South Shore Young Professionals Foundation Grant applications now available

ROCKLAND, Mass. - Sept. 30, 2016 - PRLog -- The South Shore Young Professionals,  an affiliate of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce (www.southshorechamber.org) is pleased to announce that it is presently accepting applications for the annual SSYP Foundation Grant.

From now through October 31^st, applications will be accepted from businesses looking to relocate, hire or expand on the South Shore.  Businesses can be either non-profit or for-profit and must have a brick and mortar location on the South Shore or provide services with the South Shore being the primary target audience.  Applicants must also be a member of the South Shore Young Professionals and willing to actively participate in the grant program throughout the year and to support future grant candidates.

Grant applications are available online at www.southshorechamber.org/pages/SSYP. (http://www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.com/) Applications must be completed by October 31^st and include a business plan executive summary and a letter of recommendation from a South Shore business or business leader.  Application fee of $50 includes a one-year membership to the SSYP.  Applicants will be considered and selected by an anonymous committee with finalists contacted for concluding interviews in November.

The winner(s) of the 2016 SSYP Foundation Grant will be announced at The SSYP Holiday Party in December.

The SSYP Foundation Grant has a mission to support entrepreneurship and fuel the economic development of the South Shore through a program that fosters ideas and innovations.  Past recipients are G Force Shipping, Friendship Home, Shockyard Fitness, Ananya, Inc. and Rustic Marlin Designs.

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.