Our January 2026 THRIVE Luncheon was a tremendous success. With more than 120 guests in attendance at the Peabody Marriott and an outpouring of generous clothing donations, we couldn’t be more grateful for the support of our community as well as our sponsors.
Guests were inspired by our speaker, professional stylist Aricia Symes, founder of Unfoldid, who shared valuable insights on how to dress to impress.
With the help of our models – Gayla Bartlett, Luisa Coppola, Michelle Kempskie, Shelley Murray and Stacey Palovich – Aricia showed us how professional attire can boost confidence and make a lasting impression, as well as how to choose what works best for you.
We were also thrilled to announce the launch of the new THRIVE Closet, in partnership with Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop. This initiative allows THRIVE women to donate gently used business attire so those items can be purchased by those looking to jumpstart their careers. Feeling professional can make all the difference — and sometimes, it starts with the right outfit.
You may donate clothing to the THRIVE Closet at either the Chamber office or Beverly Bootstraps, 198 Rantoul St., Beverly.
Thank you to the very generous sponsors of this luncheon:
- Presenting Sponsors: Institution For Savings, Rockland Trust, and Abiomed
- Silver Sponsors: InSource Services, YMCA of Metro North, Constitution Financial Partners and Silver Lining Solutions
- Bronze Sponsors: Salem Five Bank, Comm Ink, Harborlight Homes, Groom Construction and RP Headshots
