The South Shore Chamber of Commerce News Newswire

AI + Cybersecurity: What Growing Businesses Need to Know Now

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

AI + Cybersecurity: What Growing Businesses Need to Know Now

This is a FREE event but seats are limited!

?AI is already being used inside your business. The real risk is not knowing where or how.

?This session is built for owner-led companies with 25–80 employees that rely on technology but do not have internal IT. If your business is growing and your systems are starting to feel strained, this is where risk begins to surface.

?In this webinar, aNetworks will break down what AI is changing in cybersecurity and what that means for your day-to-day operations.

?You’ll walk away with:

?A clear understanding of how AI is changing the threat landscape right now

?Where your business is most exposed without realizing it

?Practical guardrails you can put in place immediately without slowing your team down

?This is not about fear. It is about control, clarity, and using technology as an advantage.

?aNetworks works with construction, engineering, and service-based businesses across the Boston area that want structure, direction, and a smarter approach to technology as they grow.

?Seats are limited. If AI is already in your business, you cannot afford to ignore how it is being used.

??? Reserve your spot now and take control before risk becomes a problem.

Register Here: https://luma.com/gw9o9p5c

Digital Marketing Agency Brick Marketing to Exhibit at MedTech Conference in Boston

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:44:23 GMT

BOSTON, August 18, 2026 — Brick Marketing, a Boston digital marketing agency, will exhibit at The MedTech Conference from October 18 through October 21, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. Hosted by AdvaMed, the four day conferenceDigital Marketing Agency Brick Marketing to Exhibit at MedTech Conference in Boston brings together leaders from across the global medical technology community for education, relationship building, and business development.

Conference attendees can meet the Brick Marketing team at Booth 637 to discuss practical ways to improve marketing performance, reach qualified audiences, communicate complex offerings, and support business growth. Event details and information about meeting Brick Marketing at the conference are available at:

https://www.brickmarketing.com/event/medtech-conference-boston

The MedTech Conference offers an important opportunity for medical device companies, health technology organizations, service providers, investors, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and form valuable connections. Brick Marketing will attend as a resource for organizations that need experienced marketing guidance and consistent implementation across search, content, advertising, social media, email, websites, and AI search.

“Medical technology companies often have sophisticated products, specialized audiences, and important stories that require clarity, credibility, and careful communication,” said Nick Stamoulis, President of Brick Marketing. “We are looking forward to meeting leaders at The MedTech Conference and learning about their goals. Our team helps organizations turn their expertise into marketing programs that improve visibility, generate qualified interest, achieve desired outcomes and give teams stronger marketing support.”

At Booth number 637, Brick Marketing representatives will speak with attendees about SEO strategy, AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, content planning, paid advertising, social media management, email marketing, website development, marketing consulting, and fractional CMO support. Conversations can address a company’s current priorities, internal resources, sales process, target audiences, and opportunities for stronger coordination between marketing and business development.

Search behavior is changing as prospective buyers use both traditional search engines and AI platforms to research companies, products, technical topics, and potential partners. Brick Marketing helps businesses create clear website content, strengthen authority, improve technical foundations, and present consistent information that search engines and AI systems can understand. This work can support brand recognition, website traffic, inquiries, sales conversations, and inclusion in relevant AI responses.

For medtech organizations, effective marketing also depends on translating specialized knowledge into useful information for distinct audiences. Engineers, clinicians, procurement teams, executives, investors, distributors, and potential partners may each look for different evidence. A coordinated strategy can help a company explain its capabilities, publish credible educational content, showcase experience, answer common questions, and create useful paths from initial research to direct contact.

Brick Marketing combines planning with implementation. The agency begins by understanding business goals, marketing needs, sales objectives, current performance, and available resources. Its team can then develop and manage a customized program with defined priorities, measurable activity, and ongoing review. This approach allows clients to receive senior marketing guidance while also gaining the execution support needed to move approved work forward.

Attendees can discuss how public relations, executive thought leadership, case studies, service pages, technical articles, and company background content contribute to brand authority. Useful information helps prospective customers evaluate expertise while giving search and AI platforms context about the organization.

More information about Brick Marketing and its digital and AI marketing services is available at:

https://www.brickmarketing.com/
Organizations attending The MedTech Conference can use the event page to learn where to find Brick Marketing and plan a conversation with the team. Meetings at Booth 637 can focus on a specific marketing challenge, a broader growth objective, or the need for an experienced agency partner that can provide services, consulting, training, and implementation.

About Brick Marketing – Digital Marketing Agency

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Brick Marketing is a full service digital marketing agency serving companies throughout the United States. The agency brings marketing strategy and implementation together through SEO, AI search optimization, content marketing, paid advertising, social media management, email marketing, website development, marketing consulting, fractional CMO services, and training.

