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Meet Our Members: Side by Side Pet

5/23/2022

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Side by Side Pet
350 Lincoln Street
Suite 2400
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
781-603-7864
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How and when did the company get started?
Side by Side is a personalized pet nutrition company that approaches pet health through the healing power of whole food. Side by Side was started in 2018 to deliver a portfolio of healthy diets. treats and supplements with options available for all health needs. Utilizing the time-tested science of Eastern Food Therapy (EFT) in the formulation of its foods, 
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What products or services do you offer?
Side by Side offers and assortment freeze dried dog food, tetra stews and treats in yummy recipes that your pup will love. We also offer supplements like Belly Balance , So Hip and Wag not Drag . 
Side by Side created a technology enabled pet health assessment, available on our website, that allows you to customize the proper diet and nutrition for your pet. 

All Side by Side products are made using human grade, whole food ingredients, veterinary and nutritionist formulated to meet the nutritional needs of your adult dog. 

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
We know that real food can make a real difference in your pet’s life – that’s why every single one of our products has been carefully crafted & intentionally made.

We utilize Eastern Food Therapy, whole food ingredients & a gentle cooking process to bring you the absolute best food possible. This combination is how we help nourish healthy pets & heal sick ones.

Our online Pet Assessment easily identifies the proper diet and nutritional needs for each individual pet, allowing you to customize your pet's diet for optimal health. 


Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
The images that are on our newest product, Mini Meals and Bowl Boosters - just launched March 2022 are local south shore pups and their people! We are excited to be more involved in the South Shore. Just real food and Just Real People! 

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce provides a unique opportunity to connect with businesses and the communities of the south shore. Side by Side is looking forward to providing opportunities to introduce the SSCC members to the benefits of freeze dried dog food and why Side by Side's wide array of freeze dried pet food, treats and supplements are the best products for their pet to live a longer healthier life side by side with them. 
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Meet Our Members: Lamacchia Realty

5/13/2022

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​Lamacchia Realty - Braintree
222 Forbes Rd
Suite #100
Braintree, MA US 02184
781-917-0491
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How and when did the company get started?
Lamacchia Realty was founded in 2014. Since its inception, Lamacchia has seen tremendous growth in the number of office locations, agent count, and business activity while continuing to innovate with cutting-edge training programs and technology. 

https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/billion-2021/
https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/lamacchia-realty-passes-400-agent-milestone/

After conducting business in the South Shore area for several years, the company decided to open a Norwood branch office in 2017. Now, the company's South Shore presence has settled in Braintree with the opening of our new office location in the Forbes Business Center in 2021. 

https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/lamacchia-realty-officially-opens-new-office-in-braintree/

What products or services do you offer?
Lamacchia Realty is a full-service, value-based Real Estate brokerage serving Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine & South Florida. We provide cutting-edge tools, systems, and services, and unparalleled training and coaching for REALTORS®, along with innovative and unique programs for buyers and sellers. Our success in helping buyers and sellers continues to be the result of our extremely talented and highly trained agents.

https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/lamacchia-unveils-agent-field-services/
https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/lamacchia-realty-officially-receives-patent-for-lamacchialinks-system/

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
From the Leadership team and staff to the REALTORS® we support, everyone at Lamacchia works together to create a culture that is friendly and supportive. Staff and REALTORS® alike will be the first to say that the culture at Lamacchia is what sets our company apart and is often the deciding factor when choosing a brokerage to work for. The company’s tight-knit social atmosphere makes it highly motivating to work together, as we feed off one another’s energy and dedication to propel the company forward. Everyone works to motivate one another so that we can build upon personal success which ultimately translates to the company’s success. We have created a culture that celebrates each other’s successes and encourages everyone to succeed. We believe goal alignment makes every individual invested in making this company the best it can be, reaching new goals and milestones, and overall seeing the growth and success we are all working towards!

