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The Chamber Blog

April ICYMI

5/20/2025

 
April was buzzing with connection, celebration, and community impact! Here's what the Chamber and our incredible members were up to this month:


☕ Coffee Connections at Harbor Media, Hingham
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We kicked off the month with great coffee and even better conversations. A huge thank you to our LEAD Sponsor: Road to Responsibility, and our event supporters Action Medicine, Davio’s, Marshfield Community Media, Mayflower HR Junction, The South Shore Magazine, and South Shore Stars for making this networking morning such a success!

👩‍💼 Women in Local Leadership

We were honored to hear from Julie Ellis of The Chef’s Table, with a thoughtful discussion moderated by Jessica Keefe, Board Member of the South Shore Young Professionals. Thanks to the South Shore YMCA & Laura’s Center for the Arts for hosting this empowering event!

LEAD Sponsor: MountainOne Bank
Event Supporters: Cardinal Cushing Centers, Crystal Moon Holistic Healing, Friendship Home, George Washington Toma TV & Appliance, Phifer Pinkham, South Shore YMCA, SteinbergHR, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, Unique Stairways, and The Wellspring Group.


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March ICYMI

4/14/2025

 
☕ March Coffee Connections at Road to Responsibility

Nothing brings people together like coffee and good conversation! We kicked off the month with a warm welcome from our hosts at Road to Responsibility, who not only served up great coffee but also showcased their incredible work supporting individuals with disabilities. It was the perfect reminder of the power of purpose-driven work.

LEAD Sponsor: Road to Responsibility
Event Supporters: Action Medicine, Davio’s, Marshfield Community Media, Mayflower HR Junction, The South Shore Magazine, and South Shore Stars


👥 HR Group Open Meeting

Our HR professionals gathered for an open meeting filled with insight, resources, and real talk about navigating today’s workplace. From DEI to employee engagement, the conversation was honest and helpful.

HRG Underwriters: New England Village and The Wellspring Group

💼 Women in Local Leadership with Nicole Craven of Sing Explore Create

Nicole Craven inspired us all with her story of building Sing Explore Create into a beloved, impactful local business. This Women in Local Leadership session was part pep talk, part masterclass—and 100% empowering. Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your journey and passion for supporting mental health through music and creativity.

LEAD Sponsor: MountainOne Bank
Event Supporters: Cardinal Cushing Centers, Crystal Moon Holistic Healing, Friendship Home, George Washington Toma TV & Appliance, Phifer Pinkham, South Shore YMCA, SteinbergHR, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, Unique Stairways, and The Wellspring Group.



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February ICYMI

3/4/2025

 
Women in Local Leadership Kick Off
We launched February with the first Women in Local Leadership Speaker Series of the year, featuring Susan Davis of SHD Marketing, and facilitated by Lauren Del’Ollio from South Shore YMCA. Susan shared her inspiring journey as a business owner leading a team of creative women dedicated to supporting local businesses with strategic marketing.
Listen to previous WiLL sessions here.

LEAD Sponsor: MountainOne Bank
Event Supporters: Cardinal Cushing Centers, Crystal Moon Holisitic Healing, Friendship Home, George Washington Toma TV & Appliance, Phifer Pinkham, South Shore YMCA, SteinbergHR, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, Unique Stairways, and The Wellspring Group.

Our Chamber Recognized with MOBD REDO Grant
The South Shore Chamber is honored to be one of only 12 organizations in Massachusetts selected as a Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) awardee. This designation comes with a $130,000 grant to reinvest in our community, supporting local organizations, non-profits, and fellow chambers. Learn about REDO here. 

Navigating the Chamber: More Sessions!
Due to overwhelming interest, we hosted two Navigating the Chamber member orientation sessions this quarter instead of our usual one. Looking to maximize your membership benefits and learn how to use the Members Only Area? Join us for the next session on April 9 at 9:00 AM at the Chamber! Register here.


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South Shore 2030 End of Year Recap

1/24/2023

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​If you live, work or play in Southeastern Massachusetts, you know our region offers something wonderful for everyone. In a changing world, we must keep our economy strong to ensure our people and places are here for decades to come. That's why the Chamber's South Shore 2030 plan was created. South Shore 2030: Choosing our Future is our constantly evolving roadmap that guides smart, informed planning decisions. A local team of large and small business leaders, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and policy experts are building and implementing a plan to promote our region's economic future. Our mission is to create the right environment and balance for our current and future businesses and resident workforce to thrive.

