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Annual Meeting.............................................................................3 Ambassador Spotlight..................................................................5 Good News...................................................................................6 Recent Events................................................................................9 Welcome New Members............................................................11

Ch a rti ng Success for SouthCoa st Busi ness

Skills Capital Grants...................................................................15 Member Discounts.....................................................................18

Business News for and about Members of the One SouthCoast Chamber

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Election Season Is Here there are many - and often conflicting - opinions about how to exercise one’s personal vote. Our responsibility, when we can, is to inform the membership of the direction and perspective of our leadership as these issues arise. We do not, and will not, inform our membership on the relative merits of candidates, but it is our duty to provide perspective through a business lens on the issues that appear on our ballots.

municipalities pay into the state’s transportation system in the form of SRTA bus contributions, and the ballot question before voters in Fall River and New Bedford would authorize their respective municipalities to join the MBTA service area. At time of publication, it is held that both cities, by virtue of their financial contribution to SRTA already pay in as much as they would need to, but the law requires an authorizing vote nonetheless. The Millionaire’s Tax – While it may South Coast Rail is a cornerstone appear that an additional surtax on for economic development and October has arrived and with it the incomes over $1 million may affect future prosperity in our region, and beautiful colors of fall and the true few of us, it would and could affect this final step will be important. end of summer. The season of poli- many more individuals than even we tics has arrived in earnest, in case would ever guess. In a recent survey Recommendation: Support you never see television, street signs conducted by the Retailers Associaor waving politicians at strategically tion of Massachusetts (RAM), it was A measure that for technical reasons placed street corners. learned that 82% of businesses are did not succeed in making the ballot “pass through” entities, rather than is one governing whether gig workIt may not be a surprise that elecincorporated. Those include LLC, ers for app-based companies, like tions immediately follow Halloween, Sole Proprietorship and S Corp set Uber, Lyft, Doordash, etc. should since it appears that, as usual, there ups, and we are aware that our own be considered employees rather than will be ballot questions that to many membership reflects that situation as independent contractors. This in the business community might as well. 60% of RAM members plan issue will be in the hands of the be as scary as the most fearsome of to sell their businesses within ten Legislature once again. It is ironic costumes. Most often when interest years, and 71% plan to retire in the that the majority of those gig workgroups get signatures to place an next ten years. What happens when ers oppose being made employees item on the ballot they do so in their “pass through” entity earns since most participate as indepenorder to circumvent or tie the hands more than $1 million or when one dent contractors as a second job or of the legislature. What then follows sells a business and that reflects a as a retiree income supplement and is a barrage of ads designed to make windfall in excess of $1 million? enjoy the freedom of participating you vote for or against something, Answer: a 4% surtax on every dollar in those jobs as fit their own schedand the group with the most ads over a million. Also, we do not wish ules allow. and the most money usually wins. to see wealth leave our state as we While this perspective may sound look to grow and prosper. cynical, sadly too often it is the case. Recommendation: Oppose Elections are important things. Choosing our leaders and deciding Both New Bedford and Fall River on issues cannot to be taken lightly, will have a question on the local bal- Rick Kidder Mike O'Sullivan Co-CEO Co-CEO and we are fully aware that within lots reflecting the final step in preany large group like the Chamber paring for South Coast Rail. Both

October Business After Hours @ The Fall River Maritime Museum Sponsored by: Fall River Municipal Credit Union Thursday, October 27, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Small Business Seminar Series: CyberSecurity Sponsored by: Bristol County Savings Bank. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM VIA Zoom October Women's Power Lunch Friday, October 21, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Mike's Restaurant 390 Huttleston Avenue Fairhaven, MA One SouthCoast Annual Meeting, Brayton & Apex Awards Breakfast @ Whites of Westport Thursday, November 3, 2022 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM For additional information and/or to register for events please vist: www.members.onesouthcoast.com/events/

One SouthCoast Navigator is the official news publication of One SouthCoast Chamber 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 General inquiries: info@onesouthcoast.com 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

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:

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Curtis Nelson, Nelson Insurance & Financial Services Arthur Pacheco, New York Life Kim Perry, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home Bob Unger, Unger LeBlanc Strategic Communications

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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

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.

