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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Universal Pre-K Access in 16 School Districts

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced at the YMCA of Cape Cod that 16 school districts are receiving $3.4 million to support their efforts to expand access to affordable high-quality preschool through the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI). Nine currently participating districts will be expanding their efforts, adding 32 preschool classrooms, representing an additional 488 seats across […]

Startup businesses recognized at inaugural North Central Massachusetts Entrepreneur Awards Reception and Resource Showcase

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Awards recognized clients of the NCMDC for service to community, growth. The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), recognized several small businesses and individuals at its inaugural Entrepreneur Awards Reception and Resource Showcase, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Leominster on March […]

Community Development Week

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The National Community Development Association (NCDA) has recognized April 1-5, 2024, as National Community Development Week. This week provides the opportunity for communities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Member communities are also recognizing the work of the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. The programs are critical to […]

National Grid Awards $800K to Chambers of Commerce Across Massachusetts in Support of Small Businesses

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National Grid announced it will donate $800,000 to eight Chambers of Commerce in Massachusetts to support local small businesses. Each chamber will receive $100,000, which they will then distribute in grants of $1,000 to small businesses with fewer than 150 employees. This pledge follows a similar donation by National Grid in January 2023, when the […]

USA Luge announces partnership with Sitka Creations

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USA Luge announced a new partnership with Sitka® Creations, LLC, a graphic design studio providing clients with creative and effective graphic and web design, and visual communication services, making Sitka Creations the official marketing partner for the organization. Founded by Tamar Russell Brown in 2002, Sitka Creations was first opened in Rockland, Maine with Russell Brown […]

Visit North Central Massachusetts Tourism Update

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Here is a recap of efforts over the Winter from the Chamber’s destination marketing arm, Visit North Central Massachusetts (VNCM). Advertising & Promotion Throughout the Winter, we continued to promote the region with a blend of print and digital advertising strategies across our target markets. The creative messaging for these ads focuses on “Everything You […]

On the frontlines of healthcare in North Central: A Perspective from the Region’s Leaders

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In January, the Worcester Business Journal announced its 2024 Economic Forecast, which focused on the future of several topics in Central Massachusetts but paid particular focus on the current health care landscape here in North Central. The publication forecasted that our region would see more challenges related to access to health care services, especially with […]

Government Affairs Update

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Federal Affairs: At the end of January, the House passed their Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. According to a House Ways and Means Committee summary, the bill includes $78 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses, expands the small business expensing cap, expands access to the child tax credit, and would allow […]