ways to settle conflict and tension with out resorting to violence.

“We’re proud to support the important work of Child and Family Services and its Caring Network with a Community Impact Grant,” stated Michelle N. Hant man, President & CEO of United Way. “The Caring Network is a vital service for our most vulnerable residents and has a proven track record for support ing children.” Child & Family Services is one of twenty-two non-profits in Great er New Bedford awarded with a Com munity Impact Grant from United Way. These grants are reviewed and awarded by a Citizens Review Committee com prised of volunteers who decide the in vestment of United Way funds.

Stephen Connulty, President of the Paul & Dixon Insurance Agency of New Bedford is pleased to announce that the agency has earned the Five Star Agency Designation again. Since first earning the coveted certifica tion in 2004, the firm has continued to demonstrate excellence in the five im peratives associated with the Mass. As sociation of Insurance Agents (MAIA) designation: Customer Focus, Manage ment/Leadership, Human Resources, Product & Process and Future Success Initiatives. It is a very select group that has attained this designation: only 25 out of more than 1,500 agencies in Massa chusetts hold it. “We have a great team in the Agency, and the way we work together each day, to provide outstanding client service, is critical to our success. The renewal of our Five Star Designation is due to the efforts of every member of our team. We value our team members and respect their opinions. Our employees are em powered to drive the changes that they want to see in the Agency through our committee structure. Our management team is accessible, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, thankful for the hard work and dedication of our team. We look forward to following our mission into the future: Protecting the things you love, and making our community a better place,” stated Connulty.

Child & Family Services Receives Funds from UWGNB to Help Chil dren Traumatized by Violence United Way of Greater New Bed ford is doing its part to help children trau matized by violence by awarding Child & Family Services’ Caring Network Pro gram with $20,000 through its Community Impact Grant.

Paul & Dixon is a full-service indepen dent insurance agency, providing risk management services and insurance to Southeastern New England businesses and families since 1852. Based in down town New Bedford since its founding, Paul & Dixon is headquartered in the re stored, historic William Rotch Rodman house at 388 County Street, at the foot of Hawthorn Street, with a branch in the Sassaquin section of New Bedford’s Far North End on Acushnet Avenue.

“We are family-owned and operated since our establishment in 1924 – we treat our staff like family, and we look forward to inviting our new family mem bers – employees and clients – aboard,” added DeVivo.

Flagship’s drivers will continue provid ing service to their clients, with the only change being a new DATTCO uniform. “We are looking forward to welcom ing the Flagship team to our DATTCO family and to collaborating with them to bring a wider array of transportation so lutions to Rhode Island and Southeast ern Massachusetts market,” said Dennis Lyons, Vice President for DATTCO’s Coach & Tour Group.

Motorcoach service will continue opera tion from Flagship’s current Cranston Rhode Island location, and all Flagship staff will remain in place. Over time, Flagship will be re-branded to spotlight DATTCO’s iconic big red bus. We have a long-standing business relationship with Flagship,” said Donald DeVivo, President of DATTCO. “We hope to make this transition as seamless as pos sible.”

Some repeat aggressive behavior they have seen, others withdraw emotionally.

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Paul & Dixon Insurance Earns Five Star Agency Designation Again

Flagship’s clients have grown accus tomed to the company’s dedication to safety, customer service, and afford ability, and they can continue to expect all that and more from DATTCO. The DATTCO fleet of vehicles is ever-grow ing, with a diverse selection to meet any client’s group size and budget. DATT CO offers experienced, professional, courteous drivers, 24/7 operations and maintenance support for all active charter trips. DATTCO also provides expanded nationwide support through its membership in the International Mo torcoach Group (IMG), a consortium of North America’s leading motorcoach companies. DATTCO is also the re cipient of IMG’s annual Safety Award (2018), regarded as the most prestigious safety award in the industry.

