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An Electronic Publication of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
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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.
June 2026
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Noticias de la Cámara
Eventos próximos
El North Central Golf Tour: Viernes en la Cancha del Templewood Golf Course
Viernes en la Cancha en el Campo de Golf Templewood
31 de julio de 2026
Campo de Golf Templewood
El evento comienza a la 1:00 p.m.
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Clínica de Golf Fore Then Pore, Juego de 9 Hoyos y Fiesta de Fin de Verano
Clínica de Golf, Juego de 9 Hoyos y Gran Final de Verano
21 de agosto de 2026
The Woods of Westminster
Inicio del evento a la 1:00pm
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Sponsors Reception: Old Mill
¡Gracias a todos nuestros patrocinadores que ayudaron a patrocinar este pasado año del programa 2025-2026! ¡Nos sentimos verdaderamente honrados por su continuo apoyo y sus esfuerzos para que nuestra comunidad siga prosperando!
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Serie sobre beneficios empresariales: Mesa redonda trimestral — Flujo de caja y educación financiera para propietarios de pequeñas empresas
Buenos días, North Central, presentado por Unitil
17 de septiembre de 2026
7:15 a. m. - 9:00 a. m.
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Legislative & Candidates Reception
The reception features an open bar and gourmet appetizers.
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Connect North Central
Join us for Connect North Central
Friday, September 25, 2026
8am-9am
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North Central Golf Tour Championship: Fore the Future FLNC Scholarship Golf Classic at Oak Hill
North Central Golf Tour Championship: Fore the Future
An FLNC Non-Traditional Scholarship Fundraiser
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Congressional Luncheon Sponsored by Fitchburg State University
Join us for our 11th Annual
Congressional Luncheon
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Work North Central Massachusetts Career & Hiring Event!
FREE for Job Seekers! Walk ins Welcome!!
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Business Benefit Series: HR Council Legal Update
Join us for this in person HR Legal Update
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Good Morning North Central: Sponsored by IC Credit Union
November 19, 2026
7:15am - 9:00am
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Connect North Central
Join us for Connect North Central
Friday, November 20, 2026
8am-9am
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Noticias para miembros
AUTHOR SHONDA SCHILLING TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT SUMMIT ACADEMY’S 10th ANNIVERSARY INAUGURAL GALA EVENT NOVEMBER 19, 2016.
Summit Academy, a private special education school, is celebrating 10 years of “moving mountains” for students with high functioning autism and related diagnoses. Their anniversary gala, featuring Shonda Schilling, will be held on November 19 at 6:00 pm in the Congregation Beth Israel Hall; 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA. Funds raised will benefit Summit Academy by supporting therapeutic programs and technology initiatives.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception where guests will have a chance to mingle and bid in the silent auction. The cocktail reception will be followed by dinner, live auction and an evening of dancing to the music of Clockwork– a Boston based band of “seven seriously talented performing artists together in one tight, spirited, and energetic group… You name it, they can play it!”
Guests will also have the pleasure to share in Shonda Schilling’s story. Shonda Schilling is the author of “The Best Kind of Different”, a memoir about her son’s life with Asperger’s.
“The funds raised are vital in ensuring that our students continue to have access to the necessary tools, technologies and support for successful development of social skills, academics, self-control and self-esteem. We also recognize the need to expand our services to reach more children” Summit Academy’s Executive Director, Daniel DiMezza said. “We are excited about sharing our journey, the touching stories and recognition of a remarkable, dedicated staff.”
Family, friends, business and community leaders, and professional colleagues are invited to support the program. Together, we can continue to “Move Mountains”.
The ticket price for the party is $135.00, while sponsorship opportunities include a $10,000 Summit Sponsor, $7,500 Peak Sponsors, $5,000 Viewpoint Sponsors, $2,500 Sherpa Sponsors, $1,000 Mountaineer Sponsors and $500 for the Trailblazer Sponsor.
For ticket information, to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, please visit our website: www.summitacademyma.com or feel free to contact Amanda Panikian at 508-751-8500 or .
