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North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves financing toward purchase of popular dance and performing arts studio

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Paula Meola Dance and Performing Arts now known as MEM Dance Theatre The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $100,000 loan to Paula Meola Dance and Performing Arts as new leadership takes over the popular studio following the retirement of […]

Three Organizations Serving North Central Region Awarded Grants

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Worcester, MA – The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts recently awarded 11 grants totaling $900,000 through its Activation Fund program, which aims to fund discrete one-year projects addressing community-identified health issues. As announced previously, a generous $500,000 distribution was received from the Central Massachusetts Independent Physicians Association (CMIPA) Foundation in early 2022 as part of […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Automotive Technology Program Selected for Business, Industry, Leadership Team Academy

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GARDNER, MA –  The Automotive Technology Program at Mount Wachusett Community College has been selected to participate in the Pathways to Innovation (PTI) “Business Industry, Leadership, Team Academy (BILT) Academy” in 2023. The BILT Academy provides leadership development for teams from the College and from industry. The role of the team is to establish sustainable […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves financing toward purchase of Birchtree Bread Company

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Funding to support business growth for popular Crust Bake Shop The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $125,000 loan as part of a funding package with TD Bank, for owners of Crust Bake Shop to purchase Birchtree Bread Company, located […]

Baker-Polito Administration Joins Military Families and Legislators to Celebrate Signing of SPEED Act

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The Baker-Polito Administration today joined military family members and legislators for a ceremonial signing of the SPEED Act, a comprehensive new law that makes Massachusetts a more welcoming place for military families and strengthens efforts to support and honor the Commonwealth’s veterans. Governor Charlie Baker held a ceremonial signing of the legislation today at Hanscom […]

Tax Refunds Will Start To Flow On Tuesday

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Source: State House News Service Author: Chris Lisinski The first checks and direct deposits from a nearly $3 billion pot of excess tax revenue will head back to taxpayers starting on Tuesday when the calendar flips to November, the Baker administration announced Friday. A spokesperson for the Executive Office of Administration and Finance said money […]

New GDP Shows U.S. Economy Bouncing Back

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Source: State House News Service Author: Michael P. Norton The U.S. economy rebounded in the third quarter, growing at a 2.6 percent annual rate after contracting in the second quarter. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the new real gross domestic product data Thursday morning. Government analysts said increases in exports, and both consumer […]

North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation approves financing for Delicious Dips

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Funding to support start-up costs for new Fitchburg business The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), the economic development arm of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, recently approved a $30,000 loan to Delicious Dips to provide funding toward start-up costs with establishing the business in Fitchburg. Funding created one full-time job in the […]

Leominster Credit Union partners with Campus Bound to Benefit Leominster High

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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 […]

bankHometown Supports Local Food Pantries with 19th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

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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 […]