December 2022 Navigator

Charting Success for SouthCoast Business

Chamber Honors Frank Baptista

to stay back in Lisbon, Portugal arriving in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1969.

Baptista studied at the Rhode Island College, Brown University and University of Lisbon. He was employed by the Pawtucket School System, Providence Adult Education Department, New England Bilingual Curriculum Department and by the State of Rhode Island Labor Department as Employment Developer.

Cultural Society and One SouthCoast Chamber, where he served on the board of directors for a total of twelve years.

He was the past president of the Fall River Day of Portugal, member of the Fall River Exchange Club and Fall River Rotary Club and served on the board of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

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One SouthCoast Chamber is pleased to honor Frank Baptista of Somerset as the 2022 honoree of the Roger Valcourt Award. This award is presented, annually, to a citizen who has a long record of volunteerism and leadership that has produced a measurable and lasting contribution to the region. It is designated as the most prestigious award within the business community and is presented to an exceptional individual in memory of Roger Valcourt. Valcourt passed away in 1979 and was a person who bestowed great character and commitment to the community and had a reputation for excellence.

Frank P. Baptista was born on March 13, 1951 in a small and simple locality named Mato Grande in the Island of Brava, Cape Verde, a former Portuguese possession. In 1967, the Baptista family, which included eleven children, immigrated to the United State, but Frank had

In 1978, Baptista arrived in Fall River to work at Shelburne Shirt Company as its Personnel Director, a job he held for 13 years. Baptista was a radio host for the WSAR, a Knight Quality Station at the time – and later in 1988 funded Radio Voz do Emigrante, a Portuguese radio station serving the Portuguese-speaking communities. He funded and co-host a weekly television program named Impacto, which aired for twenty-two years on WJAR-TV 10, known today as NBC 10. For over six years, Baptista was the writer of a weekly column known as A Nossa Voz in The Fall River Herald News.

Presently, Baptista is a member of the Board of Trustees of Bristol Community College, member of the Board of Directors of Health First Family Care Center, and the Board of Directors at SER Jobs for Progress. Frank is a member of Massachusetts Broadcasting Association, the Prince Henry Society of Fall River, the PortugueseAmerican Leadership Council of the United States, the Azorean

Baptista has been honored several times, including the Bristol Community College Distinguished Citizen for 2013, the Prince Henry Society 2011 Portuguese-American of the Year, and PortugueseAmerican Leadership Council of the United States 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award.

Baptista resides in Somerset with Deolinda, his wife of 46 years. The two have three children, Frank P. Baptista, Jr., Heather-Jean Baptista-Davidson and Nancy-Lynn Baptista-Rodrigues. He and his wife have seven grandchildren.

The Awards Committee of One SouthCoast Chamber is very pleased to recognize Frank Baptista as the Roger Valcourt Outstanding Citizen Award for 2022.

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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

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2022 OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Committee:

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

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

• Treasurer: Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union

• Clerk/Secretary-Education Committee Co-Chair: Christopher Howard, First Citizen’s Federal Credit Union

• Vice Chair-Government Affairs: William Burns, Southcoast Health System

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

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

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

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

• At Large: Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group

• At Large: William Perkins, People, Incorporated

Members of the Board of Directors:

Terms to Expire in December 2022:

• Paul Chasse, REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts

• Eileen Danahey, Saint Anne’s Credit Union

• Dr. Laura Douglas, Bristol Community College

• Monte Ferris, RDA Insurance

• Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts

• Doug Glassman, SERVPRO of Dartmouth/New Bedford & Marion / Middleboro

• Gary P. Howayeck, Esq.

• Anthony Medeiros, Mechanics Cooperative Bank

• Curtis Nelson, Nelson Insurance & Financial Services

• Arthur Pacheco, New York Life

• Kim Perry, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home

• Bob Unger, Unger LeBlanc Strategic Communications

Terms to Expire in December 2023:

• William Burns, Southcoast Health System

• Mike Bushell, St. Anne’s Hospital

• Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance

• Catherine Dillon, BankFive

• Charlie Fellows, Lafrance Hospitality

• Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc.

• Christopher Howard, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union

• Melody Lavoie, Medeiros, Lavoie & Wilson, Inc.

