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href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/pro-ppa-and-mlp-star-connor-garnett-to-lead-pickleball-clinics-in-massachusetts-and-new-hampshire-this-november\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Pro PPA and MLP Star Connor Garnett to Lead Pickleball Clinics in Massachusetts and New Hampshire This November\">Pro PPA and MLP Star Connor Garnett to Lead Pickleball Clinics in Massachusetts and New Hampshire This November<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-08-21T09:03:44-04:00\" >Posted on agosto 21st<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias para miembros<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Garnett will host clinics, meet-and-greets, and pro play events at The Picklr in Seabrook, New Hampshire, and RT. 12\u00a0Pickle in West Boylston, Massachusetts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>West Boylston, MA\u2014July 16, 2026 <\/strong>\u2014 DiPietro Pickleball\u00a0Consulting is excited to announce that Connor Garnett, one of professional pickleball&#8217;s premier athletes, will visit New England\u00a0November 13\u201315, 2026. Garnett will split his time between The\u00a0Picklr in Seabrook, New Hampshire, and RT.12 Pickle in West\u00a0Boylston, Massachusetts, where he will participate in meet-and greet sessions, instructional clinics, and pro play events. Specific\u00a0dates and schedules for each club will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Rare Opportunity for New England Players<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24569 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-1030x686.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/THE-PPA-FINALS_CONNOR-X-RILEY_MD-SEMIS-9.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Garnett&#8217;s November visit offers players throughout the region a unique opportunity to learn from one of the sport&#8217;s most dynamic and respected professionals. Both The Picklr Seabrook and RT.12 Pickle will release clinic schedules, registration details, and fan event information as soon as dates and times are finalized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Top PPA and MLP Athlete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Garnett&#8217;s rise in professional pickleball has been nothing short of remarkable. A former Division I tennis standout at Santa Clara University and a former hitting partner for Novak Djokovic, he has become known for his explosive athleticism, lightning-fast hands, and his signature &#8220;Twoey&#8221; backhand\u2014one of the most dangerous shots on the professional tour.<\/p>\n<p>He made an immediate impact on the professional pickleball\u00a0scene, earning silver medals in both singles and doubles at his\u00a0first professional tournament. Since then, he has established\u00a0himself among the sport&#8217;s elite, with accomplishments that\u00a0include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PPA career-high ranking of <strong>No. 3 in Men&#8217;s Singles <\/strong>(2024 and 2025)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Five-time PPA Gold Medalist <\/strong>(three singles, one\u00a0doubles, and one mixed doubles titles)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 10 DUPR doubles rating <\/strong>in both 2025 and 2026 <strong>A World-Class Coach and Instructor\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond competition, Garnett is an internationally recognized\u00a0coach who has worked with high-profile athletes and celebrities. His instruction combines elite-level strategy with an approachable,\u00a0modern teaching style. He also leads a thriving online learning\u00a0community through his YouTube channel and his Skool-based\u00a0 coaching platform, <strong>Twoey Lab<\/strong>, where players from around the\u00a0world access his training methods, strategic insights, and personalized improvement programs.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Connor Garnett and his coaching at <strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.connorgarnett.com\">www.connorgarnett.com<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Garnett&#8217;s New England appearance is proudly sponsored by <strong>DiPietro Pickleball Consulting<\/strong>, whose mission is to assist\u00a0indoor pickleball clubs operationally and to bring world-class\u00a0pickleball experiences to players throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deb DiPietro\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DiPietro Pickleball Consulting<\/p>\n<p>Correo electr\u00f3nico: <u><a href=\"mailto:dbinder96@gmail.com\">dbinder96@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>About DiPietro Pickleball Consulting\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DiPietro Pickleball Consulting provides pickleball consulting\u00a0services to indoor pickleball clubs in the New England and Florida\u00a0markets, ranging from revenue modeling, to programming and\u00a0scheduling. It also partners with pickleball clubs, facilities, and\u00a0organizations throughout New England and Florida to create exceptional player experiences through professional clinics,\u00a0exhibitions, tournaments, and special events. The company is\u00a0committed to help grow the sport by assisting clubs in being\u00a0successful and by connecting players with some of the world&#8217;s top\u00a0 professional talent.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24582 post-loop-2 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24582 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/annual-river-city-rhythm-rock-festival\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Annual River City Rhythm &#038; Rock Festival\">Annual River City Rhythm &#038; Rock Festival<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-08-17T12:30:50-04:00\" >Posted on agosto 17th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias para miembros<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>On <strong>Saturday, August 29, Riverfront Park in Fitchburg will come alive for the 5th Annual River City Rhythm &amp; Rock Festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Five years ago, this festival began with a simple idea: create a place where local artists could be heard, small businesses and makers could be seen, and neighbors could come together and feel connected to their community. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a <strong>f<\/strong>ree, all-ages celebration featuring more than 40 local artists and welcoming 1,500+ neighbors, friends, and families.<\/p>\n<p>Reaching year five feels especially meaningful. Not simply because the festival has grown, but because the community has grown around it.<\/p>\n<p>Every performer who takes the stage, every vendor who sets up a table, every volunteer who gives their time, every sponsor who believes in the mission, and every family that spreads out a blanket and stays for the music has helped make River City what it is.<\/p>\n<p>Events like this don&#8217;t happen because of one organization or one person. They happen because people decide that art, music, creativity, and gathering together are worth investing in. The generosity of this community helps provide professional stages and sound, a safe and welcoming environment, and\u2014importantly\u2014fair pay for the artists whose talent makes the festival what it is.<\/p>\n<p>So this month, instead of reflecting on something that&#8217;s already happened, we&#8217;re celebrating something we&#8217;re still building together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five years of music. Five years of creativity. Five years of community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We hope you&#8217;ll join us on <strong>August 29 from 2\u201310 PM at Riverfront Park in Fitchburg<\/strong> and help us make year five one to remember.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24531 post-loop-3 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24531 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/north-central-massachusetts-chamber-launches-lider-to-connect-regions-fastest-growing-entrepreneur-segment\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: North Central Massachusetts Chamber Launches LIDER to Connect Region\u2019s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneur Segment\">North Central Massachusetts Chamber Launches LIDER to Connect Region\u2019s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneur Segment<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-08-05T08:44:30-04:00\" >Posted on agosto 5th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>New Latino Business Council Responds to Surging Entrepreneurship and Persistent Gaps in Access to Capital and Networks.