Brick Marketing has served more than 600 companies across a wide range of industries. Its team develops customized programs based on each client’s goals, audience, resources, sales process, and current marketing performance. The agency also publishes educational resources through webinars, a marketing newsletter, a company blog, and the Brick Marketing Live podcast.

Learn more about Brick Marketing at:

https://www.brickmarketing.com/about

Media Contact

Brick Marketing
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
781 999 1222
info@brickmarketing.com

Acella Construction Completes South Coastal Animal Health Veterinary Facility in Rockland, MA

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Acella Construction Corporation, a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, is proud to announce the completion of South Coastal Animal Health's newest veterinary facility at 400 Hingham Street in Rockland, Massachusetts. As a newly valued Acella tenant and long-time client, this project marks the third successful collaboration between the two organizations, continuing a trusted partnership built on quality, communication, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Founded in 2006, South Coastal Animal Health is a privately owned veterinary practice known for combining advanced medical services with a personalized approach to animal care. The practice provides comprehensive veterinary services ranging from preventative medicine and wellness care to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and intensive treatment.

The 17-week interior fit-out transformed the space into a modern, fully equipped veterinary hospital designed to support both clinical efficiency and patient comfort. The facility features seven exam rooms, a dedicated X-ray suite, a surgical operating room, treatment and administrative areas, an in-house lab that allows for most bloodwork to be completed while clients wait, and a welcoming reception space designed to enhance the client experience.

Construction included the installation of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and fire alarm systems, along with interior partitions extending above the ceiling plane to support performance and layout flexibility. Additional work included durable epoxy flooring, custom millwork, architectural finishes throughout the facility, and a custom reception desk featuring shiplap detailing. Select existing building elements, including window trim, were preserved and incorporated into the final design where appropriate.

The completed facility provides South Coastal Animal Health with a functional, efficient, and welcoming environment that supports its continued growth and mission of delivering high-quality veterinary care to communities throughout the South Shore.

"Our Rockland satellite office for South Coastal Animal Health is the third project we've entrusted to Acella, and once again, we couldn't be happier with the results," said Grace Strake, DVM, owner of South Coastal Animal Health. "Acella was wonderful throughout the construction process. Their team was accessible, friendly, and always professional. The new clinic is the first veterinary clinic in Rockland and provides much-needed space for our growing practice. Our clients love the spacious exam rooms, the lighting, and the décor. We've received nothing but positive feedback. We couldn't be happier with the outcome."

"We value our long-standing relationship with South Coastal Animal Health and Dr. Grace Strake," said Ryan LaVangie, vice president of sales and marketing. "We're proud to support their continued growth with this Rockland project."

About Acella Construction Corporation
Founded in 2003, Acella delivers a premium suite of construction management services, including design-build and pre-construction solutions for business owners, commercial real estate developers, and discerning institutional and retail clients.
Acella is located at 400 Hingham Street, Rockland, MA 02370. For more information, please visit www.acellaconstruction.com or call 781.681.9240.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

BOSTON, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive year, Points of Light named Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) an honoree of The Civic 50, a list of the 50 most community-focused companies in the U.S. Additionally, Blue Cross earned the title of "Healthcare Sector Leader," a recognition for ranking first in its industry, for the third year in a row.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES

Why it matters: Blue Cross' commitment to the community is demonstrated by its investment of $11.8 million in financial, volunteer, and in-kind support to not-for-profits in 2025.

Eighty-three percent of Blue Cross employees participated in company volunteer programs, which is four times the national average. Employees contributed more than 20,600 hours of service to support the health of Massachusetts communities.
The big picture: Now in its 14th year, The Civic 50® is the nation's leading corporate social impact recognition program, celebrating excellence in employee volunteering, community investment and social impact strategy.

The Civic 50® survey, which recognizes public and private companies with annual revenues of at least $1 billion, allows teams to track purposeful volunteering, giving and community engagement insights. Civic 50® remains the only survey and ranking system focused exclusively on measuring corporate community engagement.
What they're saying:

Jeff Bellows, VP of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross: "In collaboration with our not-for-profit partners, we are driving lasting change to build healthier, more inclusive communities across Massachusetts. We are deeply proud that this shared commitment to corporate citizenship has led Points of Light to recognize us as the healthcare sector leader for the third time."
Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO at Points of Light: "Today's leading companies understand that community engagement is more than a program, it's a reflection of their commitment to advancing social impact in ways that strengthen both their company and the communities they serve. Blue Cross demonstrates how to embed purpose into the employee experience, build authentic relationships with communities and use business as a force for good. We're proud to honor them with the 2026 Civic 50 award."
About Blue Cross Blue Shield of?Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (bluecrossma.org) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We are committed to showing up for everyone like they're the only one and guiding our members to the exceptional healthcare they deserve – affordably, equitably and seamlessly. In keeping with our commitment, we are rated among the nation's best health plans for member satisfaction and quality. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to create positive change through volunteering and civic engagement. Through work with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs in communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Look Foundation Strides for Pans/ Pandas

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT