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2025
- Thursday, January 9th
Worcester Area Partners Launch Exploring Aviation Careers
2024
- Monday, November 25th
Worcester Chamber Announces 2024-2025 StartUp Worcester Cohort
The High Risk of ‘Sure’ Profits Success and Failure of Life Science R&D Monday, October 21st
Vote NO on Question 5 Friday, August 30th
5 Questions with Dr. Eric Dickson, President & CEO of UMass Memorial Health Monday, August 26th
Catching up with Worcester Green Corps Friday, August 23rd
Growing Up: The Benefits of Urban Density for Local Businesses Wednesday, August 21st
Economic Development Alert: WPI Plan to Purchase Two Hotels for Student Housing Monday, August 19th
Vote NO On Question 2 Friday, August 16th
Imperial Inspirations: The Greater Good Chronicles Wednesday, August 14th
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Worcester Class of 2025 Tuesday, June 11th
Worcester Chamber Welcomes New Director of Business Recruitment, Finance Assistant, and Public Policy Associate Saturday, June 1st
StartUp Worcester Profile: The Next Trivia App is Born in Worcester Wednesday, May 29th
Brave New World: Local Baseball Family Strive for the Continued Success of the Worcester Bravehearts Tuesday, May 28th
Five Questions with Dr. Sheri-ann McLean Wednesday, March 20th
Chamber Outlines Concept Plan To Link Together Neighborhoods With Downtown Sunday, March 17th
Food Hub Profile: Stretch’s Pickles Is a Family Affair Sunday, March 10th
StartUp Worcester Profile: Solecit Makes Sneakers Collecting More Accessible Friday, March 1st
Five Questions with ARCpoint Labs Worcester Owner Gauri Bhalakia Wednesday, February 28th
Small Businesses in Worcester and Beyond: Navigating the Struggles Faced by Small Business Owners Monday, February 26th
Strength in Numbers: Manufacturing Roundtable Equips Local Companies for Growth Thursday, February 22nd
My Leadership Worcester Experience- Billie Kenyon Tuesday, February 20th
Expanding Early Education and Care: not just childhood development, but economic development Friday, January 5th
Ask The Expert: Direct Primary Care- Worcester’s Future of Healthcare
2023
- Wednesday, December 27th
5 Questions with Jon Weaver- President & CEO of Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) Monday, December 11th
Augmented Reality in the Mythic Realm: Worcester Based Petricore is on the Cutting-edge of Gaming Tuesday, November 28th
Solvus Global: Bringing International Innovation in Manufacturing to Central Massachusetts Wednesday, October 18th
A Tale of Three Polls Wednesday, October 11th
The Chamber of Central Mass South Announces Move and New Sturbridge Visitor Info Center Wednesday, September 27th
My Leadership Worcester Experience Wednesday, September 20th
Food Hub Profile: A Touch of Everything with Entrepreneur Jessica Reyes Tuesday, September 19th
Creating the Perfect Story: Munq, A Creative Agency in Worcester Wednesday, September 13th
New Building Energy Codes : What Do They Mean for Worcester?
