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Signature Event

ANNUAL DINNER TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Chamber's 107th Annual Dinner celebration will include a look at the highlights of the past year and the presentation of the Distinguished Leader Awards.



Congratulations to the 2026 recipients:

• Leo Bertolino, CEO of Bertolino Foods
• Lloyd Hamm, President & CEO of River Run Bancorp
• Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO of Northeast Arc

Tickets and sponsorships are available now; keynote speaker to be announced!

THURSDAY, NOV. 19

5 to 8 p.m.

Danversport

Signature Event

6TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO VETERANS BREAKFAST

The Chamber is honored to host the 6th Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Danversport, along with Valor Sponsor - Wellpoint, and Eagle Sponsors O'Donnell Funeral Home and Johnson & Johnson.

Thanks to the many generous sponsors in the business community, veterans, active military and first responders are welcome to register for free and enjoy breakfast and a special program. Keynote speaker will be Mike Barker (Ret. Navy Seal).

Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Veterans, military members and first responders are welcome to register by clicking below or calling 978-774-8565, Ext. 4.

Chamber Event

MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR CONSISTENT GROWTH

Bethany Fiocchi Root, Founder & CEO of Oceanview Marketing, will be the featured guest at the Small Business Council’s monthly meeting. Bethany will present “How to Grow Beyond Word-of-Mouth in 2027,” a session designed to help business owners move beyond relying on referrals and build a marketing system that supports consistent growth.

Create an approach that attracts leads, nurtures potential customers, and drives revenue with greater predictability. Whether you’re looking to expand your reach, strengthen brand presence, or create a sustainable growth strategy, this session will provide practical tools to help your business grow with confidence.

TUESDAY, NOV. 3

8 to 9 a.m.

Chamber Education Center, Beverly

FREE for members; registration required.

COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY - WORKSHOP & NETWORKING

THRIVE will host a networking and workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Chamber's Education Center.

"Own the Conversation: Communicate with Clarity and Confidence," will be led by Ilona Davis, PMP, Principal and Director of Business & Technology at Baker Newman Noyes. This workshop will focus on strengthening your ability to communicate clearly, navigate differing opinions, and facilitate meaningful, productive conversations—even when the stakes are high. Attendees will gain tools to communicate with greater clarity and confidence across a variety of professional settings.

Advocacy

LAWMAKERS ASKED TO PRIORITIZE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE

Business and health industry executives recently signed onto a letter to state lawmakers, requesting that they make health care affordability the top priority in their consideration of two bills that are currently in process: S.3141, An Act Relative to Primary Care for You, and H.5630, An Act Strengthening Primary Care and Advancing Health Care Affordability.

Member News

YOU'RE INVITED: LAW MOM TO HOST COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

Law Mom, LLC invites you to a free community celebration on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at its 458 Boston St., Topsfield, location.



The celebration will include food and ice cream trucks, face paining, reptile experience, live music and more. Law Mom® is excited to be one of Topsfield newest businesses and this event offers a fun time with great food, great people, and a chance to connect.

Law Mom® helps Massachusetts families protect the people they love most through estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate and it is thrilled to now serve families in Topsfield and beyond.

Member News

M&T BANK CO-HOSTS SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT SERIES

The Massachusetts State Treasury's Small Business Initiative (SBI) team is collaborating with M&T Bank to offer a free webinar series focused on empowering small businesses. The first, "Business Fraud Landscape & Prevention Strategies," will be offered Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. The second, "Access to Credit & Banking Services," will be offered Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3 to 4 p.m.

Calvary Christian Church is one of the North Shore's largest and most active faith communities. About 1,600 people of every age and background gather each week across three campuses: the first campus in Lynnfield, the Salem Campus, and the Hispanic Campus, which serves the region's growing Spanish-speaking community.

Calvary Christian Church offers:

• Worship services with dynamic music and practical, Bible-based teaching

• Kids and student ministries that give families a safe, fun place for their children to grow

• Small groups, classes, and leadership training that help people build real friendships and real skills

• Prayer, care, and counseling for people facing illness, grief, crisis, or a life transition

• Local outreach and community partnerships that serve neighbors in need across the North Shore

• Global missions, supporting missionaries and humanitarian work around the world

Lead Pastor Jamie Booth said, "Calvary Christian Church believes strong communities are built when businesses, nonprofits, and churches work together. We want to be a good neighbor and partner, and to open our doors to the community."

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Mark your calendar for these Signature Chamber events.



Nov 6 - Salute to Veterans Breakfast, Danversport

Nov 19 - Annual Dinner & Distinguished Leader Awards, Danversport

Dec 2 - Chamber Holiday Party, Hawthorne Hotel, Salem

Mar 18 - 2027 Business Expo, Boston Marriott Peabody

To learn about sponsorship opportunities for the weekly e-newsletter, contact Robyn Pregent at robyn.pregent@northshorechamber.org.

WE VALUE OUR MEMBERS

Please contact Karen Andreas, President and CEO of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, or any staff member if we can assist with your business needs. Email karen.andreas@northshorechamber.org.