
After earning the approval of their peers in a class-wide business plan competition, the top performing teams in Canton High School’s business economics classes pitched their ideas to local professionals at the 2015 CHS Entrepreneurs Challenge Fair, held on Wednesday, April 1, in the school library. Nine teams of students participated and the overall winner […]
Apr 24 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Gallery Salons is bringing a new concept in beauty salon entrepreneurship to the Canton area that enables hairstylists, nail technicians, skin care specialists, massage therapists, and other beauty professionals to open their own small salons with little overhead. In 2010, Gallery Salons brought the concept of “salon suites” to the Boston area with the opening […]
Apr 3 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

If lemons can be made into lemonade, why not apply the same process to the cold temperatures of late fall, winter and early spring? Canton-based FreeAire Refrigeration doesn’t focus on the misery of cold weather but rather uses the power of lower environmental air temperatures to maintain low temperatures inside businesses that need to keep […]
Mar 19 2015 | Posted in
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Mary Ann Price

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Health and Wellness Alliance, in conjunction with its Human Resources Leadership Council, will host a Lunch and Learn event on Thursday, March 12, at the Bank of Canton headquarters to focus on work/life balance and your bottom line. All local business owners, managers, and human resources leaders are encouraged […]
Mar 5 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce (NVCC) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2014 Business of the Year awards: Dedham Medical Associates/Atrius Health and Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. The awards were presented at the chamber’s 121st Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner held on January 22. Dedham Medical — led by Canton […]
Feb 12 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

With 12 locations in the United States, another one opening in a few weeks in San Antonio, and dozens more slated to be built over the next two years, Dallas-based TopGolf is in the midst of a rapid company expansion and is poised to become the ‘next big thing’ in the sports entertainment industry. Combining […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

David McCarthy of Canton, operating partner for Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro and Keller Williams Realty Chestnut Hill Market Center, was recently installed as president of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) for 2015. The installation ceremonies took place at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton in December. As president, McCarthy will serve as a the […]
Jan 15 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Integrated Builders Inc., a firm specializing in general contracting and construction management services, announced recently that it has completed the renovation of a 40,000-square-foot office building at 10 Oceana Drive in Norwood. The project included over $1.5 million in renovations, secpuuring the asset as a top tenant destination. Integrated Builders Project Manager Bob Purdy and Superintendent Chris Dennis worked alongside the building’s […]
Jan 8 2015 | Posted in
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Gene Manning, president of the Canton Association of Business and Industry, welcomed over 60 CABI members and their guests on December 3 at Brookmeadow Country Club for the association’s annual holiday celebration. During the event, CABI donation committee chairperson Kristin Draper awarded a $5,000 check to Janet Pratt, chairperson of the Canton Food Pantry. Draper […]
Dec 26 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Bank of Canton has generously donated $10,000 to the Canton Food Pantry as families in need approach this holiday season. Through Bank of Canton’s Affinity Credit Card Program, a portion of net purchases and cash advances from the town of Canton credit card are donated to local causes and organizations. The Canton Food Pantry is a […]
Dec 18 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen