E-Newsletter
An Electronic Publication of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
Inside this edition, you’ll discover the latest Chamber initiatives and success stories from across our region. From economic development projects and upcoming networking events to policy updates and workforce training opportunities, we’re keeping you connected to what matters most for your business and North Central Massachusetts.
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is here to help – with trusted resources, a strong business network, and a support system to keep your business and the region moving forward
The Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, the tourism arm of the chamber, participated in the New England Society of Association Executives, NESAE, 2018 Annual Management Conference where we had a table promoting our meeting venues to association executives from all over New England. In attendance were over 100 association executives and destinations looking to do business. Members who were promoting North Central Massachusetts alongside us were Great Wolf Lodge New England and the Devens Common Center.
This is an example of the many ongoing efforts of JATA to promote the region to visitors and groups in key markets. Ultimately these efforts help generate additional visitors and additional dollars to the communities in our region. In 2016, our collective regional tourism marketing strategy resulted in $131 million economic impact for North Central Massachusetts.

“We are saddened to lose Patrick, but also excited for him to pursue his career further,” said Roy M. Nascimento, President & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “Patrick has been an important and dedicated member of our team and a contributor to our success. I want to thank him for his hard work and commitment to the Chamber and wish him well in his new position.”

This year’s keynote speaker is Governor Charlie Baker. Governor Charlie Baker was inaugurated as the 72nd Governor of Massachusetts on January 8, 2015. Since taking office, he has been making Massachusetts a great place to live, work and raise a family while delivering a customer-service oriented state government that is as hard working as the people of the Commonwealth. Governor Baker is now considered the most popular governor in the United States according to approval ratings.
Upon taking office, Governor Baker worked to close two budget gaps worth more than $2 billion without raising taxes, while bolstering local aid for our schools and communities, investing in a more reliable public transportation system and prioritizing funds to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. Governor Baker has supported robust business sectors by reforming the Commonwealth’s regulatory environment, holding the line on taxes, and advancing efforts to rein in energy costs.
To register for the Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon, please contact the Chamber at 978.353.7600 ext. 222 or ext. 235 or email or register online at www.northcentralmass.com/calendar. The cost is just $40 per person for members and $60 per person for non-members. Supporting sponsorships and tables of ten are also available. Please RSVP by June 8th.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
In the Clinton High School Library
A Hot Breakfast will be served
The purpose of this breakfast is to gather input from local employers to help Clinton Public Schools ensure that our graduates are college and career ready.
Our goals are to identify:
• The skills that all of our students need to be ready to enter the workforce
• Any specific vocational or early college program which would make our students more ready to enter the local workforce
• Opportunities for work-based learning experiences for our students
Please RSVP by November 30th
To Mary at (978)365-4200 or
We look forward to meeting with you and thank you for your support of the Clinton Public Schools
New Beginnings Home Care would like to share this exciting news with all of you. We are so happy to announce that we are officially moving to a bigger space. Since growing so rapidly and adding more staff to the office, and hiring more aides. This building is going to be perfect and this will be our new home for a long time. With this move we are going to be able to accommodate every need that is requested.
We are officially moving as of this weekend. We will definitely be up and running for Monday, October 30ta, 2017. We will not be interrupting any services for all the care we provide to our elders.
Our telephone number and fax number is going to stay the same.
Our new address is:
368 Central Street
Leominster, Ma 01453
Once we are all settled in we will be scheduling an open house for all of the case managers, supervisors and also including our aides. It’ll be coming soon.
Feel free to stop by before then to check out our new home.
I would just like to thank you so much for your support.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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When the workday ends and the lights go down, Custom Cleaning Service of Peabody, Inc. gets to work. “We operate as our clients’ silent partner after business hours,” says Adam Paicos, of Templeton, who now serves as Director of Operations and oversees the company’s expansion into North Central MA. “We are not often seen, but we ensure facilities are clean, secure, and ready for business each day while serving as the eyes and ears for our clients when they are not on site.”
Discover local business stories through our Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast series. Listen as Chamber members share their journeys, insights, and contributions to our thriving regional business community.
Looking for your next opportunity? Explore current job openings from employers across North Central Massachusetts on our Jobs Board. Whether you’re starting a new career or making a change, you’ll find a variety of local positions available to help you take the next step.
CapEx Facility Services & Construction · Leominster, MA
TaraVista Behavioral Health Center · Harvard, MA
DRS Power Technology, Inc. · Fitchburg, MA
AIS · Leominster, MA