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Meet our Board Member: Cindy Moore
I work for Barry Realty Group to help buyers and sellers through their real estate transactions with ease and confidence. Why is Barry Realty Group a member of the PACC? We are part of the PACC to engage with others in the community. Being actively involved over the years through several different business affiliations has helped me immensely grow my business and professional relationships. Why were you interested in serving on the PACC board? I have served on the PACC board in the past and like
Meet the Board Member: Kyle Delegge
Meet Kyle Delegge (pronounced dee.ledge.e) Nickname: (De Legion)What is your role/position at IPS? I am the Sales Manager for our Armed and Unarmed Security Services and Discrete Armed Courier/Cash Management Services, for both International Protective Services Inc. (IPS) based in Danvers and Guardian Security located in Missouri. I am responsible for Business Development and building professional relationships every day.Why is IPS a member of the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Board Member: Mary Bellavance
Mary E. Bellavance, Executive Assistant to the President GraVoc, 10 Centennial Drive, Suite 105, Peabody, MA. Tell us a little about your position: The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the President. The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment and possess the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills. The
Meet the Board Member: Corey Jackson
Corey Jackson is a CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) with Sarah J Consulting - Nonprofit consultants that empower nonprofits with organizational and fundraising strategy. Why is your business a member of the PACC? The PACC has always been a "Chamber for Good" both in having the program that highlights nonprofits in our region, but also in the way it promotes community and service among its membership. At various organizations I've been a part of, my chamber relationships have led to trusted
Meet the Board Member: Brian Vinagro
At Peabody Wealth Advisors, we utilize a team approach to financial planning. Rather than filling your head with complex jargon, we have straightforward conversations and provide clear responses to your questions. Our goal is to take the guesswork out of planning for the future. Why is your business a member of the PACC? I wanted to give back to the community and help support fellow businesses. I first joined the Chamber around 2001 and have met so many great folks over the last couple decades. I
Meet the Board Member: Wendy Joly
Wendy, is an Executive Assistant at Rousselot, a gelatin plant located in Peabody, responsible for overseeing executive travel, meetings and all administrative issues at the plant.Why is your business a member of the chamber?Rousselot formally Eastman Gelatin, joined the Chamber 90 years ago. The chamber has always helped us be active in the community and has helped us keep up with the growing community.Why were you interested in serving on the board of the PACC? I wanted to be more involved with the
Meet the Board Member: Denise DeSimone
Denise DeSimone is the Marketing & Sales Manager for In The Game in Peabody. In The Game is a family friendly entertainment center that offers over 130 arcade games and four attractions including laser tag, virtual reality, rock wall and ropes obstacle course. We offer five private event spaces for both youth and adult events as well as a large mezzanine. Additionally, we have a scratch kitchen, brick oven pizza station and full bar that offers live entertainment. As the Marketing & Sales Manager I focus
Meet our Board Member: Laura Meisenhelter
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service? North Shore Community Actions Programs, Inc. (NSCAP) is the designated anti-poverty agency for Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem. We also serve residents of 18 other communities in Essex County. NSCAP provides a range of programs and services in five key areas: Education and Training, Economic Stabilization, Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Fuel Assistance, and Elder Home Care. NSCAP is a vital member of the community; we recognize
Meet our Board Member: Laurene Wessel
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service? Community Credit Union was founded in 1955 to give families, local employees and small businesses an opportunity to manage their assets in a secure financial institution that holds it' members as its highest priority. Why is your business a member of the PACC - Community Credit Union takes pride in being a twenty year member of the PACC. Our membership reflects our commitment to the business community. We believe in giving back to the
Meet our Board Member: Brad Gosselin
Tell us a little bit about your mission and your role - Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential. My role as Institutional Giving Manager is to work with our corporate sponsors and donors and also write all corporate, private, and foundational grants.Why is your business a member of the PACC - Bridgewell believes very strongly to be a part of the communities and business communities in the areas it provides services. A business can
Meet our Board Member: Carolina Trujillo
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service? I am the executive director of Citizens Inn. Citizens helps families and individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis or food insecurity by providing them with a safe place to stay and a meal on the table offering tools to empower them to find permanent solutions to break the patterns of instability in their lives. Why is your business a member of PACC - We believe in the power of teamwork and understand that it takes more than one
Meet the Member: Ruggiero Family Memorial Home
Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service? Ruggiero Family Memorial Home is a full service funeral, cremation and memorial service provider owned and operated by Joseph (Joe) and Cathryn (Catie) Ruggiero with the support of company founder Joseph (Joe Sr.). We have opened up a new location in the heart of Peabody with the goal of servicing the Peabody and greater North Shore communities. Ruggiero Family Memorial Home prides itself on personalized services to fit the unique needs
Meet the Member: Gravoc
Name of Business – GraVoc Owners: Cathy and Dave Gravel Tell us a little bit about your company, profession or service: For the past 28 years GraVoc has taken a common sense approach to addressing customers needs with technology based solutions. Our process is first to understand what problem or need a customer is trying to address, and then identify the best possible solution using technology specific to their need. Our tag line is “Our Business is Your Success” and that is the cornerstone of
Meet the Member: Spectra Networks LLC
Meet Joe Silva. Tell us about your organization: Spectra Networks is a comprehensive IT service company dedicated to assisting small to medium-sized businesses with IT solutions including specialties in Managed Support Services, Compliance and Security, Amazon Web Services, and IT Support. We tailor all of our IT services to each business’s unique needs. We start by listening to the needs and goals of the organization. Our team will review existing technology and develop an improvement plan with
Meet the Member: Chris Ross
Tell us about your organization: Institution for Savings, founded in 1820, is one of the largest mutual savings banks on the North Shore and third oldest in the country. Headquartered in Newburyport, the Bank has 15 full-service offices, with its 16th office scheduled to open at 12 Peabody Square in late 2023. The Bank’s vision is to have a positive effect on every person, business and organization in the communities its serves and it stays true to that vision every day, last year giving back more than $2
Meet the Member: Sandra Batakis
Meet Sandra Batakis, Owner of Sandra Network Technology Support & Consulting. At Sandra Network, we help businesses by maintaining and securing computers and networks so you, the business owner, can focus on your business, not your computers. I started this business 28 years ago because I saw a need for businesses to have expert IT support. We handle all things technology related with expert support, with a deep emphasis on computer security. Our mission is to ensure all IT functions are streamlined, and