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North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation announces Regional Business Investment Fund
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently announced a new funding opportunity to provide low or no-cost funds to developers. The Regional Business Investment Fund (RBIF) is an initiative recommended by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce One North Central regional economic […]
October Home Sales Fell To 12-Year Low
Source: State House News Service Author: Colin A. Young As Gov. Maura Healey and her team rolled out her plan to move the needle on housing production and ease housing hardships with outside-the-box policies, people looking to buy a home in Massachusetts faced much of the same in October: the thinnest inventory in more than […]
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Historic Financial Aid Expansion for Massachusetts Public College and University Students
Today, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced a historic financial aid expansion that will benefit approximately 25,000 students attending the state’s public community colleges, state universities, and the University of Massachusetts. With close to $62 million in new program funding, the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program will cover tuition, fees, books, and supply costs for Pell Grant-eligible students and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for middle-income […]
Retailers See Flat Spending This Holiday Season
Source: State House News Service Author: Michael P. Norton Citing the impacts of high inflation and interest rates, Massachusetts retailers don’t expect a big bump in holiday season shopping sales this year. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts is predicting a 1 percent increase in local sales based on a survey of its membership. Holiday sales […]
North Central Massachusetts Chamber Welcomes Babcock, Ogeto and Berthet-Garcia to its Professional Staff
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following appointments to its professional staff. Maureen Babcock is appointed Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of skills and experience to the role, including more than a decade of experience in project management, registration, and program coordination. In this position, she will be responsible for […]
Air Methods’ Life Flight, City of Fitchburg Host Groundbreaking Event
Ceremony Marks Importance of Air Ambulance Service in Fitchburg, Worcester County Air Methods’ Life Flight 2 air ambulance program partnered with the City of Fitchburg to host a groundbreaking event at Fitchburg Municipal Airport to ceremoniously recognize the importance of fast, reliable air medical services in the community. Earlier this year, Air Methods partnered with […]
Emergency Fuel Fund for North Central MA Households
MOC is dedicated to supporting low-income families through their Fuel Assistance program. Regrettably, benefits for many vulnerable residents have been significantly reduced from last year. The Emergency Fuel Fund has been a lifeline for many, especially families with children and the elderly. To ensure no one is left in the cold, MOC is asking the […]
Dream It, Create It Grant Program Unleashes Imagination and Creativity in Fitchburg
The Dream It, Create It Grant Program is back, and it’s bringing dreams to life in Fitchburg! With a fresh wave of inspiration and creativity, this grant program is set to turn innovative ideas into reality. The Dream It, Create It Grant Program is all about advancing Fitchburg as one of the most culturally unique […]
Fraud Prevention: Protect Yourself and Your Business
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce has received several reports recently from members indicating that they have received unsolicited emails from a third party, with a domain name not associated with the Chamber, offering to sell our “list” of event attendees. This is a common scam and is not legitimate. The Chamber does not […]