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Delgado Discusses Power of Storytelling at Haverhill iHub Lunch and Learn Sept. 4

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Cristal Delgado coaches the business community next Wednesday on using the power of storytelling during the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill Lunch and Learn Series. Delgado will discuss “how to create engaging stories that connect with your audience, boost your brand, and drive growth” during the free lunch workshop Wednesday, Sept. 4, beginning at noon, at the iHub, 2 Merrimack St., third floor, Haverhill. The program is sponsored by Haverhill Bank and lunch will be provided. The iHub also offers free coworking all day that Wednesday.

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Podcast: Waiting for Haverhill’s Annual Restaurant Week? Here’s Some Tasty News

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Those who expect Haverhill’s annual Restaurant Week this time of year are in for a treat if their taste buds can hold out. Up until now, Haverhill’s Restaurant week immediately followed L’Arche Boston North’s Longest Table event, which took place last week. During a recent appearance on WHAV’s “Win for Breakfast” program, Haverhill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Alex Eberhardt says Haverhill restaurant operators says resident most need a treat in the winter. “So, it’ll be in February, during the slower season, to really help boost attendance in restaurants during the winter months and really start showing how amazing it can be to go and eat special awesome warm food and drink delicious drinks in February when we aren’t sure if there will be a blizzard or not,” she explains. Eberhardt says the exact start of Haverhill’s Restaurant Week hasn’t been decided, but the concept remains the same.

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MakeIT Haverhill and MassHire Merrimack Valley Join Forces in Mount Washington

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Community Action’s MakeIT Haverhill and MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center are partnering to better serve businesses and job seekers. The Haverhill office of MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center, operated by Northern Essex Community College, will next week begin using MakeIT Haverhill’s space at 301 Washington St. As WHAV reported previously, MassHire Merrimack Valley closed its space in May at The Heights, 160 Merrimack St., Haverhill. “When it comes to workforce development, MakeIT Haverhill has their ear on the ground and knows the needs of our community. They provide exceptional resources and educational opportunities that allow people to access employment and advance in their careers.

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Trahan to Address Merrimack Valley Chamber Annual Women in Business Conference

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan serves as the principal speaker when the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Women in Business Conference. A business panel, moderated by Tricia Sabulis, vice president of A.P. Michaud Insurance Agency, includes Nancy Carace, former owner and president of Pest-End; Megan Caron, owner of X-Golf Methuen; Luz Frazier, founder and CEO of the LeadHumano Collective; and Jennifer Sloan, vice president of operations and Andover site lead at Pfizer. The forum takes place Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett Lane, Haverhill. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for non-members and ,ay be reserved at MerrimackValleyChamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900.

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Banker & Tradesman Ranks Merrimack Valley Credit Union in its Fast 50 of 2024

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Merrimack Valley Credit Union was recently ranked in Banker & Tradesman’s Fast 50 of 2024, coming in seventh for Growth in Commercial Loan Volume and 13th for Growth in Commercial Loan Units. The list ranks the 50 fastest-growing loan providers in Massachusetts, including credit unions, banks, mortgage and financial companies and other financial institutions. Compiled from data collected and analyzed by the Warren Group, the number and volume of loans from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2023 compared against the number and volume of loans from the same time frame in 2024. “We’re honored to be able to serve our members and their business needs,” says Credit Union Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Brad Egan.

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Pentucket Bank Names Karlberg as Vice President, Portfolio Manager

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Jackie Karlberg was recently named vice president, portfolio manager at Pentucket Bank. In this role, Karlberg will assist lenders with managing their existing portfolios which includes preparing internal documents, monitoring construction projects and ensuring all required information is collected for proper underwriting, while establishing and maintaining customer relationships. She will also continue to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting for both the executive committee and board of directors’ meetings as well as assist with special projects as needed. Karlberg has more than 16 years of banking experience, most recently as vice president, commercial loan administration at Pentucket Bank. She holds a bachelors in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and is in the process of completing her MBA.

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West Newbury Farm Wins in Heirloom Category During 39th Annual Tomato Contest

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The Grant Family Farm in West Newbury was named a top winner Tuesday of the Commonwealth’s 39th Annual Tomato Contest. The contest is designed to raise awareness of locally grown produce during the peak harvest season. Grant Family Farm was recognized for its Black Krim variety in the Heirloom Category. The farm joined commercial tomato farmers from across the state on the plaza of the Boston Public Market for this year’s contest which drew 108 entries from 24 farms located across Massachusetts. “Late summer is the peak harvest season in Massachusetts which includes tomatoes that our growers have spent a lot of time and effort to produce one of the most delicious local crops available to consumers,” said Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle.

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Whitney Exhibition ‘The Circus Life and Other Stories’ Opens Sept. 14

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“The Circus Life and Other Stories,” an exhibit by artist and curator Deborah Whitney, is coming to downtown Haverhill, beginning in September. The solo exhibition features Whitney’s paintings, collage and mixed media works, opens with a reception Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5-8 p.m., at SJ Art Consulting, 43 Washington St., Haverhill. The exhibit will remain available through Sunday, Oct. 20.