South Shore Chamber of Commerce

Member Spotlight: Mike Wilcox of South Shore Savings Bank Elected to Arc of South Shore Board of Directors

 

Michael J. Wilcox, a Business Development Officer at South Shore Savings Bank's Braintree office, has been elected to the board of directors of the Arc of the South Shore.

Based in North Weymouth, the Arc of the South Shore provides the highest quality services and advocacy for children and adults with cognitive, physical, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. A longtime volunteer with the Arc, Mr. Wilcox's involvement with the organization has included developing a pilot program to teach financial concepts to the individuals served by the Arc, and serving as speaker at the 2011 Legislative Breakfast. In addition, his two sons, Matty and Anthony, both have benfited from the services of the Arc of the South Shore.

Mike Wilcox is a dedicated member of the South Shore Chamber. He served as Chairman of the Braintree Business Council in 2010, is a Chamber Ambassador and has served on the Chamber's Board of Directors.

Verizon seeks talent for "Community Auditions"

“Star of the day, who will it be?”  If you are a Verizon customer, it could be you.

Verizon customers who grew up in New England may remember that catchy phrase as the theme song of the popular TV show “Community Auditions.”  Now they can enter a contest for a chance to be on the show.

Community Auditions, which originated in Boston in 1950, is New England’s longest-running TV show and a forerunner of today’s wildly popular national TV talent shows.

To enter the contest, Verizon customers must submit an audio or video clip of their singing or on-air talents by Nov. 14 at the Community Auditions website (www.communityauditions.com).  Six winners will be announced on the website on Nov. 19. Three of the winners will be among the singing contestants on the talent show, while the other three will perform on-air duties, either as a co-host or backstage interviewer.

The show will be taped on Dec. 5 at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.  The six winners will be VIP guests of the show and treated to a stay at the resort for the weekend.  In addition, Verizon will make a donation to the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function in the name of each winner.

Information is available at the Verizon kiosk at South Shore Plaza.

Eligible contestants must be Verizon FiOS, High Speed Internet or landline voice customers in Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

Visit Marylou's booth at the Chamber EXPO on Tuesday for a cup of coffee and say "Congratulations"

South Shore-based Marylou’s Coffee is expanding its chain to Rhode Island - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger.

Braintree opens the door for Dave & Buster's at South Shore Plaza

The Braintree Town Council has voted 5-4 to allow the the additional amusement game devices that Dave & Buster's wants for the restaurant and arcade it hopes to open at South Shore Plaza. The restaurant will still need to apply for local permits.

The Braintree Business Council of the South Shore Chamber backs the proposal by the Texas-based restaurant chain to move into the former Circuit City building. Dave & Buster's is planning a $12 million investment in the project.

The Braintree Forum's story on the Town Council's action is here.

A Globe South report on the controversey surrounding the Council's vote is here.

News about Chamber members

Michael J. Wilcox of Weymouth has joined South Shore Savings Bank as a Retail Business Development Officer in the Granite Crossing office at 370 Quincy Avenue in Quincy. Wilcox most recently served as Business Development Officer for Braintree Cooperative Bank. Mike is the Chair of Ambassadors for the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. He also volunteers at the South Shore Arc where he presents a class on Financial Literacy.

The University of Phoenix is officially opening its new Greater Boston Campus at 19 Granite Street in Braintree with a community celebration Saturday, May 15. The event includes lunch and refreshments, entertainment, giveaways and activities for children. There will also be a schedule of “mini classes” throughout the day for individuals to meet with faculty members and get a taste of the curriculum and teaching methods.

The Bank of Canton has donated $2,000 to Quincy Community Actions Programs.
This contribution helps sponsor free First-Time Homebuyers Workshops at QCAP on May 15 & May 22.

Dick Morris, the TV analyst and best selling author, will be the guest of honor at a special event at Ahavath Torah Congregation in Stoughton on June 3. Details on the Chamber’s Community Calendar here.

To submit items for the Chamber blog or Community Calendar, email details towaves@southshorechamber.org

Disaster Recovery Center opens in Quincy to aid flooded businesses and homeowners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Quincy to assist businesses and residents that were hit by the recent floods and heavy rains.

FEMA recommends calling first to begin the registration process. Applicants should register by calling FEMA toll-free 800-621-FEMA (3362).

The location and hours of the Quincy Disaster Recovery Center are:

Thomas Crane Public Library
40 Washington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Further information on flood relief is available from FEMA here.

Braintree Business Symposium at Town Hall March 31

Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan is offering a half-day business symposium for businesses that have an interest in either relocating to, or expanding in, Braintree.  This event is a great opportunity to hear from existing Braintree businesses, look at available sites and learn about Braintree’s economic development initiatives.

March 31, 2010
8:30 AM – 11:30AM
Cahill Auditorium
Braintree Town Hall
Braintree, MA  02184

The symposium is free and open to the public. 

Please register online through the Town of Braintree by emailing the name of your business and your contact information to open4business@braintreema.gov or call (781) 794-8232 for further information

South Coastal Bank helps bring poetry to life for Braintree kids

South Coastal Bank has awarded the Ross Elementary School PTO in Braintree a $500 grant from its South Coastal Bank C.A.R.E.S. community giving program.
 
South Coastal Bank specifically designed C.A.R.E.S. to help local not-for-profit groups promote and encourage a sense of Community, Achievement, Responsibility and Excellence in children through exposure to the arts.
 
The PTO applied C.A.R.E.S. funds toward a presentation of Young Audiences of Massachusetts' "Poetry in Motion." The participatory program is performed by actor David Zucker, who uses mime, comedy, props, costume pieces, masks, puppets and audience interaction to bring to life the best of English language poetic literature of such authors as A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Langston Hughes and James Whitcomb Riley.
 
For more information on South Coastal Bank C.A.R.E.S. or to download an application, visit South Coastal Bank's Web site, www.southcoastalbank.com.

Monday is tax abatement deadline for most in Mass. - Boston.com

Monday is tax abatement deadline for most in Mass. - Boston.com

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Two Braintree restaurants get full liquor licenses. - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger

More good news for the South Shore restaurant scene - Two Braintree restaurants get full liquor licenses. - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger Thanks to our Braintree Business Council members.

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