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Scholarships Available through the North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2022 Scholarship program are now being accepted. Each year, the Chamber Foundation distributes approximately 25 scholarships to local high-achieving high school students in North Central Massachusetts. Since the establishment of its scholarship program, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation has awarded […]
State Borrows from California to Speed Transition to Electric Trucks
Fifty-Three Percent Truck Emissions Cut Projected by 2050 As it aims for Massachusetts to phase out sales of traditional gas-powered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles over the next three decades, the Baker administration is adopting greenhouse gas emissions standards and regulations from California meant to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles. The Department of Environmental Protection […]
Why Businesses Reject Resumes – Even in a Talent Shortage
Walking down the street, it’s rare to spot a business that doesn’t have a “Help Wanted” sign in the window. The “Great Resignation,” and the number of people who abandoned their 9-to-5 jobs for a side hustle or entirely new career, has resulted in a talent shortage for almost every industry. However, it may not be a […]
New Chamber Member becomes Local Hot Spot
When opportunity knocked, the owner of Doughboys Pizzeria opened the door. After being in the culinary industry for over 25 years, Brad Druckenbroad made the decision to open up Doughboys Pizzeria, located in Fitchburg, Ma. Although classically trained Mexican cuisine, Brad Druckenbroad expanded his culinary palette to a broad range of cuisine, including the American […]
This Year, Make a Marketing Plan
As the new year begins, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year starts and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community has shown that creating a marketing plan is the foundation for successful campaigns and […]
Debbi Mallinson Founder of Magic Lamp Consulting is Top Prize Winner in EforAll Greater Worcester’s “Shark Tank” Style Pitch Contest
Debbi Mallinson, founder of Magic Lamp Consulting Inc, a nonprofit business consulting and grant writing service in Leominster, was selected as the top prize winner in EforAll Greater Worcester’s Pitch Contest. In a “Shark Tank” style event, entrepreneurs were given 10 minutes to pitch their business to a panel of judges, followed by 10 minutes of […]
Assessment: Demands Leave UI Trust Fund With Deficit
More Borrowing Expected To Keep Benefits Flowing After months of hedging about the health of the state fund that pays jobless benefits, Baker administration officials have released a report showing three outstanding obligations on the $2.94 billion unemployment insurance trust fund leave it with a structural deficit. The independent assessment of the fund, conducted for the […]
Important Changes to Laws and Mandates in 2022
As we get ready for 2022, it is important to be aware of several changes to laws and policies that will have an impact on the business climate. Laws pertaining to minimum wage and PFMLA take effect at the start of the year. In terms of COVID-19, enforcement of a federal mask and vaccination requirement […]
DPH Adopts Updated Federal Guidance On Quarantine
The Baker administration on Tuesday night announced its adoption of new federal guidance governing isolation and quarantine periods for people infected with COVID-19 or exposed to the virus. “The Department of Public Health is adopting updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding isolation and quarantine periods for the general population, […]