the March 2015 newsletter

New & exciting event; the Top Chef Challenge: The Best of
Greater Haverhill’s Chefs, Food, Wine, Beer & More
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is excited
to announce the creation of a new and exciting event;
the “Top Chef Challenge: The Best of Greater Haverhill’s
Chefs, Food, Wine, Beer & More…” The event will take
place over three “rounds” the first which will occur on
Thursday May 14, 2015 at Bradford Country Club. Each
round, three being planned in all, will feature live cooking
demonstrations with three renowned local chefs, voting
by a panel of judges & the audience, wine & beer tasting
and an array of stationary and passed hors d’oeuvres
stations.
The audience is invited to arrive at 5:30 PM and will
be entertained by the cooking demonstrations of
each chef as they prepare their “entry” from the stage.
Demonstration will also be videoed and streamed live
on screen at the event for maximum visibility. Wine and
Beer tasting stations will be open throughout the event,
and completed Chef Selections will be presented to the
audience for judging.
The event is being sponsored by Bradford Country Club.
Tickets are $50 each and include the beer and wine
tasting, stationary and passed hors d’oeuvres selection,
and entry to the live cooking show. A cash bar will also
be available. For ticket reservation contact the Chamber
office at 978-373-5663 or info@haverhillchamber.com.
For additional information please visit the website at
www.haverhillchamber.com.
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Sure to be a BIG hit with both foodies and non-foodies
alike, the first round will highlight the best appetizers,
starters and hors d’oeuvres that the area has to offer.
Competing in this challenge are Chef Alan Boisvert from
Keon’s 105 Bistro in downtown Haverhill; Chef Tom
Grella of Prelude Restaurant in Ayers Village Methuen;
and Chef Laura Henry-Zoubir, 2011 Champion of the
Food Network show “Chopped”.
In This Issue...
Chairman’s Message................ 2
Member News ........................ 2
Creative Haverhill.................... 3
Event Photos.......................... 4
New Members ........................ 4
President’s Message................. 7
Top Chef Challenge..............Back
March 2015
W.O.W. CONFERENCE TO OFFER ATTENDEES
A DAY “BY THE SEA”
T
his year’s “By the Sea” theme is a play on both location
and the sense of serenity and unity that attendees come
back for year after year. The confirmed speakers will
discuss their own personal hurdles and triumphs along
their way up the corporate ladder.
We are excited to have these highly motivating and successful
women at this 19th annual conference: Liz Brunner, CEO Brunner
Communications former News Anchor WCVB-TV; Mary Ann Esposito,
Chef, Star of “Ciao Italia” on PBS; Cindy Stumpo, CEO of C. Stumpo
Development, Star of HGTV “Tough as Nails”; & Tricia Bradley,
Founder, Serious Fun Productions, LLC.
Tickets are$89 per person; price includes: Conference, Continental
Breakfast, Lunch, and Private Shopping Experience. Seating is
limited. Don’t miss your opportunity to join more than 300 other
successful women for this day-long conference.
The 2015 WOW Conference which will take place on Friday, April 17
at the Blue Ocean Music Hall. Tickets and complete information are
available at www.haverhillchamber.com/wow.
ENERGY SUMMIT 2015
GHCC is proud to
present the first
Energy Summit
in the greater
Haverhill area for
business owners
and consumers.
Attendees will be
updated on the newest policies and
regulations from the Massachusetts
Department of Energy, how they will
impact business and what can be
done to improve efficiency, and lower
costs of energy consumption. Speakers
for the morning include: Secretary
Matthew Beaton, Massachusetts Energy
and Environmental Affairs; Quincy
Vale, MassAmerican Energy; and Marcy
Reed, National Grid.
The event will also include: vendors
from across the spectrum, including
alternative energies and newest
technologies in the mainstream and
green energy markets; E-cycling
event (all IT related electronics) can
be recycled that morning for a small
donation (full list of accepted items
available); SHRED DAY business and
personal documents can be brought to
be destroyed for a small donation.
The event is scheduled for Thursday
April 22, 2015 from 7:30-10:30 AM at
the Merrimack Valley Golf Club. A full
breakfast will be served. Tickets are $25
per person. Seating is limited and RSVPs
are required. Additional Information
and reservations can be directed to
the Greater Haverhill Chamber of
Commerce at 978-373-5663 or Info@
haverhillchamber.com.
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce--
Your Business Partner and Best Friend!
Plus many heartwarming and exciting
community events.
Chambers of Commerce serve many purposes; one of the most
important, in my opinion, is to have the confidence that you are
partnering with an organization that will serve you as your best friend!
Come on---get more involved with
the Greater Haverhill Chamber of
Commerce, your business partner
and best friend, and join one of our
volunteer committees that will offer
you exposure as a business leader
in our community! You can make a
difference and have your voice heard!
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is committed to be your
partner/best friend in an effort to help your business succeed! As your
Chamber, we offer you the following opportunities:
a spotlight in our informational newsletter-access to speakers-networking lunches with like-minded people-ability to participate in our annual business expo-workforce development seminars-business after hours at your business to meet your fellow
Chamber members-small business counseling thru SCORE
To our business partners and best friends, a St. Patrick’s Day wish: May
your pockets be heavy and your heart be light; May good luck pursue
you each morning and night.
Jean C. Poth,
Chairman of the Board
Member News
ATKINSON RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
NAMED NGCOA 2015 COURSE OF THE
YEAR
The National Golf
Course Owners
Association (NGCOA)
has named Atkinson
Resort & Country Club
in Atkinson, NH as its
2015 National Golf Course of the Year. The club was
honored at the association’s Annual Conference, held
in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show.
The award is predicated on four factors:
– Quality of golf course
– Quality of ownership and management
– Outstanding contributions to the local community
– Significant contributions to the game of golf
“We had a lot of very strong entries again for course of
the year,” said Mike Hughes, NGCOA’s Chief Executive
Officer. “But when you step back and consider all
factors, none were stronger than Atkinson Resort &
Country Club.”
SCHOOLEY MITCHELL ANNOUNCES TRUCK
LOAD OPTIMIZATION
Schooley Mitchell recently announced their latest
service helping businesses save money – truck load
optimization. The pressure to maximize profits and
minimize loss continues to grow. Schooley Mitchell
works on the knowledge that time is in short supply,
making it impossible to keep tabs on all areas of your
business.
For years
they have
been
providing
advice and
analysis
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of telecommunications expenses; identifying billing
errors, ongoing optimization of land-line, long distance
& wireless services and merchant services analysis, to
help customers save money. They will now apply that
same expertise to shipping and hauling.
MEG HOGAN NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE
BOARD FOR MA WOMEN’S POLITICAL
CAUCUS
Meg Hogan, Vice President of
External Relations for the Home
Health Foundation, has been
named President of the Board of
Directors for the Massachusetts
Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC)
located in Boston. She was
elected at their Annual Meeting at
the University of Massachusetts
Club on January 29, 2015, and will serve a two year
term. The MWPC is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization at the forefront of local and national
efforts to advance the rights and political inclusion
of women of all ages, increase their engagement
in critical policy issues, empower them for effective
leadership roles and prepare them for public office
and public policy positions at all levels of government
in the Commonwealth.
MASSAMERICAN ENERGY ANNOUNCES FIRST
COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM IN
DOWNTOWN HAVERHILL
MassAmerican
Energy is very
pleased to
announce the
first commercial
solar energy
system to be installed in downtown Haverhill at
the Landmark Building located at 76 Merrimack
Street. The building and solar array are managed
by City North Development, LLC, a commercial real
estate management firm with a diverse portfolio of
commercial real estate holdings located throughout
Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The
solar system atop the roof of the Landmark Building
is visible as one crosses the Basiliere Bridge from
Bradford to Haverhill and consists of over 400 solar
panels with a total system size of 113 kilowatts. It will
produce 125,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year
on average.
LAKEVIEW KITCHENS CELEBRATED
ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE!
