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USA Luge announces partnership with Sitka Creations

USA Luge announced a new partnership with Sitka® Creations, LLC, a graphic design studio providing clients with creative and effective graphic and web design, and visual communication services, making Sitka Creations the official marketing partner for the organization. Founded by Tamar Russell Brown in 2002, Sitka Creations was first opened in Rockland, Maine with Russell Brown […]

Visit North Central Massachusetts Tourism Update

Here is a recap of efforts over the Winter from the Chamber’s destination marketing arm, Visit North Central Massachusetts (VNCM). Advertising & Promotion Throughout the Winter, we continued to promote the region with a blend of print and digital advertising strategies across our target markets. The creative messaging for these ads focuses on “Everything You […]

On the frontlines of healthcare in North Central: A Perspective from the Region’s Leaders

In January, the Worcester Business Journal announced its 2024 Economic Forecast, which focused on the future of several topics in Central Massachusetts but paid particular focus on the current health care landscape here in North Central. The publication forecasted that our region would see more challenges related to access to health care services, especially with […]

Government Affairs Update

Federal Affairs: At the end of January, the House passed their Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. According to a House Ways and Means Committee summary, the bill includes $78 billion worth of tax breaks for businesses, expands the small business expensing cap, expands access to the child tax credit, and would allow […]

Chamber Updates

CHAMBER WEBSITE REFRESH: In February, the Chamber launched a refreshed website to offer a more dynamic and valuable resource for our members and communities. The project included redesigning the homepage and several interior pages.  It also included consolidating our economic development website – choosenorthcentral.com – into the Chamber website to make it easier to manage […]

Stem Employer & Educator WorkGroup Meeting

You are invited to the MassHire Northcentral Workforce Board’s upcoming Regional STEM Workgroup meeting on April 4th, from 8:00 to 9:30, at Leominster City Hall. This collaborative initiative is designed to bring together employers and educators to create opportunities and exposure for students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. As educators, their roles include: Promoting […]

Leominster Cleanup

This year’s Leominster Cleanup will kick off on Monday April 22, which is Earth Day, and will run through Wednesday May 22. Volunteers can pick their time, pick their location, and pick up some trash. We will be giving out supplies, including t-shirts, trash bags, and gloves (while supplies last) at Leominster City Hall starting […]