Shop Talk: Happenings on the Lynn area business scene

Sidekim Foods to hold Networking After Hours ThursdayLYNN – Sidekim Foods, a professional food management service and caterer located at 82 Sanderson Ave., Suite 112, Lynn, will host Networking After Hours Thursday for the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce.”We’re excited to host our first of hopefully many After Hours event with the business members of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Sidekim owner Peter Mikedis. “It’s a great opportunity to network with other local business owners. “With the Holiday Season approaching, we will be showcasing our catering services and attendees will sample items such as Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Skewers, Mozzarella & Cherry Tomato Kabobs, Seafood & Sage Stuffed Mushrooms, Hand Carved Peppered Sirloin, Sautéed Chicken Blanco in a Pink Cream Sauce with Shitake Mushrooms, beverages and desserts.”The cost to attend is $10 members and $15 non-members. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.Tour the Sidekim commissary, bring plenty of business cards, enter into one of several raffles and get a chance to promote your business to the crowd. As a courtesy to Sidekim Foods, the LACC asks that attendees RSVP to the office at (781) 592-2900. The networking event is 5-7 p.m.Seminar Thursday at Enterprise Center on accessing creditSALEM – The State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance will offer a free seminar on accessing credit Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Enterprise Center at Salem State College.The Commonwealth’s “GET CONNECTED” forum will feature expert financing representatives and one-on-one financial loan advisory services. Expert representatives will be on hand from local and regional financial institutions to assist you in finding the right business solution. You will also hear from our Executive Director, Edith Silva and Economic Development experts from the Patrick/Murray Administration on initiatives to support the continued growth of the local economy.KIPP Academy joins LACC; ribbon cutting ThursdayLYNN – Join the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce for a new member ribbon cutting at KIPP Academy Lynn on Thursday, November 20th at 4 p.m.KIPP Academy Lynn welcomes all Lynn Area Chamber members to Third Thursday Open House on Thursday, November 20th from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. where every classroom in open for you to see what makes KIPP so special.KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School provides an environment where the students of Lynn can develop the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college, and the world beyond. KIPP Academy Lynn currently serves 325 students in 5th through 8th grades. KIPP Academy Lynn is a tuition-free, open enrollment public school where students are accepted regardless of prior academic record, conduct, or socio-economic background.KIPP success is evident in student MCAS scores. After four years at KIPP, 8th graders are outpacing and outperforming their peers across the state. Success is shines in the smiling faces of happy KIPPsters, their 98% attendance rate and their commitment to do their best at all times.Extraordinary students and their outstanding teachers welcome all to KIPP’s Open House at 25 Bessom Street (The Holy Family Church) in Lynn. For more information, please visit www.kipplynn.org or call 781-592-1937.Pearse Street Consulting opens Web design firmLYNN – Pearse Street Consulting, a professional Web site design company, has relocated to the city and joined the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce.The company specializes in social networking website design, high-end graphic design, and social media marketing. Pearse Street’s team of designers, programmers and marketing specialists have worked on projects for a broad range of clientele, including Fox TV, Interscope Records, David’s Bridal, Marie Claire, Remington College, Bigelow Tea, PETA, and many more. Pearse Street has also worked with a number of local businesses and is currently in the midst of red