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January 19, 2010

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Chamber networker tomorrow

MAC Fitness swaps working out for networking tomorrow night when it hosts the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's first Evening Business Exchange of 2010. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about this member business, make new contacts, and connect with fellow businesspeople, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and beverages and touring this new state-of-the art fitness facility. The evening runs from 5 to 7, there's plenty of free parking, and the $10 cost for members includes a chance at some great door prizes. MAC Fitness is located at 10 Whistlestop Way, Gloucester. For reservations or more inforamtion, call the chamber, at 978-283-1601.

Varian to announce quarterly numbers

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: VSEA) plans to report its fiscal 2010 first quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, Jan. 28.

A conference call to review the first quarter results and outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 is scheduled to follow at 5:30 p.m. that day.

A live webcast of the conference call will be publicly available on Varian Semiconductor's Web site at www.vsea.com. In addition to the live Webcast, replays will be available to the public on the Web site for two weeks.

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. is the leading producer of ion implantation equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company is headquartered in Gloucester, and operates worldwide.

Realtor named No. 1 in Manchester

MANCHESTER — The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Manchester is pleased to announce that Lynda Surdam was ranked No. 1 sales associate of all firms in Manchester in total dollar volume sold, listings sold, and sides sold in 2009.

Surdam, who has 24 years experience on the North Shore, has earned her numerous awards over the years, including Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's President's Elite and President's Circle awards.

"Lynda takes great pride in her work and is committed to meeting her clients' goals. Her achievements in 2009 are a true testament to her skills as a real estate professional and her passion for the industry," said Alyson O'Hara, sales manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Manchester. "There is no doubt that Lynda will continue this tradition of outstanding client service and results in 2010."

Surdam holds the Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI), the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designations.

Surdam is involved in the Manchester Garden Club, Hooper Fund, and the Manchester Welcoming Committee. Formerly, she served as a board member of the Manchester Community Center.

Affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Manchester, Surdam can be reached at 978-526-7572 or via e-mail at Lynda.Surdam@NEMoves.com.

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