Dems Commit to Stay in Washington ‘Til Deal is Reached Article Source: The State House News Service Article By: Matt Murphy SEPT. 15, 2020…..Congressional House Democrats said Tuesday that they would remain in Washington as long as it takes to strike a deal for another round of coronavirus relief spending, but a bipartisan effort to […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) recently approved three loans totaling $55,000 to Strong Style Coffee, Bion Greek Kitchen and Mi Rinconcito Salvadoreno in Downtown Fitchburg. Strong Style Coffee, owned and operated by Kimberly Jones on 37 Boulder Drive in Fitchburg, is a coffee shop that serves as a comfortable space where patrons […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to a Virtual Public Information Meeting for the Fitchburg – Water Street Bridges Replacement Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:30-8:00 PM https://virtualmeeting.link/fitchburgwaterstbridges This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to hear an overview of the Fitchburg – Water Street Bridges Replacement project, including proposed construction staging […]
FITCHBURG, Ma., September 14, 2020– Workers Credit Union announces it has donated more than $41,000 to two area nonprofit organizations as part of its annual GiveBack program. Earlier in September, executives presented checks to each of the organizations. Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts received $17,300 and Worcester County Food Bank received $23,600. “The […]
Since the COVID-19 crisis started, we have continued to prioritize job postings on our WorkNorthCentral.com online jobs board to help our members promote job opportunities at their business. We currently have over 500 jobs listed from throughout the region. We also continue to actively promote the jobs board to qualified and skilled job seekers. Why […]
Article by: Matt Murphy Article Source: State House News Service SEPT. 11, 2020…..What lessons have been learned? What lessons will be taught? What past experiences can be put to good use to prepare for what’s down the road? All these questions and more were on the minds of leaders this week as they returned to […]
The Chamber’s tourism arm, Visit North Central Massachusetts (VNCM), has developed its annual marketing plan to promote the region. As a result of the pandemic, VNCM plans to strategically shift its marketing resources in FY2021 to focus on helping our regional economy recover quickly and effectively from the disruption. The restaurants, retailers, hoteliers, farms and […]
COVID-19 hasn’t stopped Chris Urbine, owner of Mattress by Appointment (MBA) in Fitchburg, MA, in his tracks. In fact, he says there has been an influx of new customers since the Baker-Polito’s reopening plan was released back in May 2020. “People have been home a lot more, which makes them realize ‘I might need a […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, has recently been awarded a $946,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). This grant will be used to capitalize and administer a new Revolving Loan Fund […]
Remote Learning in the Kitchen (Virtual Event) Monday, October 5, 2020, at 7:00pm If your school-aged children are learning from home this Fall, this webinar is for you! On Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM, Minna Scholten, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in partnership with Hannaford Supermarkets, will give you practical ideas and projects for incorporating […]