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

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Good News! Massachusetts Maritime Academy Named to Forbes 2022 America’s Top Colleges List

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 proud to announce that it has been named to the Forbes 2022 America’s Top Colleges list. The list boasts the nation’s top schools based on highest graduate salaries, lowest debt, highest retention, proven leadership and entrepreneurial success, high graduation, and retention rates. This most recent accolade follows the announcement that MMA has been ranked #1 in the Northeast category of the 2022 Washington Monthly College “Best Bang for the Buck ” Rankings, taking the top place from among 50 Northeast colleges, based on its commitment to providing an affordable education. Earlier this year, the Academy placed #4 of the 25 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the personal finance website Money. “Taking a place on the prestigious Forbes 2022 America’s Top Colleges is true testament to our commitment to providing an exceptional, affordable learning experience that results in great outcomes to students,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Jack Rua Invitational raises over $60k to benefit Camp Jack

On Tuesday, September 13, People Incorporated held its annual Jack Rua Invitational at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth. The golf tournament raises funds to support the Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes, a program of the Diabetes Association, Inc., which is an affiliate organization of People Incorporated. With over 60 sponsors, the event raised over $60,000, which will go directly into operating “Camp Jack” each summer. After registration of the 116 golfers, a strong turnout in spite of showers and storms that dissipated by noon, the day began with a grilled lunch followed by a shotgun start of the scramble tournament. Along with other on-course challenges, the tournament featured two hole-in-one contests: a $10,000 prize sponsored by Rua-Dumont-Audet Insurance Agency at Hole #15 and a free car sponsored by Toyota of Dartmouth at Hole #5.

donated by Dick’s Sporting Goods. “While the conditions were pretty unfavorable in the morning of the day of our tournament, we were fortunate not only that the skies cleared, but also because we still had an incredible turnout for the event. It really shows the dedication of our supporters,” said People Incorporated President & CEO Megan Stirk. “We’re very proud of what Camp Jack does for youth with diabetes, and the players and sponsors know that their support goes directly to the children we serve.”

Rockland Trust Appoints Glenn Silverberg as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer

The 2022 Jack Rua Invitational winning team was Brian Dutra, Steve Hyland, Debbie Dutra, and Linda Hyland, representing The Lopes Companies, a Gold Sponsor of the tournament. From Concord Group Insurance, Matt Rooney was the men’s Longest Drive contest winner while Janna Lafrance took that title for the women. Closest to the Pin contest winners were Linda Hyland (Hole #3) and J. Martin (Hole #17) for the women and Donnie Vezina (Hole #3) and Terry Connors (Hole #17) for the men.

Rockland Trust is pleased to announce Glenn Silverberg has joined as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer for the Southcoast and Rhode Island market. In his new role, Glenn is responsible for the acquisition of new C&I relationships and the active management of a large complex portfolio of clients. Glenn will play a critical role in building relationships with clients and delivering an exceptional customer experience designed to retain and grow the portfolio.

The event ended with a gathering inside the country club, where players bid on a wide array of silent auction and raffle items. In Crestwood’s upstairs dining room, appetizers were served to participants while others helped themselves to the pizza and nacho stations. The Super Ticket raffle winner was Bob Valente who took home a package that included a $50 Amazon gift card and two bottles of wine donated by Brian and Debbie Dutra, along with two vented golf umbrellas from RDA Insurance and Travelers Insurance and one Callaway golf hat

It’s such a pleasure growing the South Coast team. Glenn was with the Bank earlier in his career and already knows what makes Rockland Trust a great place to work©,” said, Justin DeShaw, Senior Vice President, Southcoast and Rhode Island Commercial Market Manager. “Glenn’s extensive knowledge of the South Coast market and banking industry makes him a perfect fit for this role.” Originally, Glenn joined Rockland Trust as a Business Banking Specialist in 2004 where he developed relationships with

local businesses assisting them in growing their organizations, he also served as an Assistant Branch Manager until 2009. Since then, Glenn grew into commercial banking where he served as Commercial Relationship Manager for TD Bank and a Commercial Loan Officer for Bluestone Bank (formerly known as Bridgewater Savings Bank). Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Market Manager for commercial lending division of Citizens Bank in the South of Boston, Western Massachusetts and Cape & Island markets. Glenn regularly volunteers for Father Bills & MainSpring shelter in Brockton, Massachusetts. When he is not working with clients or volunteering in the community, Glenn spends time with his family exploring the outdoors either fishing or snowmobiling. He has been a longtime resident of the South Shore and resides in Plympton with his family.

