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Local High School Students are Encouraged to Apply for North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program

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The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation is excited to announce that applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program are now being accepted from local high school students in North Central Massachusetts. Each year, the Chamber Foundation awards approximately 25 college scholarships to support students continuing their education, made possible by contributions from members of the North […]

Taravista Behavioral Health Center is hosting a Holiday Hiring Event on December 10

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Taravista Behavioral Health Center is hosting a Holiday Hiring Event on December 10 from 4-6:30pm. Join us to explore meaningful careers rooted in hope, healing, and helping people discover their strength and resilience. Bring your resume and your energy — we are offering on-the-spot interviews and same-day offers for qualified candidates. No waiting. No wondering. […]

Chamber Advocates for Competitive Tax Rates at Clinton Tax Classification Hearing

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Last month, the Clinton Select Board held their annual tax classification hearing to set residential and commercial property tax rates for FY26. The North Central Massachusetts Chamber’s Director of Public Affairs Travis Condon testified on behalf of businesses, urging the Board to work toward a more competitive tax structure that would help Clinton attract business […]

Tough Stuff Recycling Participates in Boston Children’s Hospital Sustainability Fair

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Tough Stuff Recycling, the leading provider of environmentally responsible mattress recycling services in Massachusetts, is pleased to share its successful participation in Boston Children’s Hospital’s employee led Sustainability Fair. “It was an honor to be included in this small but mighty event,” said Mary Horsman, Northeast Manager of Sales and Marketing of Tough Stuff Recycling. […]

LUK, Inc. Advocacy and Advisory Board Hosts Legislative Breakfast

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LUK Inc.’s Advocacy and Advisory Board (LAAB) and Beth Barto, President & CEO, hosted a Legislative Breakfast on the morning of Friday, November 7th to introduce local and state representatives to LUK’s policy standpoints and to discuss pressing local matters. In attendance were Representative Natalie Higgins, Representative Michael Kushmerek, Senator John Cronin, Representative Meghan Kilcoyne, […]

Commonwealth Investment in Fitchburg Road Utility Project Brings More Affordable Housing Options Closer to Reality in Ayer

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The Town of Ayer received a huge treat from the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ FY26 Community One Stop Grant, Ayer’s Fitchburg Road Sewer Main Extension project received $500,000. This investment will allow the town to bring its existing sewer main further down Fitchburg Road, opening up not only future economic development opportunities […]

Welcome to the Dickinson Business Center

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Executive Office Suites & Virtual Offices Available The Dickinson Business Center is proud to offer flexible, professional workspace solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s businesses. Located at 344 Main Street in Fitchburg, within the beautifully restored and historic Dickinson Building, the Center provides both Executive Office Suites and Virtual Offices that combine […]

Community Leadership Institute Class of 2026 Announced

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The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2026 Community Leadership Institute (CLI). This prestigious nine-month program equips future leaders with essential skills and deep regional knowledge, focusing on key sectors and topics including media and crisis communications; non-profit governance and volunteerism; healthcare; arts and culture; government […]

Gardner Receives $365,000 Grant to Purchase new Firefighter Radios

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The City of Gardner has been awarded $365,000 through the Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchasenew fire-rated radio systems for all 42 members of the Gardner Fire Department. The grant will replace the Department’s 15-year-old portable radios, which are beyond their life expectancy and no longer supported by the manufacturer. Parts for the […]