Federal Affairs: At the end of January, the House passed their Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. According to a House Ways and Means Committee summary, the bill includes $78 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses, expands the small business expensing cap, expands access to the child tax credit, and would allow […]
CHAMBER WEBSITE REFRESH: In February, the Chamber launched a refreshed website to offer a more dynamic and valuable resource for our members and communities. The project included redesigning the homepage and several interior pages. It also included consolidating our economic development website – choosenorthcentral.com – into the Chamber website to make it easier to manage […]
Source: State House News Service Author(s): Colin A. Young What difference can a year make? When it comes to home sales in Massachusetts, the answer is about $50,000. There were 2,042 single-family homes sold in Massachusetts in February, the exact same number of sales as in February 2023. But analysts at The Warren Group said […]
You are invited to the MassHire Northcentral Workforce Board’s upcoming Regional STEM Workgroup meeting on April 4th, from 8:00 to 9:30, at Leominster City Hall. This collaborative initiative is designed to bring together employers and educators to create opportunities and exposure for students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. As educators, their roles include: Promoting […]
This year’s Leominster Cleanup will kick off on Monday April 22, which is Earth Day, and will run through Wednesday May 22. Volunteers can pick their time, pick their location, and pick up some trash. We will be giving out supplies, including t-shirts, trash bags, and gloves (while supplies last) at Leominster City Hall starting […]
The FARE FREE Initiative has been underway since January 1st and runs to June 2024. Feedback from our customers has been very positive. MART launched a New Gardner Route 3. Gardner Route 3 (mrta.us). A 30-minute fixed route that connects the north and south areas of Gardner together. The new route cuts the usual bus […]
Fidelity Bank announced its 2023 LifeDesign Community Dividend completed the year with a record of nearly $500,000 donated to more than 250 organizations, events, and charitable endeavors throughout the communities the bank serves in Central and Eastern Massachusetts. The LifeDesign Community Dividend provides funding to support local nonprofit organizations that directly impact and benefit the […]
Calling all Worcester Railers fans! The Worcester Railers Military Appreciation game is on Saturday, March 30th and we are looking for partners to help us honor our veterans and their families. Sponsor a ticket for a deserving military member with our three tiers of sponsorship available. Let’s show our support together! For more information please contact: […]
The City of Fitchburg and the Airport Commission are seeking responses to this Request for Expressions of Interest (“RFEI”) from parties interested in long-term leasing with commercial development. The City is inviting participation from potential non-aviation businesses and enterprises that could be developed at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport. The purpose of this process is to […]
Join us for a full day of industry networking and learning, featuring remarks from Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) presents the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism, an all-day gathering to bring together industry experts, government officials, and hospitality professionals. Join us in […]