The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced it has sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign for the Town of Sterling located on Route 62 (Clinton Road) and Sterling Road when traveling from the Town of Clinton. The new sign is part of a project to construct welcome signs at key gateways […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently provided financing of $50,000 to Katallage Wellness Center, located at 73 Front Street in Shirley, to support the startup costs of opening the business. The funding will help create five full-time and two part-time employees. […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce applications for the 2024 Scholarship program are now being accepted from local high school students in North Central Massachusetts. Each year, the Chamber Foundation distributes approximately 25 scholarships made possible through contributions from members of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. Students interested in […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is aware of pending severe weather set to hit our region this evening. As a result of the September floods, we created a resource page for quick access to guidance and information from local, state, and federal authorities to keep our members and the public informed when an […]
With the new year underway, it is important to be aware of several updates to laws and policies that could impact the business climate. Multiple new laws and regulations pertaining to PFMLA, taxes, and FinCEN took effect at the start of the year. Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML): Maximum weekly benefits under PFML are increased […]