Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski Total employment in Massachusetts rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in January, 34 months after the COVID-19 state of emergency began, as employers added a robust 19,600 jobs. The January gains brought the statewide employment to 3,743,500, labor officials announced Friday. That’s just 200 positions short of the total […]
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts announces the opening of its 2023 Synergy Initiative and Activation Fund grant opportunities to target community-identified health issues and support innovative approaches to addressing health issues in the region. The Synergy Initiative provides multiple years of funding (approximately $2 million in total funding over roughly five […]
One of the most valuable and often overlooked functions of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is the role as the region’s most powerful champion for the business community. The Chamber is uniquely positioned at the crossroads that connect businesses of all sizes and industries, non-profits, and local and state government to tackle the […]
The Chamber is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Meyers as a Senior Marketing Advisor. In this part-time position, he will be responsible for assisting with marketing strategy, managing media buying and copy-writing for the Chamber and its affiliate organizations – Visit North Central Massachusetts and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation. Meyers comes […]
The next edition of the Chamber’s Good Morning North Central breakfast series is scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2023 from 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and will take place at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg, MA. The March edition is sponsored by Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts. The March edition will […]
Fitchburg Creative Cities Partnership is proud to announce the launch of its “Dream It, Create It” Grant Program for 2023, with a focus on supporting placemaking/placekeeping projects in Fitchburg’s neighborhoods. The program aims to directly involve and impact residents, visitors, and businesses, and to advance Fitchburg as one of the most culturally unique and creative […]
OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS – bankHometown and its employees recently made donations totaling more than $22,000 to three United Way organizations in Central Massachusetts. Employees pledged more than $19,000 of their own funds in support of the bank’s United Way workplace campaign. Combined with the bank’s direct contribution, the campaign total of $22,485 will be divided among […]
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: New Date – Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. River Styx Brewing in Fitchburg will partner with the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to host the Chamber’s February edition of the Business After Hours series. The event will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from […]
Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull Sunday, April 23, 11 am – 4 pm Polar Park, Worcester, MA Put your strength to the test and fundraise for NEADS at the same time by taking part in NEADS Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull. Money raised by participating teams support our mission of providing independence to more clients […]
Clinton Savings Bank is much more than a community bank. With 6 branch locations (Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Clinton, Sterling, West Boylston) and a seventh opening next year in Shrewsbury, Clinton Savings has a major impact throughout Central Massachusetts. Clinton Savings Bank also has a rich history in the business community, opening its door 171 years […]