The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Meeting and Business Excellence Awards dinner each year. This event attracts over 200 attendees annually. Networking, toasting the past year’s accomplishments, and inducting a new slate of officers and Board of Directors embodies the annual meeting portion of the night.
The Annual Meeting also celebrates the incredible accomplishments of our members with our Business Excellence Awards. Members are nominated in thirteen categories – Businessman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Business of the Year (Large & Small), Non-Profit Recognition Award, “Bill Terlecky” Rookie of the Year Award, “Buddy Fennell” Hall of Fame, “David Solimine Sr.” Community Service Award, “Carol Vasapolli” GLCC Volunteer of the Year, Employee of the Year, Lynn City Pride, as well as the Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott Town Pride Awards.
Upcoming Annual Meeting & Business Excellence Awards
2022 Business Excellence Award Recipients:
Lynn City Pride Award Recipient:
Thomas M. McGee, Former Mayor of Lynn
Lynnfield Town Pride Award Recipient:
Glenn Davis, Lynnfield Fire Chief & Emergency Management Director
Nahant Town Pride Award Recipient:
Leslie Intoppa, Turnstone Market
“Buddy Fennell” Hall of Fame Awards:
RiverWorks Credit Union
“Carol Vasipolli” GLCC Volunteer Award Recipient:
Rick Starbard, Rick’s Auto Collision
“David J. Solimine Sr.” Community Service Award:
(Official) Lynn Eats Group
Employee of the Year Award Recipient:
Paty McDonough, LB Music School
“Bill Terlecky” Rookie of the Year Award Recipient:
Durum Pasta
Nonprofit of the Year Award Recipient:
Demakes Family YMCA of Lynn
Small Business of the Year Award Recipient:
The Dugout LLC
Large Business of the Year Award Recipient:
Lynn Community Health Center
Businessman of the Year Award Recipient:
Rolly Hayes, Rolly’s Tavern on the Square
Businesswoman of the Year Award Recipient:
Elaine White, Bridgewell
2022 Chairman’s Award:
Eddy Staco, Law Office of Eddy N. Staco