<\/p>\n<p>(North Central Massachusetts) &#8211; The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce officially launched LIDER, the Chamber\u2019s new Latino Business Council, at a kick-off event held Tuesday, July 8, 2026 at the Chamber offices in Fitchburg. LIDER &#8211; which stands for Latino Initiative for Development of Entrepreneurship and Resources &#8211; is designed to connect Latino entrepreneurs and business leaders across the region to the networks, capital, education, and opportunities they need to grow their businesses and strengthen the regional economy.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24532 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5-705x529.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LIDER-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>LIDER is a program of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, operating alongside established councils including the Manufacturing Council, HR Council, Women\u2019s Leadership Connection, and Future Leaders Group. Members who join through LIDER gain access to the full breadth of the Chamber\u2019s network of 650+ businesses, 27 communities, and more than five decades of regional relationships, along with a community within it that reflects the Latino business experience.<\/p>\n<p>The name was chosen deliberately. In Spanish, &#8220;l\u00edder&#8221; means leader and is pronounced exactly like the English word. The initiative is designed to do precisely that: develop leaders, business leaders, community leaders, and the next generation of voices shaping the economic future of North Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative comes at a moment of significant momentum for Latino entrepreneurship. Latinos represent more than 30 percent of the population in Fitchburg and approximately 18 percent in Leominster, well above the statewide average of 12.6 percent. Latino entrepreneurs are also starting businesses at three times the rate of the general population. Nationally, Latino-owned businesses grew 44 percent between 2018 and 2023, even as the number of white-owned businesses slightly declined. Despite that growth, Latino-owned businesses continue to face significant and persistent gaps in access to capital and networks, barriers that LIDER is designed to help address.<\/p>\n<p>The stakes extend beyond the Latino business community. Latino entrepreneurs in this region are potential customers, suppliers, vendors, and workforce partners for every Chamber member. Closing the gaps in access to capital and networks is not just an equity issue. It is an economic growth issue for the entire region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Latino business community is not new to us, and we are not new to them,\u201d said Roy M. Nascimento, CCE, IOM, President &amp; CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. \u201cLIDER is about formalizing and deepening that relationship, creating a dedicated home within the Chamber where Latino entrepreneurs can connect, grow, and lead. The talent and drive are already here. LIDER gives it a place to go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Maribel Cruz, Chair of the LIDER steering committee and Director of Housing and Development for the City of Fitchburg, helped guide the formation of the council. Cruz has spent her career at the intersection of economic development, community revitalization, and small business support, including years working directly with the Chamber\u2019s North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLIDER represents an important step toward greater Latino representation within our business community. The Chamber\u2019s support, leadership, and network create opportunities for the Latino community to become more connected and engaged in all that the Chamber offers while helping Latino entrepreneurs and businesses grow and thrive,\u201d said Maribel Cruz, Chair of the LIDER steering committee.<\/p>\n<p>LIDER\u2019s programming will focus on the practical needs of Latino business owners at every stage of growth, including networking events, workshops on financial literacy and access to capital, and professional development on topics such as government procurement and business growth strategies. The initiative is also designed to serve as a welcoming front door to the Chamber for Latino entrepreneurs who may not yet be members.<\/p>\n<p>The July 8 kick-off drew Latino business owners and professionals, Chamber members, community and civic leaders, and elected officials to the Chamber offices in Fitchburg for the official launch announcement and a networking reception. Latino business owners, businesses looking to connect with the Latino business community, and others interested in LIDER are encouraged to visit northcentralmass.com, where a dedicated LIDER webpage with programming details, membership information, and upcoming events will be available as the council continues to build out its programming.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24547 post-loop-4 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24547 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/united-way-of-north-central-ma-in-partnership-with-heywood-healthcare-awarded-state-grant-to-expand-child-care-access-strengthen-workforce-in-north-central-massachusetts\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: United Way of North Central MA in Partnership with Heywood Healthcare Awarded State Grant to Expand Child Care Access, Strengthen Workforce in North Central Massachusetts\">United Way of North Central MA in Partnership with Heywood Healthcare Awarded State Grant to Expand Child Care Access, Strengthen Workforce in North Central Massachusetts<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-31T08:55:03-04:00\" >Posted on julio 31st<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias para miembros<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>Gardner, MA &#8211; June 16, 2026 &#8211; <\/em><\/strong><em>The United Way of North Central Massachusetts has been selected as a recipient of the Commonwealth Employer Childcare Innovation Fund (ECCIF) in partnership with Heywood Healthcare, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, and Upwards. ECCIF is a competitive statewide initiative announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The funding will support a regional effort to expand access to affordable, reliable child care, one of the most significant barriers to workforce participation in North Central Massachusetts. Through this initiative, Heywood Healthcare will provide fully subsidized child care for employees with the greatest financial need while working with community partners to build long-term, sustainable solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As a 24\/7 healthcare provider and one of the largest employers in North Central Massachusetts, Heywood Healthcare has spent years analyzing workforce challenges. Internal data revealed that child care is a leading factor impacting attendance, retention, and recruitment. Across Massachusetts, the urgency of this issue is further underscored by the Economic Policy Institute, which reports the average annual cost of infant care at $26,709.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAccess to affordable, reliable child care is one of the most significant challenges facing our workforce today,\u201d said Rozanna Penney, President and CEO of Heywood Healthcare. \u201cI have seen the incredible people of Heywood Healthcare face impossible choices, not because of a lack of dedication, but because child care has become unaffordable and out of reach. Too often, employees are forced to step away from the workforce because they cannot make ends meet. With an overwhelming majority of our workforce made up of women, many balancing work and family responsibilities, this is deeply personal to our organization. This is also a regional economic issue, impacting our ability to recruit and retain a strong healthcare workforce. We are grateful for this investment, which will allow us to fully subsidize child care for those with the greatest financial need and better support our employees and community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The initiative is supported by a generous matching gift from a private donor through the North Central Massachusetts Foundation and reflects more than three years of collaboration through the Employers &amp; Childcare Coalition of North Central Massachusetts. Together, partners will \u00a0implement employer-supported child care solutions that include direct financial assistance, coordination with local providers to increase capacity, and technology to better connect employees with available care.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Through a platform powered by Upwards, employees will be connected with licensed child care providers based on location, schedule, and availability, while the program also supports placement, enrollment, and administration of tuition subsidies. Data gathered through the platform will help partners identify gaps in care and work with providers to expand services where they are needed most.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Regional partners emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing this challenge.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAccess to affordable, high-quality childcare is essential to the strength of our workforce, the success of our families, and the future of our communities,\u201d said Kory Eng, President &amp; CEO of United Way of North Central Massachusetts. \u201cUnited Way of North Central Massachusetts is proud to partner with the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and Heywood Healthcare to address one of our region\u2019s most pressing challenges. Together, we are investing in solutions that expand childcare capacity, support providers, and create more opportunities for children and working families throughout North Central Massachusetts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAll of us have a stake in solving the childcare crisis facing working families,\u201d said Steve Adams, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. \u201cWe believe that this partnership with the United Way, Heywood Healthcare, their employees, and the Commonwealth has the potential to be a game-changer for working families and employers across Massachusetts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This work builds on more than three years of regional collaboration through the Employers &amp; Childcare Coalition of North Central Massachusetts, which brings together employers, providers, and community stakeholders to develop sustainable, scalable solutions. The coalition has researched national best practices, engaged local families and providers, and developed tools such as a return-on-investment model to demonstrate the value of employer investment in child care.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn preparation for this opportunity, the Employers &amp; Childcare Coalition of North Central Mass have been working for three years reviewing best employer-supported childcare practices tailored for the unique needs of our region,\u201d said LeaAnn Scales, Project Director of the Employers &amp; Childcare Coalition of North Central Mass. \u201cThe expertise and support provided by our employers and providers was critical to informing the process.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFor the past three years, our research of innovative shared funding childcare models from across the country position us well for success on this grant,\u201d said Kat Deal, Project Analyst\/Coordinator of the Employers &amp; Childcare Coalition of North Central Mass.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cCollaborating with technology partners and industry experts to create real childcare solutions for working families while strengthening our regional workforce is so rewarding.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Technology partners also emphasized the importance of data and scalable solutions in addressing child care access.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cShared-funding child care works when several things come together: families reliably connected to care, providers supported so supply can grow, funding coordinated across every partner, and rigorous measurement of what\u2019s working. Upwards administers these programs across the country, and we\u2019re proud to bring that experience to North Central Massachusetts. By pairing the region\u2019s years of research with real-time data on utilization, access, and outcomes, this partnership can serve families today and help show what\u2019s possible for child care across the Commonwealth. We\u2019re grateful to the Commonwealth Corporation, the Department of Early Education and Care, United Way of North Central Massachusetts, Heywood Healthcare, and the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for coming together around a shared commitment to supporting families and building a resilient workforce,\u201d said Jessica Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of Upwards.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The ECCIF program is designed to test innovative models that expand access to affordable, high-quality child care while building capacity within the sector. Priority is given to initiatives that support workers in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, expand access in underserved areas, and benefit families with the greatest need.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Additional details on program implementation will be shared as the initiative progresses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p><strong><em>About Heywood Healthcare:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Heywood Healthcare is a non-profit, community-owned health system serving north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The system includes Heywood Hospital, a 134-bed acute care hospital in Gardner, MA; Athol Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access hospital in Athol, MA; Heywood Medical Group; and multiple regional satellite facilities.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, and specialty services. Heywood Medical Group, a non-profit physician organization with more than 75 providers, delivers primary and specialty care across a broad range of disciplines.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Together, the system provides coordinated, patient-centered care focused on expanding access and improving health outcomes across the region. Our mission is To be our region\u2019s first choice for quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. heywood.org<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About United Way of North Central Massachusetts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>United Way of North Central Massachusetts\u2019 mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. We focus on three foundational blocks to a better life: education, health, and financial stability. Through the support of volunteers and donors, we create positive, lasting change across the 22 communities we call home. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwncm.org\/\">https:\/\/uwncm.org\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, is the leading community foundation in the region, managing charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses and other non-profit organizations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Foundation promotes philanthropy in the region and helps philanthropists invest in the communities and causes they care about.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In addition, the Foundation makes grants to local nonprofits in the areas of the childcare, environment and animal welfare, education and career readiness, community enrichment, organizational development, racial equity and community health. cfncm.org<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About Upwards<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Upwards is a whole-family care platform with a mission to make quality child care and elder care accessible and affordable for working families nationwide. The company connects families with licensed, vetted caregivers, helps them afford care through government subsidies and workplace benefits, and powers care benefit programs for employers and governments at scale, <\/em><em>including state-funded child care programs in California and Utah and programs serving military families through the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. Founded in 2017 and led by Founder and CEO Jessica Chang, Upwards has supported over 3 million families. Learn more at upwards.