Entries by Ryan Murphy

Chamber Spotlight: Robert C. Alario, CPA

Whether you need your taxes done, a trust set up, an audit completed or a child heading off to college, Robert C. Alario Certified Public Accountants has a team of experts ready to help. The business, with office in Leominster and Worcester, prides itself on building personal relationships with its clients, said President Robert C. Alario, […]

Why It’s Important to Buy Local First

When you shop local, you do far more than get the items that you want quickly and conveniently. Buying local actually stimulates the economy in our community, helps benefit local schools and charities — and it even helps the environment. Take a look at some of the many reasons why it’s important to shop and […]

Fidelity Bank Allocates $45,000 over 3 years to Partnership with EforAll

Leominster, MASS – Fidelity Bank , a community bank headquartered in Leominster with 14 full-service offices in central Massachusetts has committed $45,000 over three years to Its partnership with EforAll (Entrepreneurship for All ).  EforAll Greater Worcester was launched on October 1. It is EforAll’s ninth location in Massachusetts. “We strongly believe that this partnership […]

North Central Massachusetts Chamber Releases 2021 Public Policy Agenda

(Regional) – The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce unveiled its Public Policy Agenda for the new fiscal year today outlining the Chamber’s legislative priorities on issues important to businesses and the advancement of North Central Massachusetts. The agenda was developed to serve as a blueprint for the Chamber’s government affairs efforts and have been […]

An Update from the North Central Massachusetts Chamber President

Roy Nascimento, IOM, CCE President & CEO North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce As fall begins to give way to winter, we continue to be laser focused on helping our members and communities navigate these troubled waters.  We know that balancing everything that has been thrown at you this year has been difficult and stressful.  […]

QB1 Mentality partnership helps quarterbacks in Africa

Local company QB1 Mentality and American Football for African Mission (AFFAM) are excited to announce a partnership that will be pivotal for quarterback development in Africa. This venture will give opportunities to deserving youth athletes that were not possible prior. Technology is playing an increasingly critical role in every aspect of business in the current […]

North Central Mass Development Corp Provides Funding to 50-50 Diner in Fitchburg

(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 50-50 Diner in Fitchburg. The 50/50 Diner, a restaurant in Fitchburg managed by David and Reesi Cordio and Michael Cataldo, received a $50,000 microloan to […]

Chamber Member Spotlight: Fitchburg Art Museum

Founded in 1925, the Fitchburg Art Museum plays a vital role in the cultural life of North Central Massachusetts. It has 20,000 square feet of exhibition space with a collection that ranges from Ancient Egypt artifacts to contemporary art of the 21st century, including American Art, African Art, and photography. But the Fitchburg Art Museum is […]