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Leadership SouthCoast Information webinars

Are you interested in exploring regional issues, making new connections, and deepening your impact as a leader? Leadership SouthCoast’s annual community leadership program is the only one of its kind servicing the SouthCoast region. Join us for an information session to learn more! Via webinar: September 26 -OR- October 10, 12:00-1:00 p.m. RSVP to Jennifer…

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Noelle Pina (’12), Orleans Chamber of Commerce

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Noelle’s work in Massachusetts began in 2011 as an employer specialist at the New Bedford Chamber of Commerce (now the SouthCoast Chamber). She’s since become the executive director at the Orleans Chamber of Commerce. “My team of one full time office manager, four part-time, seasonal information specialists, and Chamber volunteers are priceless in assisting me…

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We’re accepting applications for our Class of 2019!

Would you, or someone you know, benefit from participating in Leadership SouthCoast? Be part of a program that engages, educates, and empowers diverse leaders to improve and strengthen the South Coast! We’re accepting applications for our Class of 2019 through October 31. Apply today! www.leadershipsouthcoast.org/apply

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Environmental Sustainability Day is August 15!

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LSC Alumni are welcome to join us on Wednesday, August 15 for portions of our 2018 Environmental Sustainability Day! The following drop-in opportunities are available: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Discussion on Fisheries Sustainability and Tour of UMass Dartmouth School of Marine Sciences & Technology (SMAST) with Steven Cadrin, PhD, Professor for the Department of Fisheries Oceanography 1:45-3:30…

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Class of 2018 Experiences Government in Action

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  LSC’s 2018 class spent the day in Boston for Government Day on July 18. The session included the tradition of visiting the Massachusetts Statehouse to meet with members of the SouthCoast legislative delegation and a first-time visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate for a hands-on senate simulation. It was a…

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Jim McKeag (’17), MassDevelopment TDI

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As the New Bedford Fellow for MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), Jim works with local partners to advance economic development priorities within a strategic downtown area. “Creating new connections out of the mix of conversations and projects I have the pleasure to be a part of is one of the most rewarding aspects of my…

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LSC Grads: You don’t want to miss these upcoming events!

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  Get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River with executive director Patrick Norton on August 8. We’ll learn about the strategies and priorities guiding the Center’s work and the arts and culture scene in Fall River. We’ll end our visit with a brief tour of…

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Jennifer Menard (’06), Bristol Community College

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LSC’s new Board Chair, Jennifer Menard, is a familiar face to many on the SouthCoast, having served on several area boards and committees and state-wide to local organizations. She credits her LSC experience for helping her realize that, although our region has many talented people, there’s a critical need to bring together leaders for development…

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Alumni Drop-In Sessions

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Grads, you spoke and we listened!  In 2018, portions of our monthly program sessions will be open to a limited number of LSC alumni to support learning and development post-graduation. Opportunities for drop-in sessions will be posted monthly in our 2018 newsletters. Registration is required and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Check our…

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2018 Class Explores Arts & Culture

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There’s no question that the arts and culture scene here on the SouthCoast has a lot of momentum; so much of it has to do with the leaders working in the space. How are they doing it? With focus, strategy, and a whole lot of collaboration! State of the Arts Columnist for the Standard-Times, Steven…

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