News for Economic
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
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, 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
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
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