{"id":8018,"date":"2018-09-06T09:51:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T13:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/?p=8018"},"modified":"2018-09-06T09:59:37","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T13:59:37","slug":"north-central-massachusetts-chamber-commerce-host-legislative-candidates-reception-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/north-central-massachusetts-chamber-commerce-host-legislative-candidates-reception-3\/","title":{"rendered":"North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce to Host Legislative and Candidates Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Premier networking event connects elected officials with community leaders<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will host its Legislative and Candidates Reception on September 20, 2018 from 5 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn on 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling, MA. The event is intended to offer the region with an upscale networking event that connects business and community leaders with the region\u2019s elected officials, as well as those seeking public office.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great opportunity for our business and community leaders, as well as our public officials to gather for an evening of networking and collegial discussion,\u201d said Roy Nascimento, President and CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. \u201cWe look forward to joining our legislators at a unique venue like the Chocksett Inn.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Legislative and Candidates Reception is one of the Chamber\u2019s premier events of the season, with over 125 federal, state, and local elected officials invited. Mount Wachusett Community College is the premier sponsor for the event. \u201cAt Mount Wachusett Community College, we understand the importance of engaging with the region\u2019s business and legislative communities. These connections and insights help guide the college in various areas such as programming and outreach,\u201d said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. \u201cIt is vital for our region\u2019s business leaders, legislators, and policy-makers to meet and network so that they can engage and learn from each other. I am happy to support this important event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGaining access to legislators and those who seek public office is just as important for small business owners as it is for CEOs in the region,\u201d said Ken Gurge, Esq., Chamber Board Member and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. \u201cThis will be a tremendous opportunity for anyone with passion for North Central Massachusetts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Government affairs and public policy advocacy is a key component to the Chamber\u2019s efforts to promote a healthy and active business climate throughout the region. Recognizing that the business community and legislators are partners in economic vitality and growth, events like these align well with the Chamber\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

The event will feature an open bar and gourmet appetizers and hors d\u2019oeuvres. Cost for members is $20 and non-members is $30. Registration is available online at www.northcentralmass.com<\/a>. Please contact the Chamber at 978.353.7600 or chamber@northcentralmass.com<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

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As of September 5th<\/sup>, the following legislators and candidates have confirmed their attendance:<\/p>\n

Confirmed legislators:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n