Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski Massachusetts employers added 13,800 jobs in September, a significant increase after a revision cut down previously reported August gains, while the statewide unemployment rate ticked downward to 3.4 percent, labor officials announced Friday. The job growth in September was driven by major gains in leisure and hospitality, […]
In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, recently partnered with regional organizations to host a unique manufacturing bus tour as part of the Chamber’s Education Compact Initiative. The initiative is aimed to further partnerships between the region’s K-12 […]
Funding to support business in Fitchburg The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $10,000 loan to Magic Treasures, located at 914 Main Street in Fitchburg. The loan will be utilized toward working capital and creates one full-time and one part-time […]
Local, woman-owned and operated graphic design and marketing studio looks back on 20 years of growth Shirley, Mass.—Sitka® Creations, a graphic design studio providing clients with creative and effective graphic and web design and visual communication services, is celebrating 20 years in business this November. Founded by Tamar Russell Brown in 2002, Sitka Creations was […]
For more than a century, North Central Massachusetts has served as the center of this state’s traditional, legacy manufacturing, making manufacturing one of the most important economic drivers in the region’s niche employment cluster. From the history of Foster Grant, L.S. Starrett and Simonds Industries to Bristol-Myers Squibb, Solvus Global and Wonder Plunger, North Central […]
Virtual seminar on how to stay safe online WHAT: As part of the Fidelity Bank LifeDesign Workshop Series, the community is invited to attend a free workshop, “Being Smart About Cyber Security.” Participants will learn about the current cyber threat landscape, current attacks, and steps to prevent cyber attacks. WHERE: Virtual; registration at www.fidelitybankonline.com/cyber WHEN: […]
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 Fitchburg on South Street, a key gateway to the community. The new sign replaces a welcome sign originally constructed by the […]
Funding to support purchase of equipment for family-owned company The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $112,500 loan to JC Ferreira Construction, Inc., toward the purchase of construction equipment. This loan helped retain four jobs in Leominster. JC Ferreira Construction […]
The Elementary School and former Junior High will be the new home to Senior Center and 3 Gardner Nonprofits Gardner – October 4, 2022 – Gardner’s Waterford Street School, recently vacated after completion of the new Gardner Elementary School, will begin a new mission in the coming months. The former school is set to become […]
Renovations aimed to modernize the facility and showcase the region to the more than 165,000 visitors annually Local officials and community leaders joined members of Visit North Central Massachusetts, the official destination marketing organization representing the 27 communities of North Central Massachusetts, yesterday to celebrate recent renovations and upgrades to the Johnny Appleseed Visitors’ Center. […]