DATTCO, Inc. Acquires Flagship Premier Charter Bus Company Flagship, based in Cranston, Rhode Island has agreed to an acquisition by DATTCO, Inc. The deal is expected to close on July 1, 2022. After more than twenty-five years of providing motor coach service to Rhode Island clients, Flagship Bus, owned and operated by the Tom McCaughey will now operate as DATTCO Inc. “As a family-owned business we appreciate the care and at tention the DATTCO team will bring to this partnership and know this tran sition is in good hands.” explained Mc Caughey, President & CEO, of Flagship.

At Child & Family Services we recognize and understand the impact exposure to violence has on our children. Since 1996, Caring Network has been providing free psycho-educational groups to children between the ages of 4-14 that have wit nessed or are victims of violence in their home, school or community through a matching grant from MA Office of Vic tims Assistance (MOVA). “United Way’s contribution to our Caring Network program will greatly enhance our ability to provide critical services to children traumatized by violence in our com munity,” stated Anne Sampaio, Child & Family’s Executive Director.

Christopher Hodgson Jr. Joins Coastal Financial Coastal Financial expands, welcoming Chris Hodgson Jr. as its newest mem ber. With nine years of experience in

New Bedford, MA Business Execu tive, Kevin A. Nery, Receives M&A Source Platinum Club Award Kevin A. Nery, attendedsachusettsford,inCoastalPresidentM&AMI,LCBI,CBB,ofM&ANewBedMasthe

M&A Source announced the winners of the 2021 awards on May 10 during their 2022 Spring Conference & Deal Mar ket where Advisors and private equity groups gathered to celebrate the work of the year’s top leaders in the M&A M&Aspace.

“Bringing in new family-related blood will help enhance the support we pro vide to our clients and their family members,” said Christopher Hodgson Sr., CEO of Coastal Financial. “Coastal Financial is focused on spanning multigenerational plans for our clients and their offspring. The addition of Chris Jr. to the team aligns with our vision of operating a family-run practice, which is key to serving our clients for years to come.”

Good News! the financial services industry, Chris Jr. adds to the team’s expertise in financial and business planning and product solu tions. The team is excited to leverage his talent to continue to deliver an excep tional client experience.

The NBSO is a professional orchestra that annually presents a concert series of classical and pops music with inter nationally acclaimed guest artists, as well as an outstanding chamber music series.

In addition, the NBSO’s innovative and nationally recognized educational pro grams reach 8,000 students each year.

Chris Jr. grad uated from Florida careertoandUniversityStatedecidedpursueainthe financial in dustry to do what he loves most, help others. He be gan his career as a wholesaler at Fidel ity Investments and moved from Dallas, TX to Tampa Bay, FL where he was employed at UBS and then Harwood Financial Group as a Financial Advisor. Chris Jr. has earned his certification as a licensed insurance producer and has his FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65. Since joining Coastal Financial, Chris Jr. has moved back to Massachusetts to work out of the firm’s North Dartmouth, MA office.

Source recognized New Bedford Business Intermediary, Kevin Nery, CBB, LCBI, M&AMI, President of Coastal M&A with the Platinum Club Award for completing sell-side and buyside deals totaling more than $15M in combined enterprise value for the cal endar year. “I was honored to receive the Platinum Club Award and very fortunate to work with an experienced and valuable team here at Coastal M&A. It has been re warding to work with business owners and company executives to achieve their Thegoals.Merger and Acquisitions activity has been robust for the last five years and I was thrilled to be recognized by my peers for my work in 2021. The group of award winners was like a vir tual “who’s who” of top intermediaries

