Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce

Build Your Team Event: Golf Simulator at Bent Water
2024-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bent Water Brewing Co., 180 Commercial St., #18, Lynn
Build Your Team Event: Golf Simulator at Bent Water
Wednesday, April 24 | 6-9 PM | 180 Commercial St., Lynn
SPONSORED BY KING MOVERS & STORAGE

Kick off our newest networking series; “Build Your Team” with a fun golf simulator event!
BYT allows businesses to network and have fun with their team outside of the workplace.
Grab your team and join us at Bent Water for a night of golf, good food, and fun!
$20 Members | $30 Non-Members
Cash bar | Please register in advance!
SPONSORED BY:

Appetizers Provided by:

Cash Bar Beer & Hard Seltzer from:

Webinar: Don’t Fear the ADA
2024-04-25 13:00 - 14:00
Many organizations fail to recognize when an employee seeks, or is eligible for, reasonable accommodation. Join us for a helpful overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, common issues, and employer best practices.
We’ll address key provisions and what steps you need to take to manage employee leaves of absence under the ADA. You’ll leave feeling more confident in having discussions related to the interactive process and armed with the knowledge that many accommodations actually result in no cost to the employer (and in many cases can be undertaken on a trial basis).

Line Dancing at Mixx360 Nightlife! Women in Networking Group
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Mixx360, 665 Broadway, Malden

St. Pius V School: "Boston You're My Home!" Silent Auction Spectacular
2024-04-27 17:30 - 21:30

Back to the 80s Prom Fundraiser & Dance Party
2024-05-03 17:30 - 21:00
Grab your dyed satin heels, cummerbund with matching bow tie, and join us on Friday, May 3rd, for our Back to the 80s Prom! It’s a night that will be so totally rad and bodacious that you’ll need to take a chill pill.
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at the Museum to mark the 10th anniversary of the Lynn Museum/LynnArts cultural campus. The reception will feature live music by The Dudes, elevated appetizers by Every Little Breeze Catering, a cash bar, and a unique opportunity to view prom-related objects from the Lynn Museum collection.
At 7:00 p.m., we will go back to the 80s at The Vault in LynnArts, where we will party in true 80s fashion with DJ Dana, cash bar, snacks, and punch.
You don’t want to miss this epic event!
Early Bird Ticket Pricing (by April 30th):
Reception + Dance Party – $45
Reception Only – $30
Dance Party Only – $20
Lynn Museum/LynnArts Members receive 10% off!
For questions, the member discount code, or more information regarding sponsorship, contact joanna@lynnmuseum.org.

Lynn Rotary: Bowl for a Cause
2024-05-05 12:30 - 15:30
Come and enjoy an afternoon of bowling with your friends and family while supporting the Rotary Club of Lynn’s Highschool Scholarship fundraising efforts.

Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2024-05-08 08:30 - 09:30
Government Affairs/Economic Dev’t Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 8 | 8:30-9:30 AM
Meeting held in-person at Lynn Community TV & Via Zoom
Guests: Senator Brendan Crighton, Representatives Jenny Armini, Dan Cahill, Peter Capano, and Donald Wong.
Agenda: Economic update on the Region.
All are welcome | Please register in advance!
Register for IN-PERSON here | Register for ZOOM here

Register for IN-PERSON here | Register for ZOOM here

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!

Business After Hours at North Shore Bank, Saugus
2024-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | North Shore Bank, Saugus, 1 Hamilton St., Saugus, MA, United States
Business After Hours at North Shore Bank, Saugus
Thursday, May 9 | 5-7 PM | 1 Hamilton St., Saugus

Enjoy an evening of networking after hours at North Shore Bank in Saugus!
Connect with fellow GLCC members and the North Shore Bank team to
expand your network.
Hors d’oeuvres and bar service.
All are Welcome | RSVP in Advance!

