The boards of the Chamber, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation and Visit North Central Massachusetts met earlier this week to begin working on the chamber’s next strategic plan. They reviewed the great progress made on our current strategic plan and discussed a variety of topics that are crucial to supporting our members and keeping […]
Funding supports popular family-owned and operated restaurant The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce recently granted a $67,000 loan in partnership with Athol Savings Bank to purchase the real estate that houses Baldwinville Station Restaurant at 9 Circle Street in Baldwinville. The Baldwinville […]
Funding supports purchase of new equipment for local day spa The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce recently granted a $50,000 loan to support the purchase of a new laser system equipment for Lyla’s Beauty Bar in Acton, which offers laser hair removal, […]
The Leominster DekHockey Center is the oldest Street Hockey/DekHockey Center in North America EST in 1974. The center is a fixture in the local area. It is the Home of Street Hockey and DekHockey. Every year thousands of players play year round at the facility from ages 4 to over 50 years old. Over 3000 […]
Just by the nature of its name, ‘Inspire’ Counseling and Support Center, (located at 29 Main St. in Leominster) sounds like the right place to go for individuals in need of a wide range of behavioral health services. It opened its doors in June of 2021, with a leadership team of 9 and 8 onsite […]
These early career programs help students connect learning to in-demand industry sectors The Baker-Polito Administration awarded more than $600,000 to 22 school districts to help support Innovation Pathway programs, which provide high school students with opportunities to learn and gain experience in a particular industry through career exploration, technical courses and internships. Students are also […]
When many businesses were forced to cut back or close during the early stages of the COVID Pandemic, Wonder Products, LLC of Sterling was just getting started – opening its doors in 2020. “The pandemic required you to refocus and reinvent yourself,” notes co-founder Michelle Salas. You either had to jump on the boat or […]
State House News Service Colin A. Young Mariano: Baker Tax Breaks Not “Necessary At The Time” [Coverage Developing] Buoyed by surplus tax collections and federal aid, House leadership unveiled a nearly $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 that Speaker Ron Mariano said will reinvest in the state’s lower- and middle-class residents and gird the […]
Haritos to become CEO on June 1st as AIS poises itself for continued growth and increased market share. AIS announced that the company’s co-founder and CEO, Bruce Platzman will turn the role of chief executive officer over to the company’s president Nick Haritos on June 1, 2022. Platzman, together with co-founder Arthur Maxwell, began AIS more […]
Written by Barry Scanlon Stock market instability. Rising interest rates. Signs of inflation. The Russian invasion of Ukraine. And a stubborn pandemic which isn’t going away. “We’ve certainly weathered many storms since our last time together two years ago,” said Ed Manzi, the chairman and chief executive officer at Fidelity Bank, in welcoming remarks. “But […]