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About Coastal Financial Founded in 1999, Coastal Financial is a boutique firm that provides financial services to a select group of success ful business owners, professionals, and non-profit organizations. Through com prehensive financial analysis, successful implementation of recommendations and constant re-evaluation of everchanging dynamics, the firm is commit ted to positively changing people’s lives. New Bedford Symphony 2022-2023 Season Unveiled New Bedford, MA—The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and Music Direc tor Yaniv Dinur are thrilled to invite you back to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center for our 2022-2023 concert series! Subscription tickets for the season are now available and past subscribers are asked to renew by August 1 to retain their current seats. NBSO 2022-2023 SEASON: Escape to the Symphony! American Dream: October 1 Yaniv Plays Brahms: October 29 Holiday Pops: December 11 (2 performances) The Magic of Disney: January 28 Gluzman Plays Beethoven: March 25 Mahler’s Farewell: April 8 Korsantia Plays the “Emperor”: May 20 All concerts will take place at the Zei terion Performing Arts Center in down town New Bedford. Classical perfor mances include pre-concert talks by Music Director Yaniv Dinur at 6:30 PM in the Subscriptionstheater. are now available. Sub scribe to the full season (7 concerts) and receive a discount of 15% off ticket prices, while a discount of 10% is ap plied when you subscribe to your choice of 3 to 6 concerts. You can find all con cert details and subscribe online through the NBSO website (www.nbsymphony. org) or by calling the NBSO at 508999-6276, ext. 222. Subscription renew als (from the 2021-22 season) must be received by August 1 in order to keep your current seats. If you are a new sub scriber, subscribe today to get the best possible seats. Individual concert tickets go on sale August 23. Details on our 2022-2023 South Coast Chamber Con cert Series will be published soon.

8 This summer over 200 youth were employed thanks to part nerships with local businesses and the MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board. The YouthWorks Summer Program is a state-wide program funded by Commonwealth Corporation which subsides wages for local youth for six weeks during the summer. The main goal of the summer program is to provide employment for young people who are just starting out in the workforce. In addition to a meaningful paid work experience the youth receive trainings in pro fessional etiquette and soft skills. Over 20 local organizations partner with the Workforce Board and employed youth between the ages 14 to 21. Local worksites are businesses and organizations in a variety of industries including, hospitality, medical, manufactur ing, business administration and STEM. The Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford, Water Wizz, Coastline Elderly, Mamas & Babysitters and the VFW Post in Acushnet are just some of the worksites participating this year.

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MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board: Over 200 Local Youth Employed

“The VFW Post in Acushnet is a volunteer run veteran orga nization. As the membership ages, it becomes more difficult to maintain the building and the Post grounds. The youth we hire through the Summer Program help us a great deal! My favorite part of the program is introduc ing the youth to the Veterans. It’s very important to me that the younger generation is exposed to the VFW culture and get involved with the Veteran community.” Deven Q. Robitaille, Commander Thomas E Tuttle Post 7239 For more than two decades the YouthWorks Summer Program has employed and empowered a countless amount of young people throughout the South Coast and prepared them for the workforce which has had a positive impact on our economic development. For more informa tion on how to participate in the Summer Program please contact the MassHire Greater New Bed ford Workforce Board at (508) 979-1504.

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Street Art Activation is a Cultural Placemak ing initiative that highlights local culture, history and identity to bol ster a city’s economy and improve a person’s quality of life and sense of belonging. At 207 Pocasset Street, now the home of Potter’s Printing, 2 murals were created. The street-level walls were designed and painted by local artist Greg Pennisten. The collage features historic block print pat terns created in Fall River mills. Three stories up, where the Herald News’ logo once greeted visitors traveling 195E, Portuguese artist Diogo Machado, aka Add Fuel, created a mural that is an hom age to the Portuguese culture that is omnipresent in the City, taking visual cues from the azuelos, or Portuguese tiles, that are common to the culture. Add Fuel’s work has appeared on walls around the globe and the Fall River mural, while in line with his signature style, is also refreshing in it’s use of yellow, along with the traditional blue and white.

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Whether traveling over the Braga Bridge or along Pocasset Street one can’t help but notice that the former Herald News building has been splashed with vibrant colors, in the form of 2 new worldclass murals. These, along with a nearby 3rd mural, are the product of a collaboration between the Fall River Art & Culture Coali tion (FRACC), Viva Fall River, and placemaking experts, Beyond Walls. Fall River was chosen as a 2022 Street Art Activation City, along with their hometown of Lynn, Lowell, and Holyoke which added 3 new murals in June. Beyond Walls is known for their impressive number of public art projects in Lynn and their work re volves around activating spaces to strengthen communities.

