Blessing of the Animals & $10.00 Rabies Shots
2023-06-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Blessing of the Animals & Affordable Rabies Clinic taking place at Grace United Methodist Church of Lynn. All are welcome. June 3, 2023. You can bring any animal (on a leash or in a carrier) to be blessed, and the Veterinary Association of the North Shore will be giving Rabies Vaccination shots for Cats and Dogs for $10.00 a shot. Bring proof of previous vaccinations if you have them. The $10.00 fee will be used to fund veterinary student scholarships. The Event Starts at 11:00 am and will run until at least 1:00 pm. We will continue to give shots if there is still a line at 1:00 pm. This event is being Hosted by the Community Team at Grace United Methodist Church. There is no cost for the blessing, and we will be collecting pet food to donate to the North Shore Animal Animal Hospital.

31st Walk (Run!) for HAWC
2023-06-04 10:00 - 13:00
This 5K Walk/Run event raises much needed funds for HAWC’s life saving work while also raising awareness of domestic abuse and celebrating the resilience of survivors. After the Run and Walk stay to enjoy lunch courtesy of Kelly’s Roast Beef, award ceremony for the runners, kids games and activities and an adorable pet parade led by the Good Witch of Salem. Bring your pet!!

Media Center Mondays
2023-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Come down to Lynn Community Television to learn what community media is all about during “Media Center Mondays” in June & July! Residents of each of the City of Lynn’s 7 wards are invited to visit Lynn’s award-winning community media center to see our equipment, chat with staff, and sign up to become a member.
See LCTV’s state-of-the-art HD studio with cameras, lights, teleprompters and more. See our 5-mic podcast setup, portable cameras, and more set up for use. Find out how we can help make your idea for a talk show, documentary, podcast, and more a reality!
Happening on Mondays from 6-8PM at Lynn Community Television, starting June 5th and ending July 24th (no event July 3rd). Each ward of the city gets its own special open house day, but the community is welcome to stop in for any!
Please reach out to us at 781-780-9460 if you have any questions.

SCORE Webinar: How to Navigate Small Claims Court When Your Clients Refuse to Pay
2023-06-06 13:00 - 14:00
About the event

When clients refuse to pay for services, it can significantly impact your small business, and the legal options available to you can be a confusing process.
In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through the small claims court process, give you practical tips to navigate the process and help you avoid common mistakes that small business owners make when pursuing unpaid services.
You will learn:

How to determine if you should hire a lawyer
How to file a claim in small claims court
How to prepare for court
How to collect your judgment if you win your case

Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.

SCORE Webinar: Should You Buy a Franchise or Start Your Own Business?
2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:00
About the event

Are you looking to become a business owner but don’t know if you should buy a franchise or start your own business? Join us as we break down the pros and cons of buying a franchise vs. starting your own business.
In this webinar, our expert presenter will explain the key factors to consider when investing in a franchise and how that compares to starting your own independent business. By the end of this webinar, you will have the confidence and knowledge to make an informed decision.
You’ll learn:

The Pros and Cons of starting your own business
The Pros and Cons of franchise ownership
How to find the right franchise for you

Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.

Ribbon Cutting: Home Decor Group, Swampscott
2023-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Home Decor Group, Swampscott, 450 Paradise Rd., Swampscott
Ribbon Cutting: Home Decor Group, Swampscott
Friday, June 9 | 12pm | 450 Paradise Rd., Swampscott
Celebrate the grand re-opening of the NEW & improved Home Decor Group in Swampscott!
All are welcome to attend. Support your local business community!

Networking After Hours at North Shore Navigators - Opening Night!
2023-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Fraser Field, 365 Western Ave, Lynn
Networking After Hours at North Shore Navigators – Opening Night!
Friday, June 9 | 6-9 PM | Fraser Field, Lynn

Join the GLCC for an outdoor networking event on the party deck at Fraser Field! Celebrate the start of summer and opening night of the 2023 North Shore Navigators season!

