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Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Awards $61,623 in Organizational Development Grants to Strengthen Nonprofit Effectiveness

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The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce the awarding of $61,623 in organizational development grants to twelve area nonprofits. These grants are dedicated to empowering nonprofits with the tools and resources they need to enhance their effectiveness, sustainability, and impact within the community. The grants aim to bolster key areas of […]

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Community Foundation Racial Equity Fund Supports Local Initiatives

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The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is pleased to announce $49,250 in grants to five area nonprofits working to advance racial equity and social justice in our region. Programs were reviewed and recommended by the Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Advisory Committee co-chaired by Leona Whetzel and Sergio Paez. The Racial Equity Fund is focused […]

Transform Your Business’s Visibility in North Central Massachusetts!

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Showcase your brand in the upcoming Spring/Summer Guide to North Central Massachusetts – the region’s premier lifestyle and tourism publication that captures the essence of our vibrant region. This stunning, full-color magazine reaches an engaged audience of residents, visitors, and business leaders who are actively exploring everything our dynamic region has to offer. Why advertise […]

Massachusetts New Business Laws 2025

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Massachusetts New Business Laws 2025 Major regulatory changes are reshaping the business landscape in North Central Massachusetts as we begin 2025. Business owners need to navigate updates to employee benefits programs, including modifications to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), Unemployment Insurance (UI), and Workers’ Compensation. The new Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency introduces […]

Bitcoin Ben’s Crypto Club Massachusetts Christmas Get Together

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What better way to celebrate the season than with a festive gathering of fellow crypto enthusiasts at Bitcoin Ben’s Crypto Club Massachusetts! Whether you’re here to network, enjoy some delicious food, or just have a great time, the Bitcoin Ben’s Massachusetts Christmas Party is the place to be. Bring your holiday cheer and your best […]

Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club Massachusetts Opens in Leominster to Educate and Empower North Central Massachusetts on Cryptocurrency

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Explaining “Bitcoin” and “Crypto Currency” can be very confusing.  The new Leominster office of Bitcoin Ben Crypto Club Massachusetts is trying to help educate folks in the region what these topics are all about. “We are educating people in the right direction of this revolutionary technology,” said business representative Edward Albert. After opening its first […]

Public Opinion Poll Affirms Pivotal Role of Chambers of Commerce

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U.S. adults recognize the wide-sweeping impact of their local chamber, ACCE/Harris Poll survey finds Results from a nationwide public opinion poll indicate chambers of commerce are vital to the prosperity of their communities. The Harris Poll survey, conducted on behalf of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), finds 81% of U.S. adults agree […]

Holiday Message from the Chamber President

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Dear Chamber Members, Partners, and Friends, As we approach the end of another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and express my deepest gratitude to each of you who make North Central Massachusetts such a vibrant and dynamic business community. We continue to build upon our commitment […]

Corporate Transparency Act News

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Last week, a federal judge in Texas halted the implementation of the Department of the Treasury’s Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Background:  Enacted in 2021, the CTA is intended to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and tax fraud. The CTA establishes a beneficial ownership reporting requirement for corporations, limited liability companies, and […]