2024 GRACE UMC SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
2024-05-11 09:00 - 14:00
Grace United Methodist Church will be holding their Annual Craft & Vendor Fair on May 11, 2024 from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm.
There will be baked goods, a snack bar, Crafts, Jewelry, Handmade items, Color Street Nails, and much more. The snack bar will be open from 9am-2pm.
The Church is located at 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904 and they can be reached by email at graceumcoflynn@gmail.com or by phone at 781-599-4050.

A Cultural Pop-Up Marketplace at the Lynn Museum
2024-05-11 14:00 - 18:00
YOU ARE INVITED TO A cultural Pop-Up Marketplace at the Lynn Museum
590 Washington St. Lynn, MA.
Hello there and welcome! Multi-cultural Artists, Artisans, Musicians, Poets, Dancers, painters are welcome to Exhibit, sell, and preform at the Lynn Museum on Saturday May 11th. Between 2:00 – 6:00 pm, FREE of charge!
For anyone interested in this opportunity, be sure to sign up for the registration before May 1st in order to avoid a 25$ registration fee.
Please leave a message in my contact info:
Phone #: 781-307-2971
aquarterly19@gmail.com
See you there!

Ciao Pizza Pop-Up at Bent Water Taproom!
2024-05-11 14:00 - 19:00 | Bent Water Brewing Co., 180 Commercial St., #18, Lynn

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Paradiso Ristorante, 15 Railroad Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way
Tuesday, May 14 | 6-8 PM | Paradiso Ristorante
$25 members | $30 non-members | cash bar | appetizers

ABOUT THE PANELISTS:

Jenna Dolan
Program Manager, GE Aerospace
Jenna Dolan is a colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and former fighter pilot. During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, she became the first woman to fly the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II aircraft in combat. The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, recognized Dolan’s transition from the military to civilian workforce as an example for others to follow.
Jenna has been leading the GE Aerospace Lynn Services team, as the Executive Product Manager, since September 2021. She is responsible for managing the customer relationship with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), ensuring profitability on >$600M in annual revenue, developing the aftermarket strategy for our engines including F414, F404, J85 and TF34 product lines, and coaching and developing her team of six contract performance managers and repair leaders.

Jenna joined GE in 2009 after 13 years active duty in the US Marine Corps as an AV-8B Harrier pilot. Previous roles at GE include JOLP, T700-401C PM, T408 Development PM, and F414 PBLs PM with GE Aerospace and GE4GE Client Manager with GE Energy Connections.
As an eighth-grader in Minnesota, Jenna Dolan was dreaming big. She knew she wanted to be a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps. Even her middle school classmates could see she was always up for a challenge: In their school yearbook, they voted her most likely to accomplish her goals. Dolan didn’t have to look far for her career inspiration: Flying is in her family’s DNA. Her father served as a Marine Corps pilot during the Vietnam War era, flying the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, a single-seat attack aircraft. After he retired from active duty, he became a commercial pilot for Northwest Airlines.

Andrea Gayle-Bennett
Colonel (Ret.), Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services
Joining the Massachusetts National Guard in 1983, Andrea rose through the ranks and held such positions as state surgeon, deputy commander and chief physician assistant. In 2019, she earned the rank of brigadier general (MA).
Andrea also has a distinguished career in medicine spanning more than three decades, including 37 years as a physician assistant at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Boston, where she demonstrated exceptional skills delivering comprehensive medical care. She holds a doctorate in medical science from the University of Lynchburg, a master’s of education from Lesley College and a bachelor’s in allied health from Sophie Davies School of Medicine in New York City.
Andrea serves on the Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Veterans Services, and serves as the corporate secretary with the Veteran Business Owners Initiative.
In 2023, State Veterans’ Services Secretary Jon Santiago appointed Andrea as the first-ever deputy secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS).

