As the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce welcomes new team members in 2026, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to two valued colleagues who recently departed. Bea Lee served as our Loan Portfolio Manager, managing our microlending and revolving loan fund operations. Throughout her six year tenure, Bea worked […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of four new team members, reflecting continued growth and commitment to serving the regional business community. Jessica Yakusik has joined the Chamber as Executive Assistant. In this role, Yakusik will provide board support and overall administrative tasks for the Chamber and its affiliates […]
As your dynamic partner in North Central Massachusetts, we continue to drive initiatives that strengthen our business community and foster regional growth. Our impact spans from direct business support to innovative community development, and we are pleased to share these updates with you that are not covered elsewhere in the newsletter. THE STRATEGY TABLE: Collaboration […]
Attend the Flood Solutions Forum! January 21 at 6:00 PM Since the record-breaking floods of September 2023, the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) and the City of Leominster have continued to understand local impacts in the aftermath and are now starting to develop strategies to mitigate damage from future disasters. The forum will be virtual […]
Come meet Community Health Connections in person, get to know our teams and find your place at CHC! Community Health Connections will be hosting a walk-in, open to the public Job Fair on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at our Leominster Community Health & Urgent Care Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and […]
Funding to support library’s renovation and expansion project Fidelity Bank announced it has pledged $40,000 to the Fitchburg Public Library Offering a World of Learning (OWL) Capital Campaign. The funding will support the renovation of the existing Wallace Library and create an entirely new children’s library to replace the previous Youth Library. The OWL Capital […]
A new business located in Fitchburg The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, has approved a $25,000 loan to Hansen Overhead Garage Door, a startup business based in Fitchburg. NCMDC is proud to support Paul Hansen, owner of Hansen Overhead Garage Door, a […]
For 95 years, Athol Credit Union (ACU) has served as a stable and trusted financial institution for individuals and families in Athol and throughout the North Quabbin region. Established in 1930, ACU has remained firmly committed to the credit union philosophy of people helping people, providing reliable financial services while maintaining a strong focus on […]
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At its December 9, 2025 tax classification hearing, the Lancaster Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to maintain the town’s single tax rate, rejecting a proposal to shift the tax burden onto the community’s small commercial and industrial base through a split tax rate. The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce testified in support of the […]