Networking, Marketing, & Peer Support

Business networking, marketing, and peer support are crucial because they provide a foundation for business growth and professional development. By expanding opportunities, fostering innovation, and building a strong support system, these connections access diverse perspectives, offer opportunities to share knowledge, find mentorship, build credibility, and foster a more resilient professional life.

Creative Collective

MA Creative Collective supports artists, small businesses, and municipalities on the North Shore by offering consulting services, event planning, and a membership program to foster economic development, promote inclusivity, and build connections within the local creative economy. They connect creative professionals with opportunities, provide resources for growth, and organize events like festivals and marketplaces to highlight local talent and strengthen the community. 

Destination Salem

Destination Salem cooperatively markets, promotes and manages tourism in Salem. The organization advocates the kind of tourism which improves the quality of life for Salem residents and provides the greatest economic benefits to Salem’s taxpayers. 

North Shore Chamber of Commerce

The North Shore Chamber of Commerce advocates for, educates, and collaborates with local businesses in the North Shore region of Massachusetts to promote economic growth and prosperity. It provides networking events, resources, and opportunities for businesses to market themselves, including a business expo, publication (Impact Magazine), and government advocacy to support member interests. 

North Shore Latino Business Association (NSLBA)

The North Shore Latino Business Association (NSLBA) is a non-profit organization that supports and empowers Latino and other small businesses on Boston’s North Shore by providing networking opportunities, access to resources and capital, business education, and advocacy for community interests to local and state authorities. The association fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing through events like ribbon-cuttings, business meetings, and expos to help its diverse membership of over 800 individuals grow their businesses and contribute to a thriving local economy.

Salem Chamber of Commerce

The Salem Chamber of Commerce works to foster economic growth in Salem by supporting its member businesses and promoting the city as a great place to live, work, and do business. It serves as a unified voice for businesses, advocating for their interests to local government on issues like zoning and taxation, providing networking opportunities, offering business resources and information, and increasing member credibility within the community.