Premier networking event connects elected officials with community leaders
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will host its Legislative and Candidates Reception on September 19, 2019 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn on 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling, MA. The event is intended to offer the region with an upscale networking event that connects business and community leaders with the region’s elected officials, as well as those seeking public office.
“This is a great opportunity for our business and community leaders, as well as our public officials to gather for an evening of networking and collegial discussion,” said Roy Nascimento, President and CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to joining our legislators at a unique venue like the Chocksett Inn.”
The Legislative and Candidates Reception is one of the Chamber’s premier events of the season, with over 125 federal, state, and local elected officials invited. Mount Wachusett Community College is the premier sponsor for the event. “At Mount Wachusett Community College, we understand the importance of engaging with the region’s business and legislative communities. These connections and insights help guide the college in various areas such as programming and outreach,” said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “It is vital for our region’s business leaders, legislators, and policy-makers to meet and network so that they can engage and learn from each other. I am happy to support this important event.”
“Gaining access to legislators and those who seek public office is just as important for small business owners as it is for CEOs in the region,” said Ken Gurge, Esq., Chamber Board Member and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. “This will be a tremendous opportunity for anyone with passion for North Central Massachusetts.”
Government affairs and public policy advocacy is a key component to the Chamber’s efforts to promote a healthy and active business climate throughout the region. Recognizing that the business community and legislators are partners in economic vitality and growth, events like these align well with the Chamber’s mission.
The event will feature an open bar and gourmet appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. Cost for members is $35 and non-members is $45. Registration is available by clicking here.
As of September 5ta, the following legislators have confirmed their attendance:
Confirmed legislators:
Senator Dean Tran, Worcester and Middlesex District
Senator Anne Gobi, Worcester, Hamden, Hampshire and Middlesex District
Representative Kim Ferguson, 1st Worcester District
Representative Stephan Hay, 3rd Worcester District
Representative Natalie Higgins, 4ta Worcester District
Representative Jon Zlotnik, 2nd Worcester District
District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Worcester County
Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, Worcester County
Mayor DiNatale, City of Fitchburg
Mayor Dean Mazzarella, City of Leominster
Mayor Mark Hawke, City of Gardner
Councilor Thomas E. Donnelly, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Marisa Fleming, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Amy Green, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Michael Kushmerek, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Samantha Squalia, City of Fitchburg
Councilor Thomas Ardinger, City of Leominster
Councilor Pauline Cormier, City of Leominster
Councilor David Cormier, City of Leominster
Councilor Claire Freda, City of Leominster
Councilor Gail Feckley, City of Leominster
Selectwoman Rosemarie Meissner, Town of Ashburnham
Tow Administrator Orlando Pacheco, Town of Lancaster
Selectman Robert Ebersole, Town of Lunenburg
Selectwoman Maureen Cranson, Town of Sterling
Selectwoman Arden Sonnenberg, Town of Sterling
Town Administrator Ross Perry, Town of Sterling
Selectman Wayne Walker, Town of Westminster
Selectman James DesLisle, Town of Westminster
