When Al Rose speaks about Red Apple Farm it is easy to see his passion for his business, his family, his apples, his home and his life. Rose’s enthusiasm is infectious and is easily translated to all aspects of Red Apple Farm’s operation. Founded in 1912, Rose has carried on the multi-generational farm and converted […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2023 Scholarship program are now being accepted. Each year, the Chamber Foundation distributes approximately 25 scholarships to local high-achieving high school students in North Central Massachusetts. Students interested in applying for a 2023 scholarship through the North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation […]
Agenda to serve as blueprint to support strong business climate for the region The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce unveiled its Public Policy Agenda for the new fiscal year outlining the Chamber’s legislative priorities on issues important to businesses and the advancement of North Central Massachusetts. It was reviewed and approved by the Chamber’s […]
Funding to purchase real estate for business operations in Groton The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $206,000 loan to Salt and Light Café to provide funding toward the purchase of property at 159 Main Street in Groton, where the […]
Fresh food, cold beer, a friendly staff and a great location are the main ingredients in the success of the Gardner Ale House, according to owner Rick Walton. When asked what separates the Gardner Ale House from the competition, he noted “Our food is prepared fresh, not frozen or processed and we make our own […]
Gifts to fund to be doubled by United Way and the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts In response to rising home heating costs this winter, the United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has launched a special fund to help local residents stay warm. The “Keep North Central Warm: Heat Assistance Fund” will provide […]
The next edition of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce’s popular Good Morning North Central breakfast program is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 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 January edition is sponsored by Resource Management, Inc. The […]
Mount Wachusett Community College was awarded $984,233 annually for the next five years in support of adult education programs offered by the college, including the free HiSET/GED high school equivalency preparation courses and English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses. Funding will enable the MWCC adult education programs to support 269 seats per year, 154 […]
Sign provides recognition of civic pride for residents and visitors alike The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced it has sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign for the City of Leominster located on the Leominster Connector. The new sign is part of a project to construct welcome signs at key gateways […]
The Community Leadership Institute (CLI) class of 2023, chose My Turn, Inc. of Fitchburg as a community service project for the holiday season. Since 1984 My Turn, Inc. has focused on “the forgotten half”, the economically, socially and educationally disadvantaged youth in poorer neighborhoods and communities. There are currently, 35 individuals actively participating in this […]