The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) and NewVue Communities, Inc (NewVue) are pleased to offer this one-time grant opportunity to small businesses in North Central Massachusetts. This program was designed to support vulnerable small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to assist with recovery and growth. Grants range between $500 – $5,000 for professional services. Applications will be accepted on a […]
Board of Ed Ties Lifting Of Mandate to School Vaccination Rates Massachusetts is poised to start its third pandemic-influenced academic year with a mask mandate in place across K-12 schools, after a 9-1 vote Tuesday by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said the mandate he plans to impose will […]
Governor Charlie Baker, Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg and Attorney General Maura Healey announced the appointment of Representative Bradford R. Hill to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Per statute, two commissioners are appointed by a majority vote of the Governor, Attorney General and Treasurer. Representative Hill will fill the experience in gaming regulation and administration or […]
Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (ASNCM) was pleased to welcome Secretary Elizabeth Chen of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to make visits to consumers in their homes. Secretary Chen was accompanied by Chief Executive Officer, Lori Richardson; Program Specialist, Shane McCormack; and Program Manager, Leeanne Kelly. “I can tell, from my time spent […]
The Community Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 program year. The Community Leadership Institute began in 1988, known then as Leadership North Central. Over the last 25 years, more than 275 participants have graduated from the Institute and become leaders in their communities, with over 100 in the last five years. Participants for the […]
Governor Charlie Baker today is urging the people of the Commonwealth to prepare for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to affect much of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday night into Monday, including the potential for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages. The Baker-Polito Administration is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and for those planning […]
Chamber Receives National Communications Award The Chamber received a Communicator Award for its “A Message to North Central Massachusetts” video. During an unprecedented time, the video sent out a message of hope and resilience to the people in the communities of North Central Massachusetts. The video was shared through NorthCentralMass.com and on social media channels […]
This week, Inc. magazine revealed that 3 Media Web is No. 3747 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Every year this list provides a breakdown of the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained […]
When you head back to the Gardner Ale House for the first time after the pandemic, it won’t look quite the same. Besides a new name to highlight its focus as a brewery – Moon Hill Brewing Company at the Gardner Ale House – the menu has been nearly cut in half. The public health […]
Legislation relies on $5 billion surplus; includes $1 billion for unemployment relief and proposal to support local nonprofits The Baker-Polito Administration today filed a final Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) supplemental budget proposal that aims to improve Massachusetts’ economic competitiveness as the Commonwealth continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1.568 billon supplemental budget would provide $1 billion in unemployment insurance […]