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
Lamacchia Realty has raised over $150,000 for the Boston Children's Hospital! The company has been participating in the drive for the past 9 years, either by donating money or collecting toys. This past holiday season the company was the Top Fundraising Team for the 2021 virtual drive for the 2nd year in a row! Also, this year for the first time in the drive’s history, the company was the Program Match Sponsor, matching all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. 
https://www.lamacchiarealty.com/lamacchia-realty-named-top-fundraising-team-for-the-2021-virtual-toy-drive/

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
We decided to join the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to better immerse ourselves in the South Shore community to let everyone know that Lamacchia is here and ready to expertly serve our South Shore clients! Also, we wanted to make sure that we were as connected as possible with industry peers and partners to continue to network, grow and educate ourselves.
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Meet Our Members: cielo

3/14/2022

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cielo
​P.O. Box 184
Kingston, MA USA 02364
781-566-0280
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How and when did the company get started?
Our family-owned business started back in 2008 with traditional telecommunication services. With the on-set of the pandemic and work-from-home mandates, like many businesses, our company decided we needed to pivot to adjust to the ever-changing business sphere. We started cielo, as an all-encompassing cloud communications business, offering a bundled service of business phone, video conferencing, internal messaging, and business texting.

What products or services do you offer?
We offer an array of business communication solutions. First and foremost, our business core is focused on telecommunications. Offering businesses a phone line that includes standard features (voicemail, auto-attendant, e911, etc.). Beyond our core business, we have a variety of features for customers to bundle into their package to cover any of their business needs such as video conferencing, business texting, and internal messaging all from a user's desktop or mobile device. The best part of merging all of these tools into one application is having the ability to communicate, using your business number no matter which device you are using (desktop, mobile phone, or a physical desk phone).

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
Our business is known for top-tier customer experience and 24/7 technical support. We know that we’re not the first business to create this model of business communication, however, we truly value each of our customers as individuals. Understanding that each of our customer's needs is uniquely different, we’re able to customize each business communication solution for each customer. In addition, we provide 24/7 technical support, allowing us to fix any communication issue your business encounters as soon as possible. 

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
We’re a family owned business that has been in the industry for over 35+ years. When starting our own business in 2008, we were able to keep it in the family with our husband and wife leadership, Beverly and Brian English. Our company is woman-owned and we are proud to have innovative leaders who make an impact in our community. For instance, our president, Beverly English, has been a participant in the Pan-Mass Challenge for the last seven years and has raised over $50,000 for cancer research.

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
We wanted to become members of the Chamber because of the value of creating local partnerships. With being South Shore Chamber of Commerce members, we’re excited to foster new, local business relationships with others in the Chamber community. As we know, local businesses thrive off of referrals and supporting other companies in the area, so naturally, we decided that the Chamber would be a useful resource to connect our services and others together. We’re excited to be a part of this ever-growing community and to meet each of the participating members, as we know the Chamber is an organization where your involvement creates long-lasting business relationships. 
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Meet Our Members: Moonrise Cinemas

3/9/2022

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Moonrise Cinemas
428 Court Street
Plymouth MA 02360
508-505-4565
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How and when did the company get started?
Moonrise Cinemas was started in the summer of 2020 as a direct response to COVID-19. During that challenging time, communities were unable to safely enjoy traditional indoor entertainment and needed a way to get outside and enjoy life. Originally created as a mobile special events business, Moonrise Cinemas quickly evolved into a permanent entertainment venue and put down roots in North Plymouth in 2021.

What products or services do you offer?
Moonrise Plymouth now features a live music stage, a drive-in movie screen, and an outdoor kitchen and beer garden. The kitchen and beer garden are always open, with movies, concerts, and special events happening six days a week starting April 1st.

The menu at the Moonrise Kitchen is elevated comfort food, designed to share and eat with your hands. Enjoy a variety of dishes like charcuterie, lobster rolls, Wagyu beef hot dogs, and fried chicken tenders. Our warm churro sticks and soft serve ice cream make a great dessert pairing!