• Jeff Pagliuca, Bristol County Savings Bank

• William Perkins, People, Incorporated

• Derek Santos, New Bedford Economic Development Council

• Matt Zenni, Liberty Utilities

Terms to Expire in December 2024:

• Nathan Araujo, Advance Career Services

• Kevin Carando, Acushnet Company

• Nicholas Christ, BayCoast Bank

• Barbara Casagrande, AHEAD

• Ronald Ellis, Edward Jones

• Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group

• Rick Manuels, Spindle City Auto Glass

• Lynne Mastera, Precix

• William Rocha, Gold Medal Bakery

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

• Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications

• Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union

• Bernadette Souza, Youth Opportunites Unlimited

• Michael Tavares, Horacio’s, Inc.

• John Williams, UMASS-Dartmouth

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BayCoast Bank promotes Ryan Gonsalves to Operations Project Officer

BayCoast Bank (Baycoast.bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tiverton, Rhode Island resident Ryan Gonsalves to Operations Project Officer.

Under the direction of the First Vice President of Operations, Gonsalves is responsible for the coordination and completion of Bank projects in a timely manner, within budget and scope. Gonsalves oversees all aspects of a project, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress and ensuring completion by specified deadlines.

Gonsalves joined BayCoast Bank in January of 2012 as a Commercial/Residential Loan Officer III, a post she held for six years before accepting a position with HarborOne Bank as a Commercial Loan Servicing Analyst. Gonsalves rejoined the BayCoast Bank team in June of 2020 as a Commercial Operations Specialist, a title she held until her recent promotion.

“It’s a pleasure to announce Ryan’s promotion,” said Nancy Silva, First Vice President of Operations for BayCoast Bank. “Her experience with the commercial loan portfolio and core banking system, in conjunction with excellent analytical and communication skills, make her the ideal individual to fill the pivotal role of Operations Project Officer; the entire BayCoast Bank team extends its congratulations.”

Orchestra in two performances of its popular Holiday Pops Family Concert at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in downtown New Bedford. Bring your family and friends to the festively decorated theater to enjoy the best holiday concert in town!

The NBSO will play a sleighful of your holiday favorites, including works from “The Nutcracker” ballet and The Grinch film. Members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Youth Orchestra and the Showstoppers will join the orchestra for several merry numbers. The children’s matinee at 3:30 p.m. provides a gift for each child, while the 7 p.m. evening performance features a bit more music. Both concerts will run approximately one hour with no intermission, making it the perfect family outing this holiday season.

Tickets are $10-$43 for adults, while admission for children and students is just $5 (not available online). Purchase your tickets through the Z box office, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, 508994-2900, or online at www.nbsymphony.org. Convenient concert parking is available in the Z garage for a $4 cash fee. The Holiday Pops Family Concert sponsors are Gotta Have It! and Burke & Lamb, P.C.

The NBSO is a professional orchestra that annually presents a concert series of classical and pops music with internationally acclaimed guest artists, as well as an outstanding chamber music series. In addition, the NBSO’s innovative and nationally recognized educational programs reach 8,000 students each year. The NBSO is dedicated to building a community of music in the SouthCoast. Visit www.nbsymphony.org today!

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Selected to Host IAMU 2024 Annual General Assembly

Host site in the Americas for first time in more than a decade

US approach mariner education with the early 2024 delivery of our new National Security, Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), Patriot State II.”

Holiday Pops Family Concert Returns to The Z

New Bedford, MA — On Sunday, December 11, Music Director Yaniv Dinur will lead the New Bedford Symphony

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a topranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning is honored to announce it has been selected by the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) to host its 2024 Annual General Assembly.

The announcement was made during the recent International Executive Board meeting of the IAMU. With 69 members from over 36 countries, the Annual General Assembly represents an opportunity to engage with the international maritime community, learn from worldwide academics ,and showcase the MMA campus.

The International Association of Maritime Universities is a global network of leading maritime universities providing Maritime Education and Training (MET) of seafarers for the global shipping industry.

The IAMU has not hosted its international General Assembly in the Americas for more than a decade, making the announcement that the 2024 conference will be held on the MMA campus particularly exciting. The General Assembly will be held in the Academy’s newly built Maritime Conference Center.

