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Update on Tariffs

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

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

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

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 […]

Board Connection Event

Are you interested in serving on a non-profit board or committee and making a difference in your community? This event provides a unique chance to: Meet non-profits looking for board members and committee participants. Explore how you can use your skills to serve the community. Event Details: Date: February 25, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – […]

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts Announces 2025 Activation Fund Grant Opportunity

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts announced the opening of its 2025 Activation Fund grant opportunity, which provides capacity-building support for organizations working to address the community-identified health needs of Central Massachusetts residents and workers. With grants typically ranging between $60,000 and $125,000, the Activation Fund supports discrete, one-year projects in Central Massachusetts aimed at […]

Travis Condon named to Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives prestigious Forty under 40 List

Condon only awardee from across Massachusetts on 2024 list The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Travis Condon, public affairs manager for the Chamber, has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive (ACCE) 2024 Forty Under 40 list. He is the only awardee from Massachusetts on the […]

Joseph Silva promoted to President at Fidelity Bank

Silva previously served as Bank’s Chief Lending Officer Fidelity Bank announced it has promoted Joseph Silva to President from his current role as the Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. As President, Silva will be responsible for driving the growth and success of Fidelity Bank across all markets and oversee all client services while […]

Chamber Welcomes New Members at Orientation & Mixer

Business owners and professionals are invited to discover the power of Chamber membership at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce’s new member orientation and morning mixer. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the Chamber’s main office, 860 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Attendees will gain insider […]