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 […]
Tomten Biketown in Leominster is expanding its product line with a new inventory of running shoes now available for purchase in the showroom located at 1029 Central Street. The carefully selected collection includes brands such as Altra, Craft, Salomon, Saucony, Topo, and Balega. This expansion is a natural fit for the expertise of the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, 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, […]
In front of an audience of over 400 with hundreds more tuning in online at the Health Equity Trends Summit, Governor Maura Healey announced a new initiative in partnership with The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts and the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Mass (CHNA 9) to advance health equity in the Ayer region. […]
LUK, Inc. was recently awarded the $10,000 Impact Award from the 100 Women Who Care of Greater Westford. Launched in 2022, 100 Women Who Care is a Giving Circle comprised of women from Greater Westford with a desire to support nonprofits in the local community. The group gives to nonprofits quarterly and is one of […]
The United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has successfully completed its annual April Foods Drive, distributing more than 7,500 pounds of food—valued at $14,625—to local agencies. The drive provided essential nutrition to 900 families and a total of 2,250 individuals across the region. From April through June, donation boxes were placed in libraries, schools, […]
Knowles honored at North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting for exceptional service as program chairperson Brittany Knowles, owner of Bin There Dump That – Central Massachusetts, was recognized for her exceptional leadership as outgoing chairperson of the Chamber’s Connect North Central networking program during the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting […]