Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce

SCORE Webinar: 2022's Hottest Businesses, Markets & Trends
2022-01-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online Webinar, MA
Will 2022 be a year of recovery or discovery? Or perhaps a bit of both? The start of a new year is the perfect time for small business owners and startups to learn the newest business trends and startup ideas.
And while we’re still facing a lot of unknowns in 2022, there are some things we do know. Join this timely webinar, presented by small business expert and best-selling author Rieva Lesonsky, where you’ll learn about the breakthrough small business ideas and industries that excite consumers.
You’ll find out about America’s changing demographics, attitudes, and consumer behaviors, and how your small business can best adapt and address them, such as:

The industries that are booming right now and how small business owners and retailers can take advantage
Which consumer behaviors have shifted, and how you can reach those customers
How to pivot your small business to address those changing consumer demands
America’s changing demographics and what that means to small businesses
The changes small retailers must make to survive

Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or have owned your business for years, you’ll want to learn how you can start your journey to recovery—and discovery in 2022.

Freezing' for a Reason Supporting #Rally4Ricky
2022-01-01 12:00 - 20:00

SCORE Webinar: Critical Questions & Information Needed to Do Proper Business Planning
2021-12-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
You have decided to start a business and fulfill your entrepreneurial spirit and dream of working for yourself. Starting a business is a tough decision and needs proper planning.
Believe it or not, there are several ways to methodically ask yourself the proper questions to determine if you are ready and what you need to do.
Join this hands-on webinar session, led by SCORE Mentor John Tile, which will cover:

The basics of a business plan and will provide a few samples
A step-by-step process to develop the key information for your business plan
What you will need in order to do a simple business plan for yourself and a more detailed business plan if you need a bank loan

Upon completion of this webinar, you will have the key information that you will be able to use with your SCORE mentor in follow-up sessions to develop your formal business plan.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

42 years’ experience in industry holding various leadership positions in engineering, logistics, safety, and program management. John has also worked with international customers including; Australia, Canada, England, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

John G Tile
SCORE Mentor, Susquehanna Chapter

OFFICE CLOSED
2021-12-23 - 2021-12-31
The GLCC will be closed for the Holiday break from Thursday, December 23rd through Monday, January 3rd.
We wish you a happy, healthy holiday season!

Ribbon Cutting: Lynn Sim Sports Practice Center
2021-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Lynn Sim Sports Practice Center, 451 Broad St., Lynn, MA
Join the GLCC and EDIC Lynn as we celebrate the grand opening of Lynn Sim Sports Practice Center with a ribbon-cutting!
Monday, December 20 | 10:00 AM | 451 Broad St. Lynn

ADS DUE: 2022 Business Directory & Community Guide
2021-12-20
All 2022 Business Directory Ads are DUE by December 20th.
CLICK HERE for more info on advertising!

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Presents | Effective Coaching: Engaging Your Employees
2021-12-16 13:00 - 14:00
We all want to enable our employees to reach their highest potential. In this webinar we will discuss coaching in the workplace with a special focus on ways to encourage employee development and growth using a coaching management style.
We’ll explore the ways to give employees room to overcome problems and discover their own solutions. You will also leave with tips on effective coaching and tools for honing your coaching style.
More information & registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website.

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Presents | Effective Coaching: Engaging Your Employees
2021-12-16 13:00 - 14:00
We all want to enable our employees to reach their highest potential. In this webinar we will discuss coaching in the workplace with a special focus on ways to encourage employee development and growth using a coaching management style.
We’ll explore the ways to give employees room to overcome problems and discover their own solutions. You will also leave with tips on effective coaching and tools for honing your coaching style.
More information and registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website.

SCORE Webinar: The New Must Have Marketing Strategy For 2022
2021-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
2022 will bring in some fundamental changes to the way we market our products and services, requiring us to adjust strategies, campaigns, and budget.
Identifying opportunities now and preparing a thoughtful, streamlined, and inventive marketing plan that is relevant to today’s consumer mindset and industry shifts will allow you to accelerate your financial goals and competitive edge.
This webinar, presented by international marketing strategist, inventor, and Founder of 8 Simple Steps Maureen Edwards, will address:

What’s out, what’s in & how to determine what’s best for your business in 2022
2022 top social media changes, impacting your digital marketing direction
The top “must implement” campaigns to reach, influence, and acquire your right-fit customers
The appropriate budget allocations that maximize your ROI
The #1 marketing best practice that will define goal attainment

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Maureen Edwards is an award-winning international branding, marketing & business strategist with 25-years’ experience. She started her first company after inventing and patenting a product and then went on to build 5 more companies, earning her the reputation of serial entrepreneur. She is the founder of 8 Simple Steps, an online course and coaching company.

