Business

Business briefcase


Published: December 9, 2008

New Businesses

The Cocoa Belt, a chocolate and gift shop, has opened in Danvers Square at 58R Maple St., behind Novello's Florist.

Milestones

Woodbridge Assisted Living in Peabody, a member of Jewish Rehabilitation Centers for Living, recently rolled out private duty services to help residents continue to live independent lives.

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East Boston Savings Bank, which has a branch in Peabody, recently implemented a stock-based equity incentive plan that awarded every bank employee at least 50 shares of stock from Meridian Interstate Bancorp, the holding company that owns East Boston.

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Baert Marine of Middleton was recently named one of the top 100 boat dealers in the country by Boating Industry magazine.

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Radiant Touch Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation Studio was recently welcomed by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce as a new member at a ribbon cutting ceremony at their location, 165 Pleasant St., Marblehead (within Bliss Salon in Village Plaza).

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Flower House was recently welcomed as a new member of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce at a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location, 69 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead.

Giving

Eastern Bank recently donated $1,000 apiece to Beverly Bootstraps, People to People Food Pantry in Danvers, Marblehead Food Pantry and the Salem Mission. Eastern Bank also donated $2,500 to Haven From Hunger in Peabody, and $5,000 to St. Joseph's Food Pantry in Salem.

People

Dr. Dana Delegianis Mann, Dr. Gregory Snyder, and family nurse practitioner Anna Pilzner have joined the staff at Willowdale Medical Center, an affiliate of Beverly Hospital, which recently opened at11 S. Main St., Topsfield, directly across the street from its former location.

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Diane Larson, owner and manager of John Larson's Service Inc. in Peabody, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Automotive Management Institute for enhancing her management and technical skills.