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Meet Our Members: Valanzola Law Group

9/23/2022

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Valanzola Law Group
185 Lincoln Street
Suite 302
Hingham, MA USA 02043
781-875-3390 
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How and when did the company get started?
Valanzola Law Group opened its doors in 2015 with an office in Mansfield and has since expanded to Boston and Hingham.

What products or services do you offer?
We specialize in residential and commercial real estate conveyancing, lender representation, leasing, condominium law, zoning and land use and development, business law, probate and estate planning.

What’s the one thing your business is known for, over your competitors and why?
We consider our firm to be "boutique", in that we provide direct communication and support to our clients throughout any given transaction. It is common for firms to shift responsibility from one lawyer or paralegal to the next. A client may hire one attorney but end up communicating primarily with a paralegal at the firm.

At Valanzola Law Group, the attorney you hire is the attorney you will work with until your matter is completed. We pride ourselves on this streamline approach which enables us to effectively meet the demands of any real estate transaction.


Tell us an interesting and fun tidbit about your business.
Attorney Matthew A. Valanzola is the managing attorney of Valanzola Law Group. He has over 15 years of residential and commercial real estate experience, 8 years of which he worked as Owners’ Representative for the largest commercial real estate development company in the Country. His extensive experience in real estate managing all phases of the development process affords him a unique opportunity to understand clients’ goals and needs.

Why did you decide to become involved with the Chamber?
The firm opened an office in Hingham in 2021 after Matthew Valanzola and his wife, Sarah Belanger (also an attorney at the firm) relocated from Boston to the South Shore. They now reside in beautiful Scituate, MA with their 3-year old son, Theo.
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Congratulations to our members!

7/12/2022

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We're so proud of our over forty members who were selected by South Shore residents (and beyond) for South Shore Home, Life, & Style Best of the South Shore 2022!

Winners & Runners-up:

​Boston Bowl Hanover
Pinehills
South Shore Music Circus
The Trustees (World's End)
Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park
WATD 95.9
Stellwagen  Beer Company
Alba on 53
The Tinker's Son
Lucca South Shore
Tosca
Previte's Marketplace
Mamma Mia's
Burtons Bar & Grille
Sarcastic Swine BBQ Restaurant & Catering
The Range Bar & Grill
The Parrot
Clandestine Kitchen
The Barker Tavern
The Fours
North River Family Chiropractic
A Healthy Balance
Hearing Healthcare Professionals
South Shore Hearing Center
NVNA and Hospice
South Shore YMCA Emilson
George Washington Toma TV & Appliance
The Rug Merchant
Seoane's Landscape and Design
Chapin Sheds
Granite City Electric Supply Co.
Hingham Lumber Company
Curry ACE Hardware
Dependable Cleaners
McNamara Financial
Rockland Trust
South Shore Bank
Jack Conway
Linden Ponds
The Village at Duxbury
Derby St. Shops
Fruit Center Marketplace
Miltons
Granite Links Golf Club
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Nosh & Networking: Annual Meeting Recap

7/5/2022

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If you joined us on the 22nd, you know we had a fun afternoon celebrating!
 
If you missed it, you’re in for a treat. We have a recap below AND a “must see” list of places to visit on the South Shore this summer, crafted by your fellow Chamber members! See below for list.

The Highlights

Celebrating accomplishments...
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Learn all about our Hello! South Shore Project and how it's connected to our broader mission in this video! 


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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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Happy Chamberversary!

3/2/2022

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40+ Years
Dependable Cleaners (76)
The Patriot Ledger (76)
Bank of America (60)
Fairing Way & Dwyer Home (57)
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) (49)
George Washington Toma TV & Appliance, Inc (49)
Di Pesa & Company, CPAs (48)
Neighborhood Club of Quincy (48)
Campanelli (43)
Quincy Memorials, Inc. (40)

20+ Years
Agnitti Insurance Agency, Inc. (35)
Kennedy Carpet Sales and Cleaners (32)
Walter J. May, Insurance Agency, Inc. (32)
Manet Community Health Center (30)
The Arc of the South Shore (29)
Sprague Energy (26)
Campbell Properties (25)
Bob's Speed & Auto Parts, Inc. (21)
In Sync Centre of the Arts Dance & Music Schools (21)
Phillips Candy House (20)
Sign Design, Inc. (20)

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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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