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The Great American Bake Off Casting Call
The producers of the UK Phenomenon “The Great British Bake Off,” are once again looking for America’s best amateur
bakers.
This is your chance to make history and be a part of this globally beloved format!
Are you ready to compete in the ultimate baking battle to be crowned the Best Amateur Baker in America?
Can you bake perfect pastries, exceptional cakes and beautiful bread?
Does someone you know create memorable baked delights for every occasion?
Are you an amateur baking genius ready to show off your skills?
If so, we are currently taking applications and would love to see you in the tent!
If you are selected as one of this year’s competitors, you will:
· Travel to England to compete in the world famous “Bake Off” tent.
· Possibly take home bragging rights as the Best Amateur Baker in America.
To be selected you must:
· Be at least 18 years old & a legal US resident
· Have not completed any formal or professional culinary, pastry and or baking training, unless it was more than ten years ago.
· Have never worked as a full-time baker, cook or chef, nor must your main source of income be derived from baking.
** Please see Application for full list of eligibility requirements
Visit WWW.BAKINGSHOWCASTING.COM to APPLY and for MORE INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 31, 2018
OSHA / DIA WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS
The North Central Career Center is hosting a free workshop for employers on May 30ta to update companies across multiple industries on the latest OSHA requirements. The workshop will also include information about funding sources for OSHA/safety training.
OSHA / DIA WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS
Date, time and location:
May 30, 2018 1:00PM – 3:00PM
North Central Career Center
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA
The North Central Career Center invites you to a free workshop designed to help employers better understand OSHA requirements, policies and procedures. In addition, you’ll learn about resources that will help fund OSHA and related training.
This free workshop is essential for all business owners and managers who want to understand OSHA guidelines and directives that are designed for safety and better health management.
OSHA provides information and resources to help employers identify and correct job hazards as well as improve their injury and illness prevention programs. DIA and OTA offer additional resources to help you comply with Federal and State requirements.
AGENDA
1pm – 1:15pm – Networking
1:15pm-2:30pm – OSHA presentation
2:30pm – 3:00pm – DIA & OTA presentation
Featured speakers: Jeffrey Taylor, OSHA
Kathleen Manson, MA Dept of Industrial Accidents (DIA)
Tiffany Scogstrom, MA Office of Technical Assistance (OTA)
To register for this free event, please RSVP to by May 25ta. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
bankHOMETOWN HIRES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL BANKING
Under the direction of the Bank President, Moniz will plan, organize, and direct Retail Banking and Branch Administration, including business development and sales. She also serves as a liaison with the Marketing Department regarding strategy and execution, as well as serving as a liaison to the Security Officer.
Moniz brings a wealth of banking experience with her. She was previously a Senior Vice President, Market Manager at Webster Bank in Rhode Island. Moniz was responsible for leading, coaching and managing 15 banking centers throughout Rhode Island and the shoreline of Connecticut. Her market was ranked #1 in the company for customer experience.
Prior to Webster, Moniz was with Santander Bank where she held the position of Senior Retail District Executive and managed 14 banking centers.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from Rhode Island College.
Moniz does volunteer work for the United Way
She resides in Coventry, RI
bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has $730 million in assets. bankHometown has served its communities since 1889 and operates thirteen full service offices; eight in central Massachusetts and five located in northeastern Connecticut.
bankHOMETOWN PROMOTES ONE
Christina was hired in January of 2014 and was based in the Leominster, MA office. She covers the North Central MA market as a commercial lender.
In May of 2017 Christina was promoted to Assistant Vice President Commercial Lending.
She received a Certificate in Commercial Lending from the Massachusetts Banker’s Association in 2012.
Christina is active in the BNI Group of Leominster and is a committee member of the North Central Mass Community Development Corp and currently serves as a board member of Newvue Communities, CDC in Fitchburg.
She resides in Leominster.
bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has $730 million in assets. bankHometown has served its communities since 1889 and operates thirteen full service offices; eight in central Massachusetts and five located in northeastern Connecticut.
Taller de Seguridad Social – Fidelity Bank
Know the facts before signing up for Social Security
Kurt Czarnowski, formerly with the Social Security Administration, will
explain what you need to know about your Social Security benefits, so you
can see how it fits as part of your overall retirement plan.
