2026 Diamond Awards Full Gallery

08/20/2026

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce gathered on August 20 at the Salem Waterfront Hotel to celebrate six women whose leadership, vision and dedication are making a lasting impact across the North Shore.

Emerging Leaders After Hours

08/27/2026

Join fellow young professionals at FINZ in Salem for an evening of networking, conversation, and new connections. Expand your network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed waterfront setting. Free for young professionals; register today!

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2026

State of the Region 2026

The North Shore's top municipal leaders will present an overview of the projects they're pursuing, issues facing their communities, and priorities for the season ahead at the Chamber's annual State of the Region breakfast Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Essex Technical & Agricultural High School in Danvers. Tickets and sponsorship available now!

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Chamber Events

Business Leads Group - August

08.27.2026

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

Emerging Leaders After Hours Networking at Finz

08.27.2026

Join fellow young professionals at Finz for an evening of networking, conversation, and new connections. Expand your network, exchange ideas,...

September Breakfast Forum - State of the Region

09.09.2026

The North Shore's top municipal leaders will offer an overview of the projects they're pursuing, the issues facing their communities...

Small Business Council Meeting - September

09.15.2026

Michael McEntee, Managing Director of A. Neumann & Associates, will be the featured guest at the Small Business Council’s monthly...

Managing Board of Directors Meeting

09.23.2026

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

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Chamber News

Emerging Leaders Host Open Forum with Congressional Candidate Micah Jones

August 14, 2026

Anthony Morales’ Beacon Hill Notes

August 14, 2026

More Than a Trust Fund: Understanding Massachusetts’ Unemployment Insurance Debate

New Member Spotlight: Gifts that Matter

August 11, 2026

New Member Spotlight: Serenity Now Counseling, LLC

August 4, 2026

Business News

IFS announces recent promotions

August 10, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

NEWBURYPORT — Institution for Savings has announced the promotions of three members of its Commercial Lending team. Lori Rostkowski and...

Massachusetts logs nation’s lowest business-formation rate; small firms are struggling

August 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

A new report shows that Massachusetts small-business formation and the state’s overall private employment continue to lag behind where they...

Massachusetts business confidence hits highest point of 2026 as manufacturers surge

August 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Massachusetts business confidence has been on the rise for months, and now has hit its highest point this year, according...

Mass. hospitals pass $1B in community benefits for third consecutive year

August 3, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Massachusetts hospitals last year contributed $1.1 billion in community investments, the largest total amount on record.

Small-business grants you can apply for in August 2026: Deadline looms for lucrative SBA programs

August 3, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The deadline is approaching for some lucrative SBA opportunities, while a nonprofit is offering up a fully built-out retail space.

Pioneer Institute Study: Tax Cut Would Have Grown State Economy, Increased Wages and Reduced Unemployment

July 23, 2026 | Jared Walczak

BOSTON – A proposal to cut the state income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent over three years...

Boston Children’s Hospital sells site for $62 million

July 20, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Boston Children’s Hospital has entered a lease buyback arrangement for after selling its North Shore outpost.

State budget includes millions for education and transportation

July 8, 2026 | Sophia HarrisSophia HarrisSophia Harris

Sophia Harris The Massachusetts Legislature has approved a $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget that includes record investments in education...

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Impact Magazine is the North Shore's premier business publication. Published by the North Shore Chamber, the magazine looks at business trends across the region, shares news and updates abut Chamber members, and provides an overview of recent Chamber events, workshops and networking opportunities.

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