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Monday, May 11, 2026
Brick Marketing to Present AI Search (SEO) Mastermind Sessions at SMX Advanced Boston BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 — Brick Marketing, a Boston digital marketing agency trusted for over 20 years, announced that it will be leading two expert-level Mastermind Session roundtables at the upcoming SMX® Advanced Conference in Boston. The event is widely recognized as one of the most respected ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Brick Marketing Adds Client Case Studies Highlighting Real Digital Marketing Results BOSTON, May 5, 2026 — Brick Marketing today announced the addition of new client case studies (https://www.brickmarketing.com/client-case-studies) that showcase real outcomes achieved for B2B and B2C organizations across a wide range of industries. The expanded collection highlights how strategic marketing ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
PEABODY, MA – Olio, the historic industrial-chic event venue located on Main Street in Peabody, Massachusetts, is proud to announce the launch of The Matinee, a curated, all-inclusive wedding package designed for the modern "Smart Luxury" seeker. As wedding costs and planning timelines continue to rise, Olio is pivoting to offer an effortless alternative. The Matinee bundles Olio’s iconic ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release, Chamber, Community, Economic
Thursday, April 09, 2026
The FBI's Internet Crime Report found that cybercrimes cost small businesses $2.9 billion in 2023 — and attackers deliberately target smaller companies because they're less likely to have robust defenses in place. In Greater Boston's knowledge economy, where biotech firms, healthcare practices, and professional services firms handle sensitive client data every day, a single breach can disrupt ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The most common mistakes new small business owners make fall into predictable patterns: skipping a real business plan, misreading cash flow, choosing the wrong legal structure, and trying to do too much alone. Most are avoidable — but only if you see them coming. Only 34.7% of businesses that opened in 2013 were still operating a decade later. In Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton — ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Workflow automation — software that executes repetitive, rule-based tasks without human intervention — can return nearly a full workday per employee each week. For small businesses in Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton, that's not a theoretical number: it's the difference between a lean team that scales and one that's perpetually stretched. Greater Boston's labor market is among the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Running a business in the Peabody area requires more than strong sales and good customer relationships. Local companies must also maintain efficient operations and stable finances to remain competitive. Small inefficiencies—whether in inventory processes, staffing, or cash flow management—can quietly weaken a business over time if they go unnoticed. Recognizing and correcting these weaknesses ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, January 23, 2026
Businesses in the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce face a shared challenge: markets shift faster than traditional research cycles can keep up. As customer expectations change and competitors reposition, relying on the same old data or assumptions can quietly narrow your field of vision. Scaling your market research is no longer about doing “more”—it’s about doing it in ways that keep your ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Friday, January 16, 2026
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Categories: ChamberForGood, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, September 26, 2025
North Reading, MA — August 2025 — Halide Photography, a premium headshot business founded by Evan Schmidt, celebrated the successful opening of its new North Reading location this August. The 450-square-foot studio is designed to give professionals, executives, and teams a modern, stress-free photography experience. Clients benefit from guided coaching, multiple wardrobe changes, and in-person ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Monday, September 22, 2025
Launching and growing a business involves more than building products and finding customers. Every founder faces a landscape of risks—financial, operational, legal, and reputational—that can determine whether the company scales or stalls. Proactive management of these risks isn’t just defensive; it’s a growth strategy.The Categories of Risk Founders Can’t Ignore Business risks often fall into ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
This will be the first of a series on the Big Beautiful Bill signed into legislation. It is to keep you informed. We do not render an opinion nor get caught up with media or political blasts. It is solely to report the facts. You are our clients, and you should know. NO BS!!! President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act allowing those receiving a state or local pension to also collect ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Economic
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
A well-executed trade show presence used to be all about the booth—location, design, giveaways, and charm. Today, the physical setup still matters, but it’s no longer the centerpiece. What happens before the event opens and after the doors close carries just as much weight, and that’s where digital strategy earns its spotlight. By fusing traditional event marketing with smart, often overlooked ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article, Chamber
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BOSTON – Ahead of the September 2 compliance deadline for new consumer protection regulations prohibiting “junk fees,” the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has released updated guidance to help businesses operating in Massachusetts comply with the regulations. Beginning September 2, these regulations become enforceable, and businesses must come into compliance.  Promulgated earlier this year, the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Economic
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS, JULY 23, 2025 — North Shore Bank recently announced the promotions of Vicki Cormier, Jonathan Johnson, and Erin Riley to vice president, regional branch manager.   In this newly created position, Cormier, Johnson, and Riley will provide leadership and support to regions of North Shore Bank’s retail banking network, working closely with retail branch staff in several ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
The Children's Piazza is a play-cafe with a mission to promote healthy brain development in young children and support the emotional health of their caregivers, with access for all. About us: We have been serving the North Shore since 2014, and as a non-profit organization (incorporated as Community Play Workshop Inc) since 2023. Our play space is especially designed for young children to learn ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Human Interest
Monday, June 09, 2025
Starting a business means embracing both the adrenaline and the unknown. Capital is the fuel, but finding the right source can feel like decoding a foreign language. Grants and funding programs are a lifeline, not a myth, yet so many early-stage founders get lost before they even start. It’s not that these resources aren’t out there—it’s that they’re tucked into a dense thicket of eligibility ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, May 01, 2025
Founded in 1896, we are a center for the collection, preservation, education, and enrichment of Peabody’s cultural heritage. With eight properties throughout the City, we steward an impressive archive of Peabody’s history.Let us spark your curiosity!Have questions about deed records on a property or old photographs of your building ?Interested in learning how to research your family’s history ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Papers/Research
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
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
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: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
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
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