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CHAMBER OF CENTRAL MASS SOUTH

ANNUAL MEETING

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 11:30am to 1:30pm

SOUTHBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Michael Frisbie and Dav Cvitkovic

Electric Vehicle Discovery Center (EVDC)

You are cordially invited to attend as The Chamber of Central Mass South holds its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 11:30am – 1:30pm in the Crystal Ballroom at Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, 14 Mechanic Street, Southbridge.

We hope you will join us as we welcome Michael Frisbie and Dav Cvitkovic, partners in spearheading the development of the Electric Vehicle Discovery Center (EVDC) coming to Sturbridge, MA next year.

The EVDC is a first of its kind facility in the US aimed at increasing consumer and commercial acceptance of EVs in a one-stop-shop, non-sales, learning environment. The project, supported by the Mass Clean Energy Center ACT4ALL initiative, will be a key driver in reaching the State's goal of 1 million EVs on the road by 2030 and closing the equity gap in EV ownership. With over 40,000 visitors expected each year, the EVDC will also stimulate economic growth in the region.

Attendees will also hear remarks from CMS Chamber Board of Directors Chair Cynthia Saucier, receive an overview of last year and upcoming highlights from CMS Chamber Executive Director Alexandra McNitt, and enjoy a three course plated lunch.

SPEAKER BIOS:

Michael Frisbie

PRESIDENT

Michael Frisbie is a highly accomplished, experienced executive and entrepreneur with more than two decades of proven success in business, finance and commercial real estate development. Frisbie is the owner and driving force behind Noble Energy Real Estate Holdings and Noble Gas, Inc., a high-end network of automobile refueling stations and markets with quality food offerings to help fuel your vehicle and body. Noble is on the forefront of energy, and Frisbie’s vision is pioneering the charging effort for electric vehicles in New England. A Nichols College alumni and Board of Advisors member, Frisbie has created a “Pathway to Management” program that strives to help young adults from Nichols learn and gain real-world experience to ensure they are business-ready when they graduate.

Dav Cvitkovic

TREASURER

Dav Cvitkovic is an accomplished leader in the electric vehicle sector as COO of Plug’n Drive. She served as the Project Leader for the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre, which was established in Canada in 2017 and won Canada’s “Clean 50” award for best project. She is an entrepreneurial leader who brings a combination of passion and precision to EVDC Inc. Having worked the spectrum of both public and private sectors in North America to achieve sustainable growth, value creation, and social impact, she has a reputation for strong market research, and metrics management. Dav has a strong history of delivering first and best practices—on time and on budget—for many capital projects and programs. Dav has championed organizations that support inclusion and diversity. She’s signed the Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Plug’n Drive, and was a founding board member for the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES) 2017–2021, the youth-led, youth-serving sustainable development organization accredited by the United Nations.

Agenda

11:30  Registration and Networking

Noon  Welcome & Lunch, Cindy Saucier, Chair of the Board

12:30  Chamber Update, Alexandra McNitt, Executive Director

12:45  Introduction of Michael Frisbie and Dav Cvitkovic

from the Electric Vehicle Discovery Center

1:15   Q&A

1:30   Adjourn

Menu

Three Course Plated Lunch

Mixed Field Greens, Raspberries, Candied Walnuts, Caprino Cheese Croutons with a Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing

Apricot and Brie Stuffed Chicken

Vegetarian – Spaghetti Squash with a Vegetable Ragu 

Spring Vegetable Medley

Red Roasted Potatoes

Triple Chocolate Cake

The cost to attend is $39 per person for Chamber Members

($375 for a table of 10) or $45 per person for non-Members.

Please RSVP by phone or email by February 24.

Let us know if you prefer the Vegetarian meal option when you reserve.

Chamber of Central Mass South

508-347-2761

email: info@cmschamber.org

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