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This project is funded by a grant from the Employer Child Care Innovation Fund (ECCIF), a pilot program designed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) in collaboration with the Executive Office of Education (EOE), the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), and Commonwealth Corporation, and funded by the Massachusetts Legislature and the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The grant program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation Foundation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24478 post-loop-5 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24478 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/eric-chouinard-recognized-for-outstanding-leadership-of-connect-north-central-networking-program\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Eric Chouinard recognized for outstanding leadership of Connect North Central networking program\">Eric Chouinard recognized for outstanding leadership of Connect North Central networking program<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T09:21:57-04:00\" >Publicado el 30 de julio<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em data-wp-editing=\"1\">Chouinard honored at North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting for exceptional service as program chairperson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>North Central, Mass.\u2014<\/em> Eric Chouinard, Financial Advisor at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardjones.com\/us-en\/financial-advisor\/eric-chouinard\">Edward Jones<\/a> in Gardner, was recognized for his exceptional leadership as outgoing chairperson of the Chamber\u2019s Connect North Central networking program during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/\">C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Norte Central de Massachusetts<\/a> 42nd Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Connect North Central is the Chamber&#8217;s monthly networking program that meets the last Friday of each month, providing opportunities for business professionals to build relationships, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives that benefit the regional business community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEric brought incredible energy and warmth to Connect North Central this past year,\u201d said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. \u201cHe led with heart, making sure every business owner who walked into the room felt welcomed, connected, and inspired. His genuine commitment to helping others succeed embodies exactly what our Chamber is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-1030x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-1030x885.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-1536x1319.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-1500x1288.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88-705x606.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-88.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chouinard joined Edward Jones in 2024 and serves clients throughout Gardner and the surrounding North Central Massachusetts communities, helping them with retirement planning, income strategies, wealth strategies, and preparation for life\u2019s unexpected moments. He brings a service-first approach to his work, drawing on his prior experience in customer relations, real estate, and as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger.<\/p>\n<p>Chouinard\u2019s involvement with the Chamber extends well beyond his leadership of Connect North Central. He joined the Chamber in November 2024, shortly after launching his Edward Jones practice, and quickly became an active member of the North Central Massachusetts business community. Chouinard was also selected for the Chamber&#8217;s prestigious Community Leadership Institute, a nine-month program that develops emerging leaders through education on community issues, personal leadership development, and collaborative community projects. He was honored alongside his fellow classmates as a member of the Institute&#8217;s Class of 2026 during the same Annual Meeting. Chouinard also serves on the steering committee for Future Leaders of North Central Massachusetts (FLNC), a Chamber program that brings together young and emerging professionals from across the region to connect, grow, and engage with the local business community.<\/p>\n<p>Under Chouinard&#8217;s leadership, the Connect North Central program continued to thrive as a vital networking opportunity for Chamber members. Month after month, he created an environment where business owners felt welcomed, connected, and inspired, facilitating introductions, sparking conversations, and making sure every person in the room felt valued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing involved with the Chamber and leading Connect North Central has been incredibly rewarding,\u201d said Chouinard. \u201cThere\u2019s something special about bringing business leaders together and watching new relationships and collaborations form. Our region has so many talented entrepreneurs and business owners, and programs like Connect North Central help us support each other\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chouinard\u2019s impact on the program reflects his broader commitment to the North Central Massachusetts business community. His approach to\u00a0leadership, focused on connection, collaboration, and genuine support for fellow businesses, has made Connect North Central a valuable resource for networking and professional development in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Connect North Central program continues to welcome new participants interested in expanding their professional networks and contributing to the regional business community. Business professionals interested in attending Connect North Central meetings or learning more about Chamber networking opportunities are encouraged to contact the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce at 978.353.7600 ext. 235 or visit northcentralmass.com.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24557 post-loop-6 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24557 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/massachusetts-sales-tax-holiday-weekend-august-8-9-2026\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: August 8 &#038; 9, 2026\">Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: August 8 &#038; 9, 2026<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-28T13:48:04-04:00\" >Posted on julio 28th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/jashley\/\" rel=\"author\">Jon Ashley<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Mark your calendars: <strong>August 8 and 9, 2026<\/strong> are this year&#8217;s Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday weekend. During these two days, the state&#8217;s 6.25 percent sales tax will be suspended on most retail purchases of $2,500 or less &#8211; both in-store and online &#8211; made within the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<p>The following is for informational purposes only. For specific tax guidance, please consult a licensed tax professional or contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Is Eligible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The sales tax holiday exemption applies to most retail items purchased for personal use by individuals, with a per-item price of $2,500 or less. This includes both in-store purchases and online orders placed and paid for during Eastern Daylight Time on August 8 or 9 &#8211; even if delivery occurs after the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Items that do <strong>NOT<\/strong> qualify for the exemption include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meals<\/li>\n<li>Motor vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Motorboats<\/li>\n<li>Telecommunications services<\/li>\n<li>Gas, steam, and electricity<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco products<\/li>\n<li>Marijuana or marijuana products<\/li>\n<li>Alcoholic beverages<\/li>\n<li>Any single item priced above $2,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional rules to be aware of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multiple items:<\/strong> If each individual item is priced at $2,500 or less, a customer may purchase as many items as they wish tax-free &#8211; even if the combined total exceeds $2,500. The $2,500 threshold applies per item, not per transaction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Items over $2,500:<\/strong> If a single item exceeds $2,500, the entire purchase price &#8211; not just the amount above the threshold &#8211; is subject to sales tax.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clothing:<\/strong> Clothing items priced at $2,500 or less are fully exempt during the holiday. Items priced above $2,500 are taxed on the full amount above $175.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rentals:<\/strong> Qualifying items rented for up to 30 days are eligible, provided the rental is paid in full during the holiday weekend. Motor vehicles and motorboats do not qualify.