New Businesses
Energy Within boutique fitness studio has opened at 20 Sewall St., Marblehead.
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Bob Baer recently opened AEDs New England in Beverly. The business deals in automated external defibrillators and offers services to help customers reach a level of preparedness at affordable prices.
Giving
Danversbank has pledged to sponsor the annual North Shore Medical Center Cancer WALK for the next five years, for a total donation of $150,000.
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Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $10,000 to North Shore Arc to help meet the skyrocketing fuel costs for the agency's Heritage van programs.
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Brooksby Village recently performed renovations to its Green Tree Cafe and decided to donate a number of items and appliances to the Salem Mission, a shelter for the homeless.
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NorthShore Kitchens Plus of Marblehead recently made a donation to the American Heart Association, to teach more than 1,200 children how to take control of their health.
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North Shore Arc, an agency serving adults and children living with developmental disabilities, is the recipient of a $2,500 grant from Citibank. Citibank served as this year's lead sponsor for Arc's Annual Walk and Family Celebration in Danvers.
People
Steve Alexander has joined the clinical team at Essex Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Beverly and Peabody Glen Health Care Center in Peabody. He has more than 30 years in the respiratory field.
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King Fish Media of Salem three new staff members: Tanya O'Hara, senior account manager; Kristen Bourassa, graphic designer; and Sandi Link, webcast project manager.
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Krissy Gonzales of Peabody and Nancy Murphy of Danvers have been promoted from advisors to unit managers at lia sophia, a jewelry company.
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Dr. Janice LeBel of Salem, director of program management for the Department of Mental Health, was presented the Gloria Huntley Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for her work in preventing the use of restraint and seclusion in treating patients.
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Kelly Delaney, owner of Cakes for Occasions in Danvers, was recognized by New England Women Business Owners with the Quest Award for "Entrepreneur of the Year."
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The Homebased Businesswomen's Network recently installed new officers for the coming year: president, Dyan deNapoli, The Penguin Lady,Georgetown; vice president/ membership, Miriam Klamkin, Night Vision Astrology, Beverly; treasurer: Joan Jarzynka, I'm Your Office, Peabody; secretary: Deborah Gaudet, business consultant, Marblehead; hospitality, Judie Vankooiman, Simply Fun, Winthrop; publicity, Kate Victory Hannisian, Blue Pencil Consulting, Danvers; programming, Elaine Abramo, Abramo's Business Consulting, Salem; and board members Elizabeth Benson, Dove Haven Studio, Groveland; Lisa Kawski, lmk interiors, ltd., Wenham; Helaine McCullers, Harmony Health Resources, Beverly; and Anne Six, author, Groveland.
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Adela Del Rossi of Danvers was recently honored for her 20 years of service to the medical profession at Salem Hospital. In total, she has spent 53 years working at facilities including Mass. General Hospital and New England Medical Center.
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Lisa Robinson of Danvers and Michele Capo and Kari Richards, both of Peabody, have earned top honors in the Excellent Beginnings Program at lia sophia, a fashion jewelry company.
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Beverly Cooperative Bank recently promoted Deborah Gallo to consumer loan officer. In her new position, Gallo underwrites residential mortgages, equity lines and loans and is responsible for collections and small commercial loans.
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Georgianna Caminero of Peabody, Craig Daley of Beverly, and Lisa Fruggiero and Karen Bowden, both of Salem, were recently honored for their years of service to Partners Health Care.
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Richard Ciolino of Gloucester was recently appointed vice president and investment officer at Beverly National Bank.
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Marblehead resident Beth Robinson was recently appointed manager at Down to Basics, 249 Newbury St. location. She will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and marketing.
Milestones
Salem Hospital's all-digital breast imaging center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
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Harborlight Nursery School of Beverly recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an organization of early childhood professionals.
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"Spindrift," a private home in Swampscott, received top honors for Best Residential/Private Design at the Second Annual IIDA New England Interior Design Awards. The award went to the entire project team, which included: Siemasko + Verbridge of Beverly, interior designers; Essex Building Co. of Marblehead, Daniel Rice Cabinetry of South Hamilton; and Wire For Hire of Salem.
