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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
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TOMORROW: Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, Dec. 10
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chamber's Education Center, Beverly
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Featured guest will be Wendy Hultmark who brings over 20 years of HR leadership experience and will explain how to make performance reviews productive and growth-oriented.
Learn practical tips for highlighting accomplishments, receiving feedback, and keeping the focus on development. With thoughtful preparation, review season can be an opportunity to reflect, reset and plan for the year ahead—with confidence and positivity.
| | Holiday Party Volunteers Needed | | |
Emerging Leaders and the THRIVE initiative will host a Holiday Party to celebrate the season with festive treats, cheerful music, and plenty of good company — all while giving back to some very special neighbors in our community, the residents of Turtle Woods.
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Thursday, Dec. 18
2 to 4 p.m.
Turtle Woods,
401 Essex St., Beverly
Add your name to the list of volunteers by clicking below.
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Save the date for a 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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Member News
NORTHEAST ARC NAMED 'TOP WORKPLACE' IN MASSACHUSETTS
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Northeast Arc, a not-for-profit organization that helps children and adults with disabilities and autism become full participants in the community, has been named a Top Workplace in Massachusetts.
This is the second year that Northeast Arc has been recognized as a Top Workplace, ranking 14th among the largest employers in the state (those with 1,000 employees or more), a jump of five spots from 2024.
“I am thrilled Northeast Arc have been recognized as a Top Workplace for the second year in-a-row,” said Jo Ann Simons, president and CEO of Northeast Arc. “We are a human services leader in our region because of our amazing team, and this award is recognition of everything they do to change lives and discover abilities every day.”
This is the second recent honor for Northeast Arc; in November, Northeast Arc was named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe and Women’s Edge.
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Chamber Event
JANUARY SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING
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Topic and speaker details to be announced soon!
The North Shore Chamber's Small Business Council can help you grow and strengthen your business. Tap into shared knowledge, advocacy and support — all designed to make running your business more strategic, connected and successful.
Attendance is FREE for Chamber members; $25 all others. Registration required.
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TUESDAY, JAN. 6
8 - 9 AM
Chamber Education Center, Beverly
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Member News
GORDON COLLEGE MARKETING SENIORS SEEKING PROJECT
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Gordon College has a great opportunity for a Chamber-member businesses.
Two senior marketing students would like to complete their Capstone project by evaluating and making recommendations on your marketing strategy. If you then want to implement any of the suggestions, the Gordon students would put together a detailed plan, and possibly assist with the implementation of those recommendations.
Participating businesses would only need to provide access to appropriate information, personnel and marketing documents. Also, the business owner should be willing to listen to the evaluation as well as provide feedback. The students are not expecting renumeration for their work; instead, they are gaining experience as “consultants."
A Chamber-member business with between 25 to 100 employees on the North Shore would be ideal. If interested, please email Greg Smith, Associate Professor of Marketing and Business, at greg.smith@gordon.edu.
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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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