Learn How You Can Support Young Professionals on the North Shore
Wednesday, April 5, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Danversport 161 Elliott St. (Route 62), Danvers
Members of Emerging Leaders, the Chamber's new group for young professionals, will give a presentation about their mission and goals, and how the larger business community can help.
Talking Transparency: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio Feb. 1, Hawthorne Hotel
The Chamber welcomed State Auditor Diana DiZoglio as the featured guest at the February Business Insight Breakfast series. DiZoglio, a former state Representative and state Senator, explained the role of the state Auditor and her plans for her office, while underscoring the importance of holding government accountable and transparent. The Title Sponsor of the breakfast was UniCare and Northern Essex Community College was the Presenting Sponsor.
Higher Ed: Preparing the next generation of workers Jan. 4 | Danversport
Leaders of five of the region's colleges highlighted their efforts to address the workforce challenges facing businesses on the North Shore to launch The Chamber's 2023 Business Insight Breakfast Forum series. Re-emphasizing its continued commitment to address workforce as its overarching focus, The Chamber sought insight from the colleges on what's being done to educate, train and properly equip our next generation of workers to meet the labor needs of the region. Featured speakers included: Dr. Nate Bryant, vice president of student success at Salem State University Dr. William Heineman, president of North Shore Community College Dr. Kurt Steinberg, president of Montserrat College of Art Dr. Lane Glenn, president of Northern Essex Community College Dr. Mike Hammond, president of Gordon College The college leaders discussed their workforce development initiatives and highlighted their internship and mentorship programs designed to enhance career planning efforts and expand career opportunities for their graduates. Click HERE for a list of Internship Coordinators and Contacts at the North Shore's colleges. Thank you to our breakfast sponsors: Title Sponsor: Salem Five Bank Presenting Sponsors: Beth Israel and Addison Gilbert Hospitals, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health; Connolly Brothers, Inc.; Encon Commercial Services; Gordon College, Montserrat College of Art Supporting Sponsors: BOND Building Construction, Constitution Financial Parters, North Shore Community College, Northern Essex Community College, Sports Medicine North