Tickets are on sale now for all April events at www.moonrisecinemas.com.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
Traditional drive-in theaters really have not changed much since the 1950's, which may be why there aren't very many of them left. 

When we created Moonrise, we turned that old model on its head and brought a modern flair to that old school experience. By combining outdoor movies with an upscale bistro, Moonrise has quickly become a local hot spot to have a delicious dinner, see a show, host a party, and even get married.

We are excited to bring our unique approach to the south shore. We aren't too worried about competing with other theaters or special event venues. A rising tide lifts all boats.

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
Our fried chicken tenders were the crowd favorite in 2021, and we are proud to say they are made in-house and cooked to order! We start with organic boneless chicken breasts, add some buttermilk and a little magic, and drizzle them with our special curry sauce. #delicious

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
Joining local chamber organizations was the first thing we did as a business, even before we had a venue or permits. The communication channels and networking possibilities were invaluable to us as we put down roots in the community. We would not be where we are today without those tools, and joining the South Shore Chamber this year was an obvious next step as we continue to grow our network across the region. 
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Meet Our Members: College Hype

3/3/2022

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College Hype
54 Mathewson Drive
Weymouth, MA 02189
617-922-8345
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How and when did the company get started?
Company started 34 years ago While attending Westfield State College!

What products or services do you offer?
We embroider and screen print in house on our own machines. Recently we purchased an engraving machine. We offer customization on Jackets, Hoodies, T-Shirts and many many more items.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
We strive to never let anyone down. We deliver early and do what it takes to make the customer satisfied. We believe in giving the customer a 'LIMO' experience

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
During Covid we raised and donated $50,000 to two local hospitals! 
We came up with and printed and sold RESILENCE shirts....

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
Cause of Julie:) and all the good people on the South Shore who are involved with the Chamber.
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Meet Our Members: Union Point Sports Complex

3/1/2022

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Union Point Sports Complex
170 Memorial Grove Avenue
Weymouth, MA 02190
781-660-2871
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​How and when did the company get started?
Union Point Sports was built in 2017 with four fully lit, synthetic turf fields, equipped with playing surfaces for soccer, lacrosse and rugby as well as many other sports.

What products or services do you offer?
UP Sports offers indoor and outdoor field usage year-round. UP hosts multiple tournaments throughout the year as well as youth and adult programming with youth programs such as a Ninja Warrior and Soccer Rec Academy programs. UP also offers adult leagues for men's, women's and coed soccer.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
Our bubbles (domes) at Union Point Sports are unique and there isn't another facility in New England that has the amount of space we have indoors during the winter. Having the bubbles puts us in position to host indoor events from November through March.

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
UP Sports, although only been open for four years, has a rich history! We currently are located in the old South Weymouth Naval Air Base where so many former veterans were stationed for so many years! It's a really cool area and the old Navy buildings and runways are still here!

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
We decided to become a member of the Chamber because we want to give back to the community! Our goal is to continue to build our business (only 4 years old), expand our reach and increase our brand awareness through working with other South Shore local Chamber members!
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Meet Our Members: Beyond Dental Health

2/14/2022

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Beyond Dental Health

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Locations:
Abington Office | 673 Bedford Street, Abington 02351 P: 781.878.0001
Hanson Office | 7 Gorwin Drive, Hanson 02341 P 781.293.2128
Cohasset Office | 746 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset 02025 P: 781.383.6555 
Weymouth Office | 851 Main Street, Suite 8, South Weymouth 02190 P: ​781.660.7800
How and when did the company get started?
Our first office was in Hanson, in 2008. After completing her DMD and residency in Boston, Dr. Freeman took on a dental practice that had been a fixture in Hanson for over 50 years. Over time, we expanded to locations in Cohasset, Abington and Weymouth.

What products or services do you offer?
We offer general and specialty dentistry through a tightly knit group of doctors who work closely together to create a "dental home" for our patients. Our focus is on whole body health and how oral health enhances overall health.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
We provide personalized, compassionate care. Our offices recognize the needs of our individual patients and work to create a partnership with them based on compassion, health and great smiles. 