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layaway:<\/strong> Layaway sales do not qualify for the exemption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-holiday purchases:<\/strong> Customers cannot cancel and re-book prior purchases to take advantage of the holiday. Items deposited on, prepaid for, or otherwise committed to prior to August 8 are not eligible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business purchases:<\/strong> The exemption applies only to items purchased for personal use. Purchases made by corporations, other businesses, or individuals for business use remain taxable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What Businesses Need to Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All retail businesses in Massachusetts that sell taxable goods and are open on August 8 and\/or 9 are <strong>required<\/strong> to participate in the Sales Tax Holiday. This is not optional.<\/p>\n<p>Steps to take before the weekend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Update your point-of-sale system:<\/strong> Confirm that your POS or e-commerce platform can be configured to correctly apply the exemption on August 8 and 9. Test it before the weekend to avoid errors at checkout.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Train your staff:<\/strong> Make sure employees who handle transactions understand the rules &#8211; particularly the per-item $2,500 threshold and which categories remain taxable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the DOR FAQs:<\/strong> The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has published detailed guidance on the holiday. This is particularly useful for edge cases involving clothing, rentals, and online orders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan your promotions early:<\/strong> Many retailers use this weekend as an opportunity to drive additional traffic with sales events. Get marketing materials and social media posts prepared well ahead of August 8.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch for errors:<\/strong> If your business accidentally collects sales tax on an eligible item, that tax must still be remitted to the DOR. If a customer requests a refund of tax collected in error, you are required to refund them &#8211; and may then file an amended return to recover those amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reporting exempt sales:<\/strong> On your August Sales and Use Tax Return, report the sales amount of items not charged tax during the holiday on Line 2, &#8220;Exempt Sales.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>After the Holiday Weekend<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Returns and exchanges:<\/strong> No sales tax is due on exchanges made after the holiday on items originally purchased during the holiday weekend. Customers will not be subject to tax retroactively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customer refunds for tax charged in error:<\/strong> If a customer was incorrectly charged sales tax on an eligible purchase, your business is responsible for issuing that refund upon request with proof of purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Resources &amp; More Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/massachusetts-sales-tax-holiday-frequently-asked-questions\">Massachusetts Department of Revenue &#8211; Sales Tax Holiday FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/regulations\/830-CMR-64h18-sales-tax-holiday\">830 CMR 64H.1.8: Sales Tax Holiday Regulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/PressRoom\/Detail?pressReleaseId=1408\">Massachusetts Legislature Press Release &#8211; H.5495\/S.3119<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtc.dor.state.ma.us\/mtc\/_\/\">MassTaxConnect &#8211; Log In or Register Your Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li>DOR Contact Center: (617) 887-6367 | Toll-free in MA: (800) 392-6089 | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24516 post-loop-7 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24516 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/new-mascot-for-the-fitchburg-public-library-sponsored-by-all-one-credit-union\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: New Mascot for the Fitchburg Public Library sponsored by All One Credit Union\">New Mascot for the Fitchburg Public Library sponsored by All One Credit Union<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-23T08:45:43-04:00\" >Posted on julio 23rd<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/member-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias para miembros<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All One Credit Union is proud to support the Fitchburg Public Library (FPL) and help make their new mascot a reality through their recent donation. This donation reflects All One Credit Union\u2019s commitment to supporting education, literacy, and community connections.<\/p>\n<p>As the Fitchburg Public Library building project continues\u2014including renovations to the Wallace Building and an addition that will house the children\u2019s library and public meeting space &#8211;the mascot<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24517\" style=\"width: 244px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24517\" class=\"wp-image-24517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-773x1030.jpeg 773w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-1125x1500.jpeg 1125w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion-529x705.jpeg 529w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FitchburgLibrary_AllOneCreditUnion.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pictured: Left to Right: Kelli Rooney, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement &amp; Marketing, All One Credit Union; Barbara Mahoney, President &amp; CEO, All One Credit Union; Deb Hinkle, Director, Fitchburg Public Library; the new FPL mascot; Sam Squailia, Mayor of Fitchburg; and Matthew Bruun, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>will become a great addition by helping to create opportunities for engagement and fun.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to the generous support of All One Credit Union, our new mascot will help us connect with families in a new way. A mascot is a memorable ambassador for the library that will bring energy and approachability to every event we attend, from school visits to community celebrations,\u201d stated Deb Hinkle, Director, Fitchburg Public Library..<\/p>\n<p>The new owl mascot showcases the Fitchburg Public Library logo on the front and the All One Credit Union logo on the sleeve, adding a recognizable presence at events and representing our community partnership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to partner with the Fitchburg Public Library in bringing their beloved mascot to life, a joyful symbol that inspires curiosity, sparks imagination and makes every visit a little more magical for readers of all ages. By supporting this initiative, we are helping create memorable experiences, encourage a lifelong love of learning, and strengthen the bonds within our communities, said Barbara Mahoney, President &amp; CEO, All One Credit Union.<\/p>\n<p>The Fitchburg Public Library will invite the community to share name ideas throughout the summer at various events and through social media engagement, with the final selection announced in the fall.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the library and its current renovation and expansion project, visit fitchburgpubliclibrary.org.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24274 post-loop-8 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24274 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/rosa-rivera-named-north-central-massachusetts-chamber-2026-ambassador-of-the-year\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Rosa Rivera named North Central Massachusetts Chamber 2026 Ambassador of the Year\">Rosa Rivera nombrada Embajadora del A\u00f1o 2026 de la C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Centro Norte de Massachusetts<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-20T08:52:47-04:00\" >Posted on julio 20th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Rivera recognized by fellow ambassadors for outstanding service, dedication, and community impact across the North Central region<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>North Central, Mass. &#8211; <\/em>Rosa Rivera, Licensed Social Worker and community advocate, has been named the 2026 Ambassador of the Year by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/\">C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Norte Central de Massachusetts<\/a>. The announcement was made during the Chamber\u2019s 42<sup>nd<\/sup> Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24275 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gov.