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Chamber News
JANUARY BREAKFAST FORUM: SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
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The January Business Insight Breakfast Forum will bring together educational leaders from around the North Shore for an engaging dialogue on higher education and adult education. Join us to learn how local institutions are preparing the future workforce.
Hear from John Keenan, President, Salem State University; Allison Dolan-Wilson, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Northern Essex Community College; Bill Heineman, President, North Shore Community College; and Heidi Riccio, Superintendent-Director, Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School.
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7
7:15 to 9 AM
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School, Alumni Gymnasium, Danvers
| | | FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES KICKS OFF | | |
Join the North Shore Chamber’s Emerging Leaders group for a light lunch and presentation, "Smart Starts: Budgeting, Debt Management and Loans" with Jackson Gallant of Ledgewood Financial and Jordi Bakovic of TQM Wealth Partners.
Get tips on effective strategies for creating a budget, managing student loans, credit cards, car loans and other common types of debt for young professionals.
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"Money Smart: Building Your Future" Series Kick Off
TUESDAY, JAN. 13
11:30 AM to 1 PM
Chamber's Education Center
Beverly
| This Lunch & Learn is Part 1 of a four-part Financial Wellness Series for young professionals. | | AFTER HOURS NETWORKING AT KINGS | | |
Join the Chamber's Emerging Leaders group at Kings, Market Street, Lynnfield, for a fun networking event tailored to young professionals.
Connect with other business professionals, exchange business cards, and make valuable connections.
Kings will provide small bites and free bowling, and there will be a cash bar.
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THURSDAY, JAN. 22
5 to 7 PM
| FREE for Emerging Leaders! | | Available for a Limited Time! | | THRIVE Signature Luncheon | | |
Don't miss the next THRIVE Signature Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boston Marriott Peabody.
"Styled For Success: Crafting a Confident Professional Image” will feature keynote speaker Aricia Symes, founder and master stylist at Unfoldid.
Striking the right balance between professionalism and personal style boosts confidence and sets you apart. Aricia Symes will offer hands-on fashion advice for today’s working woman.
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Chamber Event
SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL: "NEGOTIATING WITH CONFIDENCE"
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The January meeting of the Chamber's Small Business Council will feature "Negotiating with Confidence: Tools, Tactics and Timing," with special guest Mary Anne Clancy, Senior Vice President of Communications at Institution for Savings.
| This workshop will break down proven tools, smart tactics and the importance of timing to preserve relationships while achieving better outcomes in business and beyond. | | |
TUESDAY, JAN. 6
8 - 9 AM
Chamber Education Center, Beverly
| Attendance is FREE for Chamber members; $25 all others. Registration required. | | |
Business News
STATE ANNOUNCES SAFETYWORKS INITIATIVE GRANTS
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The Healey-Driscoll Administration today launched the SafetyWorks Initiative, including grant funding and free technical consultation for employers to improve safety in the workplace. As part of SafetyWorks, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) announced $800,000 in grants to train an estimated 13,832 workers at 160 organizations across Massachusetts. The grants, administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), aim to enhance workplace safety through training, education, and other preventative measures. SafetyWorks also features free technical consultation offered by the Department of Labor Standards for public and private sector employers.
The 160 grant recipients include municipalities, minority- and women-owned businesses, veterans-owned businesses, small business, and employers across industries such as manufacturing, construction, and more. This funding is made available through DIA annually.
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Business Survey
YEAR-END BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY OPEN
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Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and the North Shore Chamber invite you to help us track the status of the Massachusetts economy.
Please share your opinions by participating in the Year-End 2025 Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey.
The BCI is one of the most widely followed economic and business reports in the United States. More than 150 companies representing diverse industries from throughout Massachusetts participate each month.
Questions? Contact Chris Geehern at 617-262-1180 or cgeehern@aimnet.org.
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Mark your calendar for these Signature Chamber events.
Jan 7 - Spotlight on Education Breakfast, Essex NS Technical HS
Jan 22 - THRIVE Signature Luncheon, Boston Marriott Peabody
March 19 - 2026 Business Expo, Boston Marriott Peabody
May 14 - 2026 Honor Scholars Dinner & Program, DoubleTree, Danvers
June 18 - 2026 THRIVE Summit, Boston Marriott Peabody
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To learn about sponsorship opportunities for the weekly e-newsletter, contact Cheryl Begin at cheryl.begin@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.
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