Entries by Ryan Murphy

What will become your legacy?

Why did you open the doors to your business? Today’s business owners often say it’s because they want to make a difference, fill a need, solve a problem, or support their community. There’s little doubt that business ownership isn’t just about making money; it’s about making a difference. What role will your business play in […]

Governor Baker Signs $16 Billion Transportation Bond Bill

Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and Acting MassDOT Secretary of Transportation Jamey Tesler joined legislators, municipal leaders, and other stakeholders in a virtual ceremonial signing of the $16 billion Transportation Bond Bill legislation. This legislation was signed into law on January 15, 2021, and authorizes funding across all modes of transportation to support and […]

North Central Mass Development Corp Provides Financing to Dogfather Vending

The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) recently approved a $20,000 loan to Mark Gallant, owner of Dogfather Vending LLC at 67 Main Street in Boylston, MA, a new food-truck center and commercial kitchen. Mark Gallant has owned and operated Dogfather Vending, a family-owned food-truck, since January of 2010. Mark recently relocated and expanded his […]

Designing the first 15 feet of your store

They say that you only get one chance to make a first impression, and nowhere is that more important than in the retail industry. You’ll need to draw customers into your store from the moment they step foot inside, and this requires care and attention to detail when planning the entrance to your shop. Here’s […]

Leominster Restaurant Week returns February 21 – 27

Save the date! Leominster Restaurant Week returns February 21 – 27. Support local restaurants during this annual event. Enjoy the very best that Leominster has to offer at discounted prices! Participating Restaurants: Aroma Joe’s Coffee $5 Breakfast Brazilian bites $5 Lunch Brazucão Lanches $5 Lunch / $10 Dinner Comeketo – Brazilian Cuisine $10 Lunch / […]

Barbara Mahoney joins Chamber Board

The Chamber’s Board of Directors selected Barbara Mahoney, President & CEO of Leominster Credit Union to fill the vacancy on the Board caused by the retirement of John O’Brien for the remainder of his unexpired term that runs through June, 2022. In accordance with the Chamber’s by-laws, vacancies on the Board caused by resignation or […]

Chamber Welcomes Cruz and Keating to Professional Staff

The Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Maribel Cruz as Community Business Advisor and Scherrie Keating as Membership Specialist.   Ms. Cruz will be responsible for supporting the Chamber’s economic development and small business efforts. Her role will include engaging and supporting the Latinx business community in North Central Massachusetts. She is bilingual […]

State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Riding Shotgun

Article Source: State House News Service Author: Matt Murphy   FEB. 12, 2021…..Grandma never had so many friends. Kids, grandkids, neighbors. Strangers online. Suddenly everyone this week was craving a little quality time with the older and wiser among us, looking to get out of the house and go for a drive … maybe to […]