-MauraHealey_Visit-91.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chamber Ambassadors are valued volunteers who serve as the face of the organization in the community. They assist the Chamber with communications to new and existing members, participate in ribbon cuttings, and help connect members at various Chamber events. Rivera was voted Ambassador of the Year by her fellow Chamber Ambassadors at their May meeting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRosa embodies everything we could hope for in a Chamber Ambassador,\u201d said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. \u201cHer generosity, authenticity, and deep commitment to the people and businesses of our region have strengthened our organization in ways that go far beyond any title or role. What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it comes directly from her fellow Ambassadors, the people who work alongside her and know firsthand how much she brings to this organization and our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rivera\u2019s story is one of remarkable resilience and purpose. After more than 20 years in the banking industry, she made the courageous decision to follow her passion and transition into a career dedicated to helping others, earning her license as a social worker and devoting herself to advocacy, mentorship, and community empowerment. Today, she works as a full-time Permanency Social Worker with The Home for Little Wanderers and a part-time Therapeutic Mentor with The Child and Family Wellness Center. As an 8-year breast cancer survivor, her commitment to giving back is deeply personal, reflected in her passionate involvement with Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n<p>Rivera has been a dedicated Chamber Ambassador for many years, remaining committed to the organization through various stages of her career and life. Whether representing the Chamber through her years in the banking industry or volunteering her personal time as she does today, her dedication to the Chamber and the North Central Massachusetts business community has never wavered. Beyond her Ambassador duties, she has helped recruit new Chamber members, and her bilingual skills in English and Spanish have been an invaluable resource, she has generously stepped in to help Chamber staff communicate with Spanish-speaking members and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Rivera\u2019s contributions extend well beyond her Ambassador role. She serves on the Chamber\u2019s Women\u2019s Leadership Connection Committee and on the Steering Committee of LIDER, the Chamber\u2019s Latino Business Council. She is also a proud graduate of the Chamber\u2019s Community Leadership Institute. Her broader community involvement includes serving on the United Way Day of Caring Steering Committee, the Greater Gardner Relay for Life Event Leadership Team, as Co-Captain of Rosa\u2019s Warriors Relay Team, Latinos of UMass Network Steering Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Spanish American Center.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing part of the Chamber\u2019s Ambassador program has given me the opportunity to connect with incredible business leaders and community members across our region,\u201d said Rivera. \u201cI am deeply honored to receive this recognition from my fellow Ambassadors. Serving this community is not just something I do, it is who I am. I look forward to continuing to support the Chamber\u2019s mission and the businesses and people who make North Central Massachusetts such a special place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Business leaders interested in learning more about the Chamber\u2019s Ambassador program or becoming involved as volunteers are encouraged to contact the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce at 978.353.7600 ext. 239. The Ambassador program provides meaningful opportunities to connect with fellow business professionals while supporting the growth and success of the regional business community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building Businesses, Building Communities&#x2122;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24227 post-loop-9 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24227 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/32-scholars-a-record-64000-a-region-investing-in-its-future\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: 32 Scholars. A Record $64,000. A region Investing In Its Future.\">32 becarios. Una cifra r\u00e9cord de $64 000. Una regi\u00f3n que invierte en su futuro.<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-07-16T09:45:13-04:00\" >Posted on julio 16th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation set an ambitious goal in its current three-year strategic plan: grow annual scholarship awards to $60,000. In year one, the Foundation did not just meet that goal. It exceeded it.<\/p>\n<p>This spring, the Foundation awarded $64,000 in scholarships to 32 outstanding students, the largest single-year award in the Foundation&#8217;s history, reflecting the region&#8217;s deep and growing commitment to education.<\/p>\n<p>The achievement was celebrated at the Chamber\u2019s annual Scholar&#8217;s Breakfast on May 8th at Great Wolf Lodge, where award-winning speaker Maria Milagros delivered an inspiring keynote to families, educators, and business leaders gathered to honor this year&#8217;s recipients.<\/p>\n<p>Among the scholars were 27 college-bound seniors recognized for academic excellence, community involvement, and work ethic, alongside five non-traditional students pursuing continued education and career advancement.<\/p>\n<p>None of this is possible without the generosity of our members. Whether through sponsoring a scholarship, endowing one in a family or company name, or simply making a voluntary contribution with your annual dues, every member who gave made these 32 stories possible. We are grateful for your investment in our region&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to our Scholar&#8217;s Breakfast sponsors: Rollstone Bank and Trust (premier sponsor), Great Wolf Lodge, Steel-Fab Inc., Fitchburg State University, All One Credit Union, and FATV.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-custom-gallery su-custom-gallery-align-center su-custom-gallery-title-always hide-overlay\"><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Adalie-Boisselle-e1784046781697-300x300.png\" alt=\"Adalie Boisselle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Adalie Boisselle<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Adler-Tuck-e1784046685731-300x300.png\" alt=\"Adler Tuck\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Adler Tuck<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Alizeya-D-e1784046922659-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alizeya Diaz\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Alizeya Diaz<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bhavya-Patel-e1784047015291-300x300.png\" alt=\"Bhavya Patel\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Bhavya Patel<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cameron-Scerbo-e1784047128867-300x300.png\" alt=\"Cameron Scerbo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Cameron Scerbo<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Casey-Y-300x300.png\" alt=\"Casey Yufanyu\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Casey Yufanyu<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Danica-Calberg-e1784047224867-300x300.png\" alt=\"Danica Calberg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Danica Calberg<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Deirbhile-Nagle-e1784047283995-300x300.png\" alt=\"Deirbhile Nagle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Deirbhile Nagle<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Elise-M-e1784047396494-300x300.png\" alt=\"Elise Moury\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Elise Moury<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Emily-K-e1784047476929-300x300.png\" alt=\"Emily Kolak\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Emily Kolak<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Evelyn-Robinson-300x300.png\" alt=\"Evelyn Robinson\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Evelyn Robinson<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Faith-Beckett-e1784046303767-300x300.png\" alt=\"Faith