NORTH SHORE BUSINESS JOURNAL
MONTH OF M AY 2 0 1 0 VOLUME 26 NO. 5
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Chamber helps sponsor Meetings & Events
Northeast Economic Summit
• Thurs. May 27 - 7:45am
HR Professionals Roundtable
• Wed., June 2 - 7:30am
Public Policy Breakfast Forum
• Tues. June 15 - 5:00pm
June 2nd Breakfast Forum 6-Minute Speed Networking
Danversport Yacht Club, Robert
Shown above are Immediate Past-Chair, North
• Wed., July 14 - 7:30am
C. Pozen, Author of the Public Policy Breakfast Forum
Shore Chamber of Commerce and North Shore
Controversial new book “Too Big Community College President Dr. Wayne
to Save? How to Fix the U.S. Burton (l) and Senate Majority Leader • Mon., July 26 - 1:30pm
Frederick E. Berry
Financial System” Golf Tournament at Ipswich CC
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce,
Chamber supports efforts North Shore Community College and Salem Call (978) 774-8565 to Register or
for municipal health insur- State College helped sponsor the half-day
visit: www.northshorechamber.org
Northeast Economic Summit at the Crowne
ance reform on Ch. 32B Plaza Boston North Shore Hotel on April
with H. 2509 28th. About 150 business leaders and repre- ADVERTISE
sentatives of the region's state colleges and
The Board of Directors of the North Shore businesses attended with some describing New North Shore Chamber
Chamber of Commerce voted unanimous- roadblocks to economic recovery on the Membership Directory
ly to support a request by Salem Mayor North Shore.
Kim Driscoll to support an initiative
Both in Color Print & Online
regarding general law 32, an initiative to North Shore Chamber See Page 6 for more info
help cities and towns cope with rising
health insurance costs. meets with Officials from Preparations begin for
Massachusetts Office of Route 128 work - North
THE PROBLEM: State Law is Forcing
Local Taxpayers to Pay Millions More for Business Development (MOBD) Shore Chamber Victory
Employee Health Benefits. On April 21, the North Shore Chamber of
Commerce held a special meeting with the
THE SOLUTION: Real Reform to Give Massachusetts Office of Business
Local Government the Same Authority the Development on the changes to the
State Has to Design Health Insurance Massachusetts Economic Development
Plans & Save Taxpayers $75-$100 Million Incentive Program (EDIP). Story continued
at www.northshorechamber.blogspot.com
THE BILL: H. 2509 Would Give Plan
Design Control to Cities and Towns
Story continued at
www.northshorechamber.blogspot.com
From left, Rep. Ted Speliotis, Danvers
Golf at Ipswich Country Club Town Manager Wayne Marquis and
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
President Robert Bradford at Exit 21
on Route 128, where ground was broken
yesterday for new highway ramps.
"We are so pleased, after more than 20
years of letter writing and advocating
and encouragement by the North Shore
Shown above are Peter Milano, Northeast Chamber of Commerce," Robert
Bradford said. "We are just delighted that
Mon., July 26 - 1:30pm Regional Director for MOBD and Dr. the work has begun."
Patricia Maguire Meservey, president of
Call 978-774-8565 Salem State College. Story continued Inside on Page 7
Do Business on the North Shore with our Trusted, Reputable Members
Thank You Renewals S.A.F.E. Studio 2008 J & S Carpentry and Construction
Seltser & Goldstein Public Adj. 1994 J.P. Chronis & Son Inc. Landscape
Company Member Since Serafini, Serafini, Darling & Correnti 1982 Keller Williams Commercial
Accountable Systems 2009 Service Point USA 2009 KnowAtom, LLC
Action Ambulance Service 2009 Simon Property Group NS Mall 2002 Lynnfield Commons
Benefit Strategy Partners 2009 Suffolk University Graduate Progr. 2007 MAG Promotional Products
Brightview Danvers 2007 The Mega Group, Inc. 1995 Mayer Tree Service
Brookwood Financial Part. 2007 The Newburyport Lighting Company 2007 Mina Dental Associates
Clear Water Industries 2004 United Power Corp. Electrical Ctrs 2004 Neurologica
Coast Maintenance Supply 1999 Wylie Inn and Conference Center 2009 Northside Carting
Cummings Properties, LLC 1996 Olson Lewis Dioli & Doktor Architects
Eastman Gelatine Corp. 1988 Welcome New Members OnBrand24
Ecosys Consulting 1997 Preowned Auto Sales
EDM Translations LLC 2009 Adult Day Center Shapiro-Rudolph Pro Energy Consultants
Flagship Adventures 2009 Anderson Street Auto Body, Inc. Randstad
Glovsky & Glovsky, LLC 1947 Astaro Corporation Securitas Security Services, USA
Ipswich Country Club 1992 Aviv Centers for Living - Susan Interior Plantscaping Co.