800.581.5363 fidelitybankonline.com
Tuesday, May 8th
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fidelity Bank Community Room
9 Leominster Connector, Leominster MA
Refreshments will be served.
Spring Breakfast Event to Feature Speaker On Historical Mill Worker Housing
April 30, 2018 – Now in its 7ta year, Habitat for Humanity North Central MA will welcome the new building season with its Annual Spring Breakfast scheduled for May 9ta at the First Parish of Bolton. The event, which also marks the Affiliate’s 30ta year of serving cities, towns and communities in North Central MA, is held to build awareness of the Agency’s Mission and provides an opportunity for the community to learn more about current building and renovation projects in the region. It is only fitting that this year’s speaker at the event is a Public Historian who will share stories on the evolution of factory worker housing, giving us insight into our current renovation project on School Street in Acton.
Chuck Arning, a retired National Park Service Interpretive Ranger, will be talking about the history of mills and mill housing in MA. He was chosen because the house at 43- 45 School St. is located in what was considered Acton’s industrial district in the 1800’s and the structure was originally used for mill worker housing for those employed at the many mills that dotted the area along Fort Pond Brook.
Arning has produced over 85 video and television episodes on the outdoor recreation, history, preservation efforts, and people of the Blackstone River Valley. He is a Member of the American Antiquarian Society and the National Council for Public History. Chuck previously served as the Public Historian Board Member for the New England Historical Association and is also a member of the Western Historical Association, the George Wright Society and the American Association for State & Local History.
In addition to hearing from Mr. Arning, Habitat NCM founding members will also speak on the early days of the Affiliate. The program will conclude with a celebration of a local homeowner who recently paid off her Habitat mortgage.
There is NO COST TO ATTEND this event but, reservations are required as seating is limited. Please visit the Habitat website to reserve your spot. The Breakfast and program will be held from 7:30 – 8:30am.
Thank you to Avidia Bank, Enterprise Bank and the Law Office of David Rocheford for supporting the event through their sponsorship commitment.
About Habitat NCM
Habitat for Humanity NCM offers a hand up, not a hand out, to hard-working, low-income central Massachusetts families seeking affordable homeownership. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat NCM builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside our homeowner partner families. Habitat NCM also operates the Leominster ReStore which raises funds through the sale of discounted or recycled materials and furniture.
Maria Milagros Power Presenter Workshop – May 12th
Learn the tips and tools to become a power presenter.
In this 4 hour workshop, you will learn to incorporate your presentation purpose, your passion for the topic, and your presence, to leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Whether you are looking to develop your public speaking skills or just get better at delivering information, this is the workshop for you.
Sat. May 12, 2108 9am-1pm (complimentary refreshments will be available)
Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Please bring an (up to) 10 minute talk (if you have one) that you are looking to perfect. It can be personal or business related. Dress comfortably, come with your notebook and ready to learn.
$60 per person
Maria Milagros Mailing List Insiders will receive a $10 off coupon code in the weekly video email. If you havent already you can join her list by going to her website at www.mariamilagros.net and clicking on the purple toolbar at the top of any page.
(FYI: This is the last time that the Power Presenter class is going to be at this rate. After this it will go up to $99 per person.)
Register here: https://powerpresenter_mariamilagros_may2018.eventbrite.com
Theatre at the Mount AUDITIONS – WE WILL ROCK YOU
AUDITIONS WE WILL ROCK YOU
Experience North Central at Mill No. 3
The next edition of the Experience North Central series is scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will feature one of the area’s newest, unique additions: a balsamic vinegar and olive oil bar at Mill No. 3. Earlier this year, Mill No. 3, located at 85 Westminster Street in Fitchburg, became the only venue locally to host a balsamic vinegar and olive oil bar featuring more than 50 varieties!
Experience North Central is a popular new experiential networking series launched by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association last fall. Each session of the Experience North Central series offers a non-traditional networking opportunity with a fun, experiential learning twist. Guests at the May event will learn about balsamic vinegar and olive oil while taste testing and pairing different varieties. Attendees will be able to experience foods and wine from Mill No. 3 while enjoying the quaint atmosphere of the shop, garden center and view from the seating area outside.