Maureen Edwards
Founder, 8 Simple Steps

"Jonathan Kamin" Supervisor Training Program
2021-12-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-12-03 08:30 - 10:30, 2021-11-19 08:30 - 10:30
2021 “JONATHAN KAMIN” SUPERVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM
The “Jonathan Kamin” Supervisor Training Program (STP) is a nine-week program focusing on developing the core skills necessary to successfully transition into the role of a supervisor. Following an education model tailored to the modern adult learner, each training session includes interactive case study work on the session topic as well as a connection review of the day-to-day application of prior topics. Led by a subject expert facilitator, the STP will instill knowledge, skills, and confidence as a supervisor.
Friday, October 22 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Communication and EQ
Friday, November 5 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Managing Conflict
Friday, November 19 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Effective Feedback
Friday, December 3 | 8:30 – 10:30 am | Coaching and Development
Friday, December 10 | 8:30 – 9:30 am | Connection Review and Wrap-up
The Fall 2021 program will be held entirely online. Register today as enrollment is limited.
Member Tuition: $800

Effective 9/1/2020, businesses of any size that contribute to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund are eligible to apply for an Express Grant.
The WFTP will reimburse you for up to 100% of training costs for businesses with under 100 employees, and up to 50% for larger businesses. Member discounts are available if the business does not qualify for 100% reimbursement.

Complete Grant Application: CLICK HERE
*This must be completed by Friday, October 1 to be eligible for reimbursement, per WFTP guidelines*
Course Name: Supervisor Training Program
Course ID: 1123706

SCORE Webinar: Conversion-Boosting Strategies: Simple Changes that Can Help Grow Online Sales
2021-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Shopping cart abandonment is a growing concern for all types of online sellers, from small businesses to the biggest names in e-commerce. Regardless of how much effort your business puts into building and launching an engaging site and driving customers to it, there are many reasons why users add items to their carts and leave without making a purchase.
In this session, FedEx Services Marketing Director Michelle Hoang and FedEx Dataworks Product Director Brady Marchione share their expertise on the common reasons customers abandon carts and simple, strategic changes you can make – including user experience tips, returns solutions and more – to help you reduce your abandonment rate and convert potential buyers into completed orders.
You’ll learn about:

Optimizing your e-commerce site to help boost conversions
The do’s and don’ts that could make a difference to your cart abandonment rate and your bottom line
How to build a customer journey that can help you convert, from your homepage to your checkout process
Improving buyer confidence and order completion with the right returns strategy

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ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Michelle Hoang is a Marketing Director for FedEx Services, supporting US E-Commerce, Small and Medium Business, Returns Solutions and FedEx Retail Lines of Business.

Michelle Hoang
Marketing Director, FedEx Services

Brady Marchione is a Managing Director of Product for FedEx Dataworks, responsible for strategic direction, vision, and execution of supply chain technology products that help merchants succeed in today’s competitive commerce environment.

Brady Marchione
Product Director, FedEx Dataworks

City of Lynn Covina Days
2021-12-09 08:00 - 17:00

POSTPONED - Ribbon Cutting: Standard Law, PLLC
2021-12-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Standard Law, PLLC, 85 Exchange Street, Suite 302, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
This event has been POSTPONED. New Date TBA
85 Exchange Street, Suite 302, Lynn, MA 01901
Join us in welcoming Standard Law, PLLC to the GLCC with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour and networking!
This will be a joint event with members of the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce and the North Shore Latino Business Association.

Government Affairs Meeting re: Safety & the Future of Policing
2021-12-08 08:30 - 09:30
Government Affairs Meeting: Wednesday, December 8th | 8:30 AM
Location: Hybrid: Zoom and Brotherhood Credit Union Conference Room

Agenda: Join us for a community discussion around safety and the future of policing.
Guest Speakers: Chief Chris Reddy, Lynn Police Department and Captain Joseph Kable, Swampscott Ma Police Department

Click here to register for the physical meeting at Brotherhood Credit Union
Click here to register for the zoom meeting

Holiday After Hours at Community Credit Union - SOLD OUT!
2021-12-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Community Credit Union, 1 Andrew St., Lynn
This event is fully SOLD OUT!

