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Tourism Industry Continues to Thrive in North Central
By, Suzanne Farias Chair of the Board Johnny Appleseed Trail Association As the third largest industry in Massachusetts, it’s no doubt that tourism has a major impact on the economy. In North Central Massachusetts, tourism has had a profound economic impact – and throughout the last year, tourism related revenue has continued to grow. Tourism can be […]
Member Spotlight: J.U.M.P.
JUMP – or “Just Understand My Potential” is youth outdoor educational organization that connects youth with the outdoors and teaches skills that can not only be used in nature – but in life. Founded by Bill Spacciapoli – an avid outdoorsman – in 2010, JUMP uses mountain skills such as hiking and backpacking as an […]
North Central Mass Development Corp Provides Financing to Beemer’s Pub & Sharp Design
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) is proud to announce that Sharp Design and Beemer’s Pub and Grill, both of Fitchburg, are recipients of loans through our new Express Loan Program. Beemer’s Pub and Grill, a restaurant that recently relocated to 310 Main Street in Fitchburg, received an express loan of $5,000 for working […]
Leominster Credit Union Supports Clinton Fire Department’s Training Efforts
Leominster Credit Union (LCU) donated $500 to the Clinton Fire Department to assemble a structure used for training exercises. A roof piece reproduction will be designed off an existing wall behind the fire department, approximately the height of a two story house, where newer firefighters can practice ventilating rooftops. Fire Chief John McLaughlin was presented […]
Reserve Your Spot in the Official Guide to North Central Massachusetts
An ad in the Johnny Appleseed Visitors Guide is the best marketing decision you will make all year. This publication is the only one reaching visitors and long-time community members on a year-round basis. The publication is distributed at over 350 locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Canada. Work is underway now […]
MORE THAN SEVENTY BUSINESSES JOIN NORTH CENTRAL CHAMBER DURING NEW MEMBER CAMPAIGN
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the organization has recruited 75 new members as a result of its 2016 New Member Campaign. The two-week campaign ended on Friday, October 15th and included a mailed invitation to over 3,000 businesses in North Central Massachusetts and personal phone calls from fifty-five […]
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding Commitment to Support International Trade
Last Month the Baker-Polito Administration announced a commitment of $672,637 in grant funds, to help Massachusetts small businesses grow by accessing international trade markets. The grant funds – a $504,478 grant awarded to Massachusetts by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade and Expansion Program (STEP), and a $168,159 matching contribution from the Commonwealth – […]
‘Tools for Change’ Creates Important Public Policy Dialogue
In what has come to be an unprecedented political and social time in our world, thinking about how members of the community can create change could not have come at a better time. In a panel discussion, local leaders, joined by members of the community discussed strategies for making the most out of community engagement. […]