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Getting to Work: North Central Businesses Unite to Tackle Transportation Challenges

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A business-led solution to one of our region’s greatest workforce challenges After years of research, planning, and collaboration, North Central Massachusetts is taking a bold step forward in addressing one of our most persistent economic challenges: transportation barriers that limit workforce participation and business growth. The North Central Massachusetts Rides Transportation Management Association (TMA) represents […]

GreenDrop® Opens New Donation Center in Leominster

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Leominster location provides Massachusetts residents with an avenue for donating gently used items GreenDrop® is opening a new donation center in Leominster, MA, on September 30. The donation site will provide Massachusetts residents with a convenient location to donate their gently used items to GreenDrop’s nonprofit partner, the Epilepsy Foundation New England. This marks GreenDrop’s […]

Tough Stuff Recycling: Turning Hard-to-Recycle Waste into Sustainable Progress

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In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, businesses that marry innovation with environmental responsibility are carving a vital path forward. One such trailblazer is Tough Stuff Recycling, a young yet dynamic company that has quickly emerged as a leader in the specialized recycling industry. Founded in 2022, this Fitchburg, Massachusetts-based operation is already making a significant impact […]

Help Shape a Safer Future for the MRPC Region

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The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC), in collaboration with the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) and technical consultant WSP, has released the MRPC Region Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. This comprehensive strategy aims to significantly reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries across MRPC communities. The plan is grounded in extensive data analysis and shaped by […]

Busy Bees Preschool Center’s 50th Anniversary!

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Join us as we celebrate 50 incredible years of learning, laughter, and community at Busy Bees Preschool Center Inc. For half a century, Busy Bees has been a cornerstone of early childhood education and family support in Fitchburg and now it’s time to celebrate this remarkable journey! Friday, September 26, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 […]

How High is Up? Using Data Analytics to Determine the Right Liability Insurance Limits

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Insurance losses due to reviver statutes for legacy abuse claims, social inflation and nuclear verdicts are driving up liability insurance rates. Some underwriting executives including those at Hub International have posited that reducing policy limits saves money and can make nonprofits less attractive targets for the plaintiffs’ bar — but choosing the right level of insurance […]

Chamber Hosting Office Hours With State Economic Development Officials

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In a partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD), MassDevelopment, and MassHire, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will be hosting state economic development officials for one-on-one appointments with local developers, manufacturers, and business owners. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss any specific matters related to their business or the expansion […]

Strategic Progress Report: 2025 Results

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At the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, we believe in setting ambitious goals and measuring our progress against them. As we prepare to launch our new three-year strategic plan this fall, we’re taking a transparent look back at how we performed against the measurable objectives we established in our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. Why We […]