Winter Lynn Teen Drop-In Center
2021-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Lynn Tech Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd., Lynn, MA, 01902

SCORE Webinar: Win Customers With Your Website
2021-12-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
How do you set your website up to win over customers? Your website has to attract and engage visitors, educate them about your products and services, and convert them into customers. Success begins with a plan!
This webinar, presented by Co-Founder of Cardsetter Jessica Baldwin, will show you the key elements your website needs to succeed.
After the session, you’ll have a better understanding of:

The critical role your website plays in your online marketing strategy
The features and tools you’ll need to execute your plan
How to get everything working together to achieve your goals
How to set your website up to attract, engage, and convert your ideal customers

Attendees will receive a free website planning workbook.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Jessica is the Co-Founder of Cardsetter, a new and easy-to-use website platform with custom design and setup included. Jessica has been helping small businesses launch successful websites for over seven years.

Jessica Baldwin
Co-Founder, Cardsetter

Lynn City "Hall"day Tree Lighting
2021-11-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Common

SCORE Webinar: Work Smarter, Not Harder - How to Systematically DO the Highest Value Activities in Your Business
2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Everyone knows they’re supposed to work “smarter” not harder, but how do you actually get yourself to do this with an overfull to-do list that goes on for pages?
In the face of competing demands for your time and attention we’ll bottom line the way to actually DO “working smarter”, not theoretically, but practically speaking, from an “in the trenches” perspective.
Join this webinar, presented by Wall Street Journal bestselling author of SCALE David Finkel, to learn tangible ways to implement this strategy into your business and make a difference today.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

A former Olympic level athlete turned serial entrepreneur, David Finkel is the CEO of Maui Mastermind®, one of the world’s premier business coaching companies that has coached thousands of business owners to grow their companies and increase their owner independence.

David Finkel
CEO, Maui Mastermind

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Presents: What Can Go Wrong in 2022...and Shouldn’t
2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
After the last few years we’ve had, wondering what’s potentially in store for the next year, employment-wise? Join us for an in-depth discussion on the outlook for employers in 2022, with Commonwealth’s President and Founder, Jeff Plakans, and David Gabor, Principal of DGN Workplace Initiatives. During this session they will address potential obstacles companies will face with employment and make suggestions for how you can be proactive in meeting the challenges that are inevitable in today’s business climate.
More information and registration can be found on the Commonwealth Payroll & HR website.

Salem Five Career Fair
2021-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Salem Five, 35 Boston St., Lynn

Festival of Lights 2021
2021-11-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Central Square, Central Square, Lynn, MA
The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lynn are partnering to host the third annual Festival of Lights event in Central Square!

Join us for an evening of holiday cheer with a Tree & Menorah lighting at 5:00 pm!

Hot chocolate and coffee will be available courtesy of the Salvation Army. The St. Mary’s choir will perform as well as the All-City marching band.

Bring your friends and family and get in the holiday spirit!

Small Business Saturday 2021
2021-11-27
Calling all Small Businesses!
We’re gearing up for Small Business Saturday on November 27th, Are you?

Throughout the holiday season, we will be featuring small businesses throughout our communities. We are asking you to share with us any special plans, deals or events that your business will be holding in preparation for Small Business Saturday.

Please email us at info@greaterlynnchamber.com or check out how to promote a deal on our website!

When you support a local small business, you’re supporting your community. Small business owners are our friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Our small businesses are counting on us now more than ever.
Let’s show them how much they mean to our communities. Share, follow, and engage with our awesome small businesses on social media!
#SHOP SMALL | #DINESMALL | #SUPPORTLOCAL

Office CLOSED
2021-11-26, 2021-11-25
The GLCC will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th.

Movie Night at Bent Water Brewing
2021-11-19 18:30 - 20:30
Every Friday we will be showing a different Holiday themed movie in our tap room! Come join us for some beer and popcorn while we start to celebrate the holiday season!

SCORE Webinar: Navigating Your Small Business through Financial Milestones
2021-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar, MA
Small Businesses face different financial challenges throughout each life stage of their business. From initial startup investments to deciding when is the right time to hire employees, business owners are constantly evaluating the impact of financial decisions.
Join financial expert from U.S. Bank, Nadine Seivert, as she discusses these topics and with Deluxe’s Amanda Brinkman and expands on advice and guidance she provides to small businesses in season six of the hit TV series, Small Business Revolution.
Topics include:

Understanding your comprehensive business costs
Understanding the difference between variable and fixed costs
How to know when you’re ready to expand
When it makes sense to hire someone vs. bring in industry expertise
Understanding your numbers as it relates to your business model
Evaluating your supply chain, along with roles and responsibilities
How to make sure you’re ready for online demand
How to broaden your selling channels to drive more revenue
