Fidelity Bank has made good on its promise to support small local businesses in the communities of Gardner and Winchendon in recognition of the completion of its merger with Colonial Co-Operative Bank, which had branches in those communities prior to the merger. The merged state chartered, mutually owned financial institution has combined assets of approximately […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Brendan Hannen to its professional staff in the position of Micro-Loan Program Manager. In his new position, Mr. Hannen will be responsible for helping to manage the micro-loan program offered through the Chamber’s economic development arm, the North Central Massachusetts Development […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development affiliate the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation hosted a manufacturing bus tour on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, for 46 students and chaperones from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School as part of their efforts to promote careers in manufacturing and highlight the importance of manufacturing […]
The next edition of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber’s popular Good Morning North Central breakfast series is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2018 from 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA. The September edition is sponsored by the Doubletree by Hilton, Leominster. The Good Morning North Central […]
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) granted a $19,000 micro-loan to Charles Simmons, owner of Simmons & Sinclair Logistics located in Leominster, to assist with the purchase of a tractor. Simmons & Sinclair Logistics will offer local and long-distance transportation for a variety of products to include wood and metals. Ray Belanger, Director of […]
On the surface, Question 1’s proposal to implement nurse staffing ratios seems like a good idea. Assigning fewer patients per nurse sounds good, but the reality is that the provisions of this proposed mandate would have devastating unintended consequences for our community hospitals and patients. Should this measure pass, hospitals in Massachusetts would be held […]
On November 6th, voters in Massachusetts will be asked to vote on a series of ballot questions, including Question 1 – a proposal to mandate nurse staffing levels in hospitals in the state. Your support is desperately needed in helping voters understand the negative impact Question 1 will have on patient care, our communities and North Central Massachusetts. […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its economic development affiliate the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation hosted a special manufacturing bus tour on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 for education and community leaders as part of their efforts to promote careers in manufacturing and highlight the importance of manufacturing to North Central Massachusetts. Attendees […]
A Four-Year Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Matthew Myers, IOM, marketing & communications manager of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, to the Northeast Board of Regents. “A strong Board of […]