Latitude 1998 Jewish Rehab Ctr of North Shore The Bulfinch Group
Long's Jewelers, Ltd. 1990 Barlo Signs International, Inc. The Energy Hound
North Shore Builders, Inc. 2007 Black Widow Studios The Learning Experience
North Shore Ctr. Cosmetic Dentistry 1997 Brian R. Marks & Associates Timberline Enterprises, LLC
NS Transportation Mgt Assoc. 2009 Coastal Capital Group U.S. Postal Service
Optimum Growth Advisors 2009 Danatronics Universal Shredding
Project Adventure, Inc. 1998 ENPRO Services, Inc. W.F. Healey Company
Ralph Leonard Assoc., Inc. 1980 Enterprise Fleet Management Woodbridge Assisted Living
Resource Management, Inc. 2004 First American Valuations &
Rudolph Friedmann LLP 2004 Property Solutions
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Clout. The Public Policy division influential business organization. North Shore Chamber
acts on behalf of your legislative The Chamber membership affiliation supports Salem State
interests to help create an environ- alone sends a positive, legitimate
ment that contributes to your growth message about your business. University Status
and success. University
Extra Exposure. Chamber members status
You worry about your business have exclusive opportunities to would put
while we work with local, state, and spread the word about their business Salem State
federal governments to protect it. through sponsorships, advertising, in a
and news briefs in the Chamber stronger
position to
Better Connections. Networking is Business Journal and Online. compete
the most basic of Chamber benefits. across the
You can meet decision makers from Your message reaches the premier State for
across the region at 100 annual pro- business audience in the North Shore funds &
grams, events, and meetings. Region. grants
Measured against their peers in other
As a member of the North Shore Information & Business Tips. states, six state colleges in Massachusetts
Chamber, your circle of influence is Publications, e-mails, surveys, and - Bridgewater, Fitchburg, Framingham,
1,400 businesses larger. gatherings help you gain valuable Salem, Westfield, and Worcester - already
information on business, regional serve as de facto regional universities
More Business. The North Shore issues, and Chamber activities. where the emphasis of the faculty is on
teaching, not research. Library materials
Chamber is the 4-1-1 for business. and laboratory facilities are also in line
You’re alerted to issues that deserve with other public universities. The presi-
Chamber members receive 11,000 your attention and you have the dents of the state college system in
referrals every year. opportunity to be heard on decisions Massachusetts argue convincingly that
affecting your business. “university’’ status would put them in a
Credibility. Your commitment to stronger position to compete for students,
the region is demonstrated by your The North Shore Chamber means faculty, and grants.
membership in its largest, most business for your business. Story continued at
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View ALL of the Chamber’s Photos at: www.tinyurl.com/NS-PHOTOS
Shown in the photo above at the April Public Policy Breakfast Forum is Rep. Mary Grant (l) converses with Bill Howard (r), president, Beverly
Dr. Richard Wylie, president of Endicott College (l) and North Shore Cooperative Bank and Beverly Mayor William Scanlon on April 21, at the
Chamber of Commerce Chair Rosalin Acosta, New England Regional North Shore Chamber of Commerce special meeting with the Massachusetts
Manager, TD Wealth Management. Office of Business Development.
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met on Wed, Also shown at the April Board of Directors Meeting are Jim Rudolph (l)
April 28th. Shown in the photo, front row: are David Woonton (l), Century Rudolph Friedmann LLP and Jay Henderson, Boston Private Bank & Trust
Bank & Trust Co., Annie Harris, Essex National Heritage Commission, Dr. Company. Brian Gilmore, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, AIM,
Patricia Maguire Meservey, Salem State College. Back row: Fran offered a Massachusetts Competitiveness Executive Briefing to the Board.
Dichner (l) , R&L Associates, Mary Sarris, North Shore WIB and John
McDougall, McDougall Interactive.
John Hall, senior vice president, Salem Five Bank and Chair-Elect of the Shown in the photo at the "Topping Off" of North Shore Community
North Shore Chamber of Commerce poses for a photo with The Salem News College's new "zero-net-energy" building on the Danvers Campus on May
publisher and fellow Board Member, Karen Andreas at the April Board 5th is Danvers Town Manager Wayne Marquis (l), Rep. Ted Speliotis
Meeting. Thanks again to Brian Gilmore from Associated Industries of and Dr. Wayne Burton (r), president, North Shore Community College.
Massachusetts for his informative presentation. The $32-million, 58,700 sq foot building is Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design gold-certified and is part of a state zero-net-energy
pilot program as a model of energy efficiency.
The North Shore Chamber’s photos are also now on Facebook -
Visit: www.tinyurl.com/NSChamber-FB and tag your pictures
Shown from left to right at the May Breakfast Forum on The Salem News’ Karen Andreas (r) also moderated the May 5th NS Chamber Breakfast
“North Shore 100” are Karen Andreas, publisher, The Salem News, Dr. Forum on “North Shore 100”. Panelists included (l to r) Steve Dibble,
Charles Desmond, Chair, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and President, Dibble & Sons Park Equipment, Inc. Charles Desmond,
David LaFlamme, president and CEO, North Shore Bank. Over 275 busi- Chairman, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, Melanie McKinnon,
ness leaders attended the Breakfast Forum. owner, “It starts with me” Facebook Page, and Ray Novack, Beverly High
School Band Director.