A great crowd
was present at this
special celebration
held on Saturday,
February 28th. This
wonderful event
included a live cooking
demonstration with
local Chef Laura Henry-Zoubir. Zoubir appeared on
the FOOD NETWORK 2011 season of “CHOPPED”
and returned to Haverhill a WINNER! Eric & David,
owners of Lakeview Kitchens, also offered celebrants
plenty of appetizer, food and cheese tastings, new
products promotions, special discounts and plenty of
good cheer!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2015 TASTE OF
SPRING
L’Arche Irenicon invites all to mark their calendar
for the 2015 Taste of Spring event. The event will
take place on Tuesday, April 7th from 6 to 8 PM at
Renaissance Country Club, Haverhill. This is the 7th
Annual Restaurant Tasting event for L’Arche Irenicon,
bringing the Merrimack Valley’s lively restaurant scene
together to fund “Homes for Hope”. Last year’s event
was a great success! Over 250 people attended
enjoying great food–and
President’s Message
As we inch our way out of the snow, and begin to
embrace the first glimmer of spring, I extend to you a
hearty “thank you, thank you, thank you.” It is because
of your membership and involvement with the Greater
Haverhill Chamber of Commerce that we can continue
to connect the local community and valuable resources
to businesses. I offer myself, our staff and the board
of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce in
serving you with getting the maximum potential for your
membership. We strongly believe that all businesses
should be given the opportunity to reach their full
potential. We also believe we should spend money in
our community to help the systemic growth of our area.
The Chamber provides avenues for small or large
businesses to gather further assistances in growth.
Just this spring you will enjoy two brand new programs
and one very tried and true conference, to keep
you connected, informed and inspired! The Greater
Haverhill Chamber also offers
workshops and hands on training
for businesses to expand their
knowledge of business trends
and technologies. All of this leads
to greater visibility within the
community. We encourage you to
participate as an active member of
the Chamber and allow us to be
your partner in reaching your professional and personal
goals.
To get a personal introduction to someone who can
assist you in networking, growing your business or
educating yourself and your staff please contact me at
the Chamber office. 978-373-5663.
Stacey L. Bruzzese
President
Member News
raising over $20,000
for “Homes of Hope”!
Contact L’Arche to
be a sponsor or food
tasting participant! Please contact Eileen for more
information. Call 978-374-6928978-374-6928 or
email: office@larcheirenicon.org.
favorite “celebrities” and/or professional dancers.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Saturday,
March 28 from 6:30-11 p.m. Tickets are $75 each or
a table of 10 for $700.
NECC FACULTY RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD
JOIN CAREER RESOURCES FOR THE 2015
SPRING FLING!
GET READY FOR “STEPPING OUT WITH THE
VALLEY STARS”
Stepping Out with the Valley Stars will feature
dynamic and well-known local men and women
paired with professional dance partners. Confirmed
“community celebrities” include Rep. Diana
DiZoglio, Massachusetts House of Representatives
Elaine Barker, Paper Potpourri; Tim Jordan,
Jordan Financial and Insurance Services; Marsha
Kazarosian, Kazarosian, Costello and O’Donnell LLP
; Charlie Tontar, Professor Economics at Merrimack
College; and Peter Carbone, EZ Way Cleaners
These “celebrity” professional pairs will square-off
to see who is the best and will bring home the
coveted trophy! Guests will have the opportunity to
vote for their favorite couple, bid on amazing live
and silent auction items, enjoy a delicious buffet
catered by Simply Elegant Catering and watch
professional dance performances, including a
number by Burju and Victor Perez, world-renowned
salsa dancers.
The event also
features local
“celebrity”
judges and the
opportunity to
dance with your
Giampa of Amesbury, academic coordinator of
the NECC Reading Center. Since 1978, NISOD has
been dedicated to the professional development
of faculty, administrators, and staff; and to the
continued improvement of teaching and learning,
with the ultimate goal of student success.
Six Northern Essex Community College faculty and
staff members were recently named recipients of
the National Institute for Staff and Organizational
Development (NISOD) Awards for Excellence,
a national honor which recognizes outstanding
teachers in the country’s community colleges. This
year’s recipients include Professor Amy Callahan
of Newburyport, coordinator of the liberal arts:
journalism/communication program; Kristen Quinn
of Boston, associate professor of accounting;
Robert West of Manchester, NH, laboratory
technician and natural science
safety officer; Abby Thomas of
Andover, curriculum coordinator
of the English as a Second
Language Program; Deirdre
Budzyna of Newburyport,
professor in the early childhood
education program; and Linda
All are invited to support CRC and its efforts to
provide energetic, optimistic and forward-thinking
employment and community living resources to
people with disabilities in the Greater Haverhill
community. An exciting auction of coveted items
including; sports memorabilia, local excursions, gift
certificates and services to local establishments!