Pain Management Specialist Stanley Konieczny, DO, Joins Saint Anne’s Hospital Medical Staff

Stanley Konieczny, DO, a specialist in pain management, has joined the medical staff of Saint Anne’s Hospital’s Center for Pain Management. As a pain medicine specialist, Dr. Konieczny focuses on treating acute and chronic pain by using leading-edge and minimally invasive procedures to reduce suffering and improve quality of life. His clinical interests include spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation to treat chronic back and extremity pain, as well as other types of chronic neuropathic pain. He performs minimally invasive procedures, such as joint injections, sacroiliac injections, bursal injections, Botox injections, epidural steroid injections and selective nerve root blocks, and radiofrequency ablation.

Good News! A graduate of the University of New England College of Medicine in Biddeford, ME, Dr. Konieczny completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at NYU Langone Health in New York City. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. A member of Steward Medical Group, Dr. Konieczny is accepting new patients at the hospital’s Center for Pain Management in Swansea. For more information, call the Center for Pain Management, 508-675-5640. About Saint Anne’s Hospital’s Center for Pain Management Since its inception in 1994, the Center for Pain Management at Saint Anne’s Hospital has grown to become the region’s most experienced program for the treatment of chronic pain. It offers state-of-the art medical and interventional care that incorporates advanced medical, psychological and lifestyle approaches to eliminating or reducing chronic pain. Specialists treat a wide range of chronic conditions, such as back pain, post-herpetic neuralgia, cancer-related pain, post-laminectomy pain, chronic neck pain, post-mastectomy pain, diabetes-related pain, post-operative pain, fibromyalgia, post-thoracotomy pain, HIV-related pain, intercostal neuralgia, ischemic-related pain, neurogenic pain, and myofascial pain. Learn more about the Center for Pain Management at saintanneshospital.org/painmanagement.

BankFive Employee Spotlight: Keith Amaral

Keith Amaral is a true example of someone who has had internal support throughout his career. He began as a Contact Center Representative at BankFive more than 8 years ago. After being promoted to a Senior Contact Center Representative, he decided to switch gears and applied for a position in BankFive’s Risk Management and Compliance Department. Keith is currently a Risk and Compliance Analyst. He monitors transactions and reporting to ensure compliance with regulations and help minimize fraud. Keith says, “It’s a great role for the detail-oriented detective, as we identify and investigate potential problems, ideally resolving them with no negative impact to the Bank or our customers. We’re an important line of defense - and being Sherlock is the next best thing to being Batman!” With a passion for communication, Keith received his Bachelor of Arts in English from UMass Dartmouth. Before joining BankFive, he worked as an Assistant Manager at Tedeschi Food Shops and as a Freelance Journalist for Tiverton Patch. If his career path hadn’t led him to banking, Keith says he likely would have been a writer in some capacity - whether journalism, copywriting, or technical writing. Working out of our Main Office, Keith has a pretty short commute from his home in Fall River. BankFive has also allowed him to give back to his local community. Keith is part of BankFive’s Charitable Giving Committee and is an active volunteer with both the United Way of Greater New Bedford and the United Way of Greater Fall River. He also volunteers with Junior Achievement, an organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about financial literacy and work readiness.

financial literacy have been highlights of my time here,” Keith says about his community involvement at BankFive. Keith is also an avid runner and tries to log at least 18 miles a week. Also describing himself as “a big nerd” with a longtime love for reading comic books, Keith says he will never outgrow Batman. Although - he has been seen with his Ironman helmet on in the office during crunch time!

BCSB Appoints Justin Jeffrey to Dartmouth Branch Manager

Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Justin Jeffrey to the position of Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager at its Dartmouth, Massachusetts of-

fice located at 502 State Road. Jeffrey is responsible for the management of branch operations, customer relations and new business development. Jeffrey brings a wealth of banking experience in the position, having held the position of Assistant Vice President/ Branch Manager at Bluestone Bank’s home office in Raynham, Massachusetts, as well as its office in Taunton. Active in the community, he serves on the Emerging Leaders Board for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South in Taunton and previously served on the Board of Governors for the YMCA of Middleboro in Massachusetts and as a Board Member for the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, also in Middleboro. A recent graduate of the Massachusetts Bankers Association’s New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, Jeffrey resides in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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“BankFive encourages engagement within the community in every capacity, from its products and services to the basics of rolling up one’s sleeves and being more hands on. It’s great to get both professional and personal fulfillment from your employer. Over the past year, I’ve gotten to work with Junior Achievement, and the opportunities I’ve had to visit classrooms and talk to kids about

NBHS Academy of Information Technology Earns Distinguished Status guidance and internship opportunities. “We are fortunate to have highly engaged advisory committee partners to support our IT Academy, said Cummings. “Their active participation and support were key in our receiving this most prestigious recognition,” he added.

