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Pro PPA and MLP Star Connor Garnett to Lead Pickleball Clinics in Massachusetts and New Hampshire This November

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Garnett will host clinics, meet-and-greets, and pro play events at The Picklr in Seabrook, New Hampshire, and RT. 12 Pickle in West Boylston, Massachusetts.  West Boylston, MA—July 16, 2026 — DiPietro Pickleball Consulting is excited to announce that Connor Garnett, one of professional pickleball’s premier athletes, will visit New England November 13–15, 2026. Garnett will split his time […]

Annual River City Rhythm & Rock Festival

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On Saturday, August 29, Riverfront Park in Fitchburg will come alive for the 5th Annual River City Rhythm & Rock Festival. Five years ago, this festival began with a simple idea: create a place where local artists could be heard, small businesses and makers could be seen, and neighbors could come together and feel connected […]

North Central Massachusetts Chamber Launches LIDER to Connect Region’s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneur Segment

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New Latino Business Council Responds to Surging Entrepreneurship and Persistent Gaps in Access to Capital and Networks. (North Central Massachusetts) – The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce officially launched LIDER, the Chamber’s new Latino Business Council, at a kick-off event held Tuesday, July 8, 2026 at the Chamber offices in Fitchburg. LIDER – which […]

United Way of North Central MA in Partnership with Heywood Healthcare Awarded State Grant to Expand Child Care Access, Strengthen Workforce in North Central Massachusetts

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Gardner, MA – June 16, 2026 – The United Way of North Central Massachusetts has been selected as a recipient of the Commonwealth Employer Childcare Innovation Fund (ECCIF) in partnership with Heywood Healthcare, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, and Upwards. ECCIF is a competitive statewide initiative announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The funding […]

Eric Chouinard recognized for outstanding leadership of Connect North Central networking program

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Chouinard honored at North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting for exceptional service as program chairperson  North Central, Mass.— Eric Chouinard, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in Gardner, was recognized for his exceptional leadership as outgoing chairperson of the Chamber’s Connect North Central networking program during the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce 42nd […]

New Mascot for the Fitchburg Public Library sponsored by All One Credit Union

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All One Credit Union is proud to support the Fitchburg Public Library (FPL) and help make their new mascot a reality through their recent donation. This donation reflects All One Credit Union’s commitment to supporting education, literacy, and community connections. As the Fitchburg Public Library building project continues—including renovations to the Wallace Building and an […]

Rosa Rivera named North Central Massachusetts Chamber 2026 Ambassador of the Year

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Rivera recognized by fellow ambassadors for outstanding service, dedication, and community impact across the North Central region North Central, Mass. – Rosa Rivera, Licensed Social Worker and community advocate, has been named the 2026 Ambassador of the Year by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made during the Chamber’s 42nd Annual […]

32 Scholars. A Record $64,000. A region Investing In Its Future.

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The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation set an ambitious goal in its current three-year strategic plan: grow annual scholarship awards to $60,000. In year one, the Foundation did not just meet that goal. It exceeded it. This spring, the Foundation awarded $64,000 in scholarships to 32 outstanding students, the largest single-year award in the Foundation’s […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation Publishes Directory of Region’s Manufacturers and Industrial Parks

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Expansive guide highlights the region’s innovative manufacturing firms and vast industrial space The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) today announced the publication of the 2026 Manufacturers Directory and Industrial Parks Guide for North Central Massachusetts. The publication, which is part of the Chamber’s continuing efforts to […]

Community Comes Together for Successful Third Annual CASA Palooza

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Family-friendly music festival at Lilac Hedge Farm raises funds and awareness for youth in foster care On Sunday, May 17, CASA Project Worcester County (CASA) and Cinch I.T. hosted the third annual CASA Palooza, an all-ages music festival, at Lilac Hedge Farm. The 2026 event was a record-breaking success, raising more than $9,000, thanks to […]