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Chamber Adopts New Strategic Plan

At its September meeting, the Board of Directors of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce adopted a new strategic plan designed to serve as a roadmap for the future success of the Chamber and its affiliate organizations over the next three years. “Our new strategic plan is crafted to take a look towards the […]

NEW WEBSITE ENCOURAGES BUSINESSES TO VISIT NORTH CENTRAL

Visit North Central Massachusetts, an affiliate of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently launched a new website to serve as a resource for visitors from all over the world who are interested in exploring this scenic and dynamic New England region. The new website address is www.VisitNorthCentral.com. The new site promotes North Central […]

Chamber Partners with High Schools from the Twin Cities to Promote Manufacturing

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development affiliate the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation hosted a manufacturing bus tour on Tuesday October 23, 2018, for 41 students and chaperones from Fitchburg High School and Leominster High School as part of their “Amp It Up!” initiative to promote careers in manufacturing and […]

Fidelity Bank Supports New Micro-Loan Fund

Fidelity Bank has made good on its promise to support small local businesses in the communities of Gardner and Winchendon in recognition of the completion of its merger with Colonial Co-Operative Bank, which had branches in those communities prior to the merger. The merged state chartered, mutually owned financial institution has combined assets of approximately […]

Chamber Welcomes Brendan Hannen to its Professional Staff

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Brendan Hannen to its professional staff in the position of Micro-Loan Program Manager. In his new position, Mr. Hannen will be responsible for helping to manage the micro-loan program offered through the Chamber’s economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development […]

Chamber Partners with Monty Tech to Promote Manufacturing

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development affiliate the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation hosted a manufacturing bus tour on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, for 46 students and chaperones from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School as part of their efforts to promote careers in manufacturing and highlight the importance of manufacturing […]

November Edition of Good Morning North Central features U.S. Small Business Adminstration Official

The next edition of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber’s popular Good Morning North Central breakfast series is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA.  The September edition is sponsored by the Doubletree by Hilton, Leominster. The Good Morning North Central […]

 North Central Mass Development Corp Lends to Two New Local Businesses

The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) granted a $19,000 micro-loan to Charles Simmons, owner of Simmons & Sinclair Logistics located in Leominster, to assist with the purchase of a tractor.  Simmons & Sinclair Logistics will offer local and long-distance transportation for a variety of products to include wood and metals.  Ray Belanger, Director of […]

Chamber Urges “No” on Question 1

On the surface, Question 1’s proposal to implement nurse staffing ratios seems like a good idea. Assigning fewer patients per nurse sounds good, but the reality is that the provisions of this proposed mandate would have devastating unintended consequences for our community hospitals and patients. Should this measure pass, hospitals in Massachusetts would be held […]