The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association are pleased to announce the launch of the Gift Local Gift Card program. This economic development initiative was established to focus on engaging local businesses in the growing gift card market and encouraging residents to shop locally. Similar programs launched by other […]
The Fitchburg City Council has again voted to reduce the property tax impact on commercial, industrial and personal property. At the annual Property Tax Classification hearing, the council recognized the importance of supporting small businesses and eventually move toward a single tax rate. The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce attended the hearing and […]
The Fitchburg Historical Society will present an historical talk on “Alvah Crocker: Spirit Behind the Hoosac Tunnel” by author Cliff Schexnayder on Thursday, November 3, at 5:15 p.m. The talk is free to the public, and will take place in the George R. Wallace Jr. and Alice Wallace Exhibition Hall of the Fitchburg Historical Society, […]
Summit Academy, a private special education school, is celebrating 10 years of “moving mountains” for students with high functioning autism and related diagnoses. Their anniversary gala, featuring Shonda Schilling, will be held on November 19 at 6:00 pm in the Congregation Beth Israel Hall; 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA. Funds raised will benefit Summit […]
Nypro, a Jabil Company hosted approximately 20 young men and women from the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster and the Spanish American Center on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development affiliate the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation organized this tour in partnership with […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will host “Getting to Know Your Chamber” on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive in Fitchburg, MA. This presentation is designed to help new members navigate the perks and programs of Chamber membership, but is equally […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will present a panel discussion and forum intended to increase civic engagement and empower current and future community leaders. The forum, Tools for Change, will take place on October 25th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber office, 860 South Street, Fitchburg, MA. “Having many strong […]
HBSS / QRyde announced today that it has hired Lora Simmons as a senior technical proposal writer to lead the company’s proposal production department expansion. Working collectively with sales and executive teams, Lora will strategically identify new opportunities, create a proposal model that will streamline the procurement process for the company, and lead the effort […]
Calendar of Upcoming Events “A Time Capsule Reappears” Exhibition Now through – Wednesday, November 9 2016 In 2016, a 1953 time capsule was removed from a building at HealthAlliance Hospital (previously the Burbank Hospital.) This small exhibition takes you back to the Fitchburg of 60 years ago, with a peak into the ways that health […]
Event: Roast of Mayor Steve DiNatale Date: Sat. Oct. 22nd Time: 6:00pm Cocktails, 7:00pm Dinner, 8:00pm Program Location: Senior Citizen Center 14 Wallace Ave. Fitchburg, MA 0142 Price: $75.00 per person Caterer: Sean Patrick’s All proceeds to benefit local charities that Rotary supports.