Free one-on-one counseling and technical assistance is available to entrepreneurs and existing businesses in North Central Massachusetts through a partnership between the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the local chapter of SCORE mentors. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a national nonprofit association supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration that […]
Following an inaugural year with Henry David Thoreau and last year’s examination of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the Mount Wachusett Community College Humanities Project will begin its third year this fall with an artistic focus on “Imagining Work.” During the upcoming academic year, students, faculty, staff and members of the greater community will delve into the […]
You can help grow your Chamber! Our annual Membership Drive is coming up on September 27 & 28. It will be a fun, competitive telethon to recruit new Chamber members, and we hope we can count on your help! New members build a larger network for ideas, referrals, products, and services, which benefits everyone. Last […]
Mr. David L. McKeehan, former president & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce was recognized with the prestigious “Life Member Award” from the American Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) at their annual meeting held in August, 2016. The Life Member Award is the chamber of commerce profession’s highest individual honor. […]
New and returning Mount Wachusett Community College students will begin the academic year amid a sea of change at the Gardner campus, following more than a year of construction and extensive renovations. Approximately 950 new students got an early look at the campus’ transformation during day, evening and program-specific orientations held over the past week […]
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snap-happy-social-marketing-for-business-tickets-27357539136 Join the MetroWest & Central MA Women’s Network for a workshop crafted specifically to answer your questions about how to make social media work for you and your business. Cait Bagby, professional blogger at World Threads Traveler, will share her professional story, best practices of social media marketing, and help you workshop a marketing problem that […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) has recently granted a small business loan to Norma’s Corner Dog Day Care in Townsend for $20,000. This loan enabled this small business to relocate and expand to a larger facility. NCMDC granted a loan to Norma Foster, owner of Norma’s Corner Dog Day Care, for $20,000 to […]
Johnny Appleseed Country will once again usher in the fall season with the Appleseed Country Fair on Labor Day weekend, September 3rd – 5th at the Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland St., Phillipson, Ma. The Appleseed Country Fair will feature live music, the 3rd annual Fiddlefest great food, beer and ale from local breweries, crafts […]
MWCC’s 12th annual Summer Leadership Academy is one for the records. Sponsored by the office of Student Life, the two-day event for incoming students saw a record number of participants, a record number of service projects and a record number of backpacks donated to children in need, said Associate Dean of Students Greg Clement, […]