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Gratitude behind Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac food drive. Plymouth automobile dealership to hold canned good drive for month of November to support local food pantries

Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac

PLYMOUTH, MA…

For the second year in a row, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has teamed up to fight hunger with the South Shore Community Action Council’s Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse to host a canned food drive at the dealership’s 137 Samoset Street (Route 44) location. The drive will take place during the month of November and all donated goods will go to the Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse, which provides food to more than 30 emergency food pantries and soup kitchens in the greater Plymouth area.

“We’ve always believed that being in business was about being part of the community. As part of the community, we feel it’s important to help out those who might be going through a bit of a tough time,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. “We encourage everybody to stop by the dealership and make a contribution to the drive.”

As an added incentive, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is taking $10 off an oil change for customers who come in with canned goods to donate. Customers simply need to present their canned goods when they check in for an oil change and the $10 will be deducted. Depending on the type of vehicle you drive, that can be a savings between 15 and 30 percent.

Containers for the food drive will be located throughout the Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac showroom. All canned goods and other non-perishables are welcomed and accepted.

“Last year’s drive generated 385 pounds of food, which equates to 296 meals. We can’t thank Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac enough for stepping up once again to host a food drive during this critical time of year,” said Steve Bailey, of South Shore Community Action Council. “The winter months and the holidays always present challenges in getting food to the people who need it. We’re hopeful that Tracy’s customers and people in the area will get in the spirit of the Thanksgiving season and give generously to this drive.”

That kind of generosity is nothing new for Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. Since its founding in 1992, the dealership has been involved in a number of charitable endeavors. That includes supporting The Driven Student Recognition for students at Plymouth North and South High Schools, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and many more.

For more information on Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, visit www.tracymotors.com. To learn more about the South Shore Community Action Council, visit their website at www.sscac.org.

So easy at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac
For more than 80 years and three generations of dealers, the Tracy family has made it so easy for customers on the South Shore and greater Plymouth area to purchase new and used automobiles. Since its beginnings in 1992, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has emphasized first-rate customer service and straightforward, bottom-line pricing with fair trade-ins every time–without the games or gimmicks you find at other dealerships. For more information on new and used trucks and automobiles, you can go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. For more information, or to make a service appointment, you can also call (800) 640-2884.

About South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.
Since 1965, South Shore Community Action Council has provided a range of critical services to low-income individuals and families on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and has toiled to combat the root causes of poverty in those communities. By strengthening and coordinating existing efforts, its mission is to eliminate poverty along the South Shore by affording everyone in need the opportunities for education, training and work; to live with dignity; to contribute to the full extent of their capabilities; and to participate in the workings of our society.

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Barter Holiday Expo encourages Cape Cod businesses to trade up.

I’ll trade you quahogs for carpentry work. Better yet, my neighbor will provide the wood and your brother the chef can make chowder for all of us.

Cape Codders have been bartering even before the American Revolution.

What? Cash in on great holiday gifts without cash?
New England Trade, the region’s oldest and largest barter and trade organization, will holds it’s a Holiday Barter Expo on Monday, December 10, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hyannis Golf Club, 1840 Iyannough Road #2, Route 132, Hyannis, MA 02601.

There is no cost to participate in the event. Potential new businesses that call prior to the expo will be given discounted membership to New England Trade and complimentary VIP Tickets to the expo. For additional information about the Barter Expo, visit www.newenglandtrade.com or call (781) 388-9200.
This year as the economy gets tighter and companies are cutting back on corporate gifts, employee incentives, and new customer incentives, many New England Trade members are bartering for their holiday shopping. Companies are also utilizing barter to move excess merchandise or sell additional service capacity.

Participants can browse a wide range of gift ideas and services. Among the available items will be such holiday shopping essentials as jewelry and watches, electronics, gift baskets, exercise equipment, clothing, sunglasses, ski lift tickets, restaurant gift certificates, vacation lodging, chocolate and candies, candles, and more.

“This Barter Expo will open the eyes and minds of the business community,” note Ken Meharg, CEO of New England Trade. “Our guests are always astounded by the range of products and services available through barter.”

Gary Oshry, President of New England Trade added, “Public acceptance of barter has grown enormously in recent years. This event is sure to be fun and gives business owners a sense of the cash flow enhancer a trade organization can offer.”

TRADING UP IN NEW ENGLAND
Since, 1980, New England Trade has helped thousands of businesses gain a competitive edge by using barter. Barter is a creative way to increase sales and decrease cash expenses. Restaurants, auto services, travel, retail stores, and professional business services such as accounting, legal and advertising/marketing are a sampling of the numerous clients who do business with New England Trade and each other.

With a new, fully functional online “Marketplace” e-commerce platform, New England Trade has added a new dimension to both their reach and convenience for members. Now members can click and choose a wide range of goods and services, from travel reservations to gift certificates to auto care to professional services and more.

Worldwide, more than $600-billion is traded annually by small firms and giant companies alike. Nearly one-third of all U.S. businesses are involved in some kind of barter and more than 65 percent of the corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange use barter to reduce surplus inventory and bolster sales.
New England Trade, located at 926 Eastern Avenue in Malden, Mass, has more than 1,000 members throughout the region. In business for three decades, it is the largest independent barter organization in New England. The company is a founding member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges, New England Trade manages more than $10-million in sales annually and has a staff of 7 people. The company is a long-standing member of the Malden Chamber of Commerce.