Press release: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce launches independent, free, nonprofit digital news organization Wednesday, September 6th
Rising Star: Young Woo Sox Pitcher, Shane Drohan, Has a Bright Future in Pro Baseball Wednesday, August 30th
Worcester Youth Leadership Institute Enters 10th Year Monday, August 28th- The Future of Worcester’s Transportation Wednesday, August 23rd
Worcester Green Corps Enters 3rd Year with Busiest Summer on Record
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces the Leadership Worcester Class of 2024 Friday, August 18th- Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement on Specialized Building Energy Code Friday, July 7th
Early Detection is Key in Diagnosing and Treating Skin Cancer Wednesday, July 5th
WOOSOX OPENING DAY 2023: Big Papi Comes to Worcester Wednesday, June 28th
In Case You Missed It Friday, June 23rd
Spicy Water Passion Wednesday, June 21st
Food Hub Celebrates Graduation of Diverse Entrepreneurs Program Friday, June 16th
Dave Garvin – Manager of Workforce Programs, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, June 14th
The Chamber of Commerce Introduces New Manager of Workforce Programs Tuesday, June 13th
The Hanover Insurance Group Contributes Over $1.25B to State Economy, Study Finds Friday, June 9th
The Worcester Political Season Has Begun Wednesday, June 7th
Girls On The Run Thursday, June 1st
BREAKING NEWS- Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Releases Poll Results Tuesday, April 18th
Fun and Games for a Successful Startup Worcester Alum Tuesday, April 4th
Five Questions with Eric Butler- Founder of Broadway in Worcester Wednesday, March 29th
Testimony to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue for HDIP – March 28, 2023 Tuesday, March 21st
Discover Ideas for Cold-Weather Birthdays Thursday, March 2nd
Reducing Single-Use Plastics In The New Year Thursday, February 9th
From The Experts: Nonprofit Planning: Vision, Mission, and Values Thursday, February 2nd
My Leadership Worcester Experience Thursday, January 26th
Welcome To Polar Park Ken Ryan! Sports Street- November 2022 Thursday, January 19th
Fall Food Hub Profile Thursday, January 12th
The Facts On Inclusionary Zoning Thursday, January 5th- It Is Time To Take A Hard Look At The Dual Tax Rate In Worcester
2022
- Thursday, December 29th
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Brings Congresswoman, Regional Leaders to Talk Business Thursday, December 22nd
Chamber VPs Receive Recognition For Work In The Community Thursday, December 15th
Lt. Governor Polito Convenes Biotech Real Estate Professionals at Polar Park Saturday, December 10th
Worcester Green Corps Summer Recap Thursday, December 8th
Advantage Truck Group Celebrates 10 Years of Haulin’ 4 Hunger Monday, November 21st
Auburn Select Board Votes to Narrow Tax Differential Between Residents and Businesses Thursday, November 10th
Statement from Timothy P. Murray, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, October 19th
Senator Moore nominates Chamber VP for Latino Excellence Award Friday, October 7th
Compost, Grow, Eat, Repeat… Friday, September 30th
Inclusionary Zoning: How Worcester Can Creatively Encourage Affordable Housing Development Tuesday, September 27th
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Convenes Regional Leaders in Economic Development Thursday, September 22nd
Chamber Continues to Fight for Housing Development Incentive Program Friday, September 16th
Women’s Leadership Conference Celebrates 13th Year Monday, September 12th- Leadership Worcester Class of 2023 Announced Friday, September 9th
Is Worcester ready for another hike in our property taxes with the Community Preservation Act? Thursday, September 1st
The Blackstone River Commons: How you can help continue a 50-year legacy of stewardship this summer Monday, August 29th
The Breakfast Club at the AC Hotel Worcester Monday, August 22nd
Ambassador from Ghana Visits Worcester Chamber and Massachusetts Officials Tuesday, August 2nd
Forging Her Own Path: Haddad Grows Spice Co. from the Ground Up Tuesday, July 26th
Dining Alfresco Across Worcester Tuesday, July 19th
Local Animal Shelter Aims to Support 45,000 Pets in 2022 Tuesday, July 5th
How MA is Addressing Waste Management Capacity Challenge Tuesday, June 28th
Worcester’s Oldest Brick Building Converted Into Downtown Housing Tuesday, June 21st
StartUp Worcester Alum Supports Jamaican Students Through Nonprofit Org Tuesday, June 14th
Family Grounds, Inc. Transforming Gateway Park Neighborhood Tuesday, June 7th
Chamber Releases New Condo Report: Details Opportunities for Homeownership Development in Worcester Tuesday, May 31st
9 Ways to Celebrate Worcester’s 300th Tuesday, May 24th
Turner Announces Major Life Sciences Funding at Chamber Event Tuesday, May 17th
Several Local and State Legislative Updates to Be on Lookout For
What Leadership Worcester Taught Me Tuesday