Entries by Ryan Murphy

bankHometown Provides Economic Lifelines to Northern Worcester County Businesses Through Paycheck Protection Program Loans

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Oxford, Massachusetts, June 26, 2020—bankHometown has approved over 700 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling approximately $68 million, allowing hundreds of local businesses across central Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut to keep more than 7,500 employees on the payroll. The program has helped small businesses like bankHometown customer Cleartech Group, a Leominster-based IT management and consulting […]

AIS Continues its Sew the Masks Campaign in Partnership with the United Way of North Central Massachusetts

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Effort will mobilize sewing-enthusiast “Rosies” and corporate partners to join AIS in creating and sponsoring donations of high quality, reusable face masks (Leominster, MA) – May 28, 2020 – AIS has partnered with the United Way of North Central Massachusetts as it continues its philanthropic initiative, Sew the Masks. The program’s goal to create and donate […]

An Update from the Chamber President | June 24, 2020

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Dear Member, Our world has dramatically changed since mid-March. We have all been working to address the impact of the Coronavirus crisis and are now striving to adjust to the “new normal.” In staying true to our mission, we responded to ensure our members and communities have the guidance, resources, and support to effectively react […]

Gift Local Gift Card Fees Waived

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When it Matters Most To assist members who participate in the Gift Local program, the Chamber will be waiving all processing fees associated with this popular gift card program through at least December 31, 2020. As we want to encourage consumers to shop and eat at local businesses as much as possible, we will also […]

CHAMBER APPOINTS ECONOMIC TASKFORCE

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The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate organizations, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation and Visit North Central Massachusetts, have announced the formation of a special taskforce comprised of a cross section of business and community leaders from throughout the region.  This group of prominent leaders is charged with working collaboratively to […]

Guest Columnist | “The Resiliency Test” by Tony Fields

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The Resiliency “Test”: Will Your Business Survive the Pandemic? by Tony Fields Innovative IT solutions hold the answer to capitalizing on the new virtual business landscape. Companies that, months ago, had booming brick and mortar locations, serving thousands, if not millions, of customers every week, have now become almost invisible. Fortune 500 companies that once […]

Johnny Appleseed Visitors’ Center Set to Reopen

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After being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johnny Appleseed Visitors’ Center officially reopened to the public on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. New health and sanitization protocols have been implemented to assure the safety of all guests, volunteers and staff. Highlights of the new protocols include: Masks will be required at […]

WEBINAR – 10 Principles of Long-Term Investing Resilience

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When volatility strikes, do you take your money and run? Unfortunately, this might do more harm than good. Join me for a workshop that explores time tested ways to tackle volatility. Hosted by: Paul Chlebecek, Edward Jones Presenter: James Ignazio, MFS Investment Management Important Zoom Details: Date and time: Tuesday June 9th at 5:00 PM ET […]