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Signature Event

THIS THURSDAY: WALK THE FLOOR AT THE 2026 BUSINESS EXPO

Thursday, March 19 | 9 am - 3 pm | Boston Marriott Peabody

Don't miss the largest business event North of Boston featuring many opportunities to grow your business through new connections and conversations.

It is FREE to walk the Expo floor.

No registration required to visit the Expo.

BREAKFAST PANEL

"AI for Your Team: Driving Results While Keeping People First"

LUNCHEON SPEAKER

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio

Chamber News

THE CHAMBER IS HIRING!

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled professional to serve as Membership & Development Director. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this individual will play a central leadership role in advancing the Chamber’s mission by driving membership growth, strengthening member engagement, and leading revenue development initiatives.

Chamber News

SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL LOOKS AT CYBERSECURITY

The April meeting of the Chamber's Small Business Council will feature Nate Sirois of Balsam Technologies on, "Cybersecurity Threats in 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know."

Learn how to protect your small business from growing cybersecurity threats. This workshop will cover strategies to reduce risk, strengthen defenses, and stay ahead of attacks, while improving data security, system reliability, and long-term business resilience.

Attendance is free for Chamber members!

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

8 to 9 a.m.

Chamber Education Center

Beverly

NETWORKING-WITH-A-CAUSE AT TOSCANA FORNO

Join the women of THRIVE to meet friends, make business connections, and support a great non-profit. 

Amirah provides resources to women exiting commercial sex trade. Dr. Mary Speta, executive director, will provide a brief overview of the nonprofit’s work to provide aftercare, resources and opportunities to adult women who’ve experienced sexual exploitation, sex trafficking and prostitution. 

Donations of hand lotions; paper products including tissues, toilet paper, paper towels; and Lysol or Clorox wipes will be collected, along with gift cards. 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

5 to 7 p.m.

Toscana Forno

139 Lynnfield St.

Peabody

Member News

NEW HIRES ANNOUNCED AT SLINGSHOT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Slingshot Information Systems recently announced the addition of two new staffers.

Adam Harriott is the new Technical Services Lead. With over 25 years in the IT industry, Adam’s career has been all about solving problems. From managing enterprise environments to supporting hundreds of users across diverse

systems, Adam has built a reputation for precision, patience, and keeping businesses running smoothly.

Sophia Radzim serves as the IT Support & Technology Coordinator. Sophia is often the first point of contact for support requests, offering quick troubleshooting, smooth setups, and calm expertise. In addition to orchestrating quotes, orders, and vendor coordination, Sophia ensures Slingshot’s systems and clients stay supported.

Member News

MARCH BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY OPEN

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) continues to track the status of the Massachusetts economy.

Please share your opinions by taking the two-minute March 2026 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.

Member News

THE CUT TO HOST F/V LILY JEAN BENEFIT CONCERT

In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert, “A Day of Music and Stories,” on Sunday, May 17, from noon to 9 p.m. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to directly support the families left behind.

One hundred percent of funds raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, the silent auction, and raffle donations will be distributed to the Lily Jean Fund, administered by the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund.

Sponsorship and raffle/auction donation opportunities are available and are tax-deductible. To become a sponsor or to donate items, email Marketing Director whitney.connolly@thecutlive.com.

Member News

NORTH SHORE YMCA FUNDRAISES & STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY

From road races and golf tournaments to signature galas, the YMCA of the North Shore offers many levels of sponsor participation to assist in raising funds so it can continue to be a vital resource for local families.

Sponsorships and registration are now open for this year's nine road races and three golf tournaments across the region.

For sponsorship inquiries, please email Carol Meyer at meyerc@northshoreymca.org for road races and Arthur Athanas at athanasa@northshoreymca.org for golf events.

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Mark your calendar for these Signature Chamber events.

March 19 - Business Expo, Boston Marriott Peabody

May 14 - Honor Scholars Dinner & Program, DoubleTree, Danvers

June 18 - THRIVE Summit, Boston Marriott Peabody

July 20 - Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, Ipswich Country Club

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.