BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Shore Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Shore Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20240627T142714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T164503Z UID:10001504-1727854200-1727859600@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:October Business Insight Breakfast Forum at Misselwood\, Beverly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/october-business-insight-breakfast-forum-3/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241002T164504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T164504Z UID:10001527-1727854200-1727859600@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:October Business Insight Breakfast Forum at Misselwood\, Beverly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/october-business-insight-breakfast-forum-at-misselwood-beverly/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241002T184428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T184428Z UID:10001528-1727854200-1727859600@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:October Business Insight Breakfast Forum at Misselwood\, Beverly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/october-business-insight-breakfast-forum-at-misselwood-beverly-2/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241002T185407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T185407Z UID:10001529-1727854200-1727859600@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:October Business Insight Breakfast Forum at Misselwood\, Beverly DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber for an informative forum on the upcoming November ballot questions! Speakers on both sides of each issue will present their case for voting yes or no\, and you'll leave as a better-informed voter. \nWe’ll explore three questions that impact business:  \nQUESTION 1 asks voters to authorize the state auditor to audit the Legislature.  \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Diana DiZoglio\, State Auditor\n\nDiZoglio\, a Democrat\, has cast her effort to audit the Legislature as one of fundamental accountability for state government. She notes that Massachusetts is frequently ranked as one of the least transparent state legislatures in the nation — not subject to public records laws or open meeting laws. She says taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent on Beacon Hill.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: To Be Announced\n\nSome legislators argue that an audit of the chambers is both unconstitutional and\, as House Speaker Ron Mariano said\, “wholly unnecessary.” Senate President Karen Spilka argued that “as the separation of powers clause dictates\,” her chamber is empowered to manage its own business and set its own rules. \nQUESTION 2 asks voters to eliminate the MCAS test as a requirement for high school graduation\, instead giving individual districts the right to determine student competency.  \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Deb McCarthy\, VP of the Massachusetts Teachers Association\n\nProponents say that MCAS isn't the best way to measure competency and that people with disabilities and ESL are unfairly impacted. Instead of standardized testing\, they argue\, students should demonstrate they have mastered the state’s education standards through their schoolwork and teacher evaluations.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: Ed Lambert\, Executive Director of the Mass Business Alliance for Education\n\nOpponents of this ballot question argue that MCAS standardizes education\, graduation\, and competency requirements for every school\, and best prepares the state’s future workforce. As a national leader in K-12 education\, they argue\, Massachusetts must maintain high education standards so that graduates are ready for college and career.  \nQUESTION 5 would gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers from $6.75 to $15\, allow servers to pool tips with non-tipped workers\, and continue to permit tipping in addition to the minimum wage. \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Mitch Gaynor\, Mass. One Fair Wage\n\nProponents of this ballot question say service workers are struggling to survive with their current pay\, which they say often doesn’t add up to minimum wage\, even when including tips.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: Massachusetts Restaurant Association representative\n\nOpponents say increasing the minimum wage would be detrimental to the restaurant industry\, force companies out of business\, and increase pass-along costs for consumers.  \nPRICING \n(Note: Tickets are nonrefundable) \nMembers: $65\nNonmembers: $85 \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nPresenting Sponsor\, $999: Verbal welcome and recognition by the Chairman at event\, seat at Leadership Table\, 1-minute video to be played during event\, attendee list\, eight tickets with prominent table location and signage\, company logo and link to your website on all print/electronic promotional materials\, marketing display table\, posted organizational virtual banner at event\, marketing materials distribution at each table\, verbal and logo recognition during breakfast\nTitle Sponsor\, $699: Company logo and link to your website on all print/electronic promotional materials\, four tickets with prominent table location and signage\, posted organizational virtual banner at event\, distribution of marketing materials at each table\, verbal and logo recognition during breakfast\nSupporting Sponsor\, $299: One ticket and logo recognition at event \nQuestions: Please contact Cheryl Begin\, Director of Sales & Marketing\, at 978-774-8565\, ext. 1\, or by email at cheryl.begin@northshorechamber.org. \nWednesday\, Oct. 2\, 7:30 to 9 a.m.\nMisselwood Events\n407 Hale St.\, Beverly  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/october-business-insight-breakfast-forum-at-misselwood-beverly-3/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241002T185711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T185711Z UID:10001530-1727854200-1727859600@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:October Business Insight Breakfast Forum at Misselwood\, Beverly DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber for an informative forum on the upcoming November ballot questions! Speakers on both sides of each issue will present their case for voting yes or no\, and you'll leave as a better-informed voter. \nWe’ll explore three questions that impact business:  \nQUESTION 1 asks voters to authorize the state auditor to audit the Legislature.  \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Diana DiZoglio\, State Auditor\n\nDiZoglio\, a Democrat\, has cast her effort to audit the Legislature as one of fundamental accountability for state government. She notes that Massachusetts is frequently ranked as one of the least transparent state legislatures in the nation — not subject to public records laws or open meeting laws. She says taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent on Beacon Hill.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: To Be Announced\n\nSome legislators argue that an audit of the chambers is both unconstitutional and\, as House Speaker Ron Mariano said\, “wholly unnecessary.” Senate President Karen Spilka argued that “as the separation of powers clause dictates\,” her chamber is empowered to manage its own business and set its own rules. \nQUESTION 2 asks voters to eliminate the MCAS test as a requirement for high school graduation\, instead giving individual districts the right to determine student competency.  \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Deb McCarthy\, VP of the Massachusetts Teachers Association\n\nProponents say that MCAS isn't the best way to measure competency and that people with disabilities and ESL are unfairly impacted. Instead of standardized testing\, they argue\, students should demonstrate they have mastered the state’s education standards through their schoolwork and teacher evaluations.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: Ed Lambert\, Executive Director of the Mass Business Alliance for Education\n\nOpponents of this ballot question argue that MCAS standardizes education\, graduation\, and competency requirements for every school\, and best prepares the state’s future workforce. As a national leader in K-12 education\, they argue\, Massachusetts must maintain high education standards so that graduates are ready for college and career.  \nQUESTION 5 would gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers from $6.75 to $15\, allow servers to pool tips with non-tipped workers\, and continue to permit tipping in addition to the minimum wage. \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Mitch Gaynor\, Mass. One Fair Wage\n\nProponents of this ballot question say service workers are struggling to survive with their current pay\, which they say often doesn’t add up to minimum wage\, even when including tips.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: Massachusetts Restaurant Association representative\n\nOpponents say increasing the minimum wage would be detrimental to the restaurant industry\, force companies out of business\, and increase pass-along costs for consumers.  \nPRICING \n(Note: Tickets are nonrefundable) \nMembers: $65\nNonmembers: $85 \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nPresenting Sponsor\, $999: Verbal welcome and recognition by the Chairman at event\, seat at Leadership Table\, 1-minute video to be played during event\, attendee list\, eight tickets with prominent table location and signage\, company logo and link to your website on all print/electronic promotional materials\, marketing display table\, posted organizational virtual banner at event\, marketing materials distribution at each table\, verbal and logo recognition during breakfast\nTitle Sponsor\, $699: Company logo and link to your website on all print/electronic promotional materials\, four tickets with prominent table location and signage\, posted organizational virtual banner at event\, distribution of marketing materials at each table\, verbal and logo recognition during breakfast\nSupporting Sponsor\, $299: One ticket and logo recognition at event \nQuestions: Please contact Cheryl Begin\, Director of Sales & Marketing\, at 978-774-8565\, ext. 1\, or by email at cheryl.begin@northshorechamber.org. \nWednesday\, Oct. 2\, 7:30 to 9 a.m.\nMisselwood Events\n407 Hale St.\, Beverly  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/october-business-insight-breakfast-forum-at-misselwood-beverly-4/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241002T185851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T185851Z UID:10001531-1727854200-1727859600@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:October Business Insight Breakfast Forum at Misselwood\, Beverly DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber for an informative forum on the upcoming November ballot questions! Speakers on both sides of each issue will present their case for voting yes or no\, and you'll leave as a better-informed voter. \nWe’ll explore three questions that impact business:  \nQUESTION 1 asks voters to authorize the state auditor to audit the Legislature.  \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Diana DiZoglio\, State Auditor\n\nDiZoglio\, a Democrat\, has cast her effort to audit the Legislature as one of fundamental accountability for state government. She notes that Massachusetts is frequently ranked as one of the least transparent state legislatures in the nation — not subject to public records laws or open meeting laws. She says taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent on Beacon Hill.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: To Be Announced\n\nSome legislators argue that an audit of the chambers is both unconstitutional and\, as House Speaker Ron Mariano said\, “wholly unnecessary.” Senate President Karen Spilka argued that “as the separation of powers clause dictates\,” her chamber is empowered to manage its own business and set its own rules. \nQUESTION 2 asks voters to eliminate the MCAS test as a requirement for high school graduation\, instead giving individual districts the right to determine student competency.  \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Deb McCarthy\, VP of the Massachusetts Teachers Association\n\nProponents say that MCAS isn't the best way to measure competency and that people with disabilities and ESL are unfairly impacted. Instead of standardized testing\, they argue\, students should demonstrate they have mastered the state’s education standards through their schoolwork and teacher evaluations.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: Ed Lambert\, Executive Director of the Mass Business Alliance for Education\n\nOpponents of this ballot question argue that MCAS standardizes education\, graduation\, and competency requirements for every school\, and best prepares the state’s future workforce. As a national leader in K-12 education\, they argue\, Massachusetts must maintain high education standards so that graduates are ready for college and career.  \nQUESTION 5 would gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers from $6.75 to $15\, allow servers to pool tips with non-tipped workers\, and continue to permit tipping in addition to the minimum wage. \n\n‘YES’ Speaker: Mitch Gaynor\, Mass. One Fair Wage\n\nProponents of this ballot question say service workers are struggling to survive with their current pay\, which they say often doesn’t add up to minimum wage\, even when including tips.  \n\n‘NO’ Speaker: Massachusetts Restaurant Association representative\n\nOpponents say increasing the minimum wage would be detrimental to the restaurant industry\, force companies out of business\, and increase pass-along costs for consumers.  \nPRICING \n(Note: Tickets are nonrefundable) \nMembers: $65\nNonmembers: $85 \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nPresenting Sponsor\, $999: Verbal welcome and recognition by the Chairman at event\, seat at Leadership Table\, 1-minute video to be played during event\, attendee list\, eight tickets with prominent table location and signage\, company logo and link to your website on all print/electronic promotional materials\, marketing display table\, posted organizational virtual banner at event\, marketing materials distribution at each table\, verbal and logo recognition during breakfast\nTitle Sponsor\, $699: Company logo and link to your website on all print/electronic promotional materials\, four tickets with prominent table location and signage\, posted organizational virtual banner at event\, distribution of marketing materials at each table\, verbal and logo recognition during breakfast\nSupporting Sponsor\, $299: One ticket and logo recognition at event \nQuestions: Please contact Cheryl Begin\, Director of Sales & Marketing\, at 978-774-8565\, ext. 1\, or by email at cheryl.begin@northshorechamber.org. \nWednesday\, Oct. 2\, 7:30 to 9 a.m.\nMisselwood Events\n407 Hale St.\, Beverly  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/october-business-insight-breakfast-forum-at-misselwood-beverly-5/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20240716T143909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T164504Z UID:10001507-1728387000-1728392400@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn - Cultivating Connections: Networking Strategies for Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:Your organization is full of people who can help you navigate your career in new and surprising ways.  But do you know how to make the most of this opportunity that is all around you?  \n  \nFor many\, networking is something they know they need to do but don't do much of it.  People commonly get stuck at where to start\, how to keep going\, and how to approach people without seeming insincere or self-serving.   \n  \nJoin Wendy Hultmark of Wendy Hultmark Executive Coaching for this interactive and engaging workshop where you will learn: \n\nhow to think about networking as empowering and mutually beneficial (even when you're connecting with someone much more senior than you!).  \nstrategies to get started and keep going\nhow to nurture these new relationships for long-term rewards.\n\nJoin us to gain the tools needed to take your networking skills to the next level. \nRegistration and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.\, followed by the presentation from 12 to 1 p.m. \nEmerging Leaders drives career growth for young professionals through collaborative relationships and professional development. The group focuses on hosting social events\, organizing skill-building workshops\, and offering mentorship from experienced business leaders on the North Shore. Thank you to the sponsor of this initiative\, M&T Bank. \nSpace is limited; reserve your spot now!\nCost $15 per person; registration required. \nTuesday\, Oct. 8\, 2024\, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nNorth Shore Chamber Education Center\n500 Cummings Center\, Suite 1700\nBeverly URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/emerging-leaders-lunch-learn-cultivating-connections-networking-strategies-for-young-professionals/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20240527T164508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T205304Z UID:10001487-1729065600-1729069200@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Managing Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Managing Board of Directors \n  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/managing-board-of-directors-meeting-14/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241016T164504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T164504Z UID:10001532-1729065600-1729069200@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Managing Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Managing Board of Directors \n  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/managing-board-of-directors-meeting-25/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20240527T164509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T164504Z UID:10001488-1729670400-1729674000@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Full Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors \n  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/full-board-of-directors-quarterly-meeting-4/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241023T164508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T164508Z UID:10001533-1729670400-1729674000@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Full Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors \n  URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/full-board-of-directors-quarterly-meeting-10/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20240527T164509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T164508Z UID:10001489-1729756800-1729760400@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Business Leads Group - October 24 DESCRIPTION:Business Leads attendees will:\n– Have the opportunity to speak and promote their organization\n– Share and distribute marketing materials \n– Meet other business professionals and develop mutually beneficial business opportunities\n– Receive valuable contact details other attendees \nFREE; limited to Chamber Members Only! \nLimited to first 15 registrants. \nThursday\, October 24\, 8 to 9 a.m.\nNorth Shore Chamber Boardroom\n500 Cummings Center\, Suite 1700\nBeverly URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/business-leads-group-october-25/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T173757 CREATED:20241024T164504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T164504Z UID:10001534-1729756800-1729760400@www.northshorechamber.org SUMMARY:Business Leads Group - October 24 DESCRIPTION:Business Leads attendees will:\n– Have the opportunity to speak and promote their organization\n– Share and distribute marketing materials \n– Meet other business professionals and develop mutually beneficial business opportunities\n– Receive valuable contact details other attendees \nFREE; limited to Chamber Members Only! \nLimited to first 15 registrants. \nThursday\, October 24\, 8 to 9 a.m.\nNorth Shore Chamber Boardroom\n500 Cummings Center\, Suite 1700\nBeverly URL:https://www.northshorechamber.org/event/business-leads-group-october-24/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR