Underneath a butterfuly sky

The event celebrates the opening of the agency’s newly renovated space at 120 Longwater Drive, Suite 104, in Norwell, and runs from 5 to 7 p.m., highlighted by the release of butterflies donated by Wings of Hope Inc.

“They symbolize hope,’’ said Francine Coluci, (inset), executive director of the nonprofit. “The butterfly always signifies life and rebirth.’’

Those attending the open house can memorialize or celebrate a loved one, Coluci said, by donating $10 for a small butterfly or $25 for a larger one. The name of their loved one will be inscribed on a paper butterfly and attached to a flowing fabric at the event. Money raised will help support the cancer center, Coluci said.

The renovated space includes an additional room for support groups, and an enlarged area for exercise classes, such as in tai chi, she said.

“It’s meant to look residential, providing a relaxing, calming atmosphere for support groups,’’ she said.

The open house will include a photo exhibit by Kelley Rugg of Rowboat Productions in Hanover, titled “Well: Images for Healing,’’ a collection of photos that focus on wellness and healing. Rugg started her career in broadcast television in 1987 and has written and produced programs, promotions, and specials for network affiliates, including NBC, Fox, and PBS.

The cancer support group is located in a building that houses the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, which serves 26 communities in the area. The support group operates under the NVNA Foundation, Coluci said, and was formerly the Wellness Community.

“We are excited to welcome the community to join us as we celebrate our new, expanded space,’’ Coluci said. “The butterfly release promises to be a beautiful event, and we are honored to be chosen by Wings of Hope as the recipient of their donation.’’

For more information on the group, visit www.cancersupportcommunityma.org.

BUSINESS BRIEFS: The South Shore Women’s Business Network seeks nominations for its first-ever South Shore Women’s Business Achievement Award. Created as part of the network’s year-long 20th-anniversary celebration, the award will honor a local businesswoman who exemplifies the network’s commitment to helping other women grow and develop professionally, said network president Janet LaBerge. Nominees must live or work on the South Shore. To nominate someone, visit www.sswbn.org and click on the nomination form link. Deadline to nominate is Aug. 31. A winner will be named in September and the award will be presented at the network’s anniversary gala Nov. 3 at the South Shore Country Club in Hingham.

Pam Snell of Pembroke, cofounder with her husband, David, of ACTSmart, was recently named Marketing Genius of the Month by Technology Marketing Toolkit Inc., a national marketing organization, for her strategic use of traditional print newsletters and e-newsletters to promote her company and expand its customer base. The company is located in Pembroke, having moved recently from Marshfield, and provides IT services, Web solutions, social media, and video-to-web services for its clients.

Emilie Tack and Cindy Dodard, both obstetrician/gynecologists, have joined the ob/gyn team at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Dodard is from Sharon, and is practicing in the office of Dr. Sandra Chenkin on the medical center campus. Tack is with the practice of Dr. Scott Dreiker & Associates in Easton.

Frederick Schmitt of Stoughton was named a new business manager at First American Insurance Underwriters Inc. of Needham. Formerly, he was new business case manager for Sun Life Financial in Wellesley.

Daniel McCarthy of Quincy has completed The College of Financial Planning’s Accredited Wealth Management Advisors Professional Designation Program, which offers investment professionals advanced training in wealth-management processes. McCarthy is founder and president of The Quincy Group Inc., and previously served as regional director for Gilman Cioca and the GE Independent Accountants Network.

James French was named chairman of the board at Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover. French, a Cohasset resident, is executive vice president of human resources at Hill Holliday in Boston, and served a term on the board at Cardinal Cushing Centers before being named chairman.

Paul E. Kandarian can be reached at Kandarian@globe.com.