“It is with great excitement that we look ahead to 2024 as host of the IAMU General Assembly,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. “We look forward to rich international participation during the conference and the opportunity to highlight the modern

Vineyard Wind Begins Offshore Cable Installation Campaign For Nation's First Commercial Scale Offshore Windfarm

Vineyard Wind recently announced that cable installation for the first commercial scale offshore windfarm has begun approximately 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard. The company also announced that it expects to begin nearshore cable work off the south coast of Cape Cod in the coming days.

The work is being conducted by Prysmian Group, the global leader in subsea cable manufacturing and installation. Prysmian recently announced plans to build the first U.S.-based offshore wind subsea cable factory in Somerset, Massachusetts, adding to its strong North American footprint that includes 28 manufacturing facilities.

“For a project that has achieved many firsts, the beginning of offshore cable installation is perhaps the most significant we have achieved so far,” said Vineyard Wind CEO Klaus S. Moeller. “To get to this point has required an amazing effort by the Vineyard Wind team and we are proud to work with Prysmian, a company with world class experience dedicated to creating jobs in Massachusetts. I want to thank all the local, state, and federal government agencies, which have been essential in thoroughly reviewing this project over the past five years and allowing us to reach this milestone.”

“Prysmian is proud to contribute to this important project that will accelerate the United States towards the energy transition,” stated Hakan Ozmen, EVP Projects, Prysmian Group. “Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, large production and installation assets, our cable laying operations are in line with the industry’s regulatory and environmental standards. Across our wide North American footprint, Prysmian plays a key role in the development and upgrade of power grid infrastructures to support the transition to renewable energy sources in the U.S.”

Prysmian is being supported by Foss Maritime, a US based, unionized maritime service company. The firm’s Nicole Foss will assist with both the offshore and nearshore work in the coming weeks.

"Foss is extremely pleased to be part of the Vineyard Wind export cable installation program,” said Joel Whitman, President of Foss Offshore Wind. “As a US company we are particularly proud to be involved in this milestone project for the US Offshore Wind industry.”

The fully Jones Act compliant cable installation process permits the use of both U.S. and specialized European flagged vessels that work together.

Fishing vessel Fleet King, which is being provide by Sea Services, is working alongside the Cable Enterprise to ensure good communication with fishermen and other mariners in the area.

“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Vineyard Wind who has committed to using local commercial fishermen to provide safety vessels for the construction phase of the nation’s first commercial scale offshore wind farm,” said Sea Services CEO, Gordon Videll.

In the coming weeks, Vineyard Wind will also begin nearshore at Covell’s Beach in Barnstable and will also employ fishing vessels to facilitate good communication with other local fisherman.

Cable installation will take place in the fall of 2022 as well as early 2023. Mariners can sign up for updates at www. vineyardwind.com/fisheries, which can be sent out via email or text.

Vineyard Wind is committed to local supply chain and workforce and advancing the use of US flagged vessels on the project. In total, 52 US flagged vessels have or will have worked on the project by the end of this year.

Vineyard Wind, an 800-megawatt project located 15 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, will generate electricity for more than 400,000 homes and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, create 3,600 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) job years, save customers $1.4 billion over the first 20 years of operation, and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million metric tons per year, the equivalent of taking 325,000 cars off the road annually.

Vineyard Wind will begin delivering clean energy to Massachusetts in 2023

an organization in the SouthCoast that brings so many services and supports to people in our communities,” said Megan Stirk, President & CEO of People Incorporated.

“The organizations on this year’s diverse list are driving innovation across the country, from increased manufacturing capacity to breakthroughs in clinical care and therapeutics” said The Women’s Edge Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth L. Hailer. “We are honored to celebrate the Top 100 women leaders and hope it inspires others to drive for success here in our region and beyond.”

This is the 22nd year that The Women’s Edge – a Boston-based nonprofit organization devoted to advancing women in leadership positions created the list through a nomination process and reviewed both for-profit and not-forprofit organizations, and the 10th year that the list was created in collaboration with The Boston Globe. In addition to revenue or operating budget, factors considered in the evaluation included workplace and management diversity, board makeup, and innovative projects. The full list will be published in the

ganization that propels women leaders to achieve professional and personal success and deliver positive impact within their business and community. Founded in 1997, The Women’s Edge achieves this mission by collaborating and connecting extraordinary women at all stages of their careers — from next generation leaders to CEOs; continually building a pipeline of high performing women leaders; delivering relevant leadership programs, events and perspectives, with actionable insights; incorporating diversity, inclusion,

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The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe Name People Incorporated to Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts (formerly The Commonwealth Insti tute), together with its partner The Boston Globe, today announced People Incorporated was a part of the 22nd an nual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list, recognizing the honorees during a celebratory breakfast event. These 100 organizations gener ated nearly $72 billion in total revenue in 2021, demonstrating that women are key drivers of the state’s economy.