Beckett\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Faith Beckett<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hersh-Patel-e1784047633806-300x300.png\" alt=\"Hersh Patel\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Hersh Patel<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hunter-McQueston-e1784047750778-300x300.png\" alt=\"Hunter McQueston\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Hunter McQueston<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jacob-M-e1784047943951-300x300.png\" alt=\"Jacob Magliozzi\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Jacob Magliozzi<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Jack-Crossman-e1784049384278-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jack Crossman\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Jack Crossman<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kylee-Ann-M-e1784046449682-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kylee \u2013 Ann McAllister\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Kylee &#8211; Ann McAllister<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Madison-L-e1784048012569-300x300.png\" alt=\"Madison Lemanski\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Madison Lemanski<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Meghan-Y-e1784048126859-300x300.png\" alt=\"Meghan Young\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Meghan Young<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Micah-C-e1784048188679-300x300.png\" alt=\"Micah Cerezo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Micah Cerezo<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mikaela-G-e1784048446649.jpg\" alt=\"Mikaela Groncki\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Mikaela Groncki<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nicholas-B-e1784049127529-300x300.png\" alt=\"Nicholas Bittner\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Nicholas Bittner<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nolan-Lyle-e1784049276310-300x300.png\" alt=\"Nolan Lyle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Nolan Lyle<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Reaghan-C-e1784050344698-300x300.png\" alt=\"Reaghan Carleton\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Reaghan Carleton<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rory-canon-300x300.png\" alt=\"Rory canon\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Rory canon<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rowen-C-e1784050523477-300x300.png\" alt=\"Rowen Congdon\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Rowen Congdon<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sage-Orni-e1784050659442-300x300.png\" alt=\"Sage Orni\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Sage Orni<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sierra-Kelch-e1784050747956-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra Kelch\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Sierra Kelch<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sordiana-e1784050828530-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sordiana Mora\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Sordiana Mora<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tessa-L-e1784050913263-300x300.png\" alt=\"Tessa Lamlein\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Tessa Lamlein<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Vanessa-A-e1784050995733-300x300.png\" alt=\"Vanessa Abbott\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Vanessa Abbott<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-custom-gallery-slide\" style=\"width:300px;height:300px\"><a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Velan-Patel-e1784051067860.png\" alt=\"Velan Patel\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"su-custom-gallery-title\">Velan Patel<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24339 post-loop-10 post-parity-even bloglist-compact with-slider post-24339 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/applications-now-being-accepted-for-community-leadership-institute-class-of-2027\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Applications Now Being Accepted for Community Leadership Institute Class of 2027\">Ya se aceptan solicitudes para la Clase de 2027 del Instituto de Liderazgo Comunitario<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-06-26T11:40:48-04:00\" >Publicado el 26 de junio<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>North Central Mass.\u2014<\/em>Applications for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/community-leadership-institute\/\">Instituto de Liderazgo Comunitario<\/a> (CLI) Class of 2027 are now being accepted through Saturday, August 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/\">C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Norte Central de Massachusetts<\/a>, CLI is the premier community leadership program in North Central Massachusetts. Since 1988, the program has helped to shape over 350 community leaders with immersive educational experiences and engagements.<\/p>\n<p>Starting during the Fall of each year, participants gather monthly for day-long, community educational sessions focused on topics including Personal Leadership; Non-Profit Governance\/Volunteerism; Education; Media and Crisis Communications; Healthcare; Law and Justice; Legislation\/Public Policy; Arts and Culture; and Economic Development. In addition, the class will break into smaller groups during the year to identify, manage and execute community service projects. The experience culminates with a commencement ceremony at the Chamber\u2019s Annual Meeting and Business Expo where the class and their service projects are recognized.<\/p>\n<p>Participants are typically nominated and sponsored by their employer. Those who are self-employed may also self-nominate to participate. Successful candidates must demonstrate motivation and potential to lead within their business or community; be considered high performers in their organization and on a leadership track; seek to understand issues facing North Central Massachusetts; be committed to the success of his or her sector and community; be curious and interested in developing new relationships; want to enhance their network of professionals; and be open to challenging their own point of view.<\/p>\n<p>Tuition is $2,050 and includes all program materials and lunches. CLI participants will also receive season tickets to the Chamber\u2019s Good Morning North Central executive breakfast series and other Chamber events for additional educational opportunities. A limited number of half-tuition scholarships are available. Applicants seeking scholarships for the CLI program must provide a letter of request to be considered for one of the scholarships. Those who commit to CLI must fully participate in all sessions, and nominating employers must commit to support their candidate\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more and apply, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/community-leadership-institute\/\">C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Norte Central de Massachusetts<\/a><u>\/CLI<\/u>.\u00a0 Applications for CLI will be reviewed by the CLI Steering Committee and applicants notified no later than September 25, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>For questions or more information, contact Jessica Yakusik at 978.353.7600 ext. 222 or via email at <a href=\"mailto:jyakusik@northcentralmass.com\">jyakusik@northcentralmass.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24315 post-loop-11 post-parity-odd bloglist-compact with-slider post-24315 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/allie-catlin-to-chair-north-central-massachusetts-chamber-of-commerce-board-of-directors\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: Allie Catlin to Chair North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors\">Allie Catlin presidir\u00e1 la Junta Directiva de la C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Norte Central de Massachusetts<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-06-25T09:45:44-04:00\" >Posted on junio 25th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>North Central Mass<\/em>\u2014 Allie Catlin, co-owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/smithscountrycheese.com\/\">Smith\u2019s Country Cheese<\/a>, a family-owned working dairy farm, creamery, and retail destination in Winchendon, Massachusetts, has been elected Chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2026-2027. The announcement was made at the Chamber\u2019s Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026. As Chair of the Chamber\u2019s board of directors, she will work with fellow board members, Chamber staff, and the membership to champion the Chamber in its mission to serve the region\u2019s business community.