By Katelyn Sahagian
Item Staff
PEABODY ― The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is celebrating a milestone birthday by throwing a party for its members.
The chamber is celebrating 90 years of bringing local businesses together with a steak dinner, raffles, and entertainment on Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Spinelli’s event venue.
“It’s to really celebrate the successes, determination, and resiliency of our businesses,” said PACC Chair Beth Amico.
She added that the chamber plans to honor the four board members who are stepping down and to welcome four new board members taking their places.
“This is a birthday celebration but also a business celebration to truly just have fun and have some laughs,” Amico said, adding that the celebration will “recognize the hard work and dedication that businesses have had over these last 12-18 months.”
Over the past fiscal year, Amico said, there have been 38 new members and 14 members who have rejoined the chamber. Amico said that she felt it was important to honor and welcome those businesses who, even through the pandemic, thought it was important to belong within PACC’s extended family.
“Not only are they saying ‘we need to do our best to stay open and be available for clients and customers,’ but they’re also saying ‘we’re investing in our community through being a part of the chamber,’” Amico said.
Tickets will be $70 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase in the program as well, and must be purchased by Oct. 28. To learn more about the event or about sponsorship, email Maria Terris at [email protected].
Katelyn Sahagian can be reached at [email protected].