“I’m proud to be in great company on this list but even prouder to represent

Greater New Bedford Workforce Board Youth Team Hits Milestone

The Youth Team at the Greater New Bedford Workforce Board hit major milestones in 2022 while elevating youth programing to the next level for our region. Jamilyn Gordon, Justin Grota and Deven Robitaille worked together as Co-Directors of the Youth Department and hit the ground running.

Over the past year the team utilized $1.8 million in State and Federal funding to expose

over 5000 young adults to hundreds of career pathways and work readiness trainings. They visited 12 local high schools and hosted career exploration and job fairs, instilled leadership and entrepreneurship skills, introduced socioemotional learning, mindfulness and mental wellbeing into the curriculum and built lasting connections with the youth. Partnerships with local business professionals, community leaders and educators made it possible for the Youth Team to place more than 500 youth into paid internships, work-based learning experiences and summer employment.

“I enjoyed hearing about the

programing the Youth Team is building! What they are doing is needed. The passion they show for their work is necessary, especially with the youth. Bringing together education and the business community is an important step in making a difference” - Nickie Collard-Andrade, Workforce Coordinator, Vineyard Wind

The Youth Team’s creative and innovative spin on youth programing did not go unnoticed! They were invited to present at a National Youth Symposium in North Carolina and at several State level discussions. They were able to use this platform to share best practices and lessons learned when servicing a diverse population of young adults and preparing them for the workforce.

“The Presenters were phenom-

Charlton College of Business Sees Substantial Increase in Enrollment

enal and I would really love for them to come present to my staff in Arizona. Excellent, inspiring!” - Bill M. Symposium Attendee

“They were able to explain how they were maximizing each dollar within the guidelines. They mentioned creative and lasting partnerships that worked. Great Presentation” - Langley K. Symposium Attendee

Overall 2022 was a great success for the Youth Team, their partners and the young adults they served. It truly takes a village and on behalf of the Workforce Board and Youth Department, all of your support is greatly appreciated. If you would like more information on youth programing in our community feel free to call (508) 979 -1504 and ask for the Youth Department.

Bucking a national trend of shrinking freshman classes, the Charlton College of Business at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth recently announced that they have enrolled the highest number of entering business students this fall since fall 2015 with a 33% increase for 2022 over 2021.

“While college enrollments are dropping across the country, the Charlton College of Business

(CCB) is experiencing a heightened awareness of the value of a degree from our College.,” said Dr. John A. Williams, dean of CCB. “The credit goes to the creative and energetic faculty that provides an outstanding business education, as well as the staff who engage with students to make a personalized experience.”

Dr. Williams pointed out that the college, accredited by the

American Association of Colleges and Schools of Business (AACSB), has garnered recognition for its offerings, including the current ranking of #144 in the nation for Undergraduate Business programs by U.S. News & World Report for 2023. This places CCB in the top 28% of business programs in the U.S. and is an increase of 51 rankings since 2020. Among public universities, CCB ranks #89 nationally and #2 in Massachu-

setts. “These national recognitions serve potential students and parents who are concerned about getting the best value for their college education,” he said.

He added that UMass Dartmouth presents a powerful opportunity for students to get great value for their education investment. “National experts rank the CCB in the top tier of business colleges,” Dr. Williams said. “Our admissions growth this year demonstrates that the message is getting to parents and students.”

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Like these patients, your life may depend on going to a center with the ability to care for any cardiac emergency, whether it’s cardiac surgery or advanced coronary interventions. The Heart and Vascular Center at Charlton Memorial delivers the most advanced, comprehensive cardiovascular care anywhere. Staffed by a cardiac critical care team, plus a 24/7 heart attack response team, we provide care that saves lives. To learn more, contact your nearest Southcoast Health cardiology office, or visit southcoast.org/heart.

