Category: Virtual Events

:40 with Forman: A Conversation with Joe Gratta

7/21/2020

Members spent an hour this morning, getting to know Joe Gratta, CEO of Atlantic Mechanical. As a second generation business leader, he offered some insight on multi generational businesses. Want to know about wine? Joe is a Level 3 Sommelier.

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:40 with Forman: A Conversation with Dave Robinson

7/14/2020

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Members shared the morning hour with Dave Robinson, Partner at Ruberto Israel & Weiner. Dave shared his perspective on getting involved locally and how that has played a critical role in his professional life.

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:40 with Forman: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Grape

7/7/2020

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Members spent the hour with Dr. Peter Grape of Brigham Health's Harbor Medical Associates. He talked with attendees about partnering with a major name brand Hospital, remaining community oriented and how they have been responding to COVID pandemic.

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:40 with Forman: A Conversation with Don Gill & Robert Terravecchia

6/30/2020

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Members spent an hour this morning bidding farewell to Don Gill and welcoming in Bob Terravecchia. These two shared how they have and continue to help their clients navigate these challenging times.

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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Rich Fernandez

6/23/2020

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Members heard from Rich Fernandez, CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess - Milton Hospital. He shared his perspective, talked about how the hospital has adapted, current trends they are seeing and what lies ahead.

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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Kirk Taylor & David Nichols of EMD Serono

6/16/2020

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Kirk Taylor and David Nichols spoke to our membership about what it's like to navigate this environment as biopharmaceutical company with offices across the globe, how they have been navigating the differing state response to the pandemic as an employer and what it's like to have their US HQ on the South Shore (in Rockland).

EMD Serono specializes in neurology, fertility and endocrinology, with more than 20 projects in development, including potential new oncology and immuno-oncology medicines as well as therapeutic options for psoriasis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune diseases.

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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Jay Kennedy of Kennedy Carpet, Cleaning and Restoration

6/3/2020

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Photo of Jay Kennedy Owner of Kennedy Carpet, Cleaning & Restoration

Jay Kennedy, Owner of Kennedy Carpet, Cleaning and Restoration spoke to our members about marketing, branding, being a small business owner, growing his business and always being true to who you are.

Kennedy Carpet, Cleaning and Restoration was founded in 1978 and offer services to residential and commercial clients across the region.

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40 with Forman: A Conversation with Greg Acerra, Fireking Baking Company

6/2/2020

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Greg Acerra, Owner and Founder of Fireking Baking Company spoke with members about navigating the bread business, expanding from a small bakery to a national manufacturer of bread products for restaurants, retail and private label. He offered incredible optimism and perspective for businesses during these more challenging times.

FireKing Baking Company is an innovator in the baking industry, offering over 300 types of bread baked for food service, retail, and private labeling. Their products also include breads made with fresh herbs, cheeses, milk, olives, dried fruit, and olive oil.

You don't have to go far to get a taste of their fantastic breads --- here's a few places to pop into soon -- Tosca, Caffe Tosca, & Stars.

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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.