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A Legacy of Innovation Celebrating manufacturing in North Central Massachusetts

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North Central Massachusetts has a proud manufacturing heritage that can be sorted into two broad categories: “legacy” manufacturers of consumer goods like furniture, car parts, and food products, and “high-tech” firms specializing in innovation-driven products like pharmaceuticals, electronic components, and machinery parts. “Regardless of the category, manufacturing in North Central Massachusetts is experiencing a renaissance,” […]

Emerging Leaders Graduate from Community Leadership Institute

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Twenty-four of the region’s up-and-coming leaders recognized for community service, engagement Twenty-four of the region’s brightest, up-and-coming leaders were honored by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce for completing the Chamber’s annual Community Leadership Institute (CLI) program. The Class of 2025 were recognized during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting held on June 12 at Great […]

Fitchburg State, MWCC & Clinton High School ink early college deal

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Source: Worcester Business Journal Author: By Mica Kanner-Mascolo As part of a statewide initiative to support students historically underrepresented in higher education, Clinton High School, Fitchburg State University, and Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner have entered into a collaboration allowing students to complete college-level coursework while earning their high school diplomas. Through the partnership, […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves financing for Country Pizza in Fitchburg

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The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved financing of $122,500 for costs associated toward the purchase of Country Pizza, located at 6 Ashby State Road in Fitchburg. NewVue Communities assisted with developing the business plan for the ownership transition. Established in […]

Casey Brokerage: Simplifying Freight, One Shipment at a Time

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For businesses across the region seeking efficient and stress-free freight solutions, Casey Brokerage in Leominster, MA, is a trusted partner. Though the company was originally established in 1984, it began a new chapter in January 2025 when Justin Boucher and his father took over operations. With decades of entrepreneurial experience under their belts, the Bouchers […]

Tony Fields to Chair North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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Tony Fields, president and CEO of Cleartech Group, an IT solutions provider based in Leominster, Massachusetts has been elected Chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2025-2026. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on June 12, 2025. As the Chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, […]