For additional information about the Barter Expo, visit www.newenglandtrade.com or call (781) 388-9200.

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Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac puts it in drive. Plymouth automobile dealership teams up against hunger to support local food pantries

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac teams up with the South Shore Community Action Council for a food drive to help supply local food pantries with much needed inventory for the holidays.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has partnered with the South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) on a canned food drive at the dealership’s 137 Samoset Street (Route 44) in Plymouth. The drive will take place during the month of November and all donated goods will go to SSCAC’s Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse, which provides food free of charge to more than 30 emergency food pantries and soup kitchens in the greater Plymouth area

“There’s no better way to express gratitude for what you have by helping out those who have not been as fortunate,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. “With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we wanted to do something for families in the area who are having a tough time. We encourage everybody to stop by the dealership and make a contribution to the drive.”

The food drive tubs are located in the Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac showroom at 137 Samoset Street. Canned goods and other non-perishables are welcomed and accepted.

“We can’t thank Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac enough for hosting this food drive as our shelves are almost empty,” said Beth Thompson, Food Resources Manager at South Shore Community Action Council. “The greater Plymouth area has grown quite a bit in recent years. While that’s good on one hand, it also has meant that more people are in need of our services. That’s why we truly appreciate when a business like Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac teams up to help out.”

That kind of generosity is nothing new for Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac. Since its founding in 1992, the dealership has been involved in a number of charitable endeavors. That includes supporting The Driven Student Recognition for students at Plymouth North and South High Schools, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and many more.

For more information on Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, visit www.tracymotors.com. To learn more about the South Shore Community Action Council, visit their website at www.sscac.org.

So easy at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac

For more than 80 years and three generations of dealers, the Tracy family has made it so easy for customers on the South Shore and greater Plymouth area to purchase new and used automobiles. Since its beginnings in 1992, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has emphasized first-rate customer service and straightforward, bottom-line pricing with fair trade-ins every time–without the games or gimmicks you find at other dealerships. For more information on new and used trucks and automobiles, you can go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. For more information, or to make a service appointment, you can also call (800) 640-2884.

About South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.

Since 1965, South Shore Community Action Council has provided a range of critical services to low-income individuals and families on the South Shore of Massachusetts, and has toiled to combat the root causes of poverty in those communities. By strengthening and coordinating existing efforts, its mission is to eliminate poverty along the South Shore by affording everyone in need the opportunities for education, training and work; to live with dignity; to contribute to the full extent of their capabilities; and to participate in the workings of our society.

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Barter pioneer leaves Malden-based New England Trade after helping to shape the industry for three decades. Award-winning, Stoneham resident Linda Zibell makes final swap.

MALDEN, MASS…

Leaving a legacy of national trade awards and countless industry protégés, Linda Zibell is leaving New England Trade, based in Malden, Mass., after working three decades to help shape the profession.

A life-long Stoneham, Mass. resident, Zibell received much recognition from the National Association of Trade Executives including Broker of the Year.  She led annual workshops to educate new barter brokers about client relations and travel exchange.

In the mid-90’s, Oprah Winfrey celebrated Zibell’s creativity with an entire show focused on a wedding that Linda coordinated completely on barter – including the venue, catering, flowers, music, tuxedo rentals, honeymoon, etc. 

“Linda is among the handful of people who helped elevate the concept of barter to a modern, legitimate tool to help businesses thrive.  We thank her for her nearly 30 years of service and will miss her daily zest,” noted Gary Oshry, President of New England Trade.

Ken Meharg, CEO of New England Trade added, “Linda helped grow the industry by patiently educating everyone involved from the barter member to the vendors to the new recruits to the profession.  Her contributions are significant and are timeless.”

Zibell commented, “It has been a great ride and a pleasure to help build an industry that helps so many people.  I looked forward to each day of uncharted adventure.”

TRADING UP IN NEW ENGLAND

New England Trade, based in Malden and Hyannis, Mass. and the region’s oldest, largest barter/trade organization, recently achieved the 2,000 card holder mark. 

Since, 1980, New England Trade has helped thousands of businesses gain a competitive edge by expanding their revenue and reach with barter.  Barter is a creative way to increase sales and decrease cash expenses.  Restaurants, auto services, travel, retail stores, and professional business services such as accounting, legal and advertising/marketing are a sampling of the numerous clients who do business with New England Trade and each other.

Worldwide, more than $600-billion is traded annually by small firms and giant companies alike.  Nearly one-third of all U.S. businesses are involved in some kind of barter and more than 65percent of the corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange use barter to reduce surplus inventory and bolster sales.

New England Trade maintains offices at 926 Eastern Avenue in Malden, Mass. and 100 W. Main Street, Hyannis, Mass.  In three decades, it has become the largest barter organization in New England.  The company is a founding member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges, New England Trade manages more than $10,000,000 million in barter transactions  annually and has a staff of 10 people.  New England Trade is operated by experienced, Certified Trade Brokers who know how to make barter work for business. The company is a long-standing member of the Malden Chamber of Commerce.

For additional information about the New England Trade, visit www.NewEnglandTrade.com or call (781) 388-9200.

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