Friday, Febraury 9, 2007

Chamber honors Norton business owner

Debra Nichols will be honored at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting today, Feb. 9, as business person of the year, and she credits both hold up of the community and the chamber for her success. Nichols, a Raynham resident, founded Home Instead Senior Care in Norton approximately two years ago. Home Instead assists senior citizens in Mansfield, Norton and the greater Attleboro area, and allows them stay at home as a substitute of moving somewhere else, such as a nursing home. The caregivers help bring seniors meals, take them to doctor's appointments, coerce them to the grocery store or give them any other assistance they may need.

"We help them with things they need to remain independent," Nichols said. Nichols said she is delighted to get the award from the chamber. She said there are many people in the community who contribute to the success of Home Instead Senior Care, including the 50 caregivers who work for the company. Since she started the business by herself, she said there are a lot of struggles someone must conquer to be successful with a business, such as working long days and sometimes wondering if all of the work is worth it.