Suzanne Iovanna
President & CEO, Pride Motor Group
October 19, 2014 is a day Suzanne Iovanna will never forget because it was the day her husband Michael died in a car accident. It was also the day she became a single mom to teenagers Michael Jr and Alexandra, and the owner of Pride Motor Group in Lynn, Massachusetts. A Periodontal Surgical Assistant and stay at home mom, Suzanne admits she knew nothing about how to run a large car dealership that includes Pride Hyundai, Pride Kia, and Pride Chevrolet. She decided the best way to honor her husband was to dive into trying to run the family business.
An invitation from Hyundai to begin training as a Dealer Principal in Korea was gratefully accepted, followed by joining a “NADA 20 Group” where dealers meet to learn from each other. Soon after, she enrolled at the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy in Tysons, Virginia for intensive instruction in automotive sales, service and finance, earning her NADA certification in 2017.
The President of Pride Motor Group and a Dealer Principal for Hyundai, Kia and Chevrolet, Suzanne is among a very small group of women car dealership owners in the United States and she is on a mission to promote women in her industry. “At the end of the day, my goal is to learn every single thing I possibly can. It’s kinda like a boxing match. Every time someone thinks, oh, she’s out, I come bouncing right back up again. I just want to prove to myself that I can do this.”

Heirloom Law Seminar: Estrategias Para El Éxito Económico
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Phinix Kitchen & Lounge, 56 Central Square, Lynn, MA
El próximo seminario sobre crecimiento económico contará con un panel de expertos. Una abogada especializada en planificación de herencia hablará de estrategias de protección de bienes y planificación fiscal. Un profesional de la fiscalidad asesorará sobre futuras técnicas de optimización fiscal. Un agente de bienes raíces hablará de las nuevas oportunidades de inversión en bienes raíces. Un director de préstamos ofrecerá información sobre las próximas opciones de financiación, y un especialista en créditos compartirá consejos sobre la gestión de la deuda futura para lograr la independencia financiera. Juntos, ofrecerán a los asistentes una guía para alcanzar el éxito financiero en el futuro.
Estacionamiento en garaje y en la calle disponible.
Se servirán bocadillos y refrescos.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Bent Water Patio Party: Nor'Easter BBQ
2024-05-18 | Bent Water Brewing Co., 180 Commercial St., #18, Lynn

Call to Action: Human Trafficking
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00
Human Trafficking is happening right under our noses!
What is our call to action?
How can United Women in Faith Help?
Please join us at:
Grace United Methodist Church-United Women in Faith
374 Broadway, Lynn, Ma. 01904
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10am-12pm
Speaker: James Smith

REAL’s First Annual Golf Tournament
2024-05-20 11:00 - 16:00
18 holes of golf at the beautiful Kernwood Country Club in Salem, MA. Fundraiser to benefit the children of Lynn, MA. The REAL (Reading and Educational Assistance for Learning) Program’s mission is to improve literacy in Lynn, Massachusetts—a city 100,000 people call home.

BYT: Iron Chef Competition
2024-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Phinix Kitchen & Lounge, 56 Central Square, Lynn, MA

Noontime Networking at Lynn Tech Tiger's Den
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Lynn Tech, 90 Commercial St., Lynn
Noontime Networking at Lynn Tech Tiger’s Den
Wednesday, May 22 | 12:00-1:00 pm | 90 Commercial St., Lynn

Grab your business cards and join the GLCC at the Lynn Tech Tiger’s Den to help grow your business in a fun, relaxed environment! Connect with fellow chamber members over lunch, served by Lynn Tech culinary students! Plus, hear from David Gagner, Co-op Coordinator, all about how your business can get involved with Lynn Tech students.

Generation Citizen students will be sharing their projects on:

Gang Violence in Schools
Mental Health & the Attendance Policy
School Beautification
The Downfall of MCAS

Additionally, Skills USA will be on hand to inform attendees about their group and how they are preparing to compete nationally.

