Bent Water Trivia
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Test your knowledge of a wide range of trivia topics each and every Thursday from 7:00-9:00 at Bent Water Brewing.

Lunch & Learn: Negotiation Essentials
2024-11-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Inc.ubate Coworking, 614 Washington St., 2nf Floor, Lynn
Lunch & Learn: Negotiation Essentials
Tues, Nov. 19 | 12-1:30 PM | 614 Washington St., 2nd floor, Lynn
Facilitated by

Join us for a Negotiation Essentials Lunch-and-Learn! Boost your negotiation skills by uncovering your unique style and the assumptions that shape it. Learn a practical framework to help you confidently navigate any negotiation.
This event will be held in the Inc.ubate Coworking space in Downtown Lynn.
FREE to attend | Lunch by Phinix Lounge | Advanced RSVP is required

About the Facilitator:
MAX BEVILACQUA
Maxwell Bevilacqua is the Founder and Managing Director of Mindful Negotiating, a multi-disciplinary negotiation training and advisory firm supporting lawyers, military officers, and executives to cultivate their conflict intelligence and negotiation capabilities.
Prior to founding Mindful Negotiating, Max advised and trained Fortune 100 Executives, Business Development Teams, and US Special Forces as a Senior Trainer at Vantage Partners. Max has been on the teaching team of Harvard Law School’s Winter Negotiation Workshop, the Program on Negotiation’s (PON) Spring Mediation and Conflict Resolution Seminar, Harvard Negotiation Institute’s Summer Intensive, and Executive Education Masterclass.
Max has taught Negotiation at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, MCI-Concord (medium-security prison) through Tufts University’s Prison Initiative at Tisch College, and currently teaches at Tufts University’s School of Engineering.
Max served as the Executive Director of In Good Faith, an INGO which translated Elie Wiesel’s Night into Bahasa Indonesia and led interfaith programming amongst universities in the U.S. and Indonesia. Max received a Fulbright Scholarship to Central Java and sits on the board of the community-led environmental conservation non-profit, Planet Indonesia.
Max holds a Master’s Degree from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where he studied International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. He received his B.A. from Wesleyan University in Religious Studies.

Festival of Lights 2024! *NEW DATE*
2024-11-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Central Square, Central Square, Lynn, MA
Due to the weather forecast, this event is POSTPONED to MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25!!

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

"WIN" Holiday Boxwood Tree-Making Event
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Salvy the Florist, 793 Western Ave, Lynn
“WIN” Holiday Boxwood Tree-Making Event
🗓️ Thurs, December 5 | 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 Salvy the Florist | 793 Western Ave, Lynn

Get ready for a jolly time at our Women in Networking Boxwood Tree-Making Event at Salvy the Florist! 🎄✨ All supplies are included, so you can create your very own custom masterpiece to take home or gift to someone special. With Salvy’s expert instructors guiding you step-by-step, no experience is needed—just bring your holiday spirit and creativity! 🎉

$40 GLCC Members | $50 Non-Members
Price includes all supplies to customize your own Holiday Boxwood Tree.
BYOB & snacks.
Space is LIMITED, and advanced registration is required.
Reserve your spot today!

Annual Holiday After Hours at Community Credit Union
2024-12-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Community Credit Union, 1 Andrew St., Lynn
Celebrate the season with the GLCC and NSLBA at our Annual Holiday Gathering at Community Credit Union! Enjoy an evening filled with networking, great conversations, and holiday cheer. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed setting, enjoy a delicious catered buffet, and raise a glass to the year ahead with spirits provided by CCU.
Advanced registration is required!
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV. 30

Government Affairs Committee Meeting w/ Jim Cowdell, EDIC Lynn
2024-12-11 08:30 - 09:30
GAC Meeting w/ Jim Cowdell, EDIC Lynn
Wed., December 11 | 8:30-9:30 AM
In-person at Lynn Community TV | Also held via Zoom

Guest: Jim Cowdell, Executive Director of EDIC Lynn
Agenda: A brief overview of current activity in the City and an update from the Economic Development & Industrial Corp. of Lynn.
All are welcome to attend!
Register for IN-PERSON | Register for ZOOM

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.
Register for future meetings here!

