​The South Shore Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Beth Israel Deaconess - Plymouth as its newest Changemaker Partner. This strategic investment reflects the firm’s commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening the South Shore community.

A Changemaker Partner is a recognized leader dedicated to advancing regional prosperity. Through collaboration and connection, these partners work alongside fellow business and civic leaders to drive meaningful growth and success. As a Changemaker, Beth Israel Deaconess - Plymouth will play a key role in supporting the Chamber’s mission to build a strong and thriving business community.

“Joining the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Partnership Circle is a natural extension of our commitment to the community we serve and to the Chamber itself,” said Erin Yale, MM, Chief Operating Officer, BID Plymouth. “As an acute care community hospital, our mission extends beyond our walls—we are deeply invested in the economic vitality, workforce development, and overall well-being of our region. Participation in the Chamber’s Partnership Circle allows us to stay informed on regional developments while positioning BID Plymouth as a trusted and engaged partner to businesses across the South Shore. The Chamber brings together leaders who share these priorities, and we look forward to collaborating to strengthen both community health and the local business environment.”

Tim Cahill, President and CEO of the South Shore Chamber, welcomed BID Plymouth, stating, “Thank you, Beth Israel Deaconess - Plymouth and Erin, for your continued commitment to our business community and region.”

With this sponsorship, BID Plymouth joins other prominent organizations in shaping the Chamber’s strategic priorities, including workforce development, housing solutions, and economic vitality.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing businesses across 25 communities south of Boston. Celebrating 125 years of impact in 2026, the Chamber has worked to strengthen the regional economy by fostering a vibrant and diverse business environment.
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As the largest business organization in the area and a 5-star accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the South Shore Chamber is dedicated to driving economic growth and connecting businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to local enterprises.
For more information, visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.

​About Beth Israel Deaconess - Plymouth
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth (BID Plymouth) is a non-profit healthcare and hospice provider, serving 250,000 residents of 12 towns in Plymouth and Barnstable Counties. BID Plymouth is a full-service, 170-bed acute care community hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and the American College of Radiology. For more information about Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, please visit http://www.bidplymouth.org/.   

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,700 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education. For more information about Beth Israel Lahey Health, please visit www.bilh.org.   

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, January 16, 2026 – The South Shore Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Elevated Roots as its newest Changemaker Partner. This strategic investment reflects the company’s commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening the South Shore community.

A Changemaker Partner is a recognized leader dedicated to advancing regional prosperity. Through collaboration and connection, these partners work alongside fellow business and civic leaders to drive meaningful growth and success. As a Changemaker, Elevated Roots will play a key role in supporting the Chamber’s mission to build a strong and thriving business community.

“At Elevated Roots, community isn’t a buzzword; it’s a responsibility,” said Matthew Martinez, President, Elevated Roots. “We joined the South Shore Chamber’s Partnership Circle because their mission aligns with how we do business: supporting local economies, fostering collaboration, and helping businesses grow in a way that benefits the entire region. The Chamber creates meaningful connections, and we’re proud to be part of that community.”

Tim Cahill, President and CEO of the South Shore Chamber, welcomed Elevated Roots, stating, “Thank you, Elevated Roots and Matthew, for your continued commitment to our business community and region.”

With this sponsorship, Elevated Roots joins other prominent organizations in shaping the Chamber’s strategic priorities, including workforce development, housing solutions, and economic vitality.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing businesses across 25 communities south of Boston. Celebrating 125 years of impact in 2026, the Chamber has worked to strengthen the regional economy by fostering a vibrant and diverse business environment.

As the largest business organization in the area and a 5-star accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the South Shore Chamber is dedicated to driving economic growth and connecting businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to local enterprises.
For more information, visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.

About Elevated Roots
Elevated Roots is a Massachusetts-based cannabis company committed to education, community empowerment, and an elevated retail experience. Operating three licensed adult-use dispensaries in Abington, Halifax, and Kingston —Elevated Roots is known for its knowledgeable and welcoming team, wide-ranging product selection, and thoughtfully curated in-house cannabis brands, Nostalgia and Ritual, cultivated by the company’s own cultivation team based in Kingston. Through immersive retail experiences, community engagement and educational initiatives, Elevated Roots works to destigmatize cannabis and promote responsible consumption in an inclusive environment.