Noontime Networking is designed to be a small, targeted group of GLCC member businesses so that all can meet and become familiar with their products and services. All attendees get a 1-minute commercial to promote their business!

$20 Members | $30 Non-Members

Advanced RSVP is required as a courtesy to our host
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Wyoma Lions Club 2024 Memorial Tree Service
2024-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Lynn City Common

Essex Apothecary: 2 Years, 1 Love Event!
2024-06-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Essex Apothecary, 233 Western Ave, Lynn

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Webinar: Reduce Your Administrative Burden With Expense Management
2024-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
Historically, expense reporting has been an inefficient burden for everyone: management, finance teams, and employees. Empower your company with a tool that automates the entire expense process and seamlessly integrates with your payroll platform. See significant improvements that you’ll notice almost immediately!
Learn how Expense Management enables you to:
Reduce errors and overhead cost
Improve and maintain compliance
Reimburse employees faster and with minimal friction
Increase operational efficiency and productivity
Simplify the expense report process
Register now to take the first step toward streamlining your expense management procedures so you will never have to dread the expense process again.

Commonwealth Payroll & HR Webinar: The Four Communication Styles
2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:00
It’s hard to have difficult conversations, like giving an employee negative feedback. But usually, the way you say it matters more than what you say.
Did you know there are four communication styles? Based on a person’s DiSC style, someone may be a Direct, Influencer, Steady or Conscientious communicator. Knowing and adapting to the communication style of the person you’re talking to can help you connect, ensure that your message lands, and get more from the relationship.
In this engaging presentation, participants will:
-Learn how to people-read and identify someone’s communication tendencies, preferences, and blind spots.
-Discuss how colleagues communicate, make decisions, and act under stress.
-Learn how to deliver feedback to someone so it’s better received.
-Determine how a person prefers to meet, appreciates being sold to, and most importantly, how to influence them.
This webinar, guided by topic expert Dan Kaplan, will help you develop skills that you can use for important conversations in your business and personal life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dan, a DiSC Certified Trainer and the Founder of Confident Communicators, LLC
What is your communication style? Register now to find out!

Juneteenth Flag Raising
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:00
Commemorate freedom by joining us as we raise the Juneteenth Flag!
Enjoy a performance of spoken word, listen to inspirational words that honor and educate about the Juneteenth holiday, and be uplifted by a performance of The Black National Anthem.
Red Velvet cupcakes will be provided.
June 11, 2024
3 City Hall Sq. Lynn, Ma.
6 pm

2024 State of the Region Breakfast Forum
2024-06-12 08:00 - 10:00 | St. Mary’s Lynn, 35 Tremont St., Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
2024 GLCC State of the Region Breakfast Forum
Wednesday, June 12 | 8-10 AM | St. Mary’s Lynn
Municipal leaders from the Greater Lynn Area will provide economic updates on the happenings within their cities and towns. This event will be held in the new STEM labs at St. Mary’s Lynn!

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
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Downtown Lynn Parking Study: Public Workshop
2024-06-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Demakes Family Lynn YMCA, 40 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902

CLOSED: Juneteenth
2024-06-19

Juneteenth Celebration w/ North Shore Juneteenth
2024-06-22 01:00 - 15:00
Join us at Lynn Museum and Frederick Douglass Park to celebrate Juneteenth.
You are welcome to attend the **Juneteenth Celebration** with **North Shore Juneteenth**!
Join us on **Saturday, June 22nd, 2024** at 11:00 AM for a day filled with joy, music, and community. Come to **Lynn Museum at 590 Washington St.** and celebrate this important day in American history with us.
Let’s honor and remember Black Americans’ emancipation, strength, and pride.
This is a family-friendly event. See you there!

Happy Hour at Ciao Restaurant & Bar
2024-07-02 16:00 - 18:00
Half off select small plates every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 to 6 pm at Ciao Restaurant & Bar!

Wine Wednesday at Ciao Restaurant & Bar
2024-07-03 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!
