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Local Energy Advisory Firm Helping Businesses Navigate the Future of Power

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Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2024, Groton-based Fuse Energy has established itself as a comprehensive commercial energy advisory firm serving North Central Massachusetts. Co-Managing Partners Steve Janes and Tom DeFeudis lead the company with decades of combined experience, specializing in helping small businesses, commercial and industrial clients, and municipalities optimize their energy spending while maintaining […]

City of Leominster – Small Business Support Fund is Live

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The City of Leominster is happy to announce that the Small Business Support Fund, sponsored by Fidelity Bank, is officially live. The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to small businesses within the city that have been adversely affected by economic challenges. This program will offer 12 grants in 2025 of up to $250 to […]

Fitchburg State Spring Career Fairs

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Fitchburg State University is preparing to host a series of Spring Career Fairs to connect students with employers and opportunities in various fields. These career affairs offer a valuable chance to meet with hiring professionals, learn about job openings, and network with experts in various fields. Health and Life Sciences Career Fair Thursday, February 27 1-4 PM Focuses […]

The Town of Pepperell, Massachusetts Announces Launch of New Tourism Website

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The Town of Pepperell Massachusetts announces a new tourism website, Discoverpepperell.com. This site, over a year in the development highlights the historical, cultural and recreational treasures in this central Massachusetts community just a short distance from Boston and neighboring New Hampshire. In partnership with surrounding communities, Discoverpepperell.com is designed to showcase the area and invite […]

44th Annual Big Game Brunch

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Kick off Super Bowl Sunday at the 44th Annual Big Game Brunch at sponsored by the Fitchburg East Rotary Club. This is a great opportunity to enjoy great food, have a great time, and support your community! Event Details Sunday, February 9, 2025 8:30am – 12:00pm Montachusett Regional High School 1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA […]

Update on Tariffs

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On Sunday, February 9, President Donald Trump announced a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum entering the United States. He also noted plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from the U.S. on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Reuters, citing government and American Iron and Steel Institute data, reports that […]

Chamber Alert: New tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

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Dear Chamber Members, On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Trump administration announced executive orders resulting in tariffs of 25% on imports to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, 10% on Canadian energy products, and 10% on goods from China, effective February 4, 2025. Following this announcement, Canada announced intentions to place new tariffs of 25% […]

12th Annual Kids at Heart Mentoring Gala

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LUK, Inc. Invites You to the 12th Annual Kids at Heart Mentoring Gala! Join us at Devens Common Center to enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, balloon pops, entertainment, and dancing in support of LUK’s Mentoring program! Learn more at LUK Mentoring’s 12th Annual “Kids at Heart” Gala. Bidding on auction items will be available […]

Rep. Scarsdale Announces UMass Memorial’s Commitment to Operate a Satellite Emergency Facility (SEF) in the Nashoba Valley Region

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Agreement is the product of months of advocacy and partnership between stakeholders and state leaders, will provide a sustainable solution to lack of Satellite Emergency Facility (SEF) services in the region State Representative Margaret Scarsdale (D – Pepperell) is pleased to announce that the search for a healthcare provider to operate a Satellite Emergency Facility […]