Nearby, at the Doran Elementary School on Fountain Street, another international artist, Kevin Ledo created a stunning portrait mural of a student from the school, as part of a youth-focused creative cultural exchange with children in Tierra Bomba, Cartagena, Colom bia, led by aptART.The children at Doran will work collectively to design a two-part mural concept that depicts their discoveries, with one section of the mural painted in each of the two communities.

More than just eye-candy, the world-class murals also serve as a place for community engagement. During the two-week installation period, FRACC and Viva Fall River hosted 4 free events for the community. During the FalL River Farmers & Artisans Markets in July, free art workshops were held for all ages: a community painting exercise and a spray paint art class. And on the last 2 Fridays of the month, the public was invited to “View & Chew” events that took place across the street from the Pocasset walls, at the One South Coast Chamber Fall River office. Free food was provided from local food trucks and Beyond Walls distributed custom t-shirts and stickers that bared the “Beyond Walls Fall River Tour” logo.

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“The redbox+ business model is what drew me to the concept. With my previous background in consulting and risk management, I am confident in my abilities to operate our redbox+ location with the proper toolkit my background has provided, and am certain the concept will be fully embraced by the South Shore,” said Moran. “I am thrilled to have been awarded the opportunity with redbox+ and am looking forward to providing South Shore contractors with a U.S. patented product that can fit every single one of their project needs.” Prior to joining redbox+, Arthur spent 15 years in risk management at global systematic financial institu tions improving corporate treasury liquidity to adhere to regulatory requirements after the financial crisis. Aside from that, he also held a consultant role within one of the Big Four accounting firms. With his background in hypothetical plan ning, leveraging his risk manage ment skills, consulting knowledge and team-building abilities, he was interested in finding expansion op portunities. Through research, he discovered redbox+ had the unique disrupter, low labor and expansion capabilities he was seeking.

Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Business

Locally owned and operated by Ar thur Moran, redbox+ will provide the South Shore and Rhode Island commercial and residential contrac tors with roll-off containers that fit any project need. As opposed to other dumpster rental companies, redbox+ has a wider variety of rolloff containers—select models even offering an attached porta pottypromising a one-stop-shop for cleanliness and efficiency. It offers three product lines — The Stan dard, Elite and Mini — and prides itself on delivering its dumpsters on time and as scheduled.

The redbox+ concept began as an idea hand-drawn on a notepad seeking a better solution for the waste removal industry, historically plagued by lack of innovation, poor customer service, and issues with toilets on construction job sites.

“We are confident in Arthur’s business management skills to run his new redbox+ business effec tively, and he has the capabilities to expand the exceptional customer service our model prioritizes. Not only that, he has the entrepre neurial drive that is key to creating a successful location.” Said Tim Fagan, President of redbox+. “We are thrilled to have Arthur join our team at redbox+ and are eager to see his business thrive in the Bos ton community.” In June of 2021, redbox+ joined the BELFOR Franchise Group, a family of 11 industry-leading residential and commercial services franchise concepts owned by the worldwide restoration leader BEL FOR Property Restoration. This relationship brings the company benefits, both from the connections with its sister-services brands and the expertise and resources offered by its parent operating company. redbox+ franchisees also gain tre mendous benefits from these asso ciations including a built-in referral network and BELFOR’s expansive knowledge, operational expertise, and industry connections. For more information about redbox+ in Boston Southshore, visit 0023.south-shore/www.redboxplus.com/boston-orcall(617)-812-

Provides Innovative, Efficient and Clean Services for Boston’s Com mercial and Residential Projects Known for its efficiency on job sites and high-quality service, red box+ and its innovative, patented roll-off dumpster and portable toilet have landed in Boston.