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Alltrust Credit Union Celebrates 100 Years of Service

and serving more than 13,000 throughout six counties in Massachusetts and the whole state of Rhode Island. In 2021, the name change from Southern Massachusetts Credit Union to Alltrust Credit Union was made to better express the service and values the credit union practices. Throughout these changes, Alltrust Credit Union’s focus has remained on their members, providing them a successful financial journey.

and financial partner for our members.”

On Thursday, November 10th, Alltrust was presented a celebratory plaque by Ron McLean, President and CEO of the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA). This plaque is in recognition of the 100 years of service in the community Alltrust Credit Union serves. The CCUA advocates memberowned credit union at the state and federal level.

On November 8th, Alltrust Credit Union celebrated its 100th anniversary. Alltrust Credit Union, formerly known as Southern Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit

Union and Southern Massachusetts Credit Union, was started on November 8, 1922. Since then, the member-owned credit union has grown to over 330 million dollars in assets

“We would not be here if it weren't for the dedication our members have, the leadership our board members hold, and the determination our staff shows,” stated Carmen Sylvester, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our work does not stop today. We will continue to be a trustworthy credit union

Pictured left to right: Ron McLean, CCUA President and CEO; and Carmen Sylvester, Alltrust President and CEO.

Governor Baker Signs $3.76 Billion Economic Development Bill

Governor Charlie Baker recently signed a $3.76 billion spending plan that promotes economic development, strengthens health and human services, advances clean energy and resiliency, expands affordable housing production and invests in Massachusetts communities, businesses and workers. The legislation includes funding for several proposals introduced by the Baker-Polito Administration in the FORWARD economic development bill filed in April and in multiple supplemental budget proposals, including the most recent proposal from August to close out Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22).

“This legislation will make strategic investments in economic development, increase affordable housing production and support our health care system,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We appreciate the Legislature’s efforts to pass this bill which is necessary to invest the Commonwealth’s significant state surplus and time-sensitive federal relief dollars. While I am disappointed that the bill does not include permanent tax relief that is affordable and was supported by our administration and the Legislature, I am pleased that the Commonwealth’s strong financial position allows us to make these critical investments on behalf of our communities.”

The bill is funded by a combination of state resources, including FY22 surplus revenue, and federal funds

from the American Rescue Plan Act

Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA-FRF). Notably, the Governor vetoed an outside section that would cap the use of ARPA-FRF funding to $510 million (of the $2.3 billion that remains available in ARPA-FRF funds). Federal law requires that the entirety of these federal funds be committed by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. Vetoing this section will allow the Commonwealth to prioritize the use of the time-limited federal dollars.

Highlights of the bill include:

Health and human services

• $850 million in near-term relief for fiscally strained hospitals, human service providers, nursing facilities, rest homes and community health centers

• $200 million to support the Commonwealth’s continued response to and management of COVID-19

• $25 million for low-threshold housing for individuals experiencing homelessness

• $20 million to address the varied needs of immigrants and refugees

• $20 million to combat gun violence

• $20 million for the Victim and Witness Assistance Board

• $17.5 million to support access to reproductive care and family planning services

Education

• $150 million to stabilize early education and care providers

• An additional $315 million transfer to the High-Quality Early Education & Care Affordability Fund via an outside section amending the FY23 budget

• $50 million to support scholarships for Massachusetts students enrolled in higher education nursing programs

Housing production and affordability

• $100 million for workforce housing production

• $100 million for homeownership expansion through the Commonwealth Builder program

• $100 million to support the creation of affordable housing through the Affordable Housing Trust

• $57 million for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

• $50 million for the Equitable Developers’ financing program

Economic development

• $153 million to support a variety of businesses in need across the state, including $75 million for hotels, $45 million for businesses reaching underserved markets, and $40 million for small businesses

• $75 million to support broadband infrastructure and internet access

• Hundreds of local community and economic development projects

Clean energy and environmental infrastructure

• $175 million for investments in publicly-owned green space and en-

vironmental infrastructure, including $75 million in environmental justice communities

• $150 million for clean energy initiatives, including transfers to the Clean Energy Investment Fund, Electric Vehicle Adoption Incentive Trust, and Charging Infrastructure Deployment Fund

• $115 million for water quality improvement projects through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

• $100 million for improvements to port infrastructure

• $25 million to support food security infrastructure

Transportation

• $112 million to support key needs at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), including for implementation of Federal Transit Authority (FTA) directives

The Governor signed the large majority of the 271 outside sections included in the bill, including sections that make corrections that will allow for the successful implementation of new tax credits related to offshore wind and the hiring of National Guard members. treatment and will establish effective and efficient administrative processes through which DPH will manage the licensure and oversight of Registered Sanitarians and Certified Health Officers.

