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So, how was YOUR weekend? Vol. 1
DATELINE: Groundwork!, NEW BEDFORD, MA – Getting back to work on a Monday morning at a place like Groundwork!, with its eclectic membership, is like watching Facebook and Instagram…
Read MoreMad Men & Women of New Bedford
DATELINE: Groundwork!, NEW BEDFORD, MA – Welcome to my first official column as resident Groundwork! blogger. Or, as I prefer, resident Groundwork! Mad Man. I write official because I’ve actually…
Read MoreTake a Walk, Clear Your Mind, and Appreciate New Bedford’s Beauty
There is nothing like going outside, getting some fresh air, and clearing your head after being stuck indoors all day. New Bedford is a beautiful and soothing place for times when you feel like you need to get away. Here are a few key locations right in our own backyard, so the next time you are feeling stressed out or need to take a break, go ahead and check them out!
Read MoreBest Ice Cream in the Southcoast Area
Summer is finally here! With the beautiful weather here to stay, what is more important than finding the absolute best ice cream places in the area? Here is a countdown of the top three places you MUST visit this summer!
Read MoreThe secret to ending hate once and for all
We’re now a couple of years into Groundwork!, and we can clearly see why community matters. Here’s why: our members are not all created equal. We represent different industries, different backgrounds, and different beliefs. We have Sanders supporters and Trump supporters at the same table– passionate socialists and passionate conservatives dueling it out over ping pong.
Read MoreMass Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Visits Groundwork!
Karyn Polito, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, joined Elizabeth Warren in the ranks of powerful women who have visited Groundwork! Polito’s visit to Groundwork! was part of a larger tour of downtown New Bedford, hosted by the City of New Bedford, the New Bedford Economic Development Council, and MassDevelopment. The purpose of the tour was to show the Lt. Governor the site of a proposed re-development project in the downtown area.
Read MoreSoCo Stars: Coastal Roasters
“Love what you do. Passion will be your biggest asset. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask for help.” Sage advice from Donald Machado, local coffee master.
Read MoreSpring Fever On The SouthCoast
Spring is in full bloom! With the weather warming up, it’s hard not to spend your time off enjoying the great outdoors. The SouthCoast is embracing this with an array of different events from food trucks to 5k fun runs.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Ben Gilbarg
“I like not being alone in my home office. I’m able to bounce ideas off of other really smart folks, and to have interesting conversations with them. It also helps me be more productive, as there’s so much productivity going on around me.”
Read MoreNew Bedford Book Festival: A story of people and books.
Guess what? People still love books. Real, object-in-hand books. Over 400 people filed into Groundwork! for the first New Bedford Book Festival and it was a smashing success.
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