Medford Chamber of Commerce Board member Domenic Camarra tries his hand at the craps table during the the chamber's Casino Night at the Great American Beer Hall Tuesday, April 28, 2026. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris Stevens
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Business owners and community members came out Tuesday evening to celebrate the Medford Chamber of Commerce 100th anniversary. Chamber Executive Director Laura O'Neill said the event was "one big party" to celebrate 100 years of business in Medford.
O'Neill said the April 28 event wouldn't be so much about the chamber as it would be about the members. There are establishments in Medford that have been in business for 100 years, many for over 50 years, and some for only one year, O’Neill said, and the idea would be to celebrate all of them.
Here are more photos from the event:
Milva McDonald, left, with Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensMedford Chamber of Commerce President-Elect Natalie Breen, at left, waves to the crowd. With her are Chamber President Andrew Mather and Chamber Executive Director Laura O'Neill. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensMedford Chamber of Commerce Board Member Domenic Camarra talks with La Cascia's Bakery & Deli owners Sonia and Fred Moscaritolo. Also seated at the table is Chris Remick of Quality Tax and Business Partners, one of the sponsors of the event. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Wendall WatersMedford Chamber of Commerce Board Member Gene Kalaw, left, with Bob Hyldburg. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensThe casino, complete with dealers dressed in black and white with gold vests, featured classic games, such as roulette and blackjack. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensMedford Chamber of Commerce staff and board members gather for a photo. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensThere were smiles all around at this table. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensThe evening's gambling was with play money, but attendees could win real prizes. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensThe mayor tries her hand at blackjack. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris StevensJohn Petrella, left, and Rick Caraviello pass by each other under one of the Great American Beer Hall's giant TV screens. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Wendall WatersOn the opposite end of the hall, away from the casino tables, attendees could just hang out, talk, and have pizza, sliders, and other sandwiches, plus cake and cookies. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD PHOTO/Chris Stevens
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