Attendees can bid on great gifts including a trip
to Africa, The “House by the Mouse”, Red Sox
Pavilion Tickets and much more! Takes place at
Atkinson Resort & Country Club, 85 Country Club
Drive, Atkinson, NH on March 27th at 6 PM. $30 per
person - $270 for a table of ten. Save $30! Donate
$500 to $1,000 and become a Corporate Sponsor!
You’ll be listed on our web site AND receive public
recognition at our fund raising event! Call Nicole
Sammartino at 978-374-9122 ext: 228 for details!
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Beverly Donovan, Dir. of Economic Development
Please consider participating in the
Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy from REDC
The Regional Economic
Development Center
of Southern NH
(REDC) is the facilitator
and manager of the
Comprehensive
Economic Development
Strategy (CEDS)
document, which outlines
the region’s economic
development needs
and goals, as defined by
community participation.
To obtain broad-based and diverse participation in the new 5-year
plan, REDC will hold several visioning sessions in the region
to gather public and municipal input, which will help refine the
goals and objectives of the CEDS. These sessions are critical
to the development and planning process, and we value your
involvement. Please consider attending one of the following:
MARCH 12 @ 9:00-11:30 AM, REDC Training Ctr., 57 Main
Street, Raymond - Guest Speaker: Ross Gittell
MARCH 17 @ 5:00-7:30 PM, Tuscan Kitchen, 67 Main Street,
Salem - Guest Speaker: Dan Barrick
Also, please consider taking the short survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L88XJD7
RSVP@ info@redc.com or 603-772-2655.
Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
was honored to be a part of the
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for
Giving Tree Yoga & Wellness
as they opened their new location on Essex Street!
Congratulations!
Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
was honored to be a part of the
Grand Opening Celebration for
Bistro 45
Congratulations Michael & Mags!
The Greater Haverhill Chamber
Celebrates Women’s History Month
Did You Know? Screen actress Hedy Lamarr co-invented
a “Secret Communications System” to prevent classified
messages from being intercepted by enemy personnel. This
“spread spectrum” technology was the precursor used for
cellular telephones.
There are many successful and industrious women throughout
history, but you only need to look to the membership of the Greater
Haverhill Chamber of Commerce to find contemporary women
doing amazing things for business, education and the community at
large. From Senators to Business Owners,
and Teachers to Golf Course Owners,
and everything in between, the Greater
Haverhill community benefits from the
cooperative, innovative and supportive
relationships that advance business and
local causes and make the region so
great! We salute you, ladies!
For information on women-focused
programming and networking
opportunities, please visit: www.
haverhillchamber.com or call (978) 3735663.
To learn more about Women’s History
Month, visit: http://womenshistorymonth.
gov/
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Hedy Lamarr wasn’t
just an iconic actress
- she was also a mathematician and the
inventor of frequency
hopping spread spectrum, a technology
still used in modern
bluetooth and WiFi.
Jenny Arndt, Art & Culture Coordinator
Poetry is Alive and Well in Haverhill!
Creative Haverhill’s first ever Poetry Open Mic Night at
the Paint and Wine Lounge was a smashing success! The
event took place on Thursday, February 26 from 6:30-9:30
PM, and was funded in part by a grant from the Haverhill
Cultural Council.
This follow up review from local poet Tom Miller sums up
the evening, and how well it was received by the literary
arts community.
Sarah Miller took the mic
for the first time and was
applauded wildly for her
heartfelt readings.
“I wanted to thank Creative Haverhill for hosting the poetry event at
the Wine and Paint last night. It is an excellent venue and I think you
all did a wonderful job. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of
participating.
I thought the readers were all very good with some being outstanding.
I liked the diversity of subject and presentation. The pacing was
excellent and the seven minute time slots really allowed poets to
showcase a variety of their work.
