New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is hosting a healthcare forum as part of its 'Good Morning SouthCoast' breakfast meetings.

Over $9,000 in grant money is coming to New Bedford to help veterans develop new job skills. State Representative Antonio Cabral of New Bedford announced today that the "Amp It Up!" grant for $9,074 will help the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, in partnership with the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, coordinate with local veterans...

The holiday shopping season is upon us and as folks head out to the stores to buy gifts for friends and loved ones the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is urging southcoast residents to shop local.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says he's against a potential name change that would cause the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce to be called the Southcoast Chamber of Commerce.

The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce could be undergoing a name change.

The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce has asked the state to approve a name change that might give it more regional appeal in hopes of generating additional revenue for the financially strapped agency. The local chamber, which largely exists on the dues paid by it's members is considering a change to The South Coast Chamber of Commerce in hopes attracting members from the Taunton and Fall River

Some New Bedford people are hearing the call, and are now trying to handle the feisty panhandler situation. Ed Pacheco started things by providing two panhandlers jobs carrying sign boards. As Pacheco explains on Brian's Beat, others are getting into the act...

The 2016 South Coast Women’s Forum will be held at Rosebrook Event Center, located at 50 Rosebrook Place, Wareham, MA 02571 on Thursday, May 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The South Coast Women’s Forum is the ideal setting for leading business professionals, and aspiring women in business to connect, learn, and be inspired by other women...

Those looking for employment will have an opportunity to shop their resumes around on Thursday during the Southcoast Job Fair.

The Massachusetts Export Center will bring international seafood buyers to New Bedford for twelfth year, with 23 buyers from Asia, Europe and South America expected here on Friday March 4, 2016 to meet with some of the area’s leading seafood companies...