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Chamber Of Commerce To Honor Outstanding Community Members

Several folks, including nonprofit workers, business leaders, a gemologist and a retired school superintendent, are going to be honored by the Chamber at their ceremony on June 14th.

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The Malden Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our 13th Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 14th, at Anthony’s of Malden.  

We will recognize individuals who have gone “above & beyond” to contribute to our community and make Malden a great place to live and work.  These “Shining Stars” are:

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Diane Portnoy, Immigrant Learning Center

  • Community Service Award

Arthur Kahn, Gemologist

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  • Executive Director’s Award

Philip Bronder-Giroux, Tri-City Community Action Program

  • Human Service Award

Kevin Duffy, Business Development Officer, City of Malden

  • President’s Award

Dr. George Holland

  • Diamond Award

Albert Sparks, Sparks Department Stores

  • Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tickets are $60 and tables of ten, $550.  This gala event begins with a social hour at 5:00 and the dinner at 6:15pm before honoring recipients for their work in the city.  Contact the Chamber to RSVP or for more information.  

About the Malden Chamber of Commerce:  We are an organization of local businesses, organizations, and agencies. Our byaws task us to promote and develop the commercial and civic interests of the City of Malden and affiliated communities. What this means is that we are committed to this community. We are here to support all public and private interests and to cultivate a positive economic climate for job creation and business growth.

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