The Ninety Nine Restaurant in Andover is holding a two-week, in-restaurant silent auction through April 29 to raise money for the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club and the Andover public school system. The restaurant is auctioning off plaques that have decorated the restaurants walls and will be replaced as a part of the restaurant's refreshing.
"We are passionate about our relationship with the Boys & Girls Club and place a high value on education, so we wanted to involve both groups with the launch of our new look," said John Houser, general managing partner of the Andover Ninety Nine. "We are looking forward to supporting such wonderful organizations and, with the help of our guests and team members, believe this will be a successful auction."
The new Ninety Nine Restaurant will feature brightly-colored upholstered booths and new tables, bar stools, carpeting in the dining room, new china and flatware, more modern lighting and new, flat-screen televisions.
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The Seabrook Wal-Mart recently donated a $500 community grant to the Merrimac Lions Club to help in the purchase of visual aid equipment and assist in obtaining eye exams for low-income individuals. Pictured is Joan Tessier of Wal-Mart and Robert Hewey, treasurer of the club.
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Kathy Sciacca and Karen McDowell were recently named strategy planners by Tim Coco, president and chief executive officer of COCO+CO.
In their new roles, Sciacca and McDowell will become more involved in the research, development and execution of client marketing and media plans.
Sciacca, of Haverhill, was a member of The Eagle-Tribune editorial staff before joining COCO+CO. last year. She served in several positions, including Haverhill editor, suburban editor and New Hampshire editor. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Suffolk University.
McDowell, who has 19 years of experience as a professional writer and journalist, has been with COCO+CO. since 1998. She also has background in mainstream news reporting, including roles as city editor at the Alameda Journal in California, and reporter for the Daily News of Newburyport and the Derry News. She has a bachelor's degree from Emerson College. McDowell, of Gilford, N.H., formerly lived in the Merrimack Valley region for 38 years.
COCO+CO. works with businesses in the financial services, construction and real estate sectors.
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The Verizon Foundation recently donated $25,000 to Northern Essex Community College to develop Web a companion or Web-enhanced components for its developmental courses, including English as a Second Language and its literacy programs, which are offered in partnership with community agencies in Amesbury and Lawrence.
There are more than 3,000 students enrolled in these programs: 2,600 in developmental courses and 470 in literacy programs. Offered at the college's Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, the developmental courses are designed to help students with a high school diploma or a GED build their skills in areas such as writing, reading, and math in preparation for college level work. English language courses for students who are not native speakers are included in developmental studies.
Literacy courses are designed for adults who lack high school level skills and are preparing for a GED/high school diploma before entering college. The college offers these courses at adult learning centers in Amesbury and Lawrence. Web-companion or Web-enhanced courses are offered in a traditional classroom but use Web resources as a teaching tool. Course benefits include enhanced communication between the teacher and students and the ability to introduce richer course content through the web.
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Charles Rage, owner of Charles Rage Jewelers in Salem, N.H., recently attended a series of educational seminars, workshops and courses at the Independent Jewlers Organization's spring conference in San Antonio, Texas.
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Cathi Valeri, formerly of First Call Mortgage of Andover, was named executive director of operations for Family Trust Mortgage Group of Burlington. Valeri has more than 14 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including loan origination, underwriting and loan processing. She is a resident of Merrimac, Mass., and is a graduate of Chelmsford High School and Fitchburg State College. She is a member of the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Anne Marie Concemi, Douglas Girard and Josh Naughton have all joined LeTip of Merrimack Valley Professionals, a professional business leads exchange.
Concemi joined as the chapter's mortgage/loan professional, Girard joined as the group's property and casualty insurance professional, and Naughton joined as residential real estate professional. Concemi is chief mortgage planner for First Integrity Mortgage, Girard works for M.J. Insurance Services/North Andover Insurance Agency, and Naughton is Realtor at The Josh Naughton Team/Innovative Realty.
Anyone interested in joining the local LeTip chapter may attend as a guest by calling John Gregorio, chapter president, at 978-535-8989 or by emailing him at johng@capitalmanpartners.com.
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Canine Snack Shack, a provider of gourmet dog treats to boutiques and shops nationwide and in Canada, recently opened a retail shop in Haverhill at 58 Kenoza Ave. The shop will offer treats and accessories, in addition to monthly events such as movie night for pets.
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Enterprise Bank, with locations including Lowell, Andover, Salem, N.H., and Tewksbury, recently announced the following promotions, which were approved at a recent meeting of the board of directors:
* Daniel Burke - senior vice president/chief investment officer. A graduate of Boston College and Boston College Law School, he holds a master's degree from Babson College. He formulates the investment policy of the Investment Advisory Group at Enterprise Bank. A resident of Westford, he is the chairman of the Westford Affordable Housing Trust Fund, serves on the board of the Westford Education Foundation and the Merrimack River Valley House. He also serves as board member and treasurer of the Brush With History Art Gallery in Lowell.
