Leominster, MA – Leominster Credit Union (LCU) presented a check for $5,000 to the Campus Bound Program to benefit Leominster High School (LHS) students. Since 2020, Campus Bound experts have provided free support to Leominster High School to help reduce the costs of college. Campus Bound is a team of experienced, passionate college counseling and […]
Oxford, Massachusetts – Robert J. Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown, announced the kick-off of the bank’s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive for 2022 to help support local food pantries. The annual appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, called The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to making a real […]
Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski Massachusetts employers added 13,800 jobs in September, a significant increase after a revision cut down previously reported August gains, while the statewide unemployment rate ticked downward to 3.4 percent, labor officials announced Friday. The job growth in September was driven by major gains in leisure and hospitality, […]
In recognition of National Manufacturing Month, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, recently partnered with regional organizations to host a unique manufacturing bus tour as part of the Chamber’s Education Compact Initiative. The initiative is aimed to further partnerships between the region’s K-12 […]
Funding to support business in Fitchburg The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $10,000 loan to Magic Treasures, located at 914 Main Street in Fitchburg. The loan will be utilized toward working capital and creates one full-time and one part-time […]
Local, woman-owned and operated graphic design and marketing studio looks back on 20 years of growth Shirley, Mass.—Sitka® Creations, a graphic design studio providing clients with creative and effective graphic and web design and visual communication services, is celebrating 20 years in business this November. Founded by Tamar Russell Brown in 2002, Sitka Creations was […]
For more than a century, North Central Massachusetts has served as the center of this state’s traditional, legacy manufacturing, making manufacturing one of the most important economic drivers in the region’s niche employment cluster. From the history of Foster Grant, L.S. Starrett and Simonds Industries to Bristol-Myers Squibb, Solvus Global and Wonder Plunger, North Central […]
Virtual seminar on how to stay safe online WHAT: As part of the Fidelity Bank LifeDesign Workshop Series, the community is invited to attend a free workshop, “Being Smart About Cyber Security.” Participants will learn about the current cyber threat landscape, current attacks, and steps to prevent cyber attacks. WHERE: Virtual; registration at www.fidelitybankonline.com/cyber WHEN: […]
Sign provides recognition of civic pride for residents and visitors alike The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced it has sponsored the construction of a new welcome sign for the City of Fitchburg on South Street, a key gateway to the community. The new sign replaces a welcome sign originally constructed by the […]
Funding to support purchase of equipment for family-owned company The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $112,500 loan to JC Ferreira Construction, Inc., toward the purchase of construction equipment. This loan helped retain four jobs in Leominster. JC Ferreira Construction […]