Posing for a photo after the Breakfast Forum are from l to r: Kathy LeClair, Also shown at the May Breakfast Forum enjoying a laugh are are Jack
TD Wealth Management, Rosalin Acosta, Chair of the North Shore Good (l) 1st Vice President, Danversbank and Don Fournier (r), executive
Chamber of Commerce and also from TD Wealth Management, and vice president, Danversbank.
President Dr. Stephen Immerman from Montserrat College of Art.
Elected Officials Rep. Mary Grant from Beverly and Rep. Steven Walsh Immediate Past-Chair, North Shore Chamber of Commerce and North Shore
of Lynn attend the North Shore Chamber of Commerce “North Shore 100” Community College President Dr. Wayne Burton (l) and Senate Majority
Breakfast Forum, which was Corporately Sponsored by The Boston Leader Frederick E. Berry are shown at Northeast Economic Summit at
Lobsters Professional Tennis Team. the Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore Hotel on April 28th.
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Beverly Mayor Scanlon says Preparations begin for Route 128 Work -
MBTA to start garage design continued ...
The MBTA sent a letter to Mayor With little fanfare and much brush ramps the most dangerous in the
Bill Scanlon yesterday saying it will clearing, prep work for the more state. The project also calls for the
begin designing a parking garage for than $20 million safety fix of two replacement of a bridge over an
the Beverly train depot, nearly two Route 128 interchanges — one at unused MBTA rail line just south of
years after Gov. Deval Patrick came Route 35 and one at Route 62 — has the High Street interchange.Speliotis
to Beverly to announce the state's begun. said the project will benefit residents
commitment to the project. who live by the highway by remov-
"It's moving forward. It's a three- ing ramp traffic from local roads.
A 500-car parking garage has been year process," said state Rep. Ted The state also plans to put up sound
on the radar screen since Patrick's Speliotis, D-Danvers. "I expect that barriers.
announcement in June 2008, but the we are going to be inconvenienced,
project has yet to become a reality. but hopefully at the end it's going to Bradford said there were far fewer
be a great project." cars on the road when the vintage
The MBTA and the city had planned 1940s highway was built. Beside the
to partner on a project that would Present work includes the installa- safety issue, the new ramps will help
include condominiums and shops in tion of silt fences, hay bales, safety smooth the commute for those head-
addition to the garage, but those signs and survey stakes along with ing to the Cummings Center in
plans fell through when the MBTA tree clearing and brush cutting. Beverly on Route 62.
couldn't find a private developer Speliotis toured the Route 62 work
willing to invest in the project. site yesterday with North Shore Bradford thanked state Senate
Chamber of Commerce President Majority Leader Fred Berry of
Scanlon told city councilors the Robert Bradford and Town Peabody, Speliotis and Marquis for
MBTA will now build the garage Manager Wayne Marquis. pushing for the project. Staff writer
first, but leave room for a residential Ethan Forman can be reached at
and retail building to be wrapped "The contractor, D.W. White, is cur- 978-338-2673 or eforman@salem-
around the garage in an "L" shape. rently doing preliminary work on the news.com.
reconstruction project,"
"We fully contemplate building the Massachusetts Department of
whole thing," Scanlon said. "We did Transportation spokesman Adam
not want to wind up at the end of the Hurtubise said in an e-mail.
day with just a garage." MassDOT's website lists the con- GET THE
struction bid price at $20.15 million.
The entire project, including condos Traffic during the reconstruction is a ATTENTION OF
and retail space, had initially been concern, and congestion on Route 62 OVER
estimated at around $20 million, yesterday afternoon may be a sign of
with the state and MBTA paying things to come. 2500 BUSINESS
most of the cost and the city con- PROFESSIONALS
tributing $500,000. Traffic slowed eastbound as crews
shut down the northbound ramp to EACH MONTH
Councilor Don Martin asked Route 128. The closure forced traffic
Scanlon if the city's contribution has that would normally use the ramp to
changed. Scanlon said it has not. instead take a left across Route 62 ADVERTISE IN THE
onto Liberty Street, which has NORTH SHORE
The garage will be built on land bor- access onto 128.
dered by Rantoul and Pleasant BUSINESS JOURNAL
streets, behind the Depot Square The project, which could take three
condominiums and across the street years, is meant to replace the clover-
from the train depot. leaf-shaped on- and off-ramps with RESERVE
diamond-shaped interchanges fea- YOUR SPACE TODAY!
Officials are trying to get the garage turing new acceleration and deceler-
built by December 2011 to meet a ation lanes. The acceleration lanes
court-imposed deadline for the state will allow motorists to come up to CALL ERIK SMITH
to create more parking spaces for speed while merging into traffic.
public transportation to offset Presently, traffic seeking to merge FOR DETAILS AT
increased pollution caused by the onto Route 128 must come to a full
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