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BayCoast Bank provides financing for New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal

great to see this project become a reality,” added Saunders.

A sign at the main entrance to the facility will acknowledge BayCoast Bank’s financial commitment to the project.

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Bank is sole lender of highprofile redevelopment project to support offshore wind industry

You could call it a big deal for the New Bedford waterfront – a deal that will have the city recognized as one of the premier locations supporting the emerging offshore wind industry in the northeast.

BayCoast Bank (Baycoast.bank) is announcing it has closed a $19.2MM loan to finance the redevelopment of the 30-acre decommissioned Cannon Street power station at the port of New Bedford – turning that space into a green energy staging and storage area for the construction of offshore wind turbines.

The former coal-fired power plant now has a new namethe New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal.

Located approximately 40 miles

from the offshore wind blocks, the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal is expected to open in March 2023, after a year of site redevelopment. It will serve as a new base of operations and terminal logistics facility to support offshore wind projects off Massachusetts and the northeastern coast of the United States.

The facility will provide storage, laydown yards for equipment and materials, berth facilities for tug and barge operations, host crew transfer vessels, and service operation vessel support systems. The terminal will also offer new office space for project teams and a marine coordination center for technicians involved in offshore wind projects.

BayCoast Bank is the sole lender in the project that has garnered the full support of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and regional legislators and aligns with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s renewable energy initia-

tives. The conversion project is expected to result in numerous new marine businesses and employment opportunities.

“This project will make New Bedford one of the leading locations for the development of renewable offshore clean energy,” said Carl Taber, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer with BayCoast Bank. “In addition, it will create good jobs, help local businesses that support turbine construction workers, as well as increase revenue for ancillary businesses.”

“It has been a vision for many to see this project materialize. With this investment, we will revitalize the Port of New Bedford by providing critical support to the offshore wind industry,” said Andrew Saunders, President of the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal. “The repurposing of this facility to support offshore wind has been a vision for many and it is

BayCoast Bank is a long-standing community bank providing financial products and services to the people and businesses of Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island through 25 branches and loan production offices, with more coming soon. The Bank offers a family of complete financial services through its subsidiaries: BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC, BayCoast Financial Services, Plimoth Investment Advisors, Partners Insurance Group, LLC, and Priority Funding, LLC. For more information, visit Baycoast.bank or call 508-678-7641.

About New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal

New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal will feature 55,000 square feet of office space, 50,000 square feet of warehouse space and 23 acres of laydown yard. provide storage and laydown yards for equipment and materials, berth facilities for tug and barge operations, and host crew transfer vessel (CTV) and service operation vessel (SOV) support services. The terminal will feature 55,000 sf of office space, 50,000sf of warehouse space and 23 acres of laydown yard. The new office space is for project teams and a marine coordination center for technicians is available for teams involved in offshore wind projects. For more information, contact 508264-6230.

ADVERTISING & MEDIA

Corporate Image Apparel Inc. 10% Off One Order Per Year (508) 676.3099

Interactive Palette 5% Off Website Packages (781) 930.3199

Mallard Printing 10% Discount (508) 675.5733

Radio Voz do Emigrant WHTB 1400 AM & 93.7 FM 25% Off Advertising for New Clients Only (508) 207.8382

FUN 107/ WBSM 25% Off Advertising for New Clients/ Townsquare Media (508) 999.6690

WJFD 97.3 Portuguese Radio 25% off package above $1,600 for new clients (508) 997.2929

WPRI Free Advertising/ Marketing Consultation (401) 228.1815

WSAR 1480 AM 10% Off Advertising for New Clients Only, (Packages Above $2,000) (508) 678.9727

AUTOMOTIVE

Dave’s Tire Pros

10% Off Parts with Repairs 10% Off Tires (508) 679.6482

Empire Ford of New Bedford 10% Off Parts & Labor 15% Off All Accessories Purchased at Parts Counter/ Service Desk (508) 996.5611

