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Haverhill Chamber Names River Run Business of the Year; Breakfast Honors More Than Two Dozen

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River Run, the mutual holding company behind Pentucket Bank and Newburyport Bank, was recently selected as the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year and will be honored with other award winners in February. Haverhill Chamber’s 34th Annual Business Awards also recognizes Craft Haverhill, Benedetti’s Deli, Haverhill Public Library’s Friends Shop and volunteer Christine Kwitchoff, among more than two dozen honorees. “We are so happy to honor these outstanding businesses and community supporters this year,” said Chamber interim President and CEO Kate Martin. “This event allows the Chamber to sing the praises of the hard-working people and organizations who serve the Greater Haverhill region.”

The breakfast, supported by presenting Sponsor Haverhill Bank, takes place Friday, Feb 7, from 8-9:30 a.m., at Atkinson Country Club, 85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson, N.H.

Besides business of the year, winners in other categories include Arts and Culture, Craft Haverhill; Education, Merrimac Heights Academy; Family-Owned Business,  Benedetti’s Deli; Health,  Anna Jaques Hospital; Pioneer of the Year, Haverhill Promise; Restaurant, Barrio; Retail/Wholesale: Haverhill Public Library Friends Shop; Rising Star, The Roma; Rookie of the Year, Parkland Medical; Service for Profit:  AAA; Woman in Business,  Berliann Gomez of Humble Healings; Volunteer of the Year, Christine Kwitchoff; Regional Impact: Amtrak Downeaster; and John E. Ratka Award, Whitney Scofield. The breakfast also honors the 12 businesses highlighted as “Business of the Month” for 2024—Ski Bradford, Anna Jaques Hospital, Haverhill Public Library, Paul Francis Bridal, The Winged Rabbit, North Shore Bank, Zorvino Vineyards, Wicked Axe, Tuscan Brands, Exit Factor, Broco Energy and Amtrak Downeaster.

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Downtown Haverhill’s Bosa Coastal Italian Restaurant Plans ‘Monthly Mingle’ for Business

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Bosa Coastal Italian is having its “Monthly Mingle” for local businesses next Tuesday. The relatively new Merrimack Street Haverhill restaurant launched its monthly networking events last month with attendance by business owners and their employees from Haverhill and beyond. Described as a casual event, business staff make new connections and mix with peers. “We love meeting folks from the local community,” said Alex Nirgianakis, Bosa’s general manage. “We get a good deal of folks who come in after work and wanted to set up a specific event for people to mingle and meet.

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Atkinson, N.H., Trail System Gets Boost from Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation

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The Atkinson Conservation Commission will create an accessible trail system in Atkinson, N.H., thanks to help from the Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation. Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation donated $10,000 to support the necessary infrastructure for the project, which aims to provide greater outdoor access to residents of all abilities and foster community engagement with nature. “Protecting the environment is a crucial responsibility,” said Pentucket Bank President and CEO Steve Jaskelevicus. He added, “By supporting the Atkinson Conservation Commission, we are investing in the future of our planet and ensuring that future generations can enjoy and benefit from its natural beauty.”

The trail project will be a collaborative effort with partners including the Recreation Department, Elder Services, UNH Cooperative Extension, Kimi Nichols Center, youth groups and local schools.

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Commuter Improvements Focus of Haverhill Chamber’s Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast

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Merrimack Valley Transit’s Noah Berger, administrator, and Christina Minicucci, development director, are scheduled to address members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce tomorrow during the monthly Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast. Berger and Minicucci will discuss “new developments in our local transit system.”

The discussion takes place Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 7:30-9 a.m., Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack St., third floor, Haverhill. Admission is $25 each for Haverhill Chamber members and $35 each for non-members and includes breakfast. Reserve online at HaverhillChamber.com or by calling 978-373-5663.

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Haverhill Bank Promotes Four to Senior Posts at Annual Meeting

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During its recent annual meeting, Haverhill Bank announced the promotion of four staff members to leadership positions. Angelita Martinoli and James P. Henebry were both promoted to senior vice president, while Matthew Currie was promoted to vice president and Alison M. “Ali” Defina to assistant vice president. Martinoli, who previously served as vice president of human resources, brings more than 20 years of industry experience. She received her Business Management degree, majoring in Human Resources Management, from Southern New Hampshire University. She joined Haverhill Bank in June of 2021.

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Lennon Joins Merrimack Valley Planning Commission as Environmental Program Manager

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Former Amesbury City Councilor Adrienne D. Lennon was recently named environmental program manager at Haverhill-based Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. According to the quasi-public agency’s latest newsletter, Lennon leads a team of talented specialists in the technical service areas of environment, land use, climate and clean energy planning. “She is an experienced public administrator and environmental planner, centering her practice around ecological climate resilience, community engagement and how to reconnect people and nature. Her background in environmental regulations and policy development, natural resource assessments and land management, and climate impact and carbon reduction strategies bring a holistic view of regional planning to the Environmental Program.”

Previously, Lennon worked as an environmental scientist and project manager at a New England-based architectural, engineering and construction firm serving public and private clients. She is also a former Gloucester conservation agent and Amesbury conservation commissioner.

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Merrimack Valley Chamber Members to Network at Spark Fitness Riverwalk

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Members of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will hit the gym, so to speak, when they participate in a networking breakfast at Spark Fitness Riverwalk. There will be food and opportunities to reach out to sales and vendor prospects. The breakfast takes place Thursday, Jan. 23, from 8-9:15 a.m., at Spark Fitness Riverwalk, 280 Merrimack St., Lawrence. The entrance is at the rear of building.

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Greater Haverhill Chamber Members Navigate Full Calendar Starting Thursday with Tacos & Tunes

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Members of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce have mapped out the rest of the week and weekend with food, music, comedy, contests and more. Activities kick off with “Tacos & Tunes,” Thursday, Jan. 9, at Seaglass, 4 Ocean Front North in Salisbury; next free weekly board game night Friday, Jan. 10, from 6:30-11 p.m., at Creatorpult Games, 38 Emerson St., Haverhill; a visit with comedian and hypnotist Frank Santos Jr., also Friday, from 8-10 p.m., at Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury; next weekly cornhole tournament, Saturday, Jan. 11, from noon-5 p.m., at Wicked Axe, 721 S. Main St., Haverhill; and Sunday Brunch & Vibes, Jan.