The Salem Chamber of Commerce: Your Business is Our Business
The mission of the Salem Chamber of Commerce is to make Salem a better place to live, work, and do business. The Salem Chamber serves as the voice for member businesses, representing, advocating and working to enhance the business and civic environment. With over 625 members, we are the largest business organization in Salem.
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The Salem Chamber of Commerce...
Is your local spokesperson, community advocate and goodwill ambassador. The Salem Chamber is the business communities’ voice on local questions of taxation and legislation, and monitors local and state governmental issues. The Salem Chamber supports local measures that are good for the business development of this area and opposes those that are detrimental.
Is your sales manager. The Salem Chamber sells your city, your products, and your services to people. Every day your Chamber promotes your community. This includes maps, brochures, demographic information and directories that are readily available and updated on a regular basis. The Chamber refers its members to people asking for special products or services, and it encourages "members using member products and services".
Is your information source. Through our weekly e-newsletter, website, blog, on-line and printed directories, and our monthly mailings, the Salem Chamber keeps members and the audience at-large informed and connected.
Increases your credibility. Chamber membership gives your customers assurance that you are an involved business, working to make your area a better place in which to work and live.
Is the "rallying point". The Chamber is the central organization in which you and your fellow business people join hands to promote the projects that benefit you, your business, and your community.
The Salem Chamber is actively involved in the following organizations:
Destination Salem – Board member
Enterprise Center at Salem State College – Board member
Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives - Member
North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau – Treasurer / Executive Committee
Salem Main Streets – Steering Committee
Salem Parking Board - Member
Salem Partnership – Board member
Staff
Executive Director: Rinus Oosthoek
rinus@salem-chamber.org
Assistant Director: Scott Gibney Jr.
scott@salem-chamber.org
Administrative: Jeanne Scott
jeanne@salem-chamber.org
Contact Us
Salem Chamber of Commerce, Suite 101, 265 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: 978-744-0004 - Fax: 978-745-3855 - Email info@salem-chamber.org
Also at 265 Essex Street:
Salem Main Streets Director: Jennifer Bell
Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org
Leadership
Salem Chamber Board of Directors
Executive Board
President: Sandy Heaphy, Kensington-Stobart Gallery 978-825-0022
Past President: Juli Lederhaus, Hawthorne Hotel 978-744-4080
Treasurer: Patrick DeIulis, DeIulis Brothers Construction Co. 781-595-8677
Clerk
At Large:
Robert DeRosier, Dominion Energy 978-740-8402
Mike Kapnis, Eastern Benefits 978-741-0706
Sean Tesoro, Salem Five 978-720-5219
Paul Van Ness, CinemaSalem 978-744-1400
Michael Wheeler, Beverly Cooperative Bank
Directors
Ruth Bitchell, Eastern Bank 978-740-6355
Beth Anne Bower, Salem State College 978-542-6000
David Bowie, The Picklepot 978-744-6678
George Carey, Finz Restaurant 978-744-8485
Patrick DeIulis, DeIulis Brothers Construction 781-595-8677
Robert DeRosier, Dominion Energy 978-740-8402
Jay Finney, Peabody Essex Museum 978-745-1876
Nancy Furnari, Aqua Hair Salon 978-744-3444
Marc Hazel, Jacqueline's Gourmet Cookies 978-744-8600
Sandy Heaphy, Kensington-Stobart Gallery 978-921-0761
Tina Jordan, Salem Witch Museum 978-744-1692
Mike Kapnis, Eastern Benefits 978-741-0706
Rose Fisher, North Shore Medical Center 978-354-2027
Mark Leavitt, Salem Car Wash 978-745-1067
Juli Lederhaus, Hawthorne Hotel 978-825-4300
Rob Liani, Coffee Time Bake Shop 978-744-0995
David McKillop, Rockafellas 978-745-2411
John Neely, Hawthorne Associates 978-745-4878
Matt Picarsic, RCG 617-625-8315
Bob Shea, Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast 978-741-1703
Ann Sousa, Body & Soul Massage & Wellness Center 978-825-0040
Christine Sullivan, Enterprise Center 978-542-7528
Paul Van Ness, CinemaSalem 978-744-1400
Sean Tesoro, Salem Five 978-720-5219
David Westcott, Instant Signal & Alarm 978-744-9070
Bruce Whear, Wire 4 Hire 978-745-8219
Patricia Zaido, Salem Partnership 978-741-8100
Committees
Committees are an excellent way to learn and build relationships with your professional peers. Our committees effect change at the Salem Chamber, in city government, and in the community. Chamber members are encouraged to get involved by participating on one or more Chamber committees.
Executive & Finance Committee (Board Only)
2011 Chair: Juli Lederhaus, Hawthorne Hotel
The Executive & Finance Committee reviews ongoing Chamber activities, sets priorities, reviews policies and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. The committee oversees and controls the fiscal affairs of the Chamber including the accounts, budgets, payroll, audits, and other financial transactions.
Economic Development Committee
2011 Chair: Patricia Zaido, Salem Partnership
The Economic Development Committee is a liaison with the City of Salem on economic issues (planning department, planning board, SRA, ZBA, etc.), and focuses on:
- Transportation: Access to and from Salem (road, rail, water) & traffic and parking issues (MBTA garage)
- Business retention through the establishment of an Economic SWAT team
- Streamlining the permitting process
- Business representation at hearings and meetings
Chamber Ambassador Program / Membership Committee
2011 Chair: Bruce Whear, Wire 4 Hire
Members of the committee serve as chamber ambassadors for membership retention and recruitment.
Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner Committee
2011 Co-chairs: Nancy Furnari, Danversbank & Ruth Bitchell, Eastern Bank
Members of the committee are responsible for the organization and management of the event, budgeting, ticket & table sales, sponsor recruitment, theme & dinner/decoration, selection of candidates for each of the awards and selection of award winners.
Retail Committee
2011 Chair: Ann Sousa, Body & Soul
The Retail Committee is responsible for the annual Retail Calendar of Events and serves as a liaison with Main Streets, Destination Salem, and the Licensing Board. Issues on the agenda in 2009 are: Traffic and parking issues (MBTA garage), Signage, Pedestrian mall redevelopment, Linkage Salem State College – downtown, cooperative advertising, and a downtown Shop & Dine map.
Nominating Committee (Board only)
2011 Chair: Juli Lederhaus, Hawthorne Hotel
The Nominating Committee nominates individuals to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors. The Committee prepares a slate of officers for the annual election.
Living Green Fair Committee
2011 Chair: Rob DeRosier, Dominion Energy
Members of the committee are responsible for organization & management of the event, sponsor & exhibitor recruitment, selection of exhibitors, PR & marketing, program and communication with city officials.
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade Committee
Members of the committee are responsible for the organization and management of the event, parade theme, sponsor & volunteer recruitment, line-up, selection & invitation of honorary chairs and communication with city officials.
Spring & Fall Restaurant Week Committee
2011 Co-Chairs: David Gillis, Finz Restaurant & David McKillop, Rockafellas
Members of the committee are responsible for the organization and management of the event, restaurant recruitment, sponsor recruitment, PR & marketing.
Regional Task Forces – Focusing on specific entrance corridors in Salem
- Highland Avenue Task Force
- Bridge Street Task Force
- Canal Street Task Force
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