Five South Shore Young Professionals Named to Cape & Plymouth Business 2016 "40 Under 40" List

PLYMOUTH, Mass. - May 20, 2016 - PRLog -- The South Shore Young Professionals, an affiliate of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce (www.southshorechamber.org), recently announced that five of its members have been named as Cape & Plymouth Business 2016 "40 Under 40" award winners.

The five members are:  Jacqui Berardi, owner/operator, Jac's Café and Players Sports Bar & Grille (Rockland); Patrick Flaherty, founder, Guided Living Senior Home Care (Plymouth); Matthew King, business development manager, King Collision Centers (Pembroke and Plymouth); Kaitlyn Litchfield, executive director, South Shore Young Professionals (Rockland); and Andrew Ostashen, co-founder and principal security consultant, Vulsec, LLC (Boston, Quincy).

The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the region's top young business leaders who excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership.  This program honors distinguished businesspeople under the age of 40 who have made a mark in the region at an extraordinarily young age.  These top young business leaders excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership characteristics.  Hundreds of nominees were culled down to the 40 individuals who best exemplified an entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to community service, and potential to positively contribute to the future of the region.

The honorees will be celebrated at a special event on June 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in Falmouth.  This annual event brings together the current class of honorees with colleagues, clients, family and friends.  For more information about the event, please visit www.capeplymouthbusiness.com.

"It's a great honor to be named to Cape & Plymouth Business's 40 Under 40 list," said Litchfield, "and even more gratifying to see so many of my SSYP colleagues recognized for the great work they're doing."

About the South Shore Young Professionals

Since 2008, the South Shore Young Professionals has been serving those seeking to build a successful career and well-balanced life in south eastern Massachusetts.  With a mission to serve as the leading resource for the personal and professional development of the individual by means of community involvement, SSYP provides networking, education, information, resources and opportunities to young professionals and businesses on the South Shore.  For additional information about the South Shore Young Professionals, please call  781-421-3911.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has long been recognized throughout the state as one of the most active and forceful advocates for the business community, and numbers among the larger Chambers of Commerce nationally. The South Shore Chamber is a not-for-profit association of businesses in the communities south of Boston. It is committed to helping its members grow their businesses and to improve the business climate in the region. Members range in size from major international corporations headquartered on the South Shore to small local firms and sole proprietorships. For additional information on the Chamber, please visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3911.