Key Accomplishments

  • We strengthened our municipal engagement. 
  • We released our Infrastructure Priorities agenda. 
  • We helped support and fund municipal projects that were focused on driving future development investment, through zoning, housing and transportation solutions. 
  • We received the formal designation as a REDO (Regional Economic Development Organization) by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 
  • We witnessed a rise in positive press coverage for local development and revitalization efforts. 
  • We were nationally recognized for our first regional marketing campaign. 

2022 Highlights

Learn more about how we drove economic development in the region.
Release of South Shore 2030 Infrastructure Priorities Report 
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This report emphasizes the need for more regional thinking around water resources and transportation. Read the full report. 
 
This analysis of water and wastewater capacity for key development parcels that require multi-town or regional solutions offers several potential focus areas for future development and investment in the region. We are partnering with a neighboring region to do a similar study to explore more possible solutions. Water limitations and capacity challenges will take multiple solutions and even more committed stakeholders - we are one of them. 

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The Weekly Wrap-up

1/22/2021

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We hosted the last of our Housing on the South Shore webinars this week. Focusing on Water & Wastewater Capacity and featuring speakers Christopher Zimmerman, Vice President, Economic Development, Smart Growth America; Martin Pillsbury, Director of Environmental Planning, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC); Betsy Cowan Neptune, Chief of Economic Development, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC); and James Boudreau, Town Administrator, Town of Scituate.  Read full recap here. 
Thank you to Derby St. Shops for their continued support and Partnership.

Welcome to new members, MetLife Auto & Home - Lisafrancesca Souza and Bearingstar Insurance Agency!

Members who celebrated their Chamberversary this week!

Member news stories:
  • SEED Corporation: Has Your Business Been Affected by COVID-19?
  • Brewster Ambulance: Concierge COVID-19 Testing

New jobs posted on the Job Board!

Upcoming Events:
1/28 :40 with Forman featuring Susan O'Day, President, A.W. Perry
1/29 NPO Annual Meeting (for Non-Profit members only)
2/05 Kitchen Spotlight with Chef Greg Jordan, The Quarry Restaurant
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2/16 Coffee Connections

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Did you see this week's Front Doors featured on our social media? SSCC members - send us your front door!
Express Employment Professionals, Braintree
Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Hanover
Rockland Athletic Supplies
South Shore Conservatory
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The Weekly Wrap-up

1/15/2021

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Thank you to Rockland Trust for their continued support of South Shore 2030 and the Housing Initiative.

Welcome new members, The Cabinetry and Old Colony Elder Services!

We released our 2020 Recap for South Shore 2030 this week. Download it here!

Welcome to our newest Executive Committee members, Rich Fernandez, BID-Milton and Bonnie Simmons, Citrin Cooperman. 

Did you miss these blogs?
- Zoning Reform Passes in the Legislature
- Happy Chamberversaries!
- Guest Blog from Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP: Unpacking the Federal Stimulus Package’s Direct Payments

We're happy to announce these early supporters of our 2021 programming - 3Mentor Advisory, Brigham Health, Hollywood Agency, and MountainOne Bank. Don't miss the opportunity to become a sponsor or underwriter this year! Read more about offerings here!

Upcoming Events:
1/20 Housing on the South Shore: Water/Wastewater Capacity
1/29 NPO Annual Meeting (for Non-Profit members only)
2/05 Kitchen Spotlight with Chef Greg Jordan, The Quarry Restaurant

Did you see this week's Front Doors featured on our social media? SSCC members - send us your front door!

Alden House Historical Site
Cardinal Cushing Centers
Jac's Cafe
Senior Helpers South Shore
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The Weekly Wrap-up

1/8/2021

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We're pleased to announce Eastern Bank as our newest South Shore 2030 funder and Mission Partner.

Thank you Bay Copy, Campanelli, Curry College, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey, & Lehane, LLP, Perry CRE, and Rockland Trust for their continued support of the Partnership program.
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​Welcome new members Alden Ash Consulting, LLC, My Brother's Keeper, Pop-A-Lock Locksmith of Southeastern MA, Production Resources, Seacoast United Sports Club, and Swell Marketing Group!

Welcome to our newest Board of Directors: Jack Connell, Eastern Nazarene College; Nancy Curry, Envision Bank; Brian Renstrom, CLA; and Frank Zona, Zona.

