FOCUS Leadership on the North Shore

Across the region, employers focus on mentorship and collaboration to build a stronger workforce

What makes a strong leader?

Executives share their approach to management and the qualities needed to help their business grow, Page 6

Featuring Head Of The Class

Honor Scholars Dinner showcases the top 5 perccent of the North Shore’s high school graduates. Page 22

Your Impact

As director of marketing for EJ Callahan and a member of the Emerging Leaders board, Christina Saadé is making her mark. Page 48

Chamber Life Fostering A Connection

At Leads, members promote their business to an attentive audience. Page 33

Lessons In Leadership

David Morales shares professional insight and life lessons at Lunch & Learn.

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Recruiting for the future

Nonprofits work to draw young professionals to join their boards, Page 15

ATTENTION, FUTURE CEOS

YMCA CEO Katheen Walsh shares her advice for the next generation of leaders, Thrive, Page 35

Help For Veterans

As a loan officer Erik Ferm seeks to spead awareness about VA home loans, Page 41

Chamber Voices

THE LAW: Businesses can use their resources to support causes and make a difference, By Michelle Curran. Page 18

CONSTRUCTION: Jay Connolly of Connolly Bros reviews different construction options for businesses. Page 18

TRAVEL TIPS: What international travelers need to know, By Brad Small. Page 32

CUSTOMER SERVICE: In the hospitality industry, stellar customer service is key to success, By Ray Johnston. Page 44

COACHING: Words successful leaders should live by, By Richard Huttner. Page 11

LEADERSHIP TIPS: Three ways to become a great leader, By Deane Gyllenhaal. Page 17

BRANDING: When it comes to first impressions, image is everything, By Kristen Zannella. Page 29

RETIREMENT: Exploring the impact of the new retirement legislation, By Doug Wilson, Page 31

Chamber Departments

PLANNER: Save the Date for these upcoming Chamber happenings. Page 4

NEW MEMBER WELCOME: Look who is joining our growing network. Page 45

BRIEFCASE: Check out the latest news from our Chamber members. Page 16

THRIVE SUMMIT: Scenes from 2023, Pages 42, 44

FACES & PLACES: Recent Chamber events. Page 37, 38, 39, 40