Join members of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce's (GNCC's) Investor & Ambassador Committee on Monday, March 29, 2021, for a lunch-hour panel discussion focused on tactics and tips that will help you network successfully and develop relationships in the age of online engagement.
The Investor & Ambassador Committee are GNCC's go-to connectors. They serve to welcome investors and encourage their engagement in Chamber activities throughout the year.
Panelist Information:
Lindsay Barron LaBonte co-manages Applied Mortgage a DBA of HarborOne Mortgage a local mortgage lender whose team has served the Pioneer Valley since 1987. Lindsay?s team approach ensures a timely and communicative experience for all parties while simultaneously making sure her borrowers are educated on their mortgage needs. She has been named #1 Loan Originator at a Mortgage Company in all of Western MA based on units in 2019 and recently #1 Loan Originator in Hampshire County both by The Warren Group?s Banker & Tradesman Magazine. Lindsay is also an active community member servicing on various committees and boards for organizations including the Greater Northampton Chamber and United Way of Hampshire County.
Jennifer Ewers recently joined the team at Finck and Perras Insurance as a Business Development Specialist, working primarily out of their Florence location. In this role, Jen provides Personal Lines insurance services for customers looking for homeowners, automobile, umbrella coverages and more. Jen has over 17 years of experience working in the Valley with customers for their insurance needs. She continues her roles with several local non-profit agencies, including her seat on the Board of Directors for Cancer Connection and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County.
Christopher Gallivan is a Business Solutions Consultant for Complete Payroll Solutions covering Hampshire/Franklin County as well as Chicopee and Holyoke. Chris has 18+ years of payroll experience while working for Interpay, Paychex as well as Complete Payroll Solutions, out of Springfield, MA where he has worked for the past 10+ years. Chris's hands-on consultative business approach has allowed him to bring a different level of expertise to his clients and referral partners than that of the traditional payroll salesperson. Chris was named the 2019 Easthampton Chamber of Commerce's Ambassador of the year. Chris is also an active community member serving in various volunteer committees for organizations including a variety of local Chambers, Home Builders of Western MA, and recently joining a fundraising committee with The Providence Ministries.
Meghan McCormick is a Northampton native who knows the Pioneer Valley well. As a Realtor, Meghan is an excellent problem-solver, known for the depth of her knowledge, her exceptional communication skills, and her positive outlook. She works hard for buyers and sellers to ensure their experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Meghan is deeply committed to the community in which she lives and works. She is a member and past President of the Northampton Lions Club, an Ambassador and Board Member at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the boards of Northampton Youth Football League and Hamp Crew, and is the first to raise her hand when volunteers are needed.
Mark NeJame has been practicing law for over 35 years in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, first in the Boston area (1983), in Western Massachusetts ? Northampton and Springfield -- since 1986, and with an office at 90 Conz Street in Northampton since 2010. His practice concentrates in Real Estate, both Residential and Commercial, Wills, Trusts and Probate, and Business Law. Mark currently serves on the Board of Directors and the Ambassadors Committee for the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce.
Through his business, SolutionFinders, Gary Powsner has operated for over 40 years as an outsourced provider of specific services such as bookkeeping, managing business operations onsite or as a virtual assistant. He also coaches principals in fulfillment of their mission and consults on solving targeted problems. He has been business manager of an independent progressive school, Assistant to the producer of the Whole Health Expo, Business Manager of the New England Institute for NLP and fulfilled similar roles for many others. He also runs a health promotion business and has been using a focused social media approach to produce results in that market as well.