SEAPORT — 1,500 guests donned their best black-tie and shiny formalwear for the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Boston Winter Ball, which marked the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit that supports youth programs in Boston. The gala, which was held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, had a theme: Shiny Disco Balls. Hosted by the Griffin family and the event co-chairs, Steve Alibrandi, David Andrews, and Jon Farrow, the evening raises money to provide…

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QUINCY — 100 guests gathered at the Common Market in Quincy to honor Phyllis Godwin and to celebrate her company Granite City Electric Supply Co. for its 100 years in business. The gathering was hosted by Quincy Rotary. Phyllis, who also is a former chair of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, was one the first women inducted into Rotary in the country. In her remarks Phyllis talked about the challenges and difficulties of running female owned business after it…

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