In 1996, Mill No. 3 began as a mobile stand selling corn and tomatoes on a heavily wooded lot where the waterfall was not visible due to the dense brush. Today, Mill No. 3 Farmstand is blessed with a steady clientele of friends, family, neighbors and passersby, an enormous opportunity for future growth, and the motivation of a job well done. The business has grown to include a deli, beer & wine, groceries, flowers, coffee, pastries and also now offers 50 varieties of Olive Oils & Vinegar.
“It is important to inform the local community on all of the great things happening in North Central Massachusetts,” said Roy Nascimento, President & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association. “This is a great opportunity to showcase a local small business right in our backyard while providing an opportunity for people to connect and engage.”
The cost of the event is $15 for Chamber and JATA members and $25 for non-members. For registration, please visit www.northcentralmass.com or contact Maria McCaffrey at 978.353.7604 x. 235 or
Local seniors celebrated at Chamber’s Annual Scholarship Breakfast
El Good Morning North Central series is a high-profile, fast-paced and educational breakfast program geared towards executives, senior managers, professionals and business owners. Each of the programs has a business-oriented focus and features popular speakers to present on topics of interest to local businesses.
The May breakfast features the presentation of the Chamber Foundation’s annual scholarships and will highlight top scholars from throughout North Central Massachusetts. The Chamber Foundation distributes approximately twenty five (25) $2,000 scholarships to local high-achieving high school students each year. Since the establishment of its scholarship program, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation has awarded over a million dollars in scholarships.
Many of these awards are made possible through contributions from members of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and proceeds from the Chamber’s Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. Scholarships endowed through the Foundation are often named in honor of prominent members of the North Central Massachusetts business community.
The Chamber’s Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization focused on assisting in the betterment of the region through charitable activities. Funds raised by the Foundation are utilized primarily for education/workforce development initiatives and charitable activities in North Central Massachusetts, including scholarships to eligible applicants pursuing education and grants to support economic and community development projects.
The cost is just $25 for Chamber members/$40 non-members and includes a breakfast buffet. Season Tickets are also available for purchase. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact the Chamber at 978.353.7600 ext. 235 or visit www.northcentralmass.com.
North Central Development Corporation Publishes Manufacturers Directory
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) announce the publication of the 2018 edition of the Manufacturers Directory and Industrial Parks Guide for North Central Massachusetts. The publication is designed to promote and connect manufacturers with suppliers as well as serve as a resource for companies looking to relocate or expand throughout the region.
Working with multiple sources, the NCMDC confirmed the operating status and primary product line of each company listed in the directory. In addition to the listing of local manufacturers, the publication also includes a section on life science companies, a listing of suppliers and a guide to business and industrial parks in North Central Massachusetts.
“We published this directory to help support our local manufacturers who are so critical to the long term vitality of the North Central economy”, said Roy Nascimento, President & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation. “We hope that this publication will be a resource in connecting manufacturers with their peers and helping them find local suppliers.”
This publication is part of the Chamber and Development Corporation’s continuing efforts to help promote the region and advance the economy of North Central Massachusetts. In addition to this manufacturing directory, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation has expanded its efforts to raise awareness of career paths in the advanced manufacturing field and was recently approved as a Community Advantage Lender through the U.S. Small Business Administration. It has also grown its technical assistance offerings for new and established small businesses in the region and expanded its reach to small and growing businesses in neighboring communities through partnerships with local chambers. Partnerships have been created with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce and the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce. Last year, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation also launched the new website ChooseNorthCentral.com and the hashtag #ChooseNorthCentral to promote North Central Massachusetts as a great place to grow or relocate a business
The 2018 edition of the publication was supported by advertising and is being circulated to manufacturers throughout the region. For more information, please contact the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce at 978.353.7607.
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) is a non-profit corporation with the mission of creating jobs and improving the economy of North Central Massachusetts. The NCMDC acts as a connector, facilitator and partner and works in partnership with local banks, credit unions, chambers of commerce and area nonprofits to support emerging microenterprises, small businesses, and community projects with loans and business assistance. The NCMDC is certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) program and is a micro-loan intermediary for the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since 1996, the NCMDC has granted over $6 million in loans to small businesses to help grow jobs and the economy.
For more information about the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation please call 978.353.7607 or visit www.choosenorthcentral.com o www.northcentralmass.com.