Lynn Chamber dinner to recognize business leaders

The deadline is this week for making reservations to the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting & Excellence in Business Awards dinner.The dinner will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield, beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner and awards are from 7 to 9.”The (meeting) is a culmination of our 2014 program of work and our platform to showcase a new, energetic team ready to roll up their sleeves and help prepare the organization for an exciting 2015,” said chamber Chairman Taso Nikolakopoulos. “The No. 1 reason why businesses join the LACC is to network with other businesses and this event is a who’s who of networking and a great chance to meet new contacts.””This event is a ?must attend’ for all members, as we look back on 2014,” said Phil Ouellette, vice president of sales for The Daily Item and LACC vice chairman. “We’re excited to announce the accomplishments of the organization and recognize the dedication of many of our members.”In addition, the LACC will recognize the accomplishments of the membership in nine different categories including Businessperson of the Year, Multi-Cultural Business Leadership, David Solimine Sr. Community Service, Carol Vasapolli Volunteer of the Year, “Buddy Fennell” Hall of Fame and City and Town Pride categories for Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant and Swampscott.Nominated in the Businessperson of the Year category is Patrick DeBoever (owner, Four Winds Pub & Grill), Joseph Rainert (CEO, Kettle Cuisine), Bill Terlecky (general manager, North Shore Navigators), Stephanie Vanderbilt (owner, Coastal Windows & Exteriors).Nominated for the “Carol Vasapolli” LACC Volunteer for the Year is Diana Moreno (Metro Credit Union), Christine Pierce (Columbia Insurance), Christopher Plourde (Precision Property) and Teresa Sarno (Eastern Bank).Nominated for a Multicultural Business Leadership Award is Community Credit Union, David E. Zeller Insurance, Eastern Bank, Lynn YMCA and Metro Credit Union.Nominated for the “David Solimine Sr. Community Service Award” is Dennis Cataldo (Atlantic Ambulance), Virginia Doocy (Catholic Charities), Lisa Morin-Plante (St. Mary’s High School), Carla Scheri (Centerboard) and Stephanie Vanderbilt (Coastal Windows & Exteriors).Receiving “Buddy Fennell Hall of Fame” awards for longevity in business are Community Credit Union, R & L Associates, Roland L. Appleton, Inc. and Wayne Alarm Systems.Receiving awards for Swampscott Town Pride is 70-year Swampscott resident and volunteer John McLaughlin.Receiving Lynn City Pride Awards are Thomas Costin (Former mayor of Lynn), James Cowdell (Lynn EDIC Executive Director), Essex Media Group (The Daily Item), Juan-Carlos Ferrufino (Ferrufino Consulting & Associates), Corey Jackson (Arts After Hours Community Theatre), Frances Martinez (Executive Director, North Shore Latino Business Association) and Lisa Nerich (Lynn Parks & Recreation Department).Gold sponsors are Eastern Bank, Metro Credit Union, North Shore Community College, R & L Associates and Salem Five.Silver sponsors are Arts After Hours, Atlantic Ambulance, Coastal Windows and Exteriors, Lynn YMCA, DeIulis Brothers Construction, St. Mary’s High School.Bronze Sponsors include Catholic Charities, Comcast, East Boston Savings Bank, Family & Children’s Services, Girls Inc., Greater Lynn Senior Services, Lynn Housing & Neighborhood Development, Peoples United Bank, Solomon Metals and The Enterprise Center at Salem State University.Individual tickets and tables of 10-12 are still available for reservation. Tickets are $75 pp and include appetizers during the cocktail hour and a full plated dinner. RSVP strongly encouraged. Payment must be made prior to or at the door. Checks and most major credit cards accepted.For tickets or general information, please go to www.LynnAreaChamber.com, call the LACC at 781-592-2900 or email the office at [email protected].