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An Electronic Publication of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
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Inside this edition, you’ll discover the latest Chamber initiatives and success stories from across our region. From economic development projects and upcoming networking events to policy updates and workforce training opportunities, we’re keeping you connected to what matters most for your business and North Central Massachusetts.
June 2026
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Chamber News
Upcoming Events
The North Central Golf Tour: Friday on the Fairway at Templewood Golf Course
Friday on the Fairway at Templewood Golf Course
July 31, 2026
Templewood Golf Course
Event Start at 1:00pm
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Fore Then Pore: Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Play & End of Summer Bash
Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Play & End of Summer Bash
August 21, 2026
The Woods of Westminster
Event Start at 1:00pm
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Sponsors Reception: Old Mill
Thank you to all our sponsors who help sponsor this past 2025-2026 program year! We are truly honored by your continued support and efforts to continue to make our community thrive!
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Business Benefit Series: Quarterly Roundtable - Cashflow, Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners
Legislative & Candidates Reception
The reception features an open bar and gourmet appetizers.
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Connect North Central
Join us for Connect North Central
Friday, September 25, 2026
8am-9am
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North Central Golf Tour Championship: Fore the Future FLNC Scholarship Golf Classic at Oak Hill
North Central Golf Tour Championship: Fore the Future
An FLNC Non-Traditional Scholarship Fundraiser
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Congressional Luncheon Sponsored by Fitchburg State University
Join us for our 11th Annual
Congressional Luncheon
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Work North Central Massachusetts Career & Hiring Event!
FREE for Job Seekers! Walk ins Welcome!!
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Business Benefit Series: HR Council Legal Update
Join us for this in person HR Legal Update
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Good Morning North Central: Sponsored by IC Credit Union
November 19, 2026
7:15am - 9:00am
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Connect North Central
Join us for Connect North Central
Friday, November 20, 2026
8am-9am
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Member News
Leominster Credit Union Donates Books to Local Organizations
For the sixteenth consecutive year, Leominster Credit Union was pleased to participate in Children’s Book Month, an annual event sponsored by the Cooperative Credit Union Association.
During the month of April LCU members and employees collected donations of 620 new and used children’s books. The books were distributed to the Red Raiders Lending Library program and Leominster Community Coalition.
This year’s event was spearheaded by Nancy Daigle, Kathy Hurley and Rachel Terrell. Since 2009, LCU collected and donated 5,743 books to various agencies.
Leominster Credit Union Presents Certificate of Achievement to Lily Moran, Finalist in Mass. Credit Union Essay Contest
Lily Moran, a student at the Clinton Middle School, sponsored by Leominster Credit Union, was named a finalist in the 26th annual Massachusetts Credit Union Student Essay Contest, sponsored by the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. (“CCUA”). An award ceremony for the students was held in the prestigious Great Hall at the State House in Boston.
The awardees—all students in either the seventh or eighth grade—along with parents, family members, teachers, and their credit union sponsors, were recognized with a special luncheon, State House tour, monetary awards, citations from Governor Charlie Baker and plaques presented by their local lawmakers. The finalists each received $250.
CCUA President Paul Gentile kicked off the day’s ceremony by welcoming the students and their families, noting that the essays reflected many of the core values cherished by all credit unions, from financial literacy to the most common credit union principle, “People Helping People.”
“The ability to motivate people, help them and change things through the power of your writing talents is a most valuable skill—one that will serve you and others very well in your future careers,” said Gentile, in encouraging the students to continue to master their writing talents.
Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks David Cotney was the guest speaker at the ceremony. As head of the agency that oversees the supervision of more than 200 banks and credit unions with total combined assets in excess of $400 billion, Cotney applauded the students for their writing achievements and invited all present to consider who among these students, because of their outstanding writing talents, will become the next scientist, lawyer, teacher, or possibly, even a public servant like a banking commissioner.
This year’s essay contest winner and finalists, along with their sponsoring credit unions, are:
Winning Entry: Natalie Barros, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union (Lowell)
Other Finalists included:
Taryn Dineen, City of Boston Credit Union (Boston)
Christopher Dupuis, St. Anne’s Credit Union (Fall River)
Hadiya Giwa, Worcester Credit Union (Worcester)
Lily Moran, Leominster Credit Union (Leominster)
Kerri Horan, Methuen Federal Credit Union (Methuen)
Erin Shenk, IC Federal Credit Union (Fitchburg)
Angela Truong, Metro Credit Union (Chelsea)
Leominster Credit Union Participates in the Greening the Gateway Cities Program
Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is proud to participate in the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP). LCU provided an area where nine trees were planted as part of the program along with a two year commitment to care for the trees.
This GGCP program is an environmental and energy efficiency program is designed to reduce household heating and cooling energy use by increasing tree canopy cover in urban residential areas in the state’s Gateway Cities. GGCP is a partnership between the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban & Community Forestry Program, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), along with Gateway Cities and local grassroots organizations. The program plants trees (ranging from 6ft to 10ft tall) with a goal of covering 5-10% of the target neighborhoods in new tree canopy cover.
Leominster was one of the 26 cities selected to be a part of this program.
Member Spotlight
Custom Cleaning Service of Peabody
When the workday ends and the lights go down, Custom Cleaning Service of Peabody, Inc. gets to work. “We operate as our clients’ silent partner after business hours,” says Adam Paicos, of Templeton, who now serves as Director of Operations and oversees the company’s expansion into North Central MA. “We are not often seen, but we ensure facilities are clean, secure, and ready for business each day while serving as the eyes and ears for our clients when they are not on site.”
Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast
Discover local business stories through our Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast series. Listen as Chamber members share their journeys, insights, and contributions to our thriving regional business community.
Job Board Postings
Looking for your next opportunity? Explore current job openings from employers across North Central Massachusetts on our Jobs Board. Whether you’re starting a new career or making a change, you’ll find a variety of local positions available to help you take the next step.
- Maintenance Technician
CapEx Facility Services & Construction · Leominster, MA
- Mental Health Counselor Adult Inpatient Psych
TaraVista Behavioral Health Center · Harvard, MA
- Supervisor Operations, 1st Shift
DRS Power Technology, Inc. · Fitchburg, MA
- Quality Inspector
AIS · Leominster, MA
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