The New Bedford High School Academy of Information Technology, affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF), has been recognized as a distinguished national high school program, it was announced at the NAF national summer conference in Dallas, Texas. The IT Academy, one of several programs part of New Bedford High’s Career Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) offerings, joins Finance as the school’s second NAF Academy to be recognized as a distinguished program. The designation was determined based on an evaluation and visit to NBHS by NAF officials in which they reviewed the facilities, interviewed school stakeholders, reviewed documentation and observed classes. “I am thrilled that our Academy of IT has been recognized as distinguished, a milestone that 8

was made possible through the work of our outstanding teachers, students and IT industry partners,” said Bernadette Coelho, Principal of New Bedford High School. “Having two distinguished academies demonstrates the vibrancy of our CVTE programs, and we appreciate NAF’s continued recognition of our innovative practices.” The distinguished designation represents the highest level of achievement for a NAF academy. New Bedford High School’s Academy of IT was one of 181 programs recognized in the nation, according to NAF’S recent press release announcing the designees. The process to determine distinguished level includes evaluations and a site visit to assess program quality. NAF officials engaged with a cross section of teachers, students, finance industry advisory committee members and administrators during the NBHS visit.

“Our recent NAF site visit provided the opportunity for the IT Academy to showcase its innovation, creativity and advanced technical skills,” said Chris Cummings, manager of CVTE programs, noting that teachers from all areas met with NAF officials to discuss how they collaborate with IT Academy staff to develop and implement projects across multiple disciplines. “The evaluators were impressed with the rich cross-curricular integration,” he added. One of the criteria in determining a distinguished NAF program is an active advisory committee of industry representatives and post-secondary faculty. During their discussions with NAF officials, the committee – comprised of 16 members representing industries from New Bedford, Providence, Boston, and other regional communities – shared how they engage with NBHS staff and students in providing curriculum

The IT Academy is part of New Bedford High School offerings of Career Vocational Technical Education programming. In addition to IT, the school offers career pathway programs in Finance, Health Sciences, Engineering, Early Childhood Education and Hospitality, as well as two Chapter 74 vocational programs in Business Technology and Radio and Television Broadcasting. For more information about Career and Technical Education at New Bedford High School, please contact Christopher Cummings, Manager of CVTE at (508) 9974511, ext. 20799.

Photo Caption: DISTINGUISHED PROGRAM – IT Academy teacher and A.P. Computer Science Content Director/Specialist Isaiah Houtman (left) discusses operation of a high-speed mechatronics system used in industrial automation applications with IT students Kevin Ayala, Victoria Arribada, Tucker Duarte and Gabriela Tsaliagos. New Bedford High School’s Academy of Information Technology recently earned distinguished status by the National Academy Foundation. (Submitted photo)

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“Every year, Jim and Janis Karam demonstrate their commitment to UMass students. Each of these talented and deserving scholarship recipients will receive a world-class UMass education thanks to the Karams,” said UMass President Marty Meehan. “We are profoundly grateful to them for their exemplary generosity.”

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards $24 Million in Skills Capital Grants to High Schools The Baker-Polito Administration awarded $24 million in Skills Capital Grants to 14 different high schools. Each school received awards between $1 million and $2.5 million, which will enable the schools to modernize labs and significantly expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Education Secretary James Peyser visited Westfield Technical Academy to make the announcement and visit with students exploring advanced manufacturing and culinary arts programs. The high school received more than $1 million to modernize its advanced manufacturing and electrical instructional labs. The school will also launch a Career Technical Initiative program, supported by this funding. The high schools receiving grants will make strategic investments over the next two years to grow their career education programs to provide more learning opportunities for both traditional high school students and adult learners, with several schools expanding their Career Technical Initiative (CTI) programs to offer more learning opportunities in the late-afternoon and evening. Over the next 5 years, today’s grant awards will directly impact approximately 10,000 students across 38 different programs. The funding for this round of grants was included in An Act Relative to Immediate Covid-19 Recovery Needs, passed by the Legislature and signed by

