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Welcome to the Chamber!

5/28/2020

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Glad to have you with us!
  • The Collision Center
  • Davin Tech Group
  • Gibbs Software Solutions
  • GrayMatter Agency, Inc. (Thank you to Atlantic Symphony Orchestra for the referral!)
  • HD Sheldon & Company
  • Hingham Lifestyle Publications
  • Menemsha Solutions
  • School on Wheels
  • South Shore Retirement Services
  • Wheelhouse Diner
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Happy Chamberversary!

5/26/2020

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50+ Years
Bank of America Merrill Lynch

40+ Years
Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc.
EMD Serono, Inc.
Drohan Tocchio & Morgan, P.C.

30+ Years
Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association

20+ Years
The Arc of the South Shore
Clean Surface Deleading, Inc.
Clifford Associates
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Mass., Inc.
WaltersLacey LLP

10+ Years
Phillips Candy House
Atlantic Properties
South Shore Staffing
Partnering for Performance
Baystate Benefit Services, Inc.
Global Vision Advisors
Metis Psychological Associates, LLC

5+ Years
Black Rock Advertising/South Shore Magazine
Acella Construction
Gem Gravure Company, Inc.
radius financial group inc.
Artie Media, LLC
MavroCreative, LLC
Liz Boston Art Studio

1+ Years
SAJ Strategies, LLC
New York Life Insurance Company
Harper Auto Body
Launch Media
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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Katherine Hesse, Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane LLP

5/26/2020

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Katherine Hesse, Partner at Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane LLP spoke to members about the navigating the pandemic, how they are helping their clients and what every business  needs to make sure they are successful. ​Based in Quincy, MHTL was one of the very first tenants in Crown Colony Office Park. They have been serving clients across Massachusetts and New England for many, many years. 

Check out their online COVID-19 Alerts & Resources page on their website. 
"Every firm no matter how small should have a team -- that team should include their attorney, their accountant, their banker, their insurance broker and the Chamber!"
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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Kathy Czerny, South Shore Conservatory and Zoe Bradford, The Company Theatre

5/21/2020

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Kathy Czerny, president of South Shore Conservatory and Zoe Bradford, Founder of The Company Theatre spoke to members about the impact of the pandemic on the arts on the South Shore.

​Interestingly, both organizations were started by renting space in local churches over 50 and 40 years ago, respectively and have grown to serves thousands of residents each year and revered as cultural centers for the community.  They have pivoted to some online programming, but long to be back in full swing as we all know nothing replaces the magical experience of music and live theatre in person.   

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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Jim Dunphy, South Shore Bank

5/19/2020

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Jim Dunphy, President of South Shore Bank spoke to members about the changing landscape of banking during the pandemic.  One of the biggest changes he saw was acceleration and increase of loans processed digitally. 

​South Shore Bank processed 98% of their loans digitally and processed they equivalent of 2 years’ worth of loans in just 35 days!  
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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Marylou Sandry of Marylou's Coffee

5/14/2020

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​Mary Lou Sandry spoke to our members this morning about her rise to fame in the coffee businesses.  Starting a new adventure on her 40th birthday, Mary Lou left her stable job as an executive assistant to purchase her first store front in Hanover, MA.  Now, years later, she has built her company to over 40 stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  She shared many serendipitous stories and charmed her audience with her humility, grit and sense of humor. 
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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Chris Oddleifson of Rockland Trust Bank

5/12/2020

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​Chris Oddleifson spoke to our members this morning about the effects of Covid 19 in today’s banking world.  He commented that of his customers, he is seeing a bit of a “tale of 2 cities.”  His Real Estate and Trade clients seem to be weathering the storm well, but his restaurant, hospitality and hotel clients are struggling.  Rockland Trust had a huge surge of loan requests in the first wave of PPE and exhausted their pool quickly.  However, when the second round of funding came through, they were able to support the community at large in a greater way.  Mixed in with banking discussions was some wonderful historic stories of the Oddleifson name, his family’s role in US history and genealogical ties with fellow Chamber member, Win Sargent.
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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Deirdre Savage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

5/7/2020

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Deirdre Savage, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, spoke to members about the changing landscape of the health care industry. One of the striking changes they are seeing during the pandemic is the explosion of telehealth services (virtual medical visits). Deirdre said that prior to the pandemic providers were having an average of 200 telehealth visits a day. Today, this telehealth number is averaging 40,000 visits a day!  While health care providers have shifted out of necessity, this new delivery of healthcare is proving to have many benefits in convenience, less idle time for travel and waiting room and less exposure to other sick patients. It is also worth noting that of the 40,000 visits a day, nearly half are visits for mental health. Yet another benefit as the telehealth lifts barriers for people to seek help. 

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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Ken Quigley, Curry College

5/5/2020

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​Ken Quigley, President of Curry College, spoke to members today about the changing landscape of higher education during the Covid 19 pandemic.  Curry College was one of the early institutions to close and send their students to the safety of their homes.  He said it is a bit different on campus these days.  In a normal spring season the campus would be bustling with over 3,000 students, prospective students, parents and faculty.  But today, just a hand full of essential grounds crew and staff are on campus.  While it’s quiet, he and his staff are diligently planning for possible return scenarios and contingency plans that may follow.  Curry College has weathered other storms before and Ken is optimistic that Curry will be back soon doing what it does best…educating future business leaders, nurses, accountants, criminal justice and other professionals.   
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