Small Business Council Workshop

02/03/2026

Don't miss "Negotiating with Confidence: Tools, Tactics and Timing," on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Chamber office with special guest Mary Anne Clancy of the Institution for Savings. Learn proven tools, smart tactics and the importance of timing to preserve relationships while achieving better outcomes in business and beyond.

Breakfast Forum: Doing Business in 2026

02/04/2026

An informative Massachusetts Legislative & Regulatory Update will be presented by John Colucci, Chamber Chairman and Managing Partner at McLane Middleton, on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Hawthorne Hotel. Register now to stay ahead in 2026!

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2026

THRIVE Signature Luncheon

Don't miss THRIVE's annual winter luncheon at the Boston Marriott Peabody featuring "Styled for Success: Crafting a Confident Professional Image" with keynote speaker Aricia Symes, founder and master stylist at Unfoldid. Learn how to strike the right balance between professionalism and personal style.

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Chamber Events

Board of Directors Meeting

01.28.2026

Meeting of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors

Business Leads Group - January

01.29.2026

Business Leads attendees will: – Have the opportunity to speak and promote their organization – Share and distribute marketing materials – Meet...

Small Business Council Workshop

02.03.2026

Don't miss "Negotiating with Confidence: Tools, Tactics and Timing," with special guest Mary Anne Clancy, Senior Vice President of Communications at...

February Breakfast Forum: "Doing Business In 2026"

02.04.2026

2026 Massachusetts Legislative & Regulatory Update What Business Leaders Need to Know—Now WHY ATTEND: Laws are changing. Make sure your...

Lunch & Learn: Protect Your Business from Digital Disasters

02.11.2026

Join us as Paul Parisi, founder of SaviorLabs, explains "The Cost of Downtime vs. The Price of Readiness" and how...

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Chamber News

Emerging Leaders Financial Series Kicks Off

January 14, 2026

Young professionals take a closer look at best practices for budgeting and debt management

Comm.Ink Awarded Gold for Logo Design

January 14, 2026

New Member Spotlight: The Hundred Club of Massachusetts, Inc.

January 13, 2026

McLane Middleton Elects Directors

January 6, 2026

Business News

Essex Tech reports historic application numbers

January 16, 2026 | For the ItemFor the ItemFor the Item

For the Item DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District (Essex Tech) has received 1,746 applications for...

Playbook for 2026: Employers are shifting gears on benefits. Here’s what’s changing.

January 15, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Employers are expected to shift their benefit strategies in 2026, and one factor is standing out.

Ban proposed on large investors buying homes. What would it mean for the housing market?

January 8, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

President Trump unveiled early plans to ban institutional investors from buying homes. Here’s what experts say it could mean for...

Playbook for 2026: Sticker shock is coming for employer health plans

January 7, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

An increasingly popular class of drugs is just one of the factors fueling the sticker shock.

Massachusetts Delays PFML Tax Withholding and Reporting Changes Following New IRS Guidance

January 6, 2026 | Chris Geehern

On December 19, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IRS Notice 2026-6, extending the federal transition period… The post...

High earners and business owners gain new tax options in 2026

December 30, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

The new federal tax law dramatically increases the number of credits and deductions for high-net-worth earners. Here’s what they can...

Boston office vacancy tops 20%, but signs point to market turnaround

December 29, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

Boston’s office vacancy rate has climbed above 20%, but real estate experts are spotting early indicators that suggest the market’s...

A ‘stealth stimulus’ could be on the horizon. Here’s how businesses can capitalize.

December 16, 2025 | Robyn Pregent

Financial institutions are advising business owners to treat the surge as a short-term opportunity rather than a permanent shift.

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