When it comes to real war stories, Paul Leath s got them. A U.S. Army dependent when he was young, as he entered adulthood he fully grasped the sacrifices of choosing a military career. His father served in three wars, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer.
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Courtesy photoThe Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Development Forum on June 23 at the Phoenician Restaurant. From left, Lane Glenn, president of Northern Essex Community College; Sal Lupoli of Lupoli Companies; Robert Brown of Broco Oil; David Zwartendijk of Josephâs Gourmet Pasta; Sophan Smith of Entrepreneurship for All; Mike Kennealy, state secretary of housing and economic development, and Joseph Bevilacqua president and CEO of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber forum focuses on pandemic recovery efforts
By Mike LaBella mlabella@hgazette.com Jul 6, 2021
15 hrs ago
Courtesy photoThe Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Development Forum on June 23 at the Phoenician Restaurant. From left, Lane Glenn, president of Northern Essex Community College; Sal Lupoli of Lupoli Companies; Robert Brown of Broco Oil; David Zwartendijk of Josephâs Gourmet Pasta; S
Lisa Griffin, President and CEO of
Eastern CT Savings Bank, has been elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. Other officers elected are:
Jeff Brining, of Norwich Public Utilities, Vice Chair;
Les King, of Aspen Properties, LLC, Vice Chair;
Stacie Lambert, CPA, CFO of The American Group, Treasurer; and
Pam Kinder, Vice President of Business Development at United Community and Family Services, Secretary.
Griffin joined the Chamber Board of Directors in 2013 and became an Officer serving as Secretary in 2014, quickly moving to Vice Chairman in 2015. She serves as the Chairman of the Leadership program and is a member of the Chamber s Economic Development Committee. She replaces