About
The NCMCC hosts more than 130 events and programs throughout the year for educational and social advancement of the business community. These programs are dedicated to every sector of the membership including small business education, human resource compliance, networking, legislative awareness and more. Most events can be registered and paid for online and a limited few are for members only.
Annual Business Meeting
Held in June, this event celebrates the work of dedicated volunteers, ambassadors and the Board of Directors as well as serves as the Commencement ceremony for the Community Leadership Institute. The Luncheon program features business meeting followed by a motivational keynote speaker.
Good Morning North Central Breakfast
The Chamber’s longest running program, the Good Morning North Central Breakfast series, is a fast paced, executive networking and educational event held six times throughout the year. Sponsors and two guest speakers from local, state or national levels are featured during the hour and a half long program which ends by 8:30 am. We have four stand alone breakfasts, with two additional spring breakfasts which include our Economic Forecast Breakfast and our Scholars Breakfast where area graduating seniors are honored by more than twenty $2,000 scholarships.
Real Estate Summit
The Annual Real Estate Summit is a great opportunity to connect with real estate professionals while gaining insight into the current and future real estate market in North Central Massachusetts. This event is of interest to anyone involved in real estate, including developers, residential and commercial realtors, lenders, home improvement contractors, property owners, and professional service providers.
Congressional Luncheon
The Congressional Luncheon is held in the Fall and provides an opportunity for members to meet with members of our Congressional delegation and learn about federal issues impacting our business community and region. The interview style luncheon also features an opportunity for questions and answers.
Women’s Leadership Connection
This is a network created for women, by women, to support women who are seasoned or aspirant leaders in the home, at work, or in the community. The purpose of the network is to provide opportunities for women to connect from various backgrounds. The Women’s Leadership Connection, a luncheon event held four times per year focusing on businesswomen empowering women in business. Core topics include professional development
Legislative and Candidates Reception
The Legislative and Candidates Reception, held every fall, is intended to offer the region with an upscale networking event that connects business and community leaders with the region’s elected officials, as well as those seeking public office. Recognizing that the business community and legislators are partners in economic vitality and growth, events like these align well with the Chamber’s mission.
Economic Forecast
This breakfast, held in the spring season, and sponsored by Fidelity Bank, presents information about the economic climate at the local, state and federal levels. Prior to the event, a survey will be done of the community and local CEO’s. This event is open to all members wishing to learn more about the region’s economic status.
Annual Scholars Breakfast
Each spring, the Chamber Foundation of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to exceptional high school seniors. At the Scholars Breakfast, attendees get to meet the recipients as a total of $52,000 in scholarships is distributed. These scholarships, totaling 26 at $2,000 each, are generously endowed or funded by various companies and individuals. During the breakfast, each scholarship is presented either by the foundation or by the sponsoring family.
Entrepreneurs Awards Reception and Resource Showcase (EARRS)
This exhibition event helps you build new connections, find solutions for you and your business, and celebrate the entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Central Massachusetts. This event is of interest to anyone in small business, including start-ups, existing small businesses, resource providers, lenders, professional service providers, and anyone thinking of starting a business.
Business Benefit Series
The Business Benefit Series is a program series that takes several of your favorite business events and rolls them into one. This program is a sequence of different in person and online events to help you gain more insight, knowledge, and perspective into your business. This series includes our Human Resource Council, Small Business Round Tables, Webinars, Seminars and More.
North Central Massachusetts Human Resources Council (HR Council)
The mission of the HR Council is to empower HR professionals in the region by providing professional connections, education and the sharing of best practices. Meetings are held 4 times a year. Guest speakers discuss employment laws, policies and changes that are pertinent to HR professionals and business owners. This is an in-person program held at the Chamber, lunch is included. The HR Council programming falls under the Chamber’s Business Benefit Series.”
Business After Hours
These casual evening events are held up to 8 times per year, and sometimes combined with other programs and events. Our Business After Hours allow for connecting with all types of businesses, members and non-members. We also hold an Annual Six Chamber Business After Hours held at Great Wolf Lodge which features more than 500 networking partners across 50 communities.
Young Professionals of North Central Massachusetts
Our young professionals program features two styles of events, social and educational. Our social events are just like Business After Hours, but limited to those in the 21-40 age group. Our CEO: Unplugged series features important topic areas for young professionals which will allow attendees to meet and learn from local CEO’s.
Connect North Central
Connect North Central is a lead referral group that meets on the final Friday of each month from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. It allows for personalized networking, 60 second “commercials” and occasionally featured speakers, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards. This event is open to all members in any industry, this event is open to non-members for a small fee.
Manufacturing Council Meetings
The mission of the Manufacturing Council of North Central Massachusetts is to provide knowledge, resources and support to create a stronger and more prosperous manufacturing sector in North Central Massachusetts. The Council meets quarterly to share best practices, hear from policy makers and discuss the advantages and challenges surrounding manufacturing in North Central Massachusetts.
Manufacturing CEO Roundtable
Held the second Tuesday of each month, this lunch meeting is for manufacturing CEO’s and is invitation only. Discussion and presenters are geared toward the manufacturing industry, a prevalent source of economic development in North Central. Please click here to learn more.
Talent Compact
The North Central Massachusetts Talent Compact is a coalition convened by the Chamber and other major stakeholders to address the complex talent and workforce challenges facing the region.
Podcast
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast highlights a different business or organization in our region, this podcast features conversations, topics and ideas between the staff at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its members. Tune in each week for a new episode!
Community Leadership Institute (CLI)
The Community Leadership Institute (CLI) has been the premier community leadership program in North Central Massachusetts since 1989. Graduates of the program are everywhere in our communities, making a difference and helping to advance our region and improve the quality of life for residents.
Community Leadership Institute is a 9-month, community-based, hands-on learning experience for both current and aspiring leaders in the region. Individuals accepted to the program will expand their network; connect with community and business leaders; and learn about local issues, leadership strategies, and volunteerism; as well as participate in hands-on group projects. Learn more and apply here.
Ribbon Cutting Events
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce would be delighted to help your business celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. This is a FREE service available to current and new Chamber members that meet the following criteria:
Opened their business in the last 12 months or moved to a new location.
Changed ownership or is under new management.
Has been remodeled or expanded at its present location.
Why is a Ribbon Cutting important?
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is an important part of your overall marketing and advertising plan for the local community. It’s also a great way to kick-off a grand opening of a business. It offers the opportunity to meet key leaders in the community and get acquainted with your neighbors and chamber members. The NCMCC would enjoy assisting you in planning a successful event for your company.
Scheduling a Ribbon Cutting
Scheduling a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber should take place a minimum of two weeks before the event to allow the Chamber time to invite members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the Ambassadors, and Chamber staff. To schedule a Ribbon Cutting contact at 978.353.7600.
FAQ
Q: Will local media cover my Ribbon Cutting Ceremony?
A: As a courtesy to our members we will invite local media, if they choose to attend is dependent on many factors such as their schedules, etc.
Q: Will local town officials be present?
A: We always invite city and town mayors to attend an event. Similar to the media, their ability to be in attendence varies on many factors.
Q: Will there be A LOT of people at my ceremony?
A: Your ceremony is as big as you make it. We encourage businesses to invite neighboring businesses, friends, and family. We do announce the event to our members and list them on our website, however as with any event it is voluntary attendence so we cannot promise the attendence of anyone.
Q: Who will be leading the ceremony?
A: The Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are led by the Chamber’s Sales & Member Services Manager and attending Chamber Ambassadors.
Q: Is it bad if only a few people are in attendence?
A: NOT AT ALL! The ceremony is still covered on our site and often shown in local media to announce a great business in the region!