Empire Hyundai 10% Off Parts & Labor 15% Off All Accessories Purchased at Parts Counter/ Service Desk (508) 673.7646

Spindle City Auto Glass 10% Off Any Service (May not be combined with other offers) (508) 677.3063

Sullivan Tire & Auto Full Service Regular Oil Change $19.95 (508) 674.4068

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Accurate Service, Inc 10% Off Storage (508) 674.5773

At Your Service 10% Off (508) 677.6700

Cove Acre Corp 10% Off all Safety and HAZ Waste Training 50% Off a facility OSHA Compliance Audit www.Coveacre.com (508) 947.7755

Cornerstone Virtual Partners Free Discovery Call & $100.00 off the first month of service. (774) 488.1973 www.cornerstonevirtualpartners. com

Dottie LeBeau Food Safety Consultant 10% Off First Inspection (401) 385.9040

Miss Z Photography $50 Off All Services/Classes (508) 663.6544

Nerdstogo Free Tech Evaluation, Free Cyber Security Assessment and 15% Dicount Off of Services for Chamber Members (339) 970.3556

Photographer Lisa Anne 10% Off Business Portraits (508) 525.1849

Simply J Bookkeeping & Consulting Jillian Johnson, CPA & Owner One Hour Free Discovery Meeting (508) 245.6019

The TNS Group Free 27- Point Network Audit (508) 992.2541

Virtual Admin Solutions 10% off a website design and development and/or first month of social media management free with a six month contract (508) 916.7509

PERSONAL SERVICES

Appraisal Power 10% Off Any Appraisal Service (508) 525.4800

Center for Sight

$50 Off Pair of Eyeglasses or $500.00 Off Lasik (508) 730.2020

Delken Dry Cleaning 10% Off (508) 679.0999

D. E. Rodrigues & Company, Inc Free Initial Consultation (508) 679.6079

Just Peachy Wax Center

10% Off Total Service Price (508) 919.6595

Meganet Communications 10% Off, One Month Free (508) 646.0030

Notorious L.A.S.H 10% Off Total Service Price (774) 364.8818

O’Brien Plumbing & Heating, Co. 10% Off (508) 679.3368

Old Colony Pest Control 20% Off All Pest Control Services (774) 400.5993

Places to Go Transportation

10% Discount on round trip transport for 1 to 4 people to T.F. Green Airport or Amtrak in Providence RI (*Excludes Holidays) (774) 202.7756

Remax, Dawn Rusin $500 Off Closing Costs or a Complimentary Moving Van (508) 677.3629

Rob Roy Academy Complimentary Service (Excludes Chemical Services, including color, perm) (508) 672.4751

Sawejko Communications 10% off (508) 673.0329

South Winds Apartments $250 off Move In Cost or Following Month’s Rent (508) 678.9500

Ted MelhadoLPL Financial Advisor

Complimentary financial advice and review of IRA, 401k and investment accounts (303) 589.0523

RESTAURANTS

Blount Clam Shack & Company Store 10% Off (774) 888.0050

Choco Latte Cafe 15% Off Any Purchase (774) 365.4920

Cove Surf & Turf 10% Off Food Only (774) 202.2819

Harry’s Restaurant 10% Off Entire Purchase (508) 672.9405

SPORTS &

RECREATION

Battleship Cove 20% Off (508) 678.1100

Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River 10% Off Admission (508) 672.0033

Rotch-Jones-Duff House $5 Off Individual/ $10 Off Family Membership (508) 997.1401

Solshine Yoga Studio Free 1 Week Unlimited Class Pass for members only. (508) 287.1056

The Member 2 Member Discount program will help you build business-to-business relationships with other companies and organizations by offering products and services at a discount to other One SouthCoast Chamber members and their employees. This program encourages members to buy from other members to save money, increase visibility and promote new business for their companies. This great marketing opportunity is free to you as a member of One SouthCoast Chamber.

Email Jennifer Lourenco at jlourenco@onesouthcoast.com for additional information and/or to post your special offer!

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Fall River Office: 200 Pocasset Street Fall River, MA 02721 (508) 676.8226 • fax (508) 675.5932

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