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The Town of Andover is located 22 miles north of the state’s capital, Boston, Massachusetts, and is home to over 33,000 residents living in a suburban community of 32.1 square miles of which 31 (96.5%) square miles is land and 1.1 (3.5%) square miles is water. The Town was settled in 1642 and incorporated in 1646. Andover is one of thirty four communities located in Essex County. It contains the western most point of Essex County situated along the Merrimack River. In addition to the Merrimack River, other significant water areas include the Shawsheen River and Haggetts Pond, the latter of which serves as the Town’s reservoir. Residents of Andover enjoy a multitude of natural resource areas such as Pomps Pond, the Harold Parker State Forest, the Charles W. Ward Reservation, the Harold R. Rafton Reservation and the Deer Jump Reservation, to name just a few. Andover’s quality of life is also enhanced by its reputable school system, commitment to public safety and active civic life. The Town is located at the intersection of Interstates 93 and 495 and has two commuter rail stops. All of which provide for accessible commuting options to Boston and other points east, west, north and south. The Town’s vibrant downtown district and strong commercial and industrial tax base have enabled local officials to provide the quality municipal services for which its residents have come to expect. Efforts of which are profoundly supported through the Town’s active civic involvement.

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The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry was founded and incorporated in 1966 by a group of business people who had a vision to form an organization that would be instrumental in key Newburyport urban renewal and development efforts. The new Chamber supported the multi-million-dollar restoration of downtown and its waterfront in the 70’s, which today is a bustling center of commerce. It also supported the development of three dormant farms into a flourishing industrial park that today houses close to 70 businesses who employ more than 3,000 people and boast a payroll in excess of $95 million. It is because of this steady economic growth and healthy business development that the Chamber has proudly grown from a handful of members in the early years to more than 750 today, making it one of the largest Chambers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Today, the needs of members are the same, yet different. The Chamber has evolved into a group of people who own, manage and represent all forms of business. Members range from industrialists to retail merchants and restaurant owners, from banks and financial centers to professional services and sole proprietors, from recreation providers to people whose livelihoods are related to the sea, from non-profit organizations and civic institutions to schools and individual consultants. Many of these members and their businesses are located in Newburyport and surrounding communities, but many also come from the greater North Shore region and southern New Hampshire. Each member’s involvement is what makes the Chamber a successful venture. Each member helps to make Newburyport and its surrounding communities better places to work, live, and play. Mission Statement Supporting the Success of Our Members - Leading in Sustainable Economic Development - In Harmony with the Communities we Serve Specialties: Networking...We are the best at it! Education & Building Community