Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Joseph J.
Bevilacqua has been elected Chairman of the Board of the North of
Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (NOBCVB) for the year
2006-07.
Under Bevilacqua’s leadership, the NOBCVB will work in
conjunction with the Mass Office of Travel and Tourism, seeking to
strengthen the economic impact of tourism and the hospitality
industry throughout the 34 cities and towns it represents from
the Greater Lawrence and Haverhill area to Greater Newburyport and
Salisbury to Greater Salem and Marblehead and to Greater
Gloucester and Rockport, promoting the region’s natural, historic,
and recreational opportunities and resources to both domestic and
international visitors .
Bevilacqua was elected at NOBCVB’s annual conference and meeting
in March. His election follows his leadership as twice elected
Chairman of the New England Wide Chambers of Commerce Association;
Chairman of the Statewide Massachusetts Association of Chamber of
Commerce Executives, Chairman of the Statewide Massachusetts
Economic Development Council, etc. Bevilacqua previously was
appointed to the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
steering committee to develop a new statewide strategic plan for
Massachusetts tourism.
Bevilacqua, president/CEO of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of
Commerce, has led the chamber as its membership has grown from
about 400 members in 1992 to well over 1,000 members today, making
the Merrimack Valley Chamber the largest, most effective chamber
in the Merrimack Valley.
Bevilacqua stated that his election as Chairman of the North of
Boston CVB is a direct reflection of the work of the board of
directors and membership of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of
Commerce.
Bevilacqua stated, “I am honored to have been nominated and
elected to lead the NOBCVB, and look forward to continuing and
developing collaboration, partnership and achievement within these
34 cities and towns from around the north of Boston region.
Bevilacqua is married to Toni Ann and is the father of two boys,
Joseph Louis and Michael Anthony, and is a Haverhill School
Committeeman and former Economic Development Director for the City
of Haverhill.
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