LUK Inc.’s Advocacy and Advisory Board (LAAB) and Beth Barto, President & CEO, hosted a Legislative Breakfast on the morning of Friday, November 7th to introduce local and state representatives to LUK’s policy standpoints and to discuss pressing local matters. In attendance were Representative Natalie Higgins, Representative Michael Kushmerek, Senator John Cronin, Representative Meghan Kilcoyne, […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2026 Community Leadership Institute (CLI). This prestigious nine-month program equips future leaders with essential skills and deep regional knowledge, focusing on key sectors and topics including media and crisis communications; non-profit governance and volunteerism; healthcare; arts and culture; government […]
The City of Gardner has been awarded $365,000 through the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchasenew fire-rated radio systems for all 42 members of the Gardner Fire Department. The grant will replace the Department’s 15-year-old portable radios, which are beyond their life expectancy and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Parts for the […]
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3PM EST. Duration: 60-minutes Cost: Free Discover SEO for AI — a digital marketing strategy to boost brand visibility, website visitors and increase sales leads. As AI search becomes the way people find and evaluate companies, products, and services, teams should add SEO for AI (Generative Engine Optimization or […]
Fidelity Bank announced it has granted $15,000 to three local non-profits focused on food insecurity, personal hygiene and veterans outreach programs and services. The grants stem from an annual opportunity through the endowment fund for Fidelity Bank colleagues to nominate and vote for local nonprofits that are making a difference in the regions the Bank […]
We’re excited to announce that Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Corporate Training will be hosting a brand-new interactive Spanish course this January, designed specifically for supervisors and managers. This hands-on class equips leaders with the tools to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking employees. Using real workplace examples and targeted vocabulary, participants will gain the confidence to […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved financing of $30,000 to The Vice, a startup business located in Westminster. Business planning was provided by NewVue Communities in Fitchburg. The Vice, a new café located at 134 Main Street in Westminster, has […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $35,000 loan to Alicia Favreau, owner of Empowered Boutique + Spa, to support the launch of her new wellness venture at 67 North Main Street in Leominster. Business planning was provided by NewVue […]
The City of Gardner has been awarded just under $1.5 million to fund the South Gardner Revitalization Project, a major infrastructure improvement initiative focused on the section of East Broadway from the Standard Chair of Gardner Factory to the Gardner Martial Arts Academy. This project will relocate overhead utility wires underground, install new concrete sidewalks, […]