April 2026 Navigator

One SouthCoast Navigator is the official news publication of One SouthCoast Chamber New Bedford Office: 25 Elm Street, Suite 101 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

Terms to Expire in December 2027: • • • • • • • • • •

Nathan Araujo, Advance Career Services Kevin Carando, Acushnet Company Barbara Casagrande, AHEAD Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group Lynne Mastera, Precix Douglas Rodrigues, D. E. Rodrigues & Company, Inc. Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union Dr. Mark Fuller, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Cindy Ko, Cindy Ko Photography

General inquiries: info@onesouthcoast.com Terms to Expire in December 2028: Chamber Staff: CEO, Michael O’Sullivan Vice President of Finance & Operations, Dorothy Botelho, IOM Vice President of Corporate Member Engagement & Sponsorships, Kimberly Coroa Moniz Vice President of Marketing & Events, Katie Greene Vice President of Public Policy, Ian Trombly Director of Membership & Retention, Clifford Athouriste Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Hunter Tackett Executive Director, Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau, Chrisanne Tyrrell Executive Director, Viva Fall River, Patti Rego Executive Director, Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition (FRACC), Tracy Silva Barbosa

2026 OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Peter Daley, People Incorporated Eileen Migliozzi, St. Anne’s Credit Union Dr. Sedgwick Harris, Bristol Community College Lucria Ortiz, YMCA Southcoast Chris Johnson, Isaksen Solar Jeff Davis, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home Carole Billington, Saint Anne’s Hospital/Brown University Health

The Massachusetts Small Business Center (MSBDC) Network provides one-to-one 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.

Executive Committee: • • • • • • •

Chair: Catherine Dillon, BankFive Immediate Past Chair: Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group Treasurer: Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union Vice Chair-Government Affairs: William Burns, Southcoast Health Vice Chair-Governance Committee: Eileen Migliozzi, St. Anne's Credit Union Vice Chair-One SouthCoast Chamber Foundation: Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications Vice Chair-Membership Committee: Nathan Araujo, Advance Career Services

Members of the Board of Directors: Terms to Expire in December 2026: • • • • • • • • •

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William Burns, Southcoast Health System Marie Pellegrino, BayCoast Bank Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance Catherine Dillon, BankFive Charlie Fellows, Lafrance Hospitality Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc. Jeff Pagliuca, Bristol County Savings Bank Derek Santos, New Bedford Economic Development Council Matt Zenni, Liberty Utilities

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network 200 Pocasset Street, Fall River, MA 02721 Phone: (508) 673.9783 Fax: (508) 674.1929 www.msbdc.org www.facebook.com/msbdc

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP WORKS FOR YOU IN 2026 Let’s be honest, running a business in 2026 isn’t easy. Things move fast, priorities shift, and every dollar you spend needs to count. So, it’s fair to ask: “Am I really getting value from this?”

At One SouthCoast Chamber, we’re confident the answer is yes.

Your membership isn’t just another line item; it’s one of the smartest, most practical investments you can make. Whether you are showing up to every event or have not been to one, One line: we help you get into SouthCoast Chamber is still wor- Bottom the right rooms. king behind the scenes for you every single day.

PUBLIC POLICY ADWe’ve Got Your We’re not just a business group— VOCACY: Back we’re part of your team: here to support, connect, and advocate Let’s face it—most business for you. Two major ways we do don’t have time to track this are Connectivity and Public owners legislation or sit through policy Policy Advocacy. meetings. That’s where we come in.

CONNECTIVITY: It’s More Than “Networking” While you’re managing your day-to-day operations, we track We get it—“networking” can at the local, state, sometimes feel like a chore. That’s developments and federal levels. make sure why we think of it as connecting your concerns are We heard by deciinstead. Because when it’s done sion-makers. right, it’s actually pretty great.

We’re advocating for our member This is where relationships hapbusinesses on issues like: pen. The kind that leads to new customers, referrals, partnerships, --Competitiveness and affordabior even just someone you can call lity when you need advice.

--Taxes and regulations development and In 2026, we’ve got plenty of ways --Workforce training to plug in, whatever your style: --Economic development --Infrastructure --Early morning coffee meetups --Public health and safety --Midday events to break up the work grind The good news: when the One --After-hours gatherings where SouthCoast Chamber speaks, things are a little more relaxed people listen. We’ve built a strong, respected voice that represents Not big on events? No problem. businesses like yours.

Your membership still boosts your visibility online through our So no, you do not have to go business directory, one of the go- it alone—we are already in the to spots for people looking to do room for you. business locally.

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Working for You (Even When You’re Busy) Here is something we really want you to know: you do not have to “use” your membership every day for it to be valuable.

Some members show up all the time. Others check in when they can. Both are totally fine.

Because no matter what, we are still: --Promoting your business --Advocating on your behalf --Creating opportunities for you to tap into when you’re ready Think of us as a resource that is always there—ready when you need it.

Let’s Keep Building Something Great The SouthCoast business community is full of energy, ideas, and people doing amazing things, and you’re part of that.

Your Chamber membership connects you to something bigger: a network of people who are building, growing, and shaping the future of this region together.

Connect with us in 2026? We’re just getting started.

One SouthCoast Chamber.

Working for you. Every day.

Sincerely,

Mike O'Sullivan

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