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Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay. Stay tuned for more sessions with the Chamber and region's key leadership.
We held our second Coffee Connections this week with a new group of faces from our amazing business community. Since we aren’t able to get together in person, the Chamber has adapted it’s Coffee Connections to be one hour COVID free (mostly) for our business community to connect, talk about how they are doing and sharing some suggestions on what to read, watch, listen and cope with this new (temporary) normal.
If you missed the first round of suggested reads, wellness strategies, books, podcasts, you can check them out here! TV Shows
 Now more than ever it is important to recognize those people on the South Shore that make a difference in the lives of others. Here’s your opportunity to show your gratitude.
Nominate your South Shore Hometown Hero today. Nomination Period: April 3–April 16 Nominate a hometown hero in your life by uploading a photo of the hero/heroes and telling us in the caption why they deserve to be recognized. Neighbors, health care workers, teachers, grocers, restaurant owners...anyone going above and beyond. Voting Period: April 17–April 28 Vote on whom you think is the most inspirational hometown champion for April! You may vote one time during this period. Winner Announced: May 1 - Watch for it on our Social Media In partnership with South Shore Home, Life & Style  Amid all this uncertainty, the South Shore business community has been a beacon of optimism and hope. This Tuesday, March 31st, a group of business leaders got together for our Chamber’s very first virtual Coffee Connections. While we are committed to providing resources and helping businesses navigate these uncharted waters, we also feel a responsibility to offer a temporary respite. And that’s exactly what we all got-- a one-hour break from all things COVID-19. It was a refreshing way to kick off the morning. The group of 15 shared some insights into some of their favorite books, tv shows, podcasts, media and wellness strategies. In the spirit of community and positivity, we’re passing these along to all of you – ENJOY!
TV Shows The Chi TigerKing – this was a widely mentioned series Ozarks The Affair Movies Ford vs. Ferrari Instant Family Hustlers Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Toy Story 4 Podcasts & Other media Mad Dogs & Englishmen with Charles Cooke & Kevin Williamson John Krazinski’s new daily video “Some Good News” (15 minutes of smiling and laughter!) Books Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell Same Kind of Different as Me by Denver Moore, Lynn Vincent, and Ron Hall Every Day I Fight: Making a Difference, Kicking Cancer's Ass by Larry Platt and Stuart Scott The Killing Book Series by Bill O’Reilly Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin Gang Leader for a Day by Sudhir Venkatesh Becoming by Michelle Obama (audiobook – Michelle’s voice is very soothing!) The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman Complicity: How the North Promoted, Prolonged, and Profited from Slavery by Anne Farrow Wellness Strategies and Practices 5-Minute Gratitude Journal – three things to be grateful for each morning (gratitude journaling got a few shout outs!) Gratitude Jar – add something you’re grateful for weekly (or more) and read them at the end of the month/quarter/year Meditation Walking, more walking & POWERwalking Turning off the TV Reaching out to a different friend each day to reconnect and keep connected Virtual Happy Hours (with family and/or friends) Eat together as a family for multiple meals Cooking! Going to bed early Have other suggestions? Share them in the comments!
The state’s 2011 gaming law designated certain levels and types of gaming activity in specific regions of the state. Half of the South Shore falls in Region C which includes the Cape and Islands, Bristol and Plymouth Counties. Norfolk County is in Region A. There are two categories of facilities.
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently endorsed House Bill 4070, An Act Relative to the Authority of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which will allow the gaming commission to consider a Category 2 license as well as a Category 1 license in the region. The Chamber covers approximately 25 communities along Route 3; about half of which are in Region C. The goal of the Expanded Gaming Act in 2011 was to promote economic development and job creation throughout the state. Specifically, this law allowed up to three destination resort casinos located in three geographically diverse regions across the state and a single slots facility at one location statewide. Today, destination resort casinos are up and running in Regions A & B, with a slots facility also operating in Region A. The Chamber is actively engaged in regional economic development work to make the area more economically competitive. This includes broadening our current economic base. We find it troubling that part of our region in Southeastern Massachusetts is almost effectively blocked under current legislation from even considering a gaming option in this area since the prospects, if any, of a full resort casino in Region C appear distant. The Chamber’s support for H 4070 is to allow consideration of options. We have not taken any position on any specific gaming proposal. We simply believe that the region should at least have some options open for new development. Likewise, it is our hope that the Commission will reopen the licensing process so proposals can be considered. |
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