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
Purple is our favorite! It's not only part of our look and feel, but somehow always happened to be present in the offices we have taken on over the years -- whether it was the front door, or some other distinguished feature, we could always tell when an office was the right fit for our team. 

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
As a small business and community member, we truly understand the challenges that we all face and want to contribute to helping others achieve success. We believe that relationships, charity and service are critical for any small business and incorporate those tenets throughout our practices.
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Meet Our Members: End Hunger New England

2/11/2022

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Outreach, Inc./EndHungerNE

​203 Oak Street
Awning #7
Pembroke, MA United States 02359
​(857) 939-3459 
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PictureMatthew Martin, Regional Director
How and when did the company get started?
In 2009, Matthew Martin and family were living in Northern Minnesota, Matthew serving a church as an ordained Lutheran Pastor. During their first vacation in 5 years, Matthew’s wife had a dream, woke up and said, “We need to move to New England.” 

Matthew called the New England Bishop of the Lutheran Church and got placed in a church in Quincy, MA.

During the first 18 months of his tenure in Quincy, the local Lutheran churches were going through a process called Doing What Matters and pastors were challenged to “go where love leads and serve where love calls”. Matthew had done World Hunger work for 17 years and felt compelled to leave the ministry and work to end hunger in New England. He did some research, met the CEO/Founder of The Outreach Program and started EndHungerNE in 2010 – and has led the feeding over 37 million underserved New Englanders and counting since then. 

​What products or services do you offer?
We package 10 different USDA approved meal types for those who hunger in our neighborhoods. The meals are packaged 100% by volunteers and distributed to food pantries, school backpack and similar programs who then distribute the meals to those in need.

Funding for the purchase of the raw materials to create the meals is provided through the generosity of companies, organizations and individuals.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
We are the only meal packaging non-profit that gives 95% of its meals nationwide to local food pantries.

EndHungerNE has ten meal varieties to accommodate meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most other similar organizations have one meal type.

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
Since our start up on the South Shore in 2010, we have fed 4.3 million people in Plymouth County and 705,000 people in Norfolk County - both of these counties served by the South Shore Chamber.

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
To gain more exposure for what we do to help feed the underserved in our South Shore community (and beyond). And hopefully get more organizations involved in volunteering and funding. 

There is an ongoing unmet need to eliminate hunger in children and families across the South Shore, Massachusetts and New England! 

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Meet Our Members: Green Oasis Psychotherapy & Wellness

12/8/2021

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Green Oasis Psychotherapy & Wellness
331 Page Street, Suite 12C
Stoughton 02072
857.417.5897
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PictureClayton Belgrave, Founder & Principal
How and when did the company get started?
I started my company in the fall of 2019. Believe it or not, after watching a content creator's video on entrepreneurship, I was inspired to begin this journey for myself. I got to work by learning more about the business side of my counseling industry, did my homework on an LLC, what the requirements are at the state level, set up my business banking with the required documents, found the right office space, and ultimately filed for my business with the Sec of State.


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What products or services do you offer?
My counseling practice offers individual, couples and family, and telehealth counseling services to the public. These services are provided by independently licensed mental health professionals and social workers with vast experience in the field creating safe spaces for clients to best assist with their concerns.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why? 
My practice statement is that "wholeness is key to wellness." We operate from the standpoint of helping the whole of a person, recognizing that the various parts, experiences and life events, contribute to who someone is in today's time. As such, each client is to be validated by what they bring with them into each counseling session, which makes treatment a more collaborative effort.

Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
While I have an office space in Stoughton, my contractors are fully remote. Thus, with the uncertainty of the pandemic, I have opportunities to connect as many people with care as we can.

Also, mindfulness is a big aspect of my company. So, if someone is looking to go into meditation and work on the concept of here and now, we can do that!

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
I wanted to get brand exposure to the community in which my office resides and serves, as well as beyond. I want to contribute as much value as I can to this south shore family.

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