Wellesley Business Buzz: Brookline Bank moves so they can throw a party; Olive Tree concierge primary care opens
The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:
Brookline Bank knows how to have a party
Brookline Bank hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Wellesley Lower Falls office on Wednesday, June 4. Although the full-service Bank moved only a few doors down—from 5 Washington St., to 35 Washington St.—that didn’t stop the staff from throwing a fabulous shindig, complete with a sushi and dumplings spread, catered their neighbor, Jin’s Fine Asian Cuisine.
The sushi platters were almost too beautiful to dismantle. But after a few minutes of oohs, ahhs, and selfies, temptation won out and the crowd dug in.
Wellesley Select Board Chair Colette Aufranc and Charles River Regional Chamber Vice President Lise Elcock were on hand to participate in the ceremonial grand opening ribbon cutting. Representatives from the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce; local business leaders; Brookline Bank VIPs, as well as the rank-and-file; and bank customers (the real VIPs) also attended.
Branch Manager Semeon “Sim” Hargan says with a drive-up teller window, more parking, more office space, and a meeting room the new location is all about service and convenience.
Wellesley welcomes new concierge medical group
Olive Tree Medical, a new concierge primary care practice, has opened at 1 Hollis St., in Wellesley. Dr. Natalie Pauli says she started the membership-based practice to provide individualized care free from the interferences of insurance companies and regulatory agencies. Dr. Pauli, a Wellesley resident, is part of the Mass General Brigham network, attended medical school at Columbia University, and completed her training in internal medicine at Yale.