2008 May/Jun

The Village may be a model for Hanover's future.

The Hanover Chamber of Commerce stays relevant in a tough economy by reaching out to members, local chambers.

Several residential projects are catering to the baby boomers. Will the concept hold up during the housing downturn?

An ambitious mixed-use development, a new Target store, the prospect of a hotel and conference center, the widening of Route 53, the completion of three new 55-plus housing communities and prospects for a new $60 million high school.

“When Hanover Mall opened, it changed what was a country road into a major thoroughfare,” recalled Realtor Dick Stevens, who moved to Hanover in 1976. “Consequent development has been both positive and negative, but overall, it has added to the quality of life – not only for Hanover, but for the entire region,” he says.

Hanover hits the big time with dual retail, infrastructure projects

Women need to take part in financial planning

While some people are ‘born leaders,’ others tend to back away from leadership roles for fear of the power or responsibility that comes with the role. The truth is that we are all leaders in some aspect of our lives and perform leadership duties on a daily basis. To be a truly effective leader, you need communications skills to negotiate and inspire people through change. Developing a strong repertoire of communication skills can help to advance your career as well as contribute to the success of all professional and personal relationships.

You don't have to be big to export

Plymouth Rock Studios project is on the fast track.
Will officials respond in time?

A new strategic relationship helps Rogers & Gray diversify into financial services across the South Shore

Credit unions are shedding their once humble image. HarborOne CEO James Blake explains how focusing on his organization’s strengths helps beat the big guys.

Marybeth Andrea O'Sullivan, Veterans Upward Bound: Veterans Small Business Advocate Award Winner

Donna Mullen Good, Center for Women and Enterprise: Women in Business Enterprise Award Winner

Lynn Turner, Clear Vision Alliance: Small Business Journalist Award Winner

Ben & Adrie Lester, Wheatberry: Young Entrepreneur Award Winner

James Hanlon, Sovereign Bank: Financial Services Champion Award Winner

Nader Acevedo, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Boston: Minority Small Business Champion Award Winner

Cape Business spoke with new CEO of the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, Deborah Converse.

Cape Cod’s largest town sees opportunity in arts, culture, mixed-use development and professional services focused around nearby water amenities

Once held back by restrictive town zoning and strict county regulation, Barnstable is beginning to attract smart growth downtown

Growing village-style destinations ignite intense competition as downtown Hyannis pushes to reinvent itself around its harbor

Centerville, Craigville Beach and other Barnstable neighborhoods move toward small-scale commercial and residential development

A new performing arts center could make Barnstable a cultural hub for the region

Originally planned to attract well-paying manufacturing jobs, Cape Cod’s largest industrial park evolves with the times.

The Cape Cod Five Cents Bank opened its 17th branch last month with its new Dennis building off Route 134. In the last four years alone, the Orleans-based institution has expanded to four new towns, focusing on the Mid- and Upper Cape while also purchasing Rockland Trust’s previous Eastham branch.

For its extraordinary growth and emerging impact on the Cape, the Massachusetts Small Business Administration, in conjunction with Cape Business Publishing Group, is awarding its first-ever Making a Difference Award to the Cape Cod Young Professionals.

Kathleen and Nikki Walsh, PK Walsh: Family-Owned Small Business Award Winner

Dr. Stephen Fantone, Optikos Corporation: Small Business Exporter Award Winner

Robert Delhome, Charter Environmental: Small Business Person of the Year Award Winner

Sandy Blitz takes over the regional SBA office after helping launch a technology incubator

As part of its Celebrating Success awards program, the Massachusetts Small Business Administration has honored 11 companies and organizations from across the state. We are proud to share the winners with our readers.

Plymouth County Business spoke with a number of town officials and businesspeople to gain their perspectives on Hanover’s strengths, weaknesses and economic development.

Longtime South Shore manufacturer now sells 35 percent of its products abroad. Can your company become an international player?