Learn more about Elevated Roots at elevatedrootsma.com, and visit its three dispensary locations in Abington at 1423 Bedford St., daily from 9 am to 9 pm; in Kingston at 44 William C. Gould Jr. Way, daily from 9 am to 9 pm; and in Halifax at 319 Monponsett St., daily from 8 am to 8 pm. For the latest information, follow Elevated Roots on Facebook and Instagram.

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, January 8, 2026 – The South Shore Chamber of Commerce proudly announces North Easton Savings Bank as its newest Changemaker Partner. This strategic investment reflects the bank’s commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening the South Shore community.

A Changemaker Partner is a recognized leader dedicated to advancing regional prosperity. Through collaboration and connection, these partners work alongside fellow business and civic leaders to drive meaningful growth and success. As a Changemaker, North Easton Savings Bank will play a key role in supporting the Chamber’s mission to build a strong and thriving business community.
“As a relationship-driven bank, the South Shore Chamber’s Partnership Circle to us represents a premium collaboration of local leaders working together for the benefit of the community,” said Cate Adams, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, North Easton Savings Bank. “The ‘hub and spoke’ mechanism of local leaders working as one and sharing connections, under the leadership of the South Shore Chamber, continues to produce fantastic results for area residents and businesses. We are excited to join this dynamic group and become a valuable financial resource for all of those involved. As our mission states, we exist to invest our time and resources locally to improve the quality of living, working, and raising a family in the communities we serve.”

Tim Cahill, President and CEO of the South Shore Chamber, welcomed North Easton Savings Bank, stating, “Thank you, North Easton Savings Bank and Cate, for your continued commitment to our business community and region.”

With this sponsorship, NESB joins other prominent organizations in shaping the Chamber’s strategic priorities, including workforce development, housing solutions, and economic vitality.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing businesses across 25 communities south of Boston. Celebrating 125 years of impact in 2026, the Chamber has worked to strengthen the regional economy by fostering a vibrant and diverse business environment.

As the largest business organization in the area and a 5-star accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the South Shore Chamber is dedicated to driving economic growth and connecting businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to local enterprises.
For more information, visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.

About North Easton Savings Bank
An award-winning local financial institution with over $1.6 billion in assets, North Easton Savings Bank is the leading big-bank alternative for families and businesses in Eastern Massachusetts. Founded in 1864, NESB is focused on remaining a mutually owned bank that delivers top-tier financial services and re-invests earnings locally. All deposits at North Easton Savings Bank are insured in full by the FDIC and the DIF. North Easton Savings Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit nesb.com.

How and when did the company get started?
A new time, a new name.
On December 1st, our organization – which is more than 100 years old -- will have a new name: Croí Health. The name NVNA and Hospice reflects our past. The name Croí Health takes us into the future, reflecting all that we do, and our commitment to growth. This is not a merger or an acquisition. Just a new name.

Why are we changing our name?  
Over the past 17 years since “Hospice” was added to our name, we have grown our services to include palliative care, open the Pat Roche Hospice Home, and expand our service territory to 27 towns in our region. Our goal is for our brand to represent the scope of care we offer today and not limit ourselves as our service offerings continue to grow. 

What does Croí mean? 
Croí (pronounced “CROY”) is inspired by the Gaelic word for "heart.” As Croí Health, we will still be the same non-profit organization you have always known, dedicated to expanding patient care access while maintaining the clinical excellence our patients and community have come to expect from us. 

What products or services do you offer?
Croí Health offers home health care, palliative care, home hospice services, and hospice care at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham. We support an average daily census of 1,200 patients across 27 South Shore communities. 

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why?
We’re the largest, independent, nonprofit home healthcare system in the region.

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
Our organization has been a chamber member for decades. During COVID, Renee McInnes, CEO of Croí Health, played the critical role of Board Chair for two consecutive terms, calmly informing membership of the pandemic’s impact on our regional healthcare systems and the community at large.

How and when did the company get started?
In February of 2020, at an interview to be a salon manager, I spontaneously asked about purchasing their mobile grooming van and less than a month later on March 9th of 2020, I was on the road. Less than two weeks after my opening day, all non-essential businesses were shut down due to the Covid 19 Quarantine. With no other way to reach the community, I took to social media advocating for pets, providing tips, tricks, and tools for pet owners to use while all services were closed due to the mandated shutdown.

What products or services do you offer?
Groom With Me is one-on-one luxury pet grooming in a crate-free facility with private grooming rooms. We focus on calm, assertive energy to provide quality grooming, training, advocacy, and wellness with patience, compassion, attention to detail, and love that you have been looking for your pet.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why?
Groom With Me is known for being crate-free, providing quality grooming with quality products and service in a timely fashion. Not only do we service dogs, but also cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and even parrots. We have been able to rehabilitate even the most nervous, aggressive, or reactive pets and even allow parents to accompany their pets to make the transition easier.

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
Something interesting about my business is that it started because I was a paralegal studying for the LSATs and struggling with how much time I was spending away from my kids. So, I picked up my grooming skills to help some neighbors, and then I worked for someone for a short while before realizing I had what it takes to create something successful on my own. I helped enough neighbors and friends to fill my weeks and then months and years! 2 fun tidbits are that during quarantine, I advocated for the return of pet grooming professionals and was interviewed by NBC 10 Boston and during the 2020-2021 school year, I homeschooled my 2 kids, in the 5th and 6th grade. In the mornings, we would do academics, and by the afternoon, we were in the grooming van, grooming dogs and interacting with people.

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
I became involved with the Chamber because it is heavily involved with developing communities and supporting businesses. I want to be surrounded by a group of professionals looking to rise up together. Another reason is because of Betsy Crupi. Since the first time I met her, she has always supported me and pointed me in the right direction especially when it comes to the people I should surround myself with. Thank you Betsy and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce!

🌟 Networking & Connections
​Summer was full of opportunities to connect, share ideas, and meet new colleagues.
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• Business After Hours @ Fuel America, Weymouth (May)
  A beautiful evening with great company, delicious food, and plenty of rosé.
• Coffee Connections @ MountainOne Bank, Rockland (May)
  A warm morning gathering with new and longtime members alike.
• Backyard Bash (June)
  A packed house for our annual summer tradition. Members and affiliates networked while enjoying food from bartaco and Players Sports Bar & Grille, plus beer and wine from Bin Ends.
• Coffee Connections @ Baya Bar, Weymouth (July)
  A fresh start to the day at new member Baya Bar.
• Business After Hours @ Dave & Busters, Braintree (August)
  A wintry-themed summer night — networking surrounded by holiday décor and sampling D&B’s appetizers.

🎓 Professional Development & Leadership
Supporting professional growth is central to our mission. This summer brought inspiring stories and hands-on learning.
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• SCORE Business Essentials Series (May–June)
  A six-week series hosted at the Chamber offices, offering guidance to new entrepreneurs. This program was funded by the REDO Grant.
• Girl Gang Conference (May)
  Heather and Betsy joined a vibrant day celebrating women in business. The Chamber was a proud sponsor and loved seeing so many members participate.
• WILL with Meghan Steinberg, Steinberg HR (May)
  Meghan shared her career journey, with thanks to Meghan Dunphy of MountainOne for moderating.
• WILL with Erin Cohen, Road to Responsibility (June)
  Erin’s story of leadership and impact inspired attendees. Moderated by Pam Denholm of South Shore Food Bank.

📈 Signature Events & Industry Insights
Our marquee programs bring together leaders and industry experts to share perspectives that shape the South Shore’s future.

• South Shore Development Summit (May)
  This year’s focus was on healthcare and its impact on the region. We heard from Edward Mackey of Boston Scientific, architect George Berg, and Erin Yale of Beth Israel Lahey Health Plymouth. Bob Coughlin of JLL moderated, and Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros kicked things off with opening remarks.
• 8:44 Breakfast with Philip Eng, MBTA (June)
  A sold-out launch of our new breakfast series at Granite Links. Philip Eng discussed transportation on both rail and water, including exciting updates on expanded ferry service.

“Exciting news of the expanded MBTA ferry service and a big win for commuters. As a business owner in the Hingham Shipyard, access to the Seaport will broaden my ability to recruit from Boston and ease the reach to clients based in the city. As vice chair of the EDC, closing the commute length and time can only drive economic growth here in the region.”
— Darlene Hollywood, Hollywood Agency & Vice Chair, South Shore Economic Development Corporation

🤝 Community & Member Programming
We continued offering spaces to learn, share, and grow together as a community.
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• Navigating the Chamber (August)
  Our orientation program gave new members the inside track on getting the most from their membership.
• Bagels & Best Practices (August)
  The Non-Profit Group gathered at South Shore Conservatory in Hingham for an open discussion on marketing, fundraising, and tracking impact.

🎉 Celebrations & Milestones
We love celebrating growth across our region!
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• Ribbon Cuttings
  • Action Medicine opened its new office in Braintree.
    
  • Tutti Bellisima cut the ribbon on their beautiful new Norwell location.

Welcome New Partners
Brewster Ambulance · Bridgewater State University · North Easton Savings Bank · South Shore Times · Tiny & Sons Auto Glass

Thank You Renewing Partners
Cape Cod 5 · Citrin Cooperman · Coastal Heritage Bank · DTM Law · Gibbs Software Solutions · FoxRock · M&T Bank · Murphy, Hess

​Wrapping Up
From celebrating local businesses to hosting important conversations on leadership, healthcare, and transportation, this summer was one for the books. Thank you to everyone who joined us, partnered with us, and continued to grow with us. We’re excited to keep the momentum going into a busy fall! 

All event photos can be found here.

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, Date, 2025 – The South Shore Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Commonwealth Building, Inc. as its newest Changemaker Partner. This strategic investment reflects the firm’s commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening the South Shore community.

A Changemaker Partner is a recognized leader dedicated to advancing regional prosperity. Through collaboration and connection, these partners work alongside fellow business and civic leaders to drive meaningful growth and success. As a Changemaker, Commonwealth Building, Inc. will play a key role in supporting the Chamber’s mission to build a strong and thriving business community.
“At Commonwealth Building, we believe that strong partnerships are the foundation for success in the construction industry,” said Chris Fontaine, President & CEO, Commonwealth Building, Inc. “We partnered with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce because it allows us to give back, support local businesses, and enhance the communities we live and work in.  By joining the Chamber’s Partnership Circle, we’re able to stay informed on regional developments and position ourselves as a valued partner for businesses across the South Shore.”

Tim Cahill, President and CEO of the South Shore Chamber, welcomed Commonwealth Building, Inc., stating, “For over forty years, Commonwealth Building has provided first-class construction throughout New England and upstate New York. Chris Fontaine and his team have successfully managed complex and challenging projects, earning them an exceptional reputation. We are honored to have them join our Partnership Circle.”

With this sponsorship, Commonwealth Building, Inc. joins other prominent organizations in shaping the Chamber’s strategic priorities, including workforce development, housing solutions, and economic vitality.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization representing businesses across 25 communities south of Boston. Celebrating 125 years of impact in 2026, the Chamber has worked to strengthen the regional economy by fostering a vibrant and diverse business environment.

As the largest business organization in the area and a 5-star accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the South Shore Chamber is dedicated to driving economic growth and connecting businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to local enterprises.
For more information, visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.

About Commonwealth Building, Inc.
Based in Rockland, Massachusetts, Commonwealth Building, Inc. is a full-service construction company with over 40 years of experience serving New England and Upstate New York. We specialize in the retail, restaurant, corporate, and commercial sectors, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes preconstruction planning, general contracting, design-build, maintenance, and special projects.

Our reputation is built on a collaborative approach, clear communication, and a team culture that fosters high employee retention. These values allow us to consistently deliver complex projects on time and on budget—while building long-term relationships with clients and partners across the region.
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Whether it's a ground-up development or a fast-paced renovation, Commonwealth Building brings decades of expertise and a commitment to quality to every project we undertake.