Friday, May 18th, 2012

Business News

Up-to-date news from and about local businesses including upcoming events, announcements, awards and promotions. We welcome submissions from our readers sent to editor@plymouthdailynews.com.

Best Buy plans to close Wareham store

Company coping with changing market

50 stores closing nationwide, another in Boston to go too

The Best Buy on Cranberry Highway in Wareham is one of 50 set to be closed by the company in May. The store on Newbury Street in Boston will close as well, but the Hyannis location is safe - for now.

Plymouth small business benefits from state-backed capital access program

Money will aid expansion

Dragonfly Mosquito Control launches new business in Plymouth

Company offers natural solutions to insect problems

Dragonfly Mosquito Control, a provider of mosquito control systems for residences and businesses, has opened their doors at 204 Court St. in Plymouth.  

Kingston occupational therapist suspended by state board

Cited for sloppy record keeping

A Kingston-based occupational therapist has been barred from working in homes for three years by the Commonwealth.

Chamber of Commerce hosting breakfast with Canadian official

What kind of bacon will be served?

Consul General Patrick Binn. Courtesy Plymouth Chamber.

Plymouth county bank gets federal money

Tax credits will be used in low-inome areas

Rockland Trust, which has several branches in Plymouth and neighboring communities, is one of 70 banks to receive tax credits under a federal program.

Attorney Sherri Hannan joins real estate firm

Will only represent home buyers

Plymouth man named to post at Cape Cod investment firm

Fisher has written books, blogged on finance

Plymouth resident George Fisher has been named an Investment Advisory Representative at Asset Management Resources, LLC,  a Cape Cod based investment management firm.

Duxbury charity receives charitable contribution

Locally-owned TownWear makes annual donation

Crossroads for Kids of Duxbury is one of several charities which received charitable donations from Mattapoisett-based clothing company TownWear.

Bank files suit against Plymouth hotel

The owner of the Radisson Hotel in Plymouth hasn’t paid their mortgage in over a year, their lender claims.

The  Boston Business Journal reports U.S. Bank, which holds the hotel’s mortgage, asked a federal judge to appoint a receiver for the hotel. The bank also alleges the hotel has failed to pay its taxes and franchise fees.

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