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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce Joins Call to
Protect Small Businesses from Unfair Unemployment Insurance Burden
The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce stands with businesses in opposing efforts by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to pass on the cost of a $2.1 billion unemployment insurance (UI) overpayment mistake to local employers. This error, which occurred during the height of the COVID-19 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Political, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) helps abused women, children, men, and nonbinary people live free from violence and fear. As a leading domestic abuse agency in Massachusetts, HAWC provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic abuse in 23 towns and cities on the North Shore. Last year HAWC supported 2,181 individuals with over 25,000 services.
● HAWC maintains an ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Meet the Member
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes.
While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The Mission of the Peabody Council on Aging is to develop and offer programs and services for all senior citizens of Peabody, age 60 and older, in a healthy and safe environment. We further commit to enhance the lives of all we serve by continuing to provide care and activities that stimulate the bodies, minds and well-being of those who use our facilities at the Peter A. Torigian Senior Center. ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
In today's fast-paced world, many individuals are seeking holistic and alternative approaches to health and wellness. Building a successful alternative wellness practice requires not only a deep understanding of various healing modalities but also a strategic approach to growing your business. Whether you specialize in acupuncture, naturopathy, herbal medicine, or energy healing, creating a ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
What began as a heartfelt gesture by a nurse bringing a Thanksgiving meal to her workplace has blossomed into a major initiative that touches thousands of lives. Eleven years ago, Gina, a dedicated healthcare professional, decided to share her Thanksgiving meal with co-workers and patients. That small act of kindness has grown into "Gina's Giving Back," a charitable organization delivering full ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, September 06, 2024
GraVoc announced that it has completed the acquisition of Centric Park, a new-breed design agency providing CX strategy and digital product design services to customers nationwide.
Founded in 2021, Centric Park redefines user experience design with a human-centered approach that examines how individuals interact with businesses and technology products. Centric Park uses groundbreaking research ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Sunday, September 01, 2024
For over 25+ years, Centerboard has been a key organization involved in providing permanent housing solutions and continues to support, educate and promote individuals and families to gain financial independence and stability.
This summer, one of Centerboard’s residents shared their amazing success story about her experience from entering Centerboard’s scattered sites program in 2020 and ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, August 02, 2024
PACC member, GraVoc, is excited to share that they have been ranked #20 among the Largest IT Consulting Firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal! This achievement is a testament to GraVoc's growth and resilience over the past 30 years, their innovative IT solutions portfolio, and their longstanding customer relationships.
The Boston Business Journal’s Book of Lists offers a detailed ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Since 2019, Rock the Spectrum Foundation has been focused on advancing organizations and community initiatives that foster inclusion and equity for people with autism.
Rock the Spectrum was founded by three North Shore moms sharing the vision of giving their autistic children the same opportunities as other children and expanding awareness across the community. In 2023 Rock the Spectrum ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Meet the Member
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Letter to the Editor:
As representatives of the Peabody AreaChamber of Commerce, we write to highlight a pressing concern that affects not just residents, but also the business: the housing crisis. While discussions often revolve around various economic factors, it's crucial to underscore that the housing crisis stands as the single biggest obstacle for businesses in Massachusetts in retaining ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article
Friday, February 02, 2024
Dear Editor,
We are writing to shed light on an issue that affects not only the commercial sector but also has a profound impact on the residents of our community: the City of Peabody enjoys one of the lowest residential property tax rates in the Commonwealth which is subsidized by a higher tax rate on commercial properties. As representatives of the business community, the Peabody Area Chamber ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Friday, December 15, 2023
Peabody, Dec 14, 2023 – The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) proudly announces it has welcomed an astounding 60+ new members within a 24-hour period, increasing its membership count to over 340 dedicated businesses and individuals. This surge in membership is a testament to the Chamber's steadfast commitment to fostering economic development post Covid and providing invaluable resources for ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons:
Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, ...read more
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Paper’s out, people.
Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Thursday, June 15, 2023
As businesses across Peabody and the North Shore look to hire employees in a tight job market, Northeast Arc’s Supported Employment program is helping to fill these hiring needs. Northeast Arc supports individuals with disabilities or autism, and the supported employment team will match people supported by the agency to open roles at employers.
