Event highlights a fourth generation family business that focuses on viable and sustainable farming. The ninth TD Bank Small Business Takeover Initiative will take place at TD Garden on Tuesday, March 11, when the Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers at 7 p.m. For the Small Business Takeover, TD Bank turns over all possible advertising […]
The Fitchburg East Rotary Club invites the community to its 44th Annual Brunch, now rescheduled as a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch after inclement weather led to the postponement of the originally planned Super Bowl Brunch. This beloved annual event will take place on: Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – Noon Location: Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School […]
Join the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for Ignite & Elevate: The Women’s Fund Annual Celebration — an empowering evening of connection, inspiration, and impact! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar of wine and beer, and meaningful conversations. Bring a friend or mentor a young woman — together, let’s elevate each other and ignite […]
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts awarded nearly $140,000 to support 14 community health projects to benefit the Nashoba Valley region. The Foundation has also allocated grants totaling over $10,000 to Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College. These funds will facilitate scholarships for students from the Nashoba Valley region pursuing studies in direct-care […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved $32,000 to support the startup of Best Family Fitness, a new fitness center located at 360 High Street in Clinton. Serving patrons of all athletic backgrounds, Best Family Fitness will focus on clients seeking […]
United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) recently distributed 2,000 pairs of Bombas socks to 13 local food pantries, helping individuals and families in need stay warm this winter. The socks, valued at $24,000, were generously shared by the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, which received 10,000 pairs from Bombas and provided 2,000 to UWNCM. Volunteers […]
It’s official! The Wachusett Business Incubator has officially moved into its new location at 82 Main Street in Gardner. This new office space offers a state-of-the-art 3D printing lab, a digital studio, and numerous collaboration spaces designed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses. Whether you’re looking to innovate, connect, or grow your business, the new […]
Mount Wachusett Community College is partnering with North Central MassHire to offer an ESL Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. This training was created to assist students to advance ESL skills and obtain their CNA certification. Attend a Career Center Seminar and Meet with a counselor who will conduct your career assessment. Eligibility & Required Documentation: […]
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has issued new guidance clarifying that private sector Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives remain lawful business practices. This document provides important information for employers who maintain or are considering DEIA programs. The guidance outlines: The legal framework supporting workplace DEIA programs How DEIA initiatives differ from unlawful hiring […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved $150,000 in financing for MacMannis Florist & Greenhouses, located at 2108 Main Street in Athol, toward the purchase of the former Brooks-MacMannis Florist and Greenhouse. Originally founded a century ago as Hamilton Florist, the […]