North Shore Alliance for Economic Development

Winter is just getting started at Lynnfield Marketplace. Shop, dine, and skate at the Marketplace. The Rink and skate rentals at the Marketplace are open until February and are a great opportunity to get outside.

Happy New Year to all our followers! May this coming year be the best one yet.

This month we will be taking a closer look at Beverly, Massachusetts, a beautiful destination just 22 miles from Boston. Read our blog today.

Have you seen our list of priority development sites in Beverly, Mass? Read our blog today.

Happy Holidays to all who celebrate from the team at North Shore Alliance.

Over the past few months, Massachusetts officials have released budgets and benchmarks for our economy in 2023. Let’s take a closer look at what experts forecast for the coming year. Read our economic forecast blog today.

If you have visited our website lately, you may have noticed the addition of the Diversity Directory on our main menu bar. Read our blog today about the Diversity Directory.

As the new year inches closer and closer, we’d like to suggest that small businesses resolve to make some improvements this year in at least one area. Read our blog today about the “5 Resolutions Your Business Should Consider this New Year.”

Ring in the holidays and raise a glass in honor of Fitz Henry Lane on the anniversary of his birth! Join us December 17th from 5-7pm for sparkling wines and waters paired with sweet and savory treats. All galleries will be open late. Plus, enjoy an extra 10% off in the Museum Shop. Reservations are required. Cape Ann members sign up here or call (978)283-0455 x110. Not a member? Join here and join in the celebration! Or call (978) 283-0455 x120.

Recruiting and Retention During Challenging Times - The Enterprise Center

Be the place people want to work at! Come to this FREE WORKSHOP and learn how to recruit and retain employees to advance your business!

Recruiting and Retention During Challenging Times - The Enterprise Center Recruiting and Retention During Challenging Times We have a new generation entering the job market with very specific needs and gifts, challenging businesses (no matter how large or small) in...

The holidays are here, and Salem is dressing up for the season with trees, wreaths, and ribbons. As part of the festive fun, downtown businesses decorate their windows for the holidays. Windows may be viewed after December 5th!

Join the Girl Gang Craft at the Salem Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 26th, 11 am-5 pm. The Girl Gang Craft is back in Salem, MA! Shop from 70+ femme-owned businesses inside, two stories, at Old Town Hall. https://m.facebook.com/events/old-town-hall-in-salem/girl-gang-craft-salem-holiday-craft-fair/1098535987761876/

Coming up next month – Stroll down Gloucester’s historic Middle Street that will be filled with free events featuring music, kids’ activities, tours of historic houses,and more! Wrap up your Middle Street Walk at the annual lighting of the Lobster Trap Tree. Visit middlestreetwalk.org for more event details and activities. Stay tuned for the 2022 calendar of events.

UniCare is once again partnering with the North Shore Chamber of Commerce to co-host the second annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast honoring active-duty service men and women, and veterans. We will celebrate patriotism, service, and the nation’s military and veterans communities!

The breakfast is being held at the Peabody Marriot Hotel on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 07:30 am to 09:30 am. Reserve your tickets here! https://allevents.in/peabody/salute-to-veterans-breakfast/200023383828738

The Revere Chamber of Commerce 2022 Gala is being held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the Casa Lucia Function Facility 61 Lucia Avenue Revere, MA 02151.

Join the Revere Beach Partnership and celebrate the season with the Revere Beach Pumpkin Dash. Register today! https://raceroster.com/events/2022/56358/revere-beach-partnership-pumpkin-dash

Join the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the arts and crafts of fall during their two-day arts festival in Market Square, Newburyport, MA. https://festivalnet.com/13176/Newburyport-Massachusetts/Festivals/Newburyport-Fall-Harvest-Festival

Salem Haunted Happenings | Visit Salem During Halloween

Join the largest Halloween celebration in the world at Salem’s Haunted Happenings. Put on your costume and enjoy parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, attractions, and special events!

Salem Haunted Happenings | Visit Salem During Halloween Haunted Happenings is a unique Halloween experience in Salem, MA during October with numerous events and thousands of visitors dressed for the occasion.

Spend a wonderful day driving around Cape Ann visiting studios and artisans. Visit their site to plan your trip for October 8th and 9th.

Join the largest Halloween celebration in the world at Salem’s Haunted Happenings. Put on your costume and enjoy parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, attractions, and special events!
https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/

Opening day is Sunday 9/11 at 2 pm. This event is open daily until October 2nd at 2 pm.
Visit Maudslay State Park for the 2022 Outdoor Sculpture exhibit. The show runs from 9/11 through 10/2 and is an excellent opportunity to enjoy beautiful art in a picturesque outdoor setting.

Mark your calendars! Trails & Sails 2022 takes place from September 16 to September 25. Discover special places in your backyard during Trails & Sails! Be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in cultural experiences of all kinds. Find what makes Essex County like nowhere else during Trails & Sails!

The Smithsonian is coming to the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum! Through a partnership with the world’s largest museum complex, Mass Humanities selected six local organizations to host “Crossroads: Changes in Rural America,” a traveling exhibit produced by the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program. Stay tuned for programs, details, and exhibit hours.

Check out the list of schools that are hiring this year across the Commonwealth. There are a variety of positions available including but not limited to teachers, paraprofessionals/aides, school nurses, substitutes, food services, and transportation.

Take advantage of resources such as job search assistance, career coaching, veteran’s services, youth career services, and business engagements during this event in Peabody sponsored by Mass Hire.

Bring your blanket or chair, sit and relax, listen to the concert and get ready for fireworks! A spectacular fireworks display is being planned for your enjoyment. Come early and enjoy the evening!

DiversityX virtual job fairs connect you directly with diverse and inclusion-friendly employers. Interview with 40+ companies in just 3 hours. Follow the link to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lynn-job-fair-lynn-career-fair-tickets-263432843727?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Indulge your sweet tooth by sampling ice cream from some of the best shops across the North Shore. $6 Adults/$4 Kids. Proceeds to benefit Salem Main Streets. For more information visit www.salemmainstreets.org

A Conversation with Mike Cahill - In a recent North Shore Conversation, a weekly radio show produced by the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and hosted by Laura Swanson, we had the opportunity to chat with Mike Cahill, Mayor of Beverly, Massachusetts and lifelong resident of the North Shore.

What Is Destination Salem? Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Kate Fox of Destination Salem during one of our North Shore Conversations on 104.9 FM. We discussed the current state of the City of Salem, how things stand in regard to pandemic recovery, tourism, and events that are upcoming.

Explore the studios of select Porter Mill artists on the second Saturday of every month! All four floors of studios are open to the public. Shop and browse from participating artists from 12-5pm. 95 Rantoul Street Beverly, MA.

Salem Celebrates the Fourth!
4-10 PM at Derby Wharf Light Station

Celebrate Independence Day with Us! Salem, Massachusetts hosts the fireworks extravaganza. View downtown as you shop.

From small business technical assistance to economic development planning, to information & communication, and regional leadership, The North Shore Alliance serves as a regional convener and catalyst to make things happen.

Thank you to British Consul General to New England, Dr Peter Abbott OBE, for the invitation to the reception with Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner for North America Emma Wade Smith and Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White on the occasion of the UK-US Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue.

Established in 2008, the North Shore Alliance is a public-private partnership regional leadership organization established to coordinate and enhance the economy with an eye toward increasing vitality, visibility, and opportunity across the region!

This month’s community highlight is Ipswich, MA! Featuring beautiful beaches, scenic byways, golf courses, and institutions and attractions, Ipswich makes a wonderful community!

Learn more about the available commercial development sites: http://ow.ly/nPqR50J7q1V

Join us for the 14th annual Salem Arts Festival taking place from June 3rd to June 5th! Celebrate the arts, culture, creativity, and community with this fun and popular family-friendly event. Public activities will include multiple outdoor performances, onsite art-making for all ages, a live mural slam on Artists Row, and a temporary public art installation!

The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development works as a regional convener and catalyst to make things happen. Are you ready to join?

This month’s community highlight is Groveland, MA! Learn more about this family-friendly town located along the North Shore and the available development sites!

This week is National Small Business Week! Take time this week to support small businesses and shop local!