2026 Annual Dinner & Distinguished Leader Awards

11/19/2026

Tickets and sponsorships are available for the Chamber's Annual Dinner, set for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Danversport. Celebrate the highlights of 2026 and congratulate the Distinguished Leaders. Keynote speaker to be announced!

Workshop: Communicate with Clarity

11/10/2026

Join THRIVE for a workshop and networking on Nov. 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at The Chamber. Led by Ilona Davis of Baker Newman Noyes, "Own the Conversation: Communicate with Clarity and Confidence," will strengthen your ability to communicate clearly, navigate differing opinions, and facilitate productive conversations. Space is limited; register today.

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Business News

Mass. business confidence drops again, but employers eye hiring

November 2, 2026 | Associated Industries of Massachusetts

The confidence index fell to 47.6 in October, but one measure climbed: willingness to increase headcount rose 1.6 points.

NECC holds ribbon cutting for reopened O.R. space

November 1, 2026 | Newburyport News

HAVERHILL — Dozens of local leaders from Northern Essex Community College, Merrimack Health, and surrounding communities gathered on Wednesday to...

Institution for Savings names senior lender

October 24, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

NEWBURYPORT — After joining the Institution for Savings in September, John Garozzo was recently named senior vice president of commercial...

Before Amazon’s drones take flight, MassDOT wants its say

October 23, 2026 | Beth Treffeisen

The agency says Amazon must obtain approval from its Aeronautics Division before launching deliveries from Westborough. The post Before Amazon’s...

Mass. seeks federal approval for ‘opportunity zones’

October 10, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — The Healey administration is seeking federal approval to designate dozens of local census tracts — including several north...

Shorett named Beth Israel Lahey Heath president

October 9, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

CAMBRIDGE — Following a national search, the board of trustees of Beth Israel Lahey Health on Thursday announced the appointment...

Healey declares ‘state of emergency’ on rising energy costs

October 6, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey declared an energy “state of emergency” Monday in response to a spike in fuel costs...

What The Average Massachusetts Earner Actually Makes In 2026

October 5, 2026 | Joseph Hosey

Ask what the average Bay Stater earns, and the answer should be simple. It isn’t.

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