Having franchised the concept in 2014, the brand today has nearly 300 territories across the U.S. while continuing to offer the only pat ented combination portable toilet and roll-off dumpster container. It also offers traditional roll-off dumpsters for commercial use and residential DIY projects. In 2022, Entrepreneur magazine recognized redbox+ in the top half of its prestigious ‘Franchise 500’ list and identified it as one of the ‘FastestGrowing Franchises’ worldwide and in the U.S. and Canada, and one of the ‘Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises. Redbox+ is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group fam ily of residential and commercial services franchise brands. Visit www.redboxplus.com to find out more about the company’s services.

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The FY23 budget incorporates an upgraded $39.576 billion base tax revenue forecast, an increase of $2.66 billion above the total FY23 consen sus tax projection set in January. This revenue supports a total of $52.7 billion in gross spending, excluding the Medical Assistance Trust Fund transfer, which reflects approximately 9.3% growth in appropriations over Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22).

“Fiscal responsibility has been a cornerstone of the Baker-Polito Administration, and we are proud of the work that has been done over the last seven years to bring the budget into structural balance and build up reserves, which will protect the Commonwealth from economic volatility and ensure the continuity of vital government services in the long-term,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael J. Hef fernan. “We thank our colleagues in the Legislature for their partnership in developing this impactful spending plan that sustains critical supports for the Commonwealth’s communities, families, and workers.”

Governor Baker

Signs Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

13 Governor Charlie Baker recently signed the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget, a $52.7 billion spending plan that supports the Commonwealth’s communities, families, businesses, and workers. The budget fully funds the continued implementation of the Student Opportunity Act, while ex panding proven programs and making record investments in early education and childcare, housing and homeown ership, college financial aid, economic and workforce development, behav ioral health care and local aid.

As enacted, the budget anticipates a sizable deposit into the Stabilization Fund of nearly $1.5 billion, which would increase the balance of the Fund from an already historic high of $6.9 billion to $8.4 billion. This would represent a $7.3 billion increase in the balance of the Stabilization Fund since the Baker-Polito Administra tion came into office in 2015 – an achievement made possible by the Administration and Legislature’s close collaboration and commitment to responsible management of the Com monwealth’s finances.

The FY23 budget is in balance, does not rely on one-time revenue sources, and does not raise any new taxes or fees; rather, it incorporates $315 mil lion to support permanent tax reduc tions that are expected to be enacted through separate legislation pending in the Legislature. Several of the expected tax measures were first pro posed in the Administration’s FY23 budget plan filed in January, including an increase to the rental deduction cap, expansions of the dependent care and senior circuit breaker tax credits, and estate tax reforms.

“The FY23 budget maintains our Administration’s strong support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns and expands services in acute areas of need, like housing stability, education and childcare access, workforce de velopment, transportation, substance addiction treatment and behavioral health care,” said Lieutenant Gover nor Karyn Polito. “This funding will further our work to encourage the economic growth of our communi ties, promote equitable access to op portunity and support the health and wellbeing of all residents.”

The revenue upgrade incorporated into the budget also affords a number of substantial one-time transfers and reserves in FY23, including: a $266 M reserve to support MBTA safety and workforce initiatives; a $175 million transfer to a new trust fund dedicated to supporting high-quality early edu cation and care; a $150 million trans fer to the Student Opportunity Act Investment Fund; $100 million for a supplemental transfer to the Com monwealth’s Pension Liability Fund; and $100 million for a transfer to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund.

“With the Commonwealth in a historically strong fiscal position, the FY23 budget supports tax relief for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers, while making record investments in education and local aid,” said Gover nor Charlie Baker. “Since coming into office, our Administration has worked closely with the Legislature to ensure the budget is structurally sound and protected from unpredictable eco nomic fluctuations, and I am pleased to sign another budget that maintains this commitment while making invest ments help Massachusetts’ families and communities grow and thrive.”

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goals of these grants is to help address shifting economic condi tions that occurred for many residents brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, and persistent racial inequities and workforce challenges that existed in the Commonwealth before the pandemic,” said Education Secretary James Peyser.

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) and the Massachusetts As sociation of Community Colleges (MACC) will jointly administer the grant program with the Executive Of fice of Education and in consultation with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and the regional Workforce Investment Boards.

• Bunker Hill Community College$735,000 • Cape Cod Community College$735,000 • Greenfield Community College$735,000 • Holyoke Community College$735,000 • MassBay Community College$735,000 • Massasoit Community College$735,000 • Middlesex Community College$735,000 • Mt. Wachusett Community Col lege - $735,000 • North Shore Community College - $735,000 • Northern Essex Community Col lege - $735,000 • Quinsigamond Community Col lege - $735,000 • Roxbury Community College$735,000 • Springfield Technical Community College - $735,000 MACC will collaborate with the Execu tive Office of Education to allocate the remaining $3.45 million to commu nity colleges based on local student enrollment demand for the training programs.

“These grants complement our admin istration’s ongoing work to address the skills gap by building additional training capacity at all the Commonwealth’s community colleges so people have op portunities to gain hands-on skills and knowledge in growing industries,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “It is crucial that we provide more residents with quality training options and eliminate the gaps between what skills the Massa chusetts workforce has, and what skills employers need.”

BayCoast Bank Promotes Jordan Abat to Business Development & Government Banking Officer

The Baker-Polito Administration re cently awarded $15 million in workforce training grants to the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges in support of the creation and expansion of training programs in high-demand industries, such healthcare, education, manufac turing, information technology and Approximatelycybersecurity.

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1,500 individuals will receive specialized training at no cost. About one third of the grant fund ing will be allocated toward building capacity in training programs for the healthcare industry, which is in high de mand across the Commonwealth. The funding was included in An Act Rela tive to Immediate COVID-19 Recovery Needs, which was signed by Governor Baker in December 2021.

The training programs will strive to help populations who have traditionally experienced higher rates of unem ployment and barriers to employ ment identified by the Black Advisory Commission and the Latino Advisory Commission, with priority given to those who are unemployed and under

“As House Chair of the Higher Educa tion Committee, I know well the out standing work our community colleges do to educate and prepare our residents for well-paying, high-quality careers,” said Rep. David Rogers, (D-Cambridge) co-chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. “These grants will enhance that work, giving our residents access to training programs in highdemand industries such as healthcare, education, and cybersecurity. These programs are simply essential to suc ceed in our dynamic knowledge-based workforce; it is great to see them get a Theboost.”Following Community Colleges re ceived funding for Workforce Training:

DevelopmenttoMassachusettsofJordanpromotionannounceiscoast.bank)BankBayCoast(BaypleasedtotheofAbatFallRiver,Business & Government Banking Officer. In this role, he is responsible for de veloping and maintaining new deposit, loan, and municipal relationships for commercial and municipal customers. He will also provide cash management solutions to the bank’s commercial and municipal customer base. Abat joined BayCoast Bank in 2011 as a part-time Customer Service Associ ate and has been promoted numerous times throughout his 11 years with the bank. Prior to his most recent promo tion, he held the title of Ecommerce & Fintech Administrator. A graduate of Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Media Studies & Technologies, Abat is a resident of Fall River, Massachusetts. “It’s a pleasure to announce Jordan’s promotion,” said Helena Moronta, Vice President, Business Development and Relationship Manager Officer for BayCoast Bank. “He is a highly valued member of our organization whose professional growth over the years has been outstanding; the entire BayCoast Bank team extends its congratulations.”

Baker Polito Administration Awards $15 Million in Workforce Training Grants to the Commonwealth's 15 Community Colleges

“We anticipate these new training op portunities will make it easier for more people to move into high-demand, higher paying careers.”

• Berkshire Community College$735,000 • Bristol Community College$735,000

“We are so grateful to our commu nity college partners who know that education is a lifelong journey and want to help provide individuals in our communities with the tools they need to achieve success in the Massachusetts’ workforce,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “These grants will enable more people to transition to new jobs in high-demand occupations where employers are hungry for talent.”

"Our partnerships with community colleges across the Commonwealth are so important to the work we are doing to train the unemployed and under employed for meaningful, long-lasting careers," said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. "These regional training programs in high-need sectors are a win-win for employers and jobseekers."

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