{"id":824,"date":"2015-08-03T19:59:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T19:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/143.95.89.22\/~northcentralmass\/?page_id=824"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:49:47","slug":"chamber-positions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/government-affairs\/chamber-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Posiciones de la C\u00e1mara"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zbd0o-8f45f66dcef05a99afcace9cde748a27\">\n.avia-section.av-1zbd0o-8f45f66dcef05a99afcace9cde748a27{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/statehouse.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n.avia-section.av-1zbd0o-8f45f66dcef05a99afcace9cde748a27 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.2;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  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.av-special-heading.av-hfafc-e3bc4cd5b52f48f6ea6a0a6b8c119b3f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-hfafc-e3bc4cd5b52f48f6ea6a0a6b8c119b3f .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#006666;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-hfafc-e3bc4cd5b52f48f6ea6a0a6b8c119b3f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-hfafc-e3bc4cd5b52f48f6ea6a0a6b8c119b3f av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Chamber Positions and Advocacy<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-n5deo-0cb7126ce19c2778dc874a550dfbbecd'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is a leading voice for the business community in our region. We actively engage in advocacy efforts on a wide range of issues that impact the economic vitality and quality of life in North Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>Our advocacy work includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing and promoting key legislative initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Advocating for pro-business policies at local, state, and federal levels<\/li>\n<li>Providing testimony on important issues affecting our members<\/li>\n<li>Submitting letters to policymakers and stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with partners to advance our region&#8217;s interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m3niapms-0c964dcf9bbdc8147adf0700498371a6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m3niapms-0c964dcf9bbdc8147adf0700498371a6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#006666;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m3niapms-0c964dcf9bbdc8147adf0700498371a6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m3niapms-0c964dcf9bbdc8147adf0700498371a6 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#006666;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m3niapms-0c964dcf9bbdc8147adf0700498371a6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m3niapms-0c964dcf9bbdc8147adf0700498371a6 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Chamber Positions and Policy Agendas<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m3niaze1-8fbcbdd70e94a2bc2cadd2d115de6c63'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Below, you&#8217;ll find links to our official position statements and policy agendas. These documents reflect our ongoing commitment to creating a thriving business environment in North Central Massachusetts:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NCMCC_PublicPolicyAgenda-trifold_2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Policy Agenda Summary Trifold<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PPA-FY26-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Policy Agenda<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Platform-Transportation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Position Statement &#8211; Transportation Revenue<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Platform-2018-Ballot-Initiatives-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Platform &#8211; 2018 Ballot Initiatives<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Position-Statement-Telecom-and-Broadband-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Position Statement &#8211; Telecommunications, Cable and Broadband<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Position-Statement-Kinder-Morgan-Pipeline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Position Statement &#8211; Kinder Morgan Pipeline<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7y7vk-06aef5bdccdcf79b4b6bcb5710646436\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7y7vk-06aef5bdccdcf79b4b6bcb5710646436{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#006666;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7y7vk-06aef5bdccdcf79b4b6bcb5710646436 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7y7vk-06aef5bdccdcf79b4b6bcb5710646436 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#006666;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7y7vk-06aef5bdccdcf79b4b6bcb5710646436 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7y7vk-06aef5bdccdcf79b4b6bcb5710646436 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Chamber Testimony <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> Letters<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-aez3c-1e0b432db4bf14cb96f9c562ea503849'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As part of our advocacy efforts, we regularly submit testimony and letters to key decision-makers on a wide range of topics. Below is a selection of some of our communications:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mass-Senate-Affordability-Leter-FINAL-w-Logos.pdf\">Letter to the Senate on Advancing Real Energy Affordability Legislation &amp; Protecting Consumer Choice<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Testimony-on-S2363-and-H3680-10.14.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testimony on S2363 and H3680 An Act Fostering Intercity Passenger Rail Fund<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/NCMCC-Written-Comments-on-Merged-Market-Health-Insurance-Rates-for-CY-2026-6-17-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merged Market Health Insurance Rate for CY 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Business-Letter-to-the-Governor-on-Upcoming-Electrical-Vehicle-Mandates-5.20.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Letter to the Governor on Upcoming Electrical Vehicle Mandates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sterling-Letter-on-Zoning-Reform-4.1.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sterling Letter on Zoning Reform\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NCMCC-Public-Comment-Clinton-Fiscal-Year-2025-Tax-Classifcation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCMCC Public Comment Clinton Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classifcation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NCMCC-Northern-Tier-Rail-Public-Comment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCMCC Northern Tier Rail Public Comment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Letter-to-the-Editor-The-Hidden-Costs-of-Question-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to the Editor &#8211; The Hidden Costs of Question 5\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Letter-to-the-Editor-on-Question-2-Why-MCAS-Matters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to the Editor on Question 2 &#8211; Why MCAS Matters\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Letter-on-S246-and-H495-An-Act-Empowering-Students-and-Schools-to-Thrive.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter on S246 and H495 An Act Empowering Students and Schools to Thrive\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Letter-to-MRPC-on-Comprehesive-Economic-Development-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to MRPC on Comprehesive Economic Development Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Testimony-on-S225-and-H416.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testimony on S225 and H416\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Testimony-Clinton-Tax-Hearing-FY23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testimony &#8211; Clinton Tax Hearing &#8211; FY23\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/NCMCC-Letter-to-Governor-Baker-RE-UI-Trust-Fund.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Letter to Governor Baker &#8211; Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/NCMCC-Testimony-Tourism-Arts-and-Cultural-Development-Industry-Impact.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCMCC Testimony Tourism Arts and Cultural Development Industry Impact<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/External\/WCPages\/WCWebContent\/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Letter to Montachusett MPO Regarding Twin Cities Rail Trail<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.northcentralmass.com\/External\/WCPages\/WCWebContent\/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testimony on Proposed Kitchen Ordinance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/COVID-19-Reopening-Panel-Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19 Reopening Recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Rail-Svc-FMCB-11.01.19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to the MBTA Final Management and Control Board Chair<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Request-FML-Delay-Baker.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request to Delay Paid Leave Tax<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Testimony-Jt.-Cmtee-on-Education-Credentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testimony Regarding Legislation To Provide High School Credential<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Testimony-Jt.-Cmtee-on-Education.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Testimony to Joint Committee on Education<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Letter-to-Governor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to Governor Baker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Testimony-Family-Leave-Regs-Published.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Testimony on Paid Family &amp; Medical Leave Care Act<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/BYOB-Prop-Sarefield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Letter on BYOB Fitchburg<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Testimony-on-House-Bill-3983_4.6.2016_RMN-PJL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Testimony on House Bill<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Transportation-Investment-1.2016-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamber Letter on\u00a0Transportation Investment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/letter-to-AG-Healey-on-Nashoba-Winery-Revised.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to the Attorney General Regarding Nashoba Valley Winery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Coalition_Support_Perkins_CTE_Reauth_6.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Letter to State Senate Supporting Perkins CTE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each link provides access to the full text of our positions, testimony, or correspondence, offering insight into the Chamber&#8217;s advocacy efforts. This list represents a sample of our recent activities and is not exhaustive.<\/p>\n<p>For the most up-to-date information on our legislative initiatives, to discuss specific business issues, or to inquire about our other advocacy efforts, please contact our Public Affairs Manager, Travis Condon, at 978.353.7600 x224 or <a href=\"mailto:tcondon@northcentralmass.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tcondon@northcentralmass.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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