THRIVE

THRIVE is a Chamber initiative aimed at empowering women in business on the North Shore to succeed both professionally and personally.

THRIVE creates meaningful and inclusive opportunities through mentorship, networking, programming, education, inspiration and support.

The vision differs from that of a typical women’s business group and is not designed to gain leads or market one’s business. Rather, THRIVE is built around the spirit of both professional and personal development and accomplishment.

Membership in THRIVE is free. Both women and men interested in supporting the growth and success of women in business are welcome to join. Membership in the North Shore Chamber is not required to join THRIVE.

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EVENTS

2025 THRIVE Summit Fulfills Mission of Elevating, Education and Empowering

PEABODY — The North Shore Chamber’s THRIVE initiative presented the 3rd annual THRIVE Summit on Wednesday, June 18, at the Boston Marriott Peabody. More than 200 attendees gathered to learn, network, and be inspired.

The day kicked off with Keynote Speaker Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Institute for Inclusive Leadership at Simmons University, and the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership. Thank you to Breakfast Sponsor TQM Wealth Partners.

Breakout sessions throughout the morning featured topics such as “Boost Your Financial Confidence – Tips for Mastering your Money,” “Listen, Learn, Lead!,” “Managing Difficult Conversations,” and “Be Bold, Brave and Badass.”

Breakout session speakers included Marcel Quiroga, TQM Wealth; Sheila Stehlin, Port Wealth Management; Kate Glidden, Beauport Financial; Dr. Kenann McKenzie-DeFranza; Ginny Eramo, INTERLOCKS MedSpa; Nancy Caswell, Caswell Restaurant Group; Mabelyn Lopez, 4 Insurance LLC; and Michelle Kempskie, principal of Michelle Kempskie Consulting.

The THRIVE Marketplace was in full swing with 10 dynamic women-owned businesses exhibiting their services and products. Attendees were able to enjoy a massage, get headshots taken, and energize with a B12 shot between seminars.

Closing out the conference was Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Amy Latimer, EVP and COO, Delaware North. Thank you to Luncheon Sponsor Insource Services.

Thanks to generous donations, give-away moments popped up throughout the day with prizes bestowed on lucky attendees including sports event packages, restaurant gift cards, aesthetic kits, and more.

The THRIVE initiative thanks Presenting Sponsor, Institution for Savings, for its generosity in supporting the 2025 THRIVE Summit.

Gratitude is extended all sponsors, including Gold Sponsors: Groom Construction, Wellpoint, Rockland Trust and Windover; and Silver Sponsors: Silver Lining Solutions, Newburyport Bank, WCVB, OneDigital, Constitution Financial Partners, M&T Bank, and TD Bank.


A Look Back: 2024 THRIVE Summit

 

The second annual THRIVE Summit was fantastic day of inspiration, education, and connection.
Dynamic speakers covered a wide range of topics and marketplace vendors created great energy while offering information and services.

Click through photos and enjoy highlights of the conference.


A Look Back: 2023 THRIVE Summit

 

 


THRIVE Advisory Council

  • Gayla Bartlett, Texas Roadhouse, Marketing & Catering Manager
  • Patti Beckwith, Constitution Financial Partners, Branch Manager
  • Vanessa Bettencourt, North Shore Bank, Assistant VP of Retail Banking
  • Christine Boncore, US1 Ventures, Asset Manager, Esq.
  • Luisa Coppola, Rockland Trust, VP Commercial Lending
  • Gina Deschamps, Endicott College, Executive Director Angle Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Sherri Fiore, iCorps Technologies, Director of Sales
  • Julie Ganong, Chococoa Baking Company, Owner​
  • Melisa Gillis, Gillis Consulting, Owner
  • Michelle Kempskie, Michelle Kempskie Consulting, Owner
  • Kristin Kolick, Correnti Kolick LLP, Partner
  • Raminder Luther, Dean of Bertolon School of Business, Salem State University
  • Samanda Morales, WellFin360, CEO
  • Shelley Murray, Salem Five Bank, SVP/Regional Manager
  • Kathryn Nielsen, North Shore Community College, Senior Executive Officer, President’s Office
  • Kathleen O’Connor, SV Design, Associate Principal
  • ​Sara Stanley, HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change), Executive Director
  • Brenda Treuhaft, b*true promotions, Owner
  • Kathleen Walsh, YMCA of Metro North, President/CEO

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