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Signature Event
TIS THE SEASON: ANNUAL CHAMBER HOLIDAY GATHERING
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Celebrate the season at the Chamber's annual Holiday Party. Plentiful appetizers, a cash bar, and festive music will be sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
THRIVE will be collecting small gifts for local seniors in need. Donations of socks, gloves and scarves are welcome. Gift cards are also a wonderful donation. These will be distributed at a holiday party for senior residents of Turtle Woods, a low-income property owned by Harborlight Homes.
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Wednesday, Dec. 3
6 to 8 p.m.
Hawthorne Hotel, Salem
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Signature Event
106th ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS GALLERY
| | The Chamber's 106th Annual Dinner & Distinguished Leaders Awards was held last Thursday at the Danversport. In addition to recognizing the achievements of the 2025 Distinguished Leaders, the evening celebrated the year’s accomplishments and included a presentation by keynote speaker John Wihbey. Thank you to all attendees and many sponsors of this sold-out event! | | |
Chamber News
NORTH SHORE CHAMBER INSTALLS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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The Chamber is thrilled to welcome two new members to its
Board of Directors.
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Marcel V. Quiroga
Founder of TQM Wealth Partners of Marblehead, a boutique RIA firm.
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Joe Szczechowicz
Owner of SLS Outdoor Living, a premier landscaping company on the North Shore.
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Chamber Event
SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL DECEMBER MEETING
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The December meeting of the Small Business Council will feature Northeast Regional Director, Maria Nigro Di Stefano, of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development.
Learn about the Commonwealth’s Business Front Door platform, a program that equips businesses with a centralized hub for interacting and coordinating with over a dozen MA business-related agencies.
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TUESDAY, DEC. 2
8 to 9 AM
Chamber Education Center, Beverly
Free to Chamber members!
| | THRIVE Signature Luncheon | | |
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.
| | Young professionals -- Mark your calendar for these upcoming opportunities! | | |
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, Dec. 10
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chamber's Education Center, Beverly
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.
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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.
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Holiday Party Volunteers Needed
Thursday, Dec. 18
2 to 4 p.m.
Turtle Woods,
401 Essex St., Beverly
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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.
Add your name to the list of volunteers by clicking below.
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Member News
MCLANE MIDDLETON WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEYS
| | The law firm of McLane Middleton is pleased to announce the hiring of attorneys Malcolm Deisz, Ryan P. McClure, Isabell G. Plotsker and Stephanie Annunziata. | |
Ryan McClure is a member of the firm’s Corporate Department and brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to serving business clients. His practice spans a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate conveyancing, leasing, and financing, and general business counseling.
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Malcolm Deisz is a member of the firm’s Corporate Department and advises entrepreneurs, businesses, and franchise clients on a variety of corporate, transactional, and governance matters. His work practice focuses on general corporate advising, business formation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, and corporate governance.
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Stephanie Annunziata has over a decade of experience navigating families through conflict. She represents individuals and families in probate and family law matters, including guardianships, divorce, and complex trust litigation. Her family-focused practice extends to those involved in adoption and reproductive technology.
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Isabell Plotsker is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. She assists individuals and organizations in a variety of matters including litigation, mediation, and arbitration involving business disputes, regulatory compliance, and personal representation.
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Business Survey
NOVEMBER BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY OPEN
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How do you view business conditions and the prospects for your company as we approach the end of 2025?
Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the North Shore Chamber of Commerce invite you to share your opinions by taking the NOVEMBER 2025 North Shore Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey.
The two organizations publish the regional index to provide a real-time measure of how confident North Shore employers are about hiring, capital investments and general business conditions.
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Member News
THE CABOT THEATRE TO FEATURE BOSOMA YOUTH COMPANY
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BoSoma Youth Company will present "The Holiday Spectacular: A Snow Globe Wish," this December at The Cabot Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Get into the holiday spirit with the pre-professional dance company on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.
Audiences can expect a variety of dance styles. The BoSoma Youth Company (BYC) of the BoSoma School of Dance is a community outreach dance group for ages 10-18 committed to sharing the art of dance.
| | | | The Chamber wishes everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! | | Not a Chamber member? Click to become part of the largest business network north of Boston! | | | |
Mark your calendar for these Signature Chamber events.
Dec 3 - Annual Chamber Holiday Party, Hawthorne Hotel
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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