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North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce leads effort to install welcome signage at Leominster Connector

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.

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 […]

Opportunity Knocks in North Central: How Will You Answer?

As employers in North Central Massachusetts continue to struggle to find skilled labor, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce recently announced a study aimed to offer suggestions to balance the labor market now and into the future. The North Central Workforce Study was prepared by the UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic and Public Policy Research […]

Healey Adds Hao, Snyder To Developing Cabinet

Source: State House News Service Author: Colin A. Young One day before she is to be sworn into office, Gov.-elect Maura Healey continued to flesh out her Cabinet by naming her secretaries of economic development and of technology services and security, but major administration roles remain unfilled by Healey, who has also not appointed a […]

Record State Savings Balance Creeping Closer to Legal Limit

Source: State House News Service Author: Colin A. Young Beacon Hill seems to have more money than it knows what to do with these days, and lawmakers could soon have even fewer options at their disposal. Surging state revenues have in recent years fueled sizeable surpluses and allowed the Baker administration and Legislature to pump […]

Cards For Caring Raises Over 1600+ For Aging Community

Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts (ASNCM) is pleased to announce the annual Cards for Caring initiative for the holiday season set an all-time high of raising over 1,600 cards for the aging community of North Central Massachusetts. Reaching across the 21 communities across the region, ASNCM, local organizations, and giving individuals, donate warm holiday […]

Important Changes to Laws and Mandates in 2023

As we greet 2023, it is important to be aware of several changes to laws and policies that will have an impact on the business climate.  Laws pertaining to minimum wage, retail premium pay and PFMLA take effect at the start of the year.  In terms of November’s ballot questions, the Fair Share Amendment will […]

Downtown performing arts center gets $2 million federal boost

Fitchburg State University’s downtown theater restoration project has received $2 million in federal support thanks to the efforts of the regional congressional delegation. The funds will go toward the development of a “black box” theater to be constructed adjacent to the main theater building in the downtown performing arts center. The new construction will be […]