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-24224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot-Allie-C.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Catlin brings deep roots in the region\u2019s agricultural economy to her new role. Founded in 1985, Smith\u2019s Country Cheese has grown into one of the region\u2019s most beloved agricultural enterprises. In 2016, Catlin and her family purchased the farm from its founder and built on its legacy, growing the operation into a thriving business that draws visitors from across the region to its farm store and working dairy farm, where guests can shop for handcrafted cheeses, milk, and butter and watch the cheesemaking process firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>Under her co-ownership, Smith\u2019s Country Cheese employs 14 people and produces approximately 180,000 pounds of raw milk Gouda, Havarti, and cheddar cheese annually, distributed nationally through the farm store, local farmers markets, and online. In 2024, Catlin was named to the Worcester Business Journal\u2019s Power 100 list of the most influential professionals in Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>Catlin holds degrees from Franklin Pierce University and Suffolk University and has served on the Chamber\u2019s Board of Directors for several years, holding leadership positions on the board, including Vice Chair.<\/p>\n<p>She succeeds Tony Fields, president and owner of Cleartech Group, who now moves to the position of Immediate Past Chair of the board of directors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Chamber has been such an important partner to our farm and to so many small businesses across this region,\u201d said Catlin. \u201cI\u2019m honored to take on this role and to continue the work of connecting our business community, supporting our members, and championing the people and places that make North Central Massachusetts such a special place to live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a farmer and small business owner, Allie brings a perspective to the board that&#8217;s vital to understanding the full picture of our regional economy,&#8221; said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. &#8220;Her leadership will help ensure the Chamber continues to serve businesses of every size and sector, and I look forward to working with her in the year ahead as we continue advancing the economic vitality of North Central Massachusetts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the same election, <strong>Melissa Glenny<\/strong>, founder and CEO, Franklin Professional Associates, located in Leominster, was elected Vice Chair. <strong>Chri<\/strong><strong>s Hendry<\/strong>, president and CEO, IC Credit Union, located in Fitchburg, was elected to the position of Treasurer.\u00a0 Rounding out the Executive Committee, <strong>Mark Hettinger<\/strong>, president and CEO of GFA Federal Credit Union, and <strong>Patrick McCarty<\/strong>, president of the McCarty Companies, were elected to fill the two non-officer seats on the committee as outlined in the Chamber&#8217;s bylaws.<\/p>\n<p>Board members elected for new terms were<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tony Fields<\/strong>, president and owner, Cleartech Group, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Donna Hodge<\/strong>, president, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Johnny Ahern<\/strong>, managing partner, Aroma Joe\u2019s, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Moura<\/strong>, president, Moura\u2019s Cleaning Service, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nicole Moorshead<\/strong>, general manager, Chocksett Inn, Sterling and the Colonial Hotel, Gardner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rozanna Penney<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, Heywood Healthcare, Gardner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kenneth Hodges<\/strong>, plant director, Georgia-Pacific\/Dixie, Leominster, appointed to fill a one-year board vacancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Continuing current terms on the board of directors are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marieke Cormier<\/strong>, owner, Roots Natural Foods, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joseph Basile<\/strong>, president, Catania Oils, Ayer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patrick McCarty<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, McCarty Companies, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark Hettinger<\/strong>, president and CEO, GFA Federal Credit Union, Gardner<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barbara Mahoney<\/strong>, president &amp; CEO, All-One Credit Union, Leominster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joshua Page<\/strong>, president, JP Electric and Son, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alex Matthews<\/strong>, general manager, Great Wolf Lodge New England, Fitchburg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kayla Nault<\/strong>, broker\/owner, Central Mass Real Estate, North Central Massachusetts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The Chamber congratulates its newly elected and appointed board members and thanks all those who continue their service to the region&#8217;s business community. For more information, visit northcentralmass.com.<\/p>\n<\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-24167 post-loop-12 post-parity-even post-entry-last bloglist-compact with-slider post-24167 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/north-central-massachusetts-development-corporation-publishes-directory-of-regions-manufacturers-and-industrial-parks\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Permanent Link: North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation Publishes Directory of Region\u2019s Manufacturers and Industrial Parks\">La Corporaci\u00f3n de Desarrollo del Norte Central de Massachusetts publica un directorio de los fabricantes y parques industriales de la regi\u00f3n.<span class=\"post-format-icon minor-meta\"><\/span><\/a><\/h2><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-06-18T08:21:11-04:00\" >Posted on junio 18th<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Noticias de la C\u00e1mara<\/a> <\/span><span class=\"text-sep text-sep-cat\">\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/author\/northcentralmass\/\" rel=\"author\">Noroeste de Massachusetts<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/header><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Expansive guide highlights the region&#8217;s innovative manufacturing firms and vast industrial space<\/em><\/p>\n<p>El <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/\">C\u00e1mara de Comercio del Norte Central de Massachusetts<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/economic-development\/\">Corporaci\u00f3n de Desarrollo del Norte Central de Massachusetts<\/a> (NCMDC) today announced the publication of the 2026 <em>Manufacturers Directory and Industrial Parks Guide for North Central Massachusetts<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The publication, which is part of the Chamber\u2019s continuing efforts to promote the region as a growing and sustainable location for manufacturing business in New England, provides a robust list of all local manufacturers, including current operating status and primary product lines. Additionally, a list of suppliers is provided as well as a guide identifying areas where businesses can expand or relocate in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;North Central Massachusetts is known for being the center of traditional, legacy manufacturing,\u201d said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO, North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the NCMDC. \u201cAs manufacturing is critical to the long-term vitality of the region\u2019s economy, this guide will serve as an informative resource for our current manufacturers while also allowing prospective companies to explore opportunities to grow and expand in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chamber members can obtain a complimentary copy of the 2026 <em>Manufacturers Directory and Industrial Parks Guide for North Central Massachusetts<\/em> while non-Chamber members can purchase a copy for $50. 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