Entries by Ryan Murphy

North Central Mass Development Corp Provides Funding to Sterling Gymnastics

(Regional) – The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) – the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce – recently approved a $50,000 loan to the Sterling Academy of Gymnastics. The Sterling Academy of Gymnastics, owned by John and Nancy Carbone, received a $50,000 microloan for working capital for pandemic related […]

New Survey Highlights Continued Impacts to Businesses from COVID-19

Survey Data reveals decline in customers and cash (Regional) — Results from a business impact survey issued to businesses located in North Central Massachusetts highlight the continued impacts to the local business community due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  This new survey was conducted by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the […]

Top Diversity & Inclusion Resources for Employers

Business leaders are having more open conversations about diversity and inclusion in the workplace. While this isn’t novel, the spotlight on racial, gender and other biases has rejuvenated talks about increasing workplace diversity and equal opportunities. The goal is to create a workplace with open communication channels that allow all employees can express their opinions […]

Gardner Announces Waiver of Restaurant Liquor License Fees For 2021

Move Aims to Help Businesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic GARDNER – November 10th, 2020 – Gardner Mayor Michael J. Nicholson is pleased to announce the City of Gardner is suspending fees for liquor licenses for Gardner businesses that apply for on- premise consumption liquor licenses for the 2021 calendar year. In the wake of the […]

Wachusett Brewing Company launches new beer for the holidays to support Trees For Soldiers Project

“Holiday” Double IPA features 2020 Veterans Hop Blend by Yakima Chief Hops Just in time for its release on Veteran’s Day, Wachusett Brewing Company is launching a special new beer for a very special cause.  “Holiday” Double IPA features a limited-edition hop blend by Yakima Chief Hops that raises money annually for veteran causes.  To help add […]

Chamber Member Spotlight: Mount Wachusett Community College

Mount Wachusett Community College is the one place in North Central Massachusetts where you can earn an associate’s degree, see a show, send your child to camp, join the fitness center, complete a certificate program or get workforce training. The Mount was founded in 1963 and was first located at the former Gardner High School […]