… as you can see it [poetry] is very much alive and owes much to organizations and venues like yours
who provide opportunity and space for such creative minds to gather and express themselves.
I look forward to the next event!”
Creative Haverhill would like to thank our fabulous hosts at the Paint and Wine Lounge, the
Haverhill Cultural Council for their support, HMF Printing in Ward Hill who donated the event
fliers that were placed around town, and the gifted writers who came out to share their work.
We have already begun planning for the next Poetry Open Mic night, which will likely take
place at the end of May.
Shawna Kelley, owner of the Paint and Wine Lounge
transformed her “classroom area” into a hip, dimly
lit venue, with a coffee house atmosphere. Almost
forty poetry lovers ranging from teens to retired
adults packed the house to hear live readings of
poetry, prose, spoken word, and short stories from
sixteen gifted Haverhill area poets.
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Welcome
NEW MEMBERS
25th Annual
Business Awards Breakfast
Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant Haverhill
alexv@casablancamexican.com
Here For You
hereforyou728@yahoo.com
Salem Co-operative Bank
bbreen@salemcoop.com
Shawmut Property Management
araynor@shawmutpm.com
The Cork Stop
info@thecorkstop.com
The Stone Pantry
info1@thestonepantry.com
Top Notch Network
joanna@topnotchnetwork.net
Above: Stacey Bruzzese, President, GHCC, Chris Dick,
Marketing Trinity EMS; John Chemaly, Owner, Trinity EMS;
and Jean Poth, NECC & Chairman of the Board, GHCC, all
pose together after Trinity EMS was awarded the Business of
the Year Award for 2015...The Chamber’s top award!
Thank you
RENEW ING MEMBERS
Ashley’s Hallmark Shop
ashleys1@hallmarkgc.com
Attorney John J. Cleary
johngeecleary@aol.com
Top: Jean Poth & Stacey Bruzzese pose with
All The Love You Can Bear owner Sandy
LaVersa, winner of the Business of the Year
for Manufacturing Right: 2014 Monthly Award
Winners were recognized for their greatness!
Bradford Country Club
www.bradfordcc.com
Bradford Labs
www.dltechnology.com
Brian S. Dempsey Insurance Agency
dempsins@msn.com
Carr, Staples & Accardi, P.C.
www.carrstaplesaccardi.com
Coppola, Inc.
office@coppolabus.com
Di-An Realty
www.dianrealty.com
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
www.esmv.org
Fantini Baking Co.
www.fantinibakery.com
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Left: Jean Poth, NECC & Chairman of
the Board, GHCC, Jay Rainville, Demoulas
Market Basket & Stacey Bruzzese, President
Above Left: Stacey Bruzzese presents
speaker Amy LaBelle with a thank you
gift; Above: Kelley Contarino, Align Credit
Union poses with Jeanne Schultz, Hillview
Montessori, winner of the Business of the
Year in Education
February Business After Hours | Carribean Escape
Nunans Florist & Greenhouse
Thank you
RENEW ING MEMBERS
Gage Associates
www.gageassociates.net
Galinsky Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
mrplumber@aol.com
Giovannis Roast Beef and Pizzeria
www.giovannishaverhill.com
Jaffarian Volvo Toyota Scion
www.jaffarian.com
Jennifer A. Borislow Insurance Agency
www.borislow.com
Jordan Financial & Insurance Services
tjjordan@ft.newyorklife.com
Kimball Farm
www.kimballfarmcornmaze.com
King Graphics
order@kinggraphicsnh.com
Lamont Trucking Company
lamonttruck@earthlink.net
Manchester Regional Airport
www.flymanchester.com
February Business Before Hours
Career Resources - Veteran Program
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
www.mvpc.org
Nichols Village, Inc.
www.nichols-village.com
Nunan Florist & Greenhouses
www.nunans.com
Palmer Gas Company/Ermer Oil Co.
www.palmergasco.com
Rosatone & Bell, LLC
www.rosatone.com
Ruth’s House, Inc.
www.ruthshouse.org
Scott Companies
deb@scottcomp.com
Zorvino Vineyards
www.zorvno.com
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