5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 15th

#SouthieSzn

The South Boston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce SouthieSZN. A month long promotion to support local businesses. Shop, Dine, Pamper and enter weekly drawings to win a “Pot O’ Gold” containing gift cards, swag and product valued at $100. from local businesses. A Grand Prize drawing will be held on April 5th valued at $500. It’s easy to enter! Shop at 4 participating businesses, take a selfie at one of them, and fill out the form at bit.ly/southieszn-enter.

St. Patrick’s Celebrations in the Neighborhood

From corned beef + cabbage, to signature cocktails and virtual entertainment, here’s a roundup of celebrations in the neighborhood.  Want to celebrate at home instead? Heather has rounded up some fun ideas. From green apparel and decor to Irish knit sweaters and whiskey and food ideas, it’s all right here in our Small Business St. Patrick’s Day Guide!

Get your bank account – homebuying ready

Even if the thought of buying a home seems more like a dream than a reality, it’s never too early to start getting your financial situation in shape. The spring market is strong so your finances should follow suit! Brian Cavanaugh, Sales Sales Manager/Mortgage Lender from Mortgage Network believes it’s never too early to get your financial life in order and he’s here to help get them in tip top shape!  (Think of him as your financial personal trainer. No matter what your financial shape looks like, he’s here to guide you!) You can learn more here!

Turnstyle has reopened

Turnstyle Cycle offers challenging, themed, beat-based Indoor Cycling & Bootcamp classes around Boston. They’ve safely re-opened their South End & Back Bay studios and have a pop-up right outside the city at Station Landing. You can book your class here! We’ve partnered with Turnstyle to giveaway a 5-class pack on our instagram. Make sure to follow us for details!

Outdoor Dining Returns this week!

Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Friday that in collaboration with the Boston Licensing Board and City departments, outdoor dining for approved restaurants in Boston will now begin on March 22 due to the weather forecast. This is an earlier start than the previously-announced date of April 1. Reservations are strongly recommended!