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ROCKLAND, PEMBROKE, MA, ISSUED DEC. 27, 2022…South Shore Young Professionals (SSYP) (www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.org), a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide information, resources, and opportunities to young professionals and businesses on the South Shore, has awarded its 2022 $7,500 Foundation Grant to Amanda Gilman, founder of AMG Snacks (www.amgsnacks.com). The SSYP Foundation and Entrepreneurial Grant Program was established in 2012 to help develop and support businesses on the South Shore. The annual grant is awarded to for-profit or non-profit organizations that are located and operating on the South Shore and in business for no more than seven years. Gilman, who accepted the Foundation Grant during SSYP’s Annual Holiday Party held December 7th at Grille 151 in Weymouth, began the all-natural snack food company out of her kitchen after recognizing the need for easily accessible on-the-go snacks that were not processed. Today, Boxford Bakehouse in Plymouth is the production site for AMG Snacks, which are available in more than 200 retail locations, including many South Shore retailers such as Slacktide Coffee, Vela Juice Bar, Good Health, Roche Bros., Brothers Marketplace, Big Y and Whole Foods stores. “Trying to grow a company in such uncertain times isn’t always easy, in fact it almost never is!” said Gilman, who grew up in Pembroke. “I was honored to receive the SSYP Foundation Grant this year as the funds will provide AMG Snacks the runway to get ahead on production and fulfillment and focus on continuing to grow retail presence in our own back yard.” She added, “Beyond the grant dollars, the support from other local professionals through SSYP has been incredible. I’ve made new connections and built relationships that have helped guide me in the right direction. I look forward to future events with the SSYP community, as I know this network will help in continuing our momentum and bringing us to new heights.” “We’re delighted to announce Amanda Gilman as this year’s Foundation Grant recipient,” said Bill Kingdon, chair of the SSYP Board of Directors. “ The Foundation Grant is a great opportunity for our organization to help cultivate an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual support throughout our communities along the South Shore, and AMG Snacks is a great example of a South Shore business that recognizes its interconnectedness to its region. Amanda is the very definition of entrepreneurship and innovation, and we look forward to seeing what she does next!” About South Shore Young Professionals The South Shore Young Professionals was founded in 2008 with the mission to serve as the leading source for the personal and professional development of individuals by means of community involvement, networking, and education. SSYP strives to provide information, resources, and opportunities to young professionals and businesses on the South Shore. For more information, visit www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.org, email info@southshoreyoungprofessionals.org or call 781-421-3911.
ROCKLAND, PEMBROKE, MA, ISSUED DEC. 27, 2022…South Shore Young Professionals (SSYP) (www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.org), a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide information, resources, and opportunities to young professionals and businesses on the South Shore, has awarded its 2022 $7,500 Foundation Grant to Amanda Gilman, founder of AMG Snacks (www.amgsnacks.com).
The SSYP Foundation and Entrepreneurial Grant Program was established in 2012 to help develop and support businesses on the South Shore. The annual grant is awarded to for-profit or non-profit organizations that are located and operating on the South Shore and in business for no more than seven years.
Gilman, who accepted the Foundation Grant during SSYP’s Annual Holiday Party held December 7th at Grille 151 in Weymouth, began the all-natural snack food company out of her kitchen after recognizing the need for easily accessible on-the-go snacks that were not processed. Today, Boxford Bakehouse in Plymouth is the production site for AMG Snacks, which are available in more than 200 retail locations, including many South Shore retailers such as Slacktide Coffee, Vela Juice Bar, Good Health, Roche Bros., Brothers Marketplace, Big Y and Whole Foods stores.
“Trying to grow a company in such uncertain times isn’t always easy, in fact it almost never is!” said Gilman, who grew up in Pembroke. “I was honored to receive the SSYP Foundation Grant this year as the funds will provide AMG Snacks the runway to get ahead on production and fulfillment and focus on continuing to grow retail presence in our own back yard.”
She added, “Beyond the grant dollars, the support from other local professionals through SSYP has been incredible. I’ve made new connections and built relationships that have helped guide me in the right direction. I look forward to future events with the SSYP community, as I know this network will help in continuing our momentum and bringing us to new heights.”
“We’re delighted to announce Amanda Gilman as this year’s Foundation Grant recipient,” said Bill Kingdon, chair of the SSYP Board of Directors. “ The Foundation Grant is a great opportunity for our organization to help cultivate an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual support throughout our communities along the South Shore, and AMG Snacks is a great example of a South Shore business that recognizes its interconnectedness to its region. Amanda is the very definition of entrepreneurship and innovation, and we look forward to seeing what she does next!”
About South Shore Young Professionals
The South Shore Young Professionals was founded in 2008 with the mission to serve as the leading source for the personal and professional development of individuals by means of community involvement, networking, and education. SSYP strives to provide information, resources, and opportunities to young professionals and businesses on the South Shore. For more information, visit www.southshoreyoungprofessionals.org, email info@southshoreyoungprofessionals.org or call 781-421-3911.