Here is a recap of efforts over the Winter from the Chamber’s destination marketing arm, Visit North Central Massachusetts (VNCM). Leveraging MA 250th Anniversary for Regional Growth We are embracing the region’s revolutionary spirit with a new marketing initiative tied to the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Our campaign highlights the innovative spirit […]
As your dynamic partner in North Central Massachusetts, we continue to drive initiatives that strengthen our business community and foster regional growth. Our impact spans from direct business support to innovative community development, and we are pleased to share these updates with you that are not covered elsewhere in the newsletter. STRATEGIC PLANNING: Our current […]
Lauren Howe, a breast cancer survivor from Leominster, announced a new program with Fitchburg-based business First Class Hair Design and Pawsitively 4 Pink, a local non-profit dedicated to supporting women on their journey with breast cancer to help patients feel their best during treatment and recovery. The program, Feel Your BrEaST, offers up to five […]
A study to determine the possibility of establishing a co-working facility is being conducted by Fitchburg State University. Your participation in this survey is truly valuable, as it will allow you to provide us with data and opinions about co-working spaces that we can then use in our planning. Your responses will be completely anonymous, but may […]
APRIL 3RD & 4TH, 2025 This notice is to inform you of upcoming traffic management and detour plans related to ongoing construction work. Please review the following information carefully as it pertains to temporary access, detours, and parking impacts. MassDOT’s Contractor working on the River Street Bridge near Crocker Field needs to temporarily detour traffic […]
The Adam Ezra Group is one of the hottest folk music groups around with shows planned around New England and a tour in Germany. This talented group will be performing a benefit for at the Bull Run Restaurant on April 13. An included dinner buffet will be served at 5pm and the show will start […]
More than 30 years ago, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce published its first regional economic development plan, first identifying tourism as a promising avenue to diversify the economy with a strong potential for economic and job growth. To promote North Central Massachusetts as an area where visitors can take advantage of the region’s […]
Comeketo is making its way back! After a small setback, they’re halfway to their goal and need our support! Join Comeketo for a one-day exclusive dining experience on March 29th at 199 Main St, Fitchburg, MA (inside the Congregational Church Hall). Two sessions available: 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM This is a one-time event (Not […]
Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, provided $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity North Central MA for its Critical Repair program. Proceeds will support projects across the region that allow low-income homeowners to maintain a safe place to live so they may stay in their homes. It also provided $10,000 to North Star Family […]
Sheila King-Goodwin, chief community banking officer for Fidelity Bank, was recently recognized by the New England Women in Banking as one of the 2025 Northeast Women in Banking and Mortgage. The award was given during the New England Women in Banking Conference held on January 15, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. The award recognizes […]