People supported by Northeast Arc are employed at ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community
Friday, May 05, 2023
As an entrepreneur, you’re eager to get to work. However, before you jump into franchise ownership, it's important to understand what goes into the decision. There are upsides and downsides to owning a franchise, and it's important to weigh both before making a decision. In this article, the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce takes a look at the pros and cons of franchise ownership so you can make ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Meet the Member, General News Article, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press Release, Member Testimonials
Friday, December 23, 2022
Wendy, is an Executive Assistant at Rousselot, a gelatin plant located in Peabody, responsible for overseeing executive travel, meetings and all administrative issues at the plant.Why is your business a member of the chamber?Rousselot formally Eastman Gelatin, joined the Chamber 90 years ago. The chamber has always helped us be active in the community and has helped us keep up with the growing ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Friday, December 16, 2022
Denise DeSimone is the Marketing & Sales Manager for In The Game in Peabody.
In The Game is a family friendly entertainment center that offers over 130 arcade games and four attractions including laser tag, virtual reality, rock wall and ropes obstacle course. We offer five private event spaces for both youth and adult events as well as a large mezzanine. Additionally, we have a scratch kitchen, ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Friday, November 18, 2022
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service? Community Credit Union was founded in 1955 to give families, local employees and small businesses an opportunity to manage their assets in a secure financial institution that holds it' members as its highest priority. Why is your business a member of the PACC -
Community Credit Union takes pride in being a twenty year member of ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Friday, November 11, 2022
Tell us a little bit about your mission and your role -
Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. My role as Institutional Giving Manager is to work with our corporate sponsors and donors and also write all corporate, private, and foundational grants.Why is your business a member of the PACC -
Bridgewell believes very ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service?
Ruggiero Family Memorial Home is a full service funeral, cremation and memorial service provider owned and operated by Joseph (Joe) and Cathryn (Catie) Ruggiero with the support of company founder Joseph (Joe Sr.). We have opened up a new location in the heart of Peabody with the goal of servicing the Peabody and greater North ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Name of Business – GraVoc
Owners: Cathy and Dave Gravel
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service:
For the past 28 years GraVoc has taken a common sense approach to addressing customers needs with technology based solutions. Our process is first to understand what problem or need a customer is trying to address, and then identify the best possible solution using ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Meet Joe Silva.
Tell us about your organization:
Spectra Networks is a comprehensive IT service company dedicated to assisting small to medium-sized businesses with IT solutions including specialties in Managed Support Services, Compliance and Security, Amazon Web Services, and IT Support.
We tailor all of our IT services to each business’s unique needs. We start by listening to the ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Monday, August 29, 2022
In any community, there are several Facebook groups that have formed around living, working, and/or playing in your area. Some are private and you’ll need to request to join. Others are public. Some groups are loosely veiled business generators for community leaders or professionals who recognize how important it is to insert themselves into conversations about the community.
Facebook groups are ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Tell us about your company?
Salem Five is a Full-Service Financial Services Company. We employ some
of the top professionals in retail, small business banking, lending, insurance,
and wealth management -- enabling us to provide expertise that is
uncommon among community and regional banks. At Salem Five, we
understand the importance of helping our communities. Through the Salem
Five ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Monday, August 15, 2022
When a business operator finally decides they need someone focused on their marketing, and they resolve to hire for the position, it usually goes something like this:
“This position will be in charge of posting to our social media channels.”
But if that’s all you’re doing, you can put that in the hands of the nearest thirteen-year-old.
If you’re contemplating stepping up your business ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Meet Sandra Batakis, Owner of Sandra Network Technology Support & Consulting.
At Sandra Network, we help businesses by maintaining and securing computers and networks so you, the business owner, can focus on your business, not your computers. I started this business 28 years ago because I saw a need for businesses to have expert IT support. We handle all things technology related with expert ...read more
Categories: Meet the Member
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Workplace trends come and go like snack carts, but these trends may very well revolutionize the way we work because they are just so darn appealing to most employees.
But before we go into these workplace trends, know that they are not for everyone. Your business may not be able to function if you put them into operation. There are some businesses that simply require employees in seats, seats ...read more
Categories: General News Article