For more than ten years Summit Academy, has been providing unparalleled quality education for students. Summit Academy, a Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private School (maaps), nonprofit’s mission is to provide a therapeutic alternative school for students with high functioning autism and related diagnoses and to help students reach their greatest academic, social, and emotional potential, and to improve their overall quality of life.
HB Software Solutions/QRyde Hires Lora Simmons to Lead Proposal Production Department
HBSS / QRyde announced today that it has hired Lora Simmons as a senior technical proposal writer to lead the company’s proposal production department expansion. Working collectively with sales and executive teams, Lora will strategically identify new opportunities, create a proposal model that will streamline the procurement process for the company, and lead the effort to generate proposals for emerging markets.
“HBSS/QRyde has emerged as a leader in transportation software solutions, and I’m excited to be a member of the team,” Simmons said. “I look forward to helping the company as we work towards meeting growth goals and expanding services around the globe.”
Prior to joining HBSS/QRyde, Simmons worked as the senior proposal writer for Dallas-based MV Transportation, Inc., the largest privately-owned passenger transportation contracting firm based in the U.S. During her decade long career with MV, she was the proposal writer for many winning bids including MV’s first contract in Canada, renewals for existing paratransit, fixed route and shuttle contracts, and most recently, a nearly $70M contract with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) for the privatization of its paratransit operations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Sacramento State.
HB Software Solutions/QRyde (ww.qryde.com)
Calendar of Upcoming Events at Fitchburg Historical Society
Calendar of Upcoming Events
“A Time Capsule Reappears” Exhibition Now through – Wednesday, November 9 2016
In 2016, a 1953 time capsule was removed from a building at HealthAlliance Hospital (previously the Burbank Hospital.) This small exhibition takes you back to the Fitchburg of 60 years ago, with a peak into the ways that health care has changed.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition: Fitchburg Faces: Portraits and Stories from Fitchburg’s History. Now through – Feb. 28th, 2017
A new exhibition featuring portraits from the permanent collection of the Fitchburg Historical Society, and the stories of the Fitchburg residents they depict.
Memory Café at the Fitchburg Historical Society. Wednesday, November 2, 1:30 p.m.
This social event is designed for those with Memory Issues or dementia, and their caregivers. We will enjoy films and photos of mid-20ta century Fitchburg and share ideas and feelings. Sponsored by Life Care Centers of America The Highlands. Free Admission and limited space: advance registration required, call 978-345-1157.
“Alvah Crocker: Spirit Behind the Hoosac Tunnel,” talk by Cliff Schexnayder. Thursday, November 3, 5:15 p.m.
Fitchburg’s Alvah Crocker was one of the most successful and influential businessmen in New England during the 1800’s. He founded businesses in paper production, banking and railroads. As the railroad needed to expand west, the builders ran up against the heights of the Berkshire Mountains. Learn how Crocker led the construction of an engineering feat: the five-mile Hoosac tunnel. Cliff Schexnayder is a historian of engineering and construction, and the author of Builders of the Hoosac Tunnel, published in 2016 and supported with a fellowship from Smithsonian Institute Libraries.
Annual December House Tour:
Saturday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The annual holiday tradition returns, with a self-guided tour of some of Fitchburg’s most interesting and historic residences, decorated to celebrate the joys of the season. Tickets: $20 per person, all proceeds benefit the programs of the Fitchburg Historical Society.
Tickets: $20 and are available in advance at Fitchburg Historical Society and Fitchburg City Hall.
Miembro Destacado
Custom Cleaning Service of Peabody
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.”
Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast
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.
Job Board Postings
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.
- Maintenance Technician
CapEx Facility Services & Construction · Leominster, MA
- Mental Health Counselor Adult Inpatient Psych
TaraVista Behavioral Health Center · Harvard, MA
- Supervisor Operations, 1st Shift
DRS Power Technology, Inc. · Fitchburg, MA
- Quality Inspector
AIS · Leominster, MA
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