* William Collins - senior vice president commercial lending. A resident of Tyngsboro, he is a graduate of UMass Amherst. He works in the Tewksbury Center Branch and coaches several youth teams in Tyngsboro.
* Joseph Lussier - senior vice president finance. A graduate of Merrimack College, he is a CFA Charterholder and a certified public accountant. He began his career at Enterprise in 1998 and oversees the accounting department and investment portfolio management. He is the chairman of the Fundraising Committee of the Lowell Transitional Living Center and serves as treasurer of the Dracut Scholarship Foundation.
* Marie Tucarella - senior vice president commercial lending. A commercial lender with more than 20 years experience, she joined Enterprise in 2005. She services a large loan portfolio throughout the Merrimack Valley and works out of Enterprise's Andover office. She serves on the board of Northern Essex Community College and on the financial committee of the Holy Family Sports for Life Organization. She is a graduate of Merrimack College and a resident of Salem, N.H.
* Brian Collins - vice president e-services manager. A graduate of Suffolk University, he earned a master's degree at Boston University and is a graduate of Enterprise's management training program. He manages the technical responsibilities for all Internet technology-based systems and services. In 2006, he assumed the lead role in managing and coordinating the bank's operational risk management program. He also oversees the bank's ATM network and is a resident of Dracut.
* Katelin Deschenes - vice president finance officer. A resident of Westford and an alumnus of Bentley College, she is a graduate of Enterprise's management training program, who, after completion of that program, joined the bank's accounting department. She is the primary liaison with the bank's stock transfer agent and is one of the coordinators of the bank's leadership development program. She is a board member and secretary of the finance committee of Chelmsford St. Baptist Church.
* Christopher Dick - vice president commercial lending. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he joined Enterprise Bank in 2000, and after graduating from the management training program, began his career in commercial lending. He serves on the board of directors of the Greater Lowell YMCA, the Young Professionals Association of Greater Lowell, and serves as a committee member on the Lowell High School Scholarship Steering Committee.
* Jamie Gabriel - vice president human resources manager. A graduate of Enterprise's management training program, she was named human resource officer in January 2002. She oversees the day-to-day administration of the Human Resources Department at Enterprise. She is a graduate of UMass Lowell, and earned a master's degree from Suffolk University. She serves on the board of Women in Transitional Housing, and is a University Career Advisory Network volunteer at UMass Lowell, and is a Business Administration Advisory Board member of Middlesex Community College.
* Denise Marcaurelle - vice president regional relationship manager. A graduate of Middlesex Community College, Denise began her career at Enterprise in 1995 in the accounting department and later worked as vice president branch manager in Chelmsford. She is vice chairwoman of the Chelmsford Housing Authority and vice president of the Chelmsford Rotary. She also completed The Williams College School of Banking Program.
* Lisa Morelli - vice president compliance officer/BSA officer. A graduate of Hesser College, she oversees the bank's compliance department and participated in redesigning Enterprise's Bank Secrecy Act policies and procedures. She is a member of the Fallen Police Officer Briggs Foundation, and is an instructor for the Citizen School's apprenticeship program.
* Mark Owen - vice president construction lending. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Technical Institute, he joined the credit department at Enterprise in 1997. He later completed training as a lending officer, and worked in Enterprise's Mortgage Center. He joined the bank's construction lending division in 2006 and is an active member of the Southern New Hampshire Builders Association.
* Martha Sumner - vice president branch operations manager. A graduate of the New England Banking Institute, she joined Enterprise in 2005 as a branch operations manager. She is involved with the finance committee of Holy Family Hospital Sports for Life, a board member of the Plaistow Recreation Commission, and serves as vice president of the Plaistow Board of Selectmen.
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Villas at Merrimack Greens, a new Toll Brothers residential community located along the Merrimack Golf Course in Methuen, recently held the grand opening of a decorated model unit. Pictured, from lef , are Donna Pastorok, Toll Brothers sales trainer; Mayra Martinez, greeter at Villas at Merrimack Greens; Lisa Lally, sales manager at Villas at Merrimack Greens; Karen Sawyer-Faust, director of economic and community development for Methuen; Joe Bevilacqua, president of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce; William Manzi, mayor of Methuen; Gerry Lynn Darcy, Toll Brothers project manager; Craig DiFillipo, assistant project manager; Linda Brodeur, Toll Brothers project administrator; and Brendan Mallon, assistant project manager.
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