You will soon hear from our two newest Ambassadors: Mary Ann Blackmur of Brigham Health and Damion Outar of JCO Groups of Services.

We want to welcome the new leadership at the following organizations: Dr. Allen L. Smith, President, South Shore Health; Robert Cinnante, President, South Shore Conservatory; and Steven Telesmanick, CEO, School on Wheels of Massachusetts.

​Don't miss these upcoming events!
  • 1/12 @ 9 AM  Coffee Connections
  • 1/20 @ 2 PM  Housing on the South Shore: Water/Wastewater Capacity
  • 1/29 @ 11 AM  NPO Annual Meeting (for non-profit members only)

Have you seen our Virtual Event Sponsorships & Committee Underwriter opportunities?

REMEMBER: Send us your front door to be featured in our #FrontDoorFriday posts!

Check out our Year in Review video below!

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The Weekly Wrap-up

2/28/2020

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Upcoming Events calendar
​Welcome new members: Sourcenet Investment Services, LLC and RND Consultants, Inc.​

Thank you to Eastern Bank, NVNA and Hospice, and MountainOne Bank for their continued support of the Partnership program.

We have a lot of great events coming up! Be sure to check out the calendar for more details.

We've made it easier for you to find our affiliate's calendars - now located at the top of our calendar page!

We recently launched our $500 networking event sponsorships. These are industry exclusive, year-long marketing opportunities for six different events! Your choice of Business After Hours (5 events); Coffee Connections (5 events); Navigating the Chamber (5 events); In Our Backyard (2 events); the hobnob (2 events); and Chef Collaboration Dinner (1 event). Email us to secure your sponsorship!

Happy Chamberversary to:
Verizon (74 years)
Beth Israel Deaconness - Milton (36 years)
Eastern Bank (27 years)
Massasoit Community College (26 years)
Boston Marriott Quincy (20 years)
Systems Support Corp. (11 years)
Linden Ponds (9 years)
Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (8 years)
Prime Motor Group (8 years)
Northeast Insurance Solutions (7 years)
Tracey Environmental (6 years)
Triangle, Inc. (2 years)
Launch Media (1 year)


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The Weekly Wrap-up

2/21/2020

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Cohasset Frozen Stroll attendees at Lenny's Hideaway in Cohasset
Welcome, AAA Notheast, Joyce Consulting Group P.C., PozerskiHatch & Company, and Symbiotic Growth Advisors LLC!
 
Thank you to Harbor Medical Associates, P.C. for their continued support of the Partnership program.
 
We had a terrific time during our Cohasset Frozen Stroll on Wednesday. A recap & photos can be found here!
 
10 jobs were posted to our Job Board this week! If you have positions to be filled, be sure to utilize this free member benefit!

Have you seen our Facebook social impact campaign, #LeapOfKindnessDay, to support our NPO Group members. What will YOU do with your extra day?
 
HAPPY CHAMBERVERSARY to:
Absolute Delivery (10 years)
Barrett Restaurant Group (45 years)
Comcast Business (16 years)
Dave & Buster’s (8 years)
DeLuze Collision Center, Inc. (17 years)
Triangle Inc. (2 years)
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2/27 HR Networking @ Players, Rockland
3/5 South of Boston Summit with NEREJ @ The Lantana, Randolph
3/11 Navigating the Chamber @ South Shore Chamber
3/25 Hingham PizzaPalooza @ Hingham High School
3/26 HR Roundtables @ Linden Ponds, Hingham
3/26 Business After Hours with South Shore Young Professionals @ The Tinker's Son, Norwell

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The Weekly Wrap-up

2/14/2020

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Attendees at Coffee Connections at NVNA and Hospice in Norwell
Welcome, Crossroads, Glow Beauty Boutique, and Northwestern Mutual!
 
Thank you to Rockland Trust, O’Connor & Drew PC, National Fire Protection Association, and South Shore YMCA for their continued support of the Partnership program.
 
We held our first Coffee Connections of the year at NVNA and Hospice last week.  NVNA will be celebrating their 100th anniversary this year!
 
Leadership South Shore Alumni Event at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke. A mixed group of 40 from the alumni and current cohorts got together to network and share best practices around leadership qualities and ways to navigate challenging situations.
 
 Check out our Facebook social impact campaign , #LeapOfKindnessDay, to support our NPO Group members. What will YOU do with your extra day?
 
Peter caught up with Congressman Lynch this week and they are working on a convenient time for him to address the Chamber.  


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