New Latino Business Council Responds to Surging Entrepreneurship and Persistent Gaps in Access to Capital and Networks. (North Central Massachusetts) – The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce officially launched LIDER, the Chamber’s new Latino Business Council, at a kick-off event held Tuesday, July 8, 2026 at the Chamber offices in Fitchburg. LIDER – which […]
Gardner, MA – June 16, 2026 – The United Way of North Central Massachusetts has been selected as a recipient of the Commonwealth Employer Childcare Innovation Fund (ECCIF) in partnership with Heywood Healthcare, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, and Upwards. ECCIF is a competitive statewide initiative announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The funding […]
Chouinard honored at North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting for exceptional service as program chairperson North Central, Mass.— Eric Chouinard, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in Gardner, was recognized for his exceptional leadership as outgoing chairperson of the Chamber’s Connect North Central networking program during the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce 42nd […]
All One Credit Union is proud to support the Fitchburg Public Library (FPL) and help make their new mascot a reality through their recent donation. This donation reflects All One Credit Union’s commitment to supporting education, literacy, and community connections. As the Fitchburg Public Library building project continues—including renovations to the Wallace Building and an […]
Rivera recognized by fellow ambassadors for outstanding service, dedication, and community impact across the North Central region North Central, Mass. – Rosa Rivera, Licensed Social Worker and community advocate, has been named the 2026 Ambassador of the Year by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made during the Chamber’s 42nd Annual […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation set an ambitious goal in its current three-year strategic plan: grow annual scholarship awards to $60,000. In year one, the Foundation did not just meet that goal. It exceeded it. This spring, the Foundation awarded $64,000 in scholarships to 32 outstanding students, the largest single-year award in the Foundation’s […]
North Central Mass.—Applications for the Community Leadership Institute (CLI) Class of 2027 are now being accepted through Saturday, August 15, 2026. Organized by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, CLI is the premier community leadership program in North Central Massachusetts. Since 1988, the program has helped to shape over 350 community leaders with immersive […]
North Central Mass— Allie Catlin, co-owner of Smith’s Country Cheese, a family-owned working dairy farm, creamery, and retail destination in Winchendon, Massachusetts, has been elected Chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2026-2027. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026. As Chair of […]
Expansive guide highlights the region’s innovative manufacturing firms and vast industrial space The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) today announced the publication of the 2026 Manufacturers Directory and Industrial Parks Guide for North Central Massachusetts. The publication, which is part of the Chamber’s continuing efforts to […]
Family-friendly music festival at Lilac Hedge Farm raises funds and awareness for youth in foster care On Sunday, May 17, CASA Project Worcester County (CASA) and Cinch I.T. hosted the third annual CASA Palooza, an all-ages music festival, at Lilac Hedge Farm. The 2026 event was a record-breaking success, raising more than $9,000, thanks to […]