Breakfast Club at Lynn Public Health Resource Room
2024-12-12 08:45 - 09:45 | Lynn Public Health Resource Room, Lynn City Hall, Room 103, Lynn
Breakfast Club at Lynn Public Health Resource Room
Thurs, December 12 | 8:45-9:45 AM | Lynn City Hall, Room 103
Start your day energized, make valuable connections, and enjoy great conversation before you head to work!
Check out all the valuable resources available in the Lynn Public Health Room. Plus, Bring HATS, COATS & MITTENS & to be donated to members of the Lynn Community and TOYS for ‘LVTI Skills’ Holiday Party for Lynn youth!

FREE for GLCC Members | $10 GuestsPlease RSVP in advance to attend

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Webinar: Transform Your HR Game
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00
Commonwealth Payroll & HR is excited to introduce its full suite of newly tailored services, designed to make a tangible difference in your daily operations and take your workforce management to the next level.
We recognize that some companies require a full HR team, while others benefit more from engaging external, fractional HR support. Whether you’re focused on refining a specific HR function or looking for comprehensive collaboration, our flexible services are customized to meet your unique needs.
Register for our webinar for an in-depth presentation that covers all your questions – and if we miss anything, you’ll have a chance to ask during the session.
Raise the bar on your HR!
Join us on December 17th at 1PM ET for a webinar that will give you a fresh perspective on your HR strategy. In this session, we’ll share:
-Overview of Our Expanded Services: The latest news about our newly enhanced Payroll & HR offerings that are designed with you in mind.
-Genuine, Personalized Support: Learn the difference of having a dedicated HR partner who’s invested in your success, ready to simplify workforce management and offer guidance tailored just for you.
-Customizable Solutions: Find out how you can customize our offerings to fit your unique business goals, choosing only the tools and support that make the most sense for your team.
-Flexible Growth, Built for Scale: Discover how our solutions can grow alongside your business, whether you’re a small team with big dreams or a large organization.
-Enhanced Efficiency: Discover how our streamlined platform takes the hassle out of HR and payroll, freeing up your time and energy to focus on what matters most – driving your business forward.
If you’re interested in leveling up your HR game, this session and these newly tailored services are for you. Register today!

GLCC Closed
2024-12-25, 2024-12-26, 2025-01-01

Nutcracker Suite Piano Concert ❄️ FREE AND OPEN TO ALL! ❄️
2025-01-04 14:00 - 17:00
All ages are invited to attend a free concert on Jan. 4 featuring the complete Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky! Join the students of the Gregg Pauley Piano Studio in Swampscott for this special event open to the community.
Hear music by:
Bach • Beethoven • Chopin • Debussy • Ravel • and the complete Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky
Reception to follow.
For more information on the concert, visit https://tinyurl.com/UUpiano
For more information about Gregg Pauley Piano Studio, visit www.greggpauley.com

Lunch & Learn: Catalyst Housing Lottery
2025-01-07 12:00 | Haven Project, 57 Munroe St., Lynn
Lunch & Learn: Catalyst Housing Lottery
Presented by The Haven Project
Tuesday, January 7 | 12:00-1:30 PM | 57 Munroe St., Lynn

The Haven Project is committed to addressing youth homelessness through innovative housing solutions. Catalyst Housing, opening in Spring 2025, will provide 23 studio apartments for extremely low-income individuals aged 18-24, with units allocated through a fair housing lottery. Applications for the lottery will open in early 2025, with a submission deadline of January 15th, 2025. Eligibility will be based on age, income, and housing need, with details and timelines available closer to launch.
In Fall 2024, we launched The Nest, offering 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units, a community room, and on-site services. Supported by the YHDP grant, The Nest also includes 16 Rapid Re-Housing vouchers to help young adults transition to permanent housing.
These initiatives reflect our mission to create stability and opportunity for youth in need.
Attend to learn more about this program!
FREE to attend | Lunch provided | All are welcome

Government Affairs Committee Meeting w/ Noah Maslan, Principal, Eden Properties
2025-01-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Lynn Community TV, 181 Union St., Lynn
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Wed., January 8 | 8:30-9:30 AM | 181 Union St., Lynn

Meeting held in person at Lynn Community TV & Via Zoom.

Guest: Noah Maslan, Principal, Eden Properties
Agenda: Noah will offer updates on the project & speak on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the 830 Lynnway Project, a mixed-use development in Lynn. The Project is being reviewed under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).
Register for IN-PERSON | Register for ZOOM

NOAH MASLAN
Principal
Noah Maslan moves the Eden mission forward on a daily basis to give rise to thriving places. With nearly two decades developing transformative and complex real estate, he leads the firm’s development, acquisitions, and overall management. He is a problem solver that flourishes on the challenge of developing real estate that exceed neighborhood and investor expectations while solving difficult problems with real constraints. He likes to say that “thinking creatively inside the box is key to success in any project.” With vast experience working on community-driven, urban real estate projects, real estate isn’t just his job, it’s his passion-and it shows.

Previously the Director of Real Estate at Urban Edge, Noah’s experience spans product types including market rate and affordable housing, office, retail, and community facilities throughout Greater Boston. Noah is a graduate of Syracuse University, holds a Masters of City Planning from MIT, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Noah’s passions go beyond real estate, as he lends his time to coaching his son’s little league baseball team, is a member of the 2Life Communities Board of Directors and Real Estate Committee member, as well as a member of the Urban Edge Real Estate Committee. He also enjoys running, biking, and is an avid outdoorsman.

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.
Register for future meetings here!

Live Music at Bent Water
2025-01-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-25 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for some acoustic sounds of some of the most popular hits of all time. Brave the cold, sip some great beer, and relax to the smooth sounds of our local musicians!

Breakfast Club at Boys & Girls Club, Lynn
2025-01-15 08:30 - 09:30 | Boys & Girls Club of Lynn, 25 N Common St., Lynn
Breakfast Club Networking @ Boys & Girls Club, Lynn
Wed., Jan 15 | 8:30-9:30 AM | 25 N. Common St.

Ribbon Cutting: Lynn Mobil Grand Re-Opening
2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Lynn Mobil, 512 Chestnut St., Lynn
Ribbon-Cutting: Lynn Mobil
Tues., January 28 | 10:00 AM | 512 Chestnut St., Lynn

Celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Lynn Mobil on Chestnut Street!
Join the GLCC and Mayor Nicholson for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, plus check out the new renovations.
All are welcome to attend!

Wine Wednesday at Ciao Restaurant & Bar
2025-02-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-12 16:00 - 20:00
Wednesday nights at Ciao Restaurant & Bar receive a complimentary antipasto board with a purchase of any bottle of wine or pitcher of Sangria!

Essex Apothecary 2nd Chili Cook-off!
2025-02-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Essex Apothecary, 233 Western Ave, Lynn

Webinar: Ransomware & Cybersecurity Protection - Safeguard Your Business from Modern Threats
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:00
Join American Lazer – CommSat for an engaging and informative webinar tailored for Chamber of Commerce members! With ransomware attacks and cyber threats on the rise, safeguarding your business has never been more critical.
In this session, you’ll learn:
What ransomware is and how it can cripple your operations.
Essential strategies to protect your business from cyberattacks.
The importance of NextGen antivirus and managed backup solutions.
Best practices for employee cybersecurity training and awareness.
Led by a BlackFog expert, this webinar will empower you with actionable insights to enhance your cybersecurity posture and protect your organization’s valuable data. Don’t wait until it’s too late—secure your spot and learn how to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to protect their business from cyberattacks and ensure business continuity.
Date & Time: 2/12 1pm
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1133145762479?aff=oddtdtcreator

GAC Meeting w/ Doug Howgate, MA Taxpayers Foundation
2025-02-19 08:30 - 09:30 | GLCC Office, 614 Washington St., 2nd Floor, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Government Affairs Meeting
Guest: Doug Howgate, President, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation
Wednesday, February 19 | 8:30-9:30 AM

Meeting held in-person at 614 Washington St., 2nd Floor, Lynn
Also held online via Zoom

Join us for our next Government Affairs Committee Meeting, featuring special guest Doug Howgate, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. Doug will provide valuable insights into budget policy, transportation, and employment trends impacting our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a leading voice in public policy and gain a deeper understanding of the economic landscape in our state.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 19
🕘 Time: 8:30-9:30 AM
📍 Location: 614 Washington St., 2nd Floor, Lynn

This event is open to all. Register today!
Register for IN-PERSON | Register for ZOOM

About Doug Howgate:

Doug Howgate is President at the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. Doug began as President in January of 2023, after two years as the Foundation’s Executive Vice President. This is Doug’s second stint at MTF, having served as Research Director between 2015 and 2018.

Prior to his time at the Foundation, Doug has held a number of prominent policy positions in Massachusetts. He served as Senior Policy Advisor to Senate President Karen Spilka between 2018 and 2020, and Budget Director at the Senate Committee on Ways and Means between 2010 and 2014. He has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Massachusetts Port Authority and as a Senior Researcher at the Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center.

Doug has a B.A. in Political Science from Holy Cross and holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
