The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:
btone changes hands
Jody Merrill & Alissa Pool, who opened the btone Fitness location in Wellesley just over 10 years ago at the former Odd Fellows Building (89 Central St.), have informed customers that the business has a new owner named Lauren Lacava Bibbo.
They wrote in part:
We opened Wellesley a little over 10 years ago together. Upon meeting this milestone in business we took a look at where we were. Time and covid brought us both farther away from the Wellesley studio. We started to think about what was best for the studio, its staff, and clients.
We have cherished not only our time working together, but our time with you as well. You have all been a part of our story. After a lot of introspection and many conversations, we have decided it is time for us to pass this amazing place on to a new owner.
Lacava Bibbo already owns a btone franchise in Waltham and has been part of btone from the start.
The former owners say the transition “should feel pretty seamless,” with familiar instructors staying on.
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Wellesley Home Hero introduces chatbot to research services
Wellesley Home Hero, the startup we wrote about in May that promises an easy way to find, vet and hire home service providers, has rolled out a chatbot.
The free artificial intelligence-based HeroBot assistant researches home services to help you save time and narrow down options.
If from there you want to book a service provider, HeroBot can direct you to text the Wellesley Home Hero team at (781) 694-6635.
Pho Station now opening in August
Pho Station
, the Vietnamese restaurant coming to Wellesley at 352 Washington St., is now planning to open later in August. It had originally planned to open in mid-July, and has held a couple of pop-up events to give some a taste of its menu.
It has posted online: “Dear Wellesley Community, Thank you for your incredible support and patience! Our two pop-up events in July were a great success, and we are so grateful to everyone who visited us. We have learned so much about this unique community and are working hard to tailor our services to meet your needs. We are excited to announce that our official grand opening will be in August. Stay tuned—it’s finally happening! Thank you again for your continued support! Pho Station”
Charles River Regional Chamber Coffee Connect event at Linden Square
DATE: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8:30am-9:30am
LOCATION: 181 Linden St, Wellesley
COST: Free, open to members and those interested in learning more about the Chamber
Meet members of the Charles River Regional Chamber in Wellesley’s Linden Square for its next Coffee Connect.
Open to members and those interested in learning more about becoming a member, Coffee Connects are a great way to network and get to know the Chamber, its members, and its programs.
The event is free and preregistration is requested (plus as an exclusive member benefit, chamber members can preview the RSVP list before the event)
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