GMSC! June 2016 Breakfast/Business of the Year Award
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This popular breakfast series is a high-profile, fast-paced and educational program geared towards executives, senior managers, professionals and small business owners. Each of the programs has a business-oriented focus and features a popular speaker to present on a topic of interest to local businesses. The Good Morning SouthCoast! breakfast program is also a great way to network with other Chamber members!
Peyton Randolph (Randy) Helm, former Muhlenberg College President, was appointed interim chancellor of UMass Dartmouth beginning in March of this year. Helm retired last year after leading Muhlenberg College for 12 years and was named President Emeritus by the College’s trustees at Commencement last May.
Before his Muhlenberg presidency, Helm served as Vice President at the University of Pennsylvania. At Muhlenberg, Helm presided over an era of growth and transformation, during which applications and enrollment increased, as the college continued to gain acclaim. Muhlenberg’s endowment more than tripled -- rising from $70 million to $247 million – with that growth fueled by a $110 million capital campaign Helm oversaw. Helm was also credited with improving campus facilities and student life and developing a new curriculum. Muhlenberg also became more diverse during Helm’s presidency.
Helm said he looked forward to serving at UMass Dartmouth.
“This is an institution committed to transforming lives through the power of higher education, a purpose to which I have dedicated my career. With half of the University’s undergraduates being first-generation college-attendees, almost 40 percent qualifying for Pell grants, and many holding down jobs in addition to taking classes, UMass Dartmouth students are clearly motivated, determined, pragmatic and focused on their future,” he said.
We will also present the
Business of the Year Award
Traditionally in June, the Chamber has presented the Small Business of the Year Award. This year we want to recognize large businesses and non-profits and educational institutions along with small businesses as they all make valuable contributions to our local economy and help support our community. The 2016 Business of the Year, Awards will be presented at this edition Good Morning SouthCoast!
The Chamber along with a committee of selected representatives from partnering companies collected nominees from business owners, employees and area residents who chose to highlight a local business for demonstrating creativity and imagination in the development of their company while exhibiting growth and contributing to society in a positive, proactive manner.
One organization from the following categories will be awarded the prestigious Business of the Year Award at the event!
Small Business
SERVPRO
Flour Girls Baking Company
Quahog Republic Whalers’ Tavern
Celia’s Boutique
SEASTREAK
Hope Yoga Studio/LA Cycle Studio
Doctors Express
The Pasta House
Fairfield Inn & Suites, WayPoint Event Center
Waring-Sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute and Rock Funeral Home
Non-Profit Organizations/Educational Institutions
New Bedford YMCA
UMASS Charlton College of Business
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
Devin Laubi Foundation
Child and Family Services
Better Community Living
Rail to Boston Coalition
Interise
New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!
Large Business
AHEAD
Acushnet Company
Horacio’s
US Drywall Inc
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Join us for a delicious breakfast, an informative presentation by Dr. Helm and an exciting Award Ceremony!!
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 16, 2016
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
June 16th 2016
7:30am - 9:00am
Location
Rachel's Lakeside
950 State Road
Dartmouth, MA
Fees/Admission
$27.50 Members
$45 Non-Members
$250 Table of Ten (Members)
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Contact Information
Deven Q. Tillman, Programs and Events Manager
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