The Daily ItemTri_City Sales celebrates opening of new showroomTri-City Sales celebrated the grand opening of its new store on Highland Avenue in Salem with last weekend, with several days of special events and sales.In celebration of their new state-of-the-art showroom, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll was on hand, as were representatives of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Vendor and Appliance Representatives, family members, and also a few from the local media.Also present and accounted for were VP of Tri-City Sales, Tom Kulevich, President (and brother-in-law) Rick Cohen and Founder David Cohen. The speeches were warm and funny, touching on the history of Tri-City Sales and also on the pride in being able to maintain a successful small business when competing against the large box stores and also in today’s economic climate.Founder David Cohen remarked at how important it is to ‘take care of the customers’, that the service is personal and that the follow up is efficient.Kulevich thanked all who attended, including all who contributed to the arduous task of building and planning the new showroom.President Rick Cohen reflected warmly on his father David’s role in starting the business over 70 years ago and in building the loyal customer base that remains today.There was a raffle box allowing customers who donated $1 to win large prizes donated by the vendors. Tri-City Sales is matching the total of the donations – all in support of the St. Joseph’s Food Bank.For those with a sweet tooth, there was also a large sheet cake boasting the Tri-City Sales logo baked by Blair Porter of Lady Cakes in Marblehead.Treasurer Cahill to address N.S. ChamberState Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill will be the featured speaker at an economic and public policy breakfast held by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce April 1 at 7:30 a.m. at The Sheraton Ferncroft. Cahill will talk on the economic stimulus plan and the financial state of the Commonwealth. For ticket information and to register call (978) 774-8565 or online at http://www.northshorechamber.org/breakfast_register09.htmlLACC to hold speed-networkingThe Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce will host a speed networking event with business etiquette advocate Jodi Smith, president of Mannersmith on March 20th at the Porthole Restaurant beginning at 7:15am. Attendees will learn the do’s and don’t of networking and then put it to the test with speed networking, meeting other attendees so bring plenty of business cards.Jodi Smith is an etiquette advocate and has been promoting better behaviors since 1986. Her business, Mannersmith, celebrated its 13th anniversary in January. Jodi holds a bachelor’s degree in motivational psychology from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree from Cornell University. She consults to organizations, corporations, educational institutions and individuals on a variety of topics, including dining skills, office etiquette, professional protocol and wedding preparations. Jodi has been seen on the NBC Today Show, ABC Good Morning America, and on the CBS Early Show. She has been quoted in the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and USA Today.Registration will begin at 7:15am.The formal program of do’s asnd don’t and speed networking plus breakfast from 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.The cost to attend is $20 members, $30 non-members and includes a full breakfast. Please note that there will be no invoicing for this event.The LACC accepts cash, checks, Visa, MC and Amex. RSVP to [email protected] or call the office at 781-592-2900.Network After Hours March 23The Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce will host the March Networking After Hours March 23 at G Bar & Kitchen, 256 Humphrey St., from 5-7p.m. Network with fellow business owners in a professional and friendly environment! $10 per person includes hearty complimentary appetizers, cash bar, door prizes! Bring plenty of business cards! RSVP a must! Call 781-592-2900 or email [email protected]. Please note that there will be no inv