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Leominster Credit Union is hosting free first time homebuyers’ seminars each Wednesday from April 26 through May 25. The seminars will be held in, Clinton, Holden, Worcester, and Leominster. Seminar details and registration can be found at Leominstercu.com/home-seminars/
A team of real estate experts including a realtor, attorney and financing professionals will present the program. Topics will include ‘Are you ready to by a home?’ ‘Finding Your Dream Home,’ ‘Obtaining Financing,’ and the ‘Closing Process.’ Attendees will learn about the costs associated with homeownership, how your credit affects your options, making an offer and negotiating the price, the inspection process, and closing.
LCU’s Financial Education Officer, Ingrid Adade will also provide valuable budgeting and planning tips.
“The process of buying your first home can be daunting. Making the right choices can help set you up for the rest of your life,” said Matt Dufault, Assistant Vice of Mortgage Origination. “The seminars will help break down the entire process. Our goal is to enable the attendees to be well prepared, to have realistic expectations and to avoid costly mistakes.”
Seating is limited and registration is required.
The First Time Homebuyers’ Seminars are part of LCU’s May is Homebuyers’ Month which includes home-buying tips on facebook, special offers and contests.
Fundada en 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) es una cooperativa financiera sin fines de lucro, de propiedad de sus socios, que ofrece una gama completa de servicios de depósito, crédito y otros servicios financieros. Con sede en Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU se enorgullece de contar con casi 50,000 socios y más de $600 millones en activos. LCU cuenta con siete sucursales en Leominster, Worcester, Clinton, Holden, Sterling y North Leominster, todas ellas con servicios de cajero automático. LCU también ofrece servicios bancarios las 24 horas a través de sus servicios móviles y en línea. Visite leominstercu.com o llame al 800-649-4646.

Starburst is the Leominster’s premier event and will take place on Saturday, June 17, with a rain date of Sunday, June 18. It will be held at Doyle Field, in the upper field located on Priest Street. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the first event will begin at 5:00 pm. Entertainment, music and a fireworks extravaganza are all scheduled. Donations for Starburst can be mailed to Starburst, P. O. Box 621, Leominster, MA 01453 or by calling 978-821-4072.
Fundada en 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) es una cooperativa financiera sin fines de lucro, de propiedad de sus socios, que ofrece una gama completa de servicios de depósito, crédito y otros servicios financieros. Con sede en Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU se enorgullece de contar con casi 50,000 socios y más de $600 millones en activos. LCU cuenta con siete sucursales en Leominster, Worcester, Clinton, Holden, Sterling y North Leominster, todas ellas con servicios de cajero automático. LCU también ofrece servicios bancarios las 24 horas a través de sus servicios móviles y en línea. Visite leominstercu.com o llame al 800-649-4646.
The North Central Career Center of Gardner will host a Job Fair at the Gardner Police Station, 200 Main Street, Gardner, MA 01440 on Tuesday, April 25ta, 2017 from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Visit www.ccncm.com for a list of participating companies or call (978)632-5050 or (978) 534-1481 for more information.
Local employers will include:
Advanced Cable Ties; Advantage Home Care; Alternatives; Appleseed Personnel Services; Broadview Assisted Living; CoWorx Staffing; Great Wolf Lodge; GVNA Healthcare; Hannaford Supermarket; Moduform; NH Ball Bearing, HiTech; Nouria Energy; Operon Resources; Recovery Centers of America; Seven Hills Foundation; TRW/ITW; Wachusett Brewing Co.; Workers Credit Union
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