Enjoy dinner and a game, including: Fraser Field Franks, Angus Beef Hamburgers, Bianco Sausages with peppers & onions, ice cream, water/soda.

Cash bar will be available on the party deck.

$30 per person | Advance Registration Required!
Price Includes Ticket to Game, Food & Water/Soda

2023 State of the Breakfast Region
2023-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Nahant Country Club, 280 Nahant Rd., Nahant
Presented in collaboration with:

State of the Region Breakfast Forum
Wed., June 14 | 8-10 AM | Nahant Country Club
$40 per person | Includes buffet breakfast | Register in advance
Municipal leaders of the Greater Lynn area will provide economic updates on the happenings within their cities and towns.

THANK YOU, EVENT SPONSORS!
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Multi-Chamber After Hours at Misselwood
2023-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Misselwood, 407 Hale St., Beverly, MA, 01915
Multi-Chamber Networking After Hours at Misselwood
Wednesday, June 14 | 5 – 7 pm | Misselwood

Breakfast Club at Red Rock Park with Via Guatemala Coffee!
2023-06-15 08:30 - 09:30 | Red Rock Park, 188 Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn
Breakfast Club at Red Rock Park with Via Guatemala Coffee!
Thursday, June 15 | 8:30-9:30 am | 181 Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn

Jumpstart your morning with the GLCC and Via Guatemala Coffee at Red Rock Park!
Connect with local business leaders and professionals and build a larger network of referrals before heading to work.
FREE to Attend | All are Welcome | Please RSVP in Advance
Coffee provided by Via Guatemala

Live Webinar: Why Performance Evaluations & Effective Feedback Matter
2023-06-15 13:00 - 14:00
Let’s face it. Performance evaluations can be awkward, dreaded even – both for the reviewer and the reviewee.
But – if done well, fairly and objectively, they can:
-give employees actionable feedback
-make employees more engaged
-set clear expectations for performance going forward
-create well-defined goals for the next review period
-give employers the documentation they need to justify pay adjustments
Join us on Thursday, June 15th at 1pm EST, as we cover performance management topics that will help make your performance reviews more effective for both employer and employee.
Register today for this free online webinar at www.CommPayHR.com/webinars/

The Haven Project Annual Fundraising Party - Catalyst Kickoff
2023-06-15 17:30 - 21:00
Please join us for a night of delicious food, friendship, music and dancing;
and learn more about The Haven Project and our latest initiative!
All proceeds benefit homeless youth in our community.

Free Outdoor Concert: The 2023 World Music Concert Series, Celebrate Diversity, Build Community Lynn
2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the 2023 World Music Concert Series, Celebrate Diversity, Build Community Lynn
Prophet PM and Friends
Sat Jun 24 2023 at 11:00 AM at Red Rock Park 17 Prescott Rd, Lynn, MA 01902.
“Prophet PM and Friends” is a Boston-based music group that provides a serene listening experience. Drawing inspiration from legends like Stevie Wonder to modern marvels like The Weeknd, Prophet PM, and Friends performs an assortment of covers and original material perfect for all ages on any occasion.
The World Music Concert Series, Celebrate Diversity, Build Community – organized by Grammy-nominated global jazz percussionist, educator, and composer Tareq Rantisi — has a spatial and social justice focus, bringing diverse world-class artists to underutilized public spaces. The series features artists representing our local community, in beaches and parks that rarely host public events. The artists are masters of their own cultural traditions.
All Concerts are outdoors, free, and intended to be accessible to all people (Immunocompromised, disabled, elderly and children, etc). Free masks will be available for the public Co-sponsored by ProjectN95.
The World Music Concert Series, Celebrate Diversity, Build Community Lynn is supported by a grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Yard Game Olympics at Bent Water!
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Bent Water Brewing Co., 180 Commercial St., #18, Lynn

The Haven Project Mocktail Monday
2023-07-10 17:30 - 20:00
A non-alcoholic Cocktails for a Cause party to support the Haven Project’s young clients. Come sample and learn how to make fun, summery mocktails and enjoy food from local restaurants.

Lunch & Learn: Overview of Estate Planning and Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
2023-07-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Cherry Tree Legal, 85 Exchange St., Suite 302, Lynn
Lunch & Learn: Estate Planning & Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
Tuesday, July 11 | 12:30-1:30 pm | 85 Exchange St., Suite 302, Lynn

Presenters will be:
Brendan Ward, Managing Partner at Cherry Tree Legal, PLLC
Jacob Simon, Estate Planning Attorney at Cherry Tree Legal, PLLC
Jenny Pistrang, Attorney at Cherry Tree Legal, PLLC

Overview of Estate Planning and Succession Planning for small business owners.

Learn how estate planning & business succession planning can protect the future of your family and your business.
Different types of estate plans and estate planning documents reviewed and demystified.
Overview of various corporate structures and how they relate to a properly funded estate plan.

Attorney Ward and Attorney Simon specialize in Trusts and Estates. Attorney Pistrang practices corporate law and fiduciary litigation.
Lunch will be provided | Advanced registration required

SCORE/EDIC Recognition Breakfast
2023-07-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Demakes Family Lynn YMCA, 40 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902

SCORE Webinar: Increase Your Sales by Attracting Your Target Market
2023-07-13 13:00 - 14:00
About the event

Understanding your target market is one of the most effective ways to increase your business sales. Your target market is your ideal customers who pay, stay and refer others to your business, resulting in a consistent rise in sales over time.
In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to determine your target market and how to structure your business to attract your ideal customer.
You’ll learn:

How to find your best customers who pay, stay, and refer others like themselves
How quality customers can be more valuable than having more customers
How to attract your best customers and repel the folks you don’t want
How to stand out from the competition by creating irresistible offers

Bent Water on the Beach
2023-07-15 15:00 - 21:00
Join us as we take over Fisherman’s Beach in Swampscott! With our tap truck pouring some beach side brews and the Swampscott Yacht Club at the grill all day, it is sure to be an amazing day. Performances by Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket, DJ Double You & Big Flows & more!

Breakfast Club: New Member Spotlight at Brotherhood Credit Union
2023-07-20 08:30 - 09:30
Breakfast Club: New Member Spotlight at Brotherhood Credit Union
Thursday, July 20 | 8:30-9:30 am | 75 Market St., Lynn

Welcome and connect with new GLCC members at Brotherhood Credit Union.
New members are encouraged to attend to connect with fellow chamber members and start taking advantage of your membership benefits!
Make sure to bring plenty of business cards and any marketing materials you’d like to distribute.
FREE | All are Welcome | Please RSVP in Advance

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Webinar: Employment Law 101 for Non-Lawyers
2023-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Join us as we examine a few key employment law concepts to help you understand their legal basis and nuances, such as the at-will employment relationship and what constitutes workplace harassment.
We’ll also focus on the importance of Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act and discuss how seemingly minor payroll oversights can turn into massive wage and hour claims.
More information and registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website www.CommPayHR.com

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Webinar: Time & Labor Management | A Better Solution
2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:00
Inaccurate time entries, whether intentional or not, can tie up time and resources while negatively impacting your bottom line – not to mention the headaches they can create for your payroll and HR departments. It can also be a challenge to create and manage schedules that give your employees the work/life balance they want while also meeting your business needs. There is a better way!
Join us to learn more about our Time and Labor Management solution and we’ll show how you can:
-Reduce inefficiency and errors.
-Improve and simplify scheduling – for employees and managers.
-Approve time off requests, monitor attendance/punches, track paid time off, manage overtime & compensatory time, and receive notifications.
-Eliminate time clock errors with geofencing, easily create map boundaries and limit employee punches to work locations within these boundaries.
-Facilitate strategic workforce engagement, collaboration, and compliance with regulations, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
More information and registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website. www.CommPayHR.com

Ribbon Cutting: Lynn Community Health Center Pharmacy
2023-08-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Lynn Community Health Center Pharmacy, 269 Union St., Lynn
Ribbon Cutting: Lynn Community Health Center Pharmacy
Wednesday, August 9th at 8am | 269 Union Street, Lynn

Join us during National Health Center Week as we thank our incredible elected officials and community partners for their support all year long, and celebrate the Grand Opening of the Lynn Community Health Center Pharmacy!
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by emailing mhamill@lchcnet.org to this email by August 7th.

Summer After Hours at Kowloon Outdoor Patio!
2023-08-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Kowloon, 948 Broadway, Saugus
Summer After Hours at Kowloon’s Outdoor Patio!
Thursday, August 10 | 6-10 PM | 948 Broadway, Saugus

Celebrate summer in style with the GLCC at Kowloon! Network with fellow chamber members, and enjoy LIVE music from the 12 Barz Band.
Bring your business cards and marketing materials to pass out to fellow members and potential new members. Feel free to bring a friend or business owner you think could benefit from chamber membership!
All are welcome! | FREE | Buffet | Advanced registration requested

Breakfast Club at Life Care Center of the North Shore
2023-08-17 08:30 - 09:30
Breakfast Club at Life Care Center of the North Shore
Thursday, August 17 | 8:30-9:30 am | 111 Birch St., Lynn

Jumpstart your morning with the GLCC at Life Care Center of the North Shore!
Connect with local business leaders and professionals and build a larger network of referrals before heading to work.
FREE to Attend | All are Welcome | Please RSVP in Advance

C.A.E.P. Chess Tournament
2023-08-17 11:00
﻿ College Application Education Project is holding a Chess tournament and would like people of all ages who like Chess to participate. If interested I left our flyer if you want to learn more information about the event.

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Webinar: Employee Recordkeeping | Know Your Requirements
2023-08-17 13:00 - 14:00
Ignorance is not always bliss – particularly when it comes to employee files storage and retention. In fact, it’s essential to keeping your organization in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Join us on Thursday, August 17th at 1pm EST for our live webinar where we’ll do a deep dive into general federal recordkeeping compliance, including required retention times for employment documents, payroll and tax information, and other important employee file recommendations.

Premier Martial Arts: Water Wars
2023-08-19 12:00 - 13:30
We will be hosting an outdoor karate class at the lower Jackson Field in front of Swampscott High School. This will take place from 12pm – 1:30pm on Saturday, August 19th. All children ages 5+ are welcome to attend & are also welcome to bring a friend with them to try the class. We will be teaching a fun karate class & then having a water gun/water balloon battle between the kids & the instructors! We will be providing water balloons & attendees are welcome to bring their own super soakers for the battle! Also, there will be an ice cream truck!

2023 Annual GLCC Golf Tournament
2023-08-21 09:30 - 16:00 | Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd., Lynn, MA
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
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— SNACK SPONSOR —

— BIRDIE SPONSOR —

— GOLFER GIFT SPONSOR —

— YARDAGE BOOK SPONSOR —

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Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2023-09-13 08:30 - 09:30
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 13 | 8:30-9:30 am
Meeting agenda & guest TBA.

ABOUT THE GAC COMMITTEE:
Chair: Rick Starbard (Rick’s Auto Collision)
Open to All Members
Meeting Time: 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 8:30am

The Government Affairs Committee is committed to reviewing, developing, and supporting issues that promote a positive, pro-active economic environment and enhanced quality of life in the Lynn Area and regionally. The purpose is to advocate for the business community to stimulate and grow the economy and generate jobs for the Lynn Area. The GAC partners with local City department heads, community leaders and local, state and federal officials on issues that affect business.