the Governor, which included $100 million in state resources to provide capital improvement grants to vocational high schools and public schools operating career and technical education programs. “Since taking office, our administration has made significant investments through the Skills Capital Grant program to help more young people and adults gain the education, training and skills necessary for successful careers in rapidly growing industry sectors,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are proud of the impact these grants have had on both students’ educations and their futures in the Massachusetts workforce.” The Skills Capital Grant program was originally launched in 2015 with the goal of replacing outdated equipment and technology, mainly at vocational technical high schools and community colleges. Since then, the program has evolved into a crucial component of local workforce training efforts by expanding the number of young people and adults trained and experienced with the newest technologies used by local employers. The competitive grants are awarded to educational institutions that demonstrate partnerships with local businesses, as well as align curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize hiring opportunities in each region of the state. "High schools across the Commonwealth are valued partners in our efforts

to create opportunity and exciting career pathways for both young students and adults," said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. "This round of Skills Capital Grants is funding a wide expansion of Career Technical Initiative programming which will help the unemployed and underemployed find meaningful work that supports themselves and their families." “Upgrading equipment and providing hands-on learning experiences ensures that our students – both young people and adults – graduate with vital skills and knowledge,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “Through the Skills Capital Grants, thousands of young people and adults have been provided with educational opportunities to be successful in high-demand careers that are growing in the Commonwealth.” The Skills Capital Grants are awarded by Governor Baker’s Workforce Skills Cabinet, which was created in 2015 to bring together the Secretariats of Education, Labor and Workforce Development, and Housing and Economic Development to align education, economic development, and workforce policies to strategize around how to meet employers’ demand for skilled workers in every region of the Commonwealth. The following area organizations received awards in this round: •

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Taunton $1,000,000 Culinary Arts: The school will use Skills Capital funds,

along with funds from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to construct a new school that will expand culinary arts instruction. More than 100 high school students and adult program students will be taught professional cooking techniques, bakery and pastry art fundamentals, food sanitation and safety, and hospitality skills. The school will host a school restaurant and hospitality functions for the local community. •

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River - $2,500,000 Advanced Manufacturing and Dental Assisting: The school will renovate its Advanced Manufacturing and Dental Assisting instructional lab space, impacting 175 school students, as well as launch adult CTI training programs. The lab space will also feature equipment such as dental chairs, sterilization equipment, and imaging X-ray equipment for students to get hands-on experience.

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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, New Bedford - $1,800,000 Culinary Arts and HVAC: The school will modernize and expand Culinary Arts and HVAC instructional labs, supporting 280 high students. The school will also expand CTI adult training programming.

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BayCoast Bank Announces Financial Support for Old Colony Habitat for Humanity housing. By collaborating with volunteers at all skill levels, the organization is able to keep construction costs down. The nonprofit’s service area is comprised of 23 local cities and towns including: Assonet, Attleboro, Bellingham, Berkley, East Freetown, Fall River, Foxboro, Franklin, Freetown, Mansfield, Millis, Medfield, Medway, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Taunton, and Wrentham.

In an effort to help provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for families in need in our communities, BayCoast Bank (baycoast.bank) is proud to announce support for Old Colony Habitat for Humanity and its 2022 Attleboro Home Build. Representatives from the Bank were present for the recent groundbreaking ceremony at the project site at 134 Pike Avenue. At a later date, BayCoast employees will be invited to assist in the home build alongside community volunteers. “Old Colony Habitat for Humanity is extremely grateful to BayCoast Bank for their $10,000

Foundation Sponsorship and willingness to support the Attleboro project in any way possible,” said Kim Thomas, CEO Old Colony Habitat for Humanity. “We are looking forward to building alongside BayCoast bank employees, the Board and community to create a beautiful home for a family in need.” The nonprofit organization plans to build a 1,440 square foot single-family home with three bedrooms, two baths and a one-car garage on the half-acre site, which was donated for the project. A local family will be chosen during an application via lottery in the coming months to make this new house their

home. Once selected, the Habitat homeowners will contribute 250 hours of “sweat equity” on their house project. “Providing safe and affordable housing in our region is vitally important,” said Evelyn Ranone, Vice President, Community Development Officer for BayCoast Bank. “Our BayCoast family is proud to support Old Colony Habitat for Humanity as they work to change people’s lives and make homeownership a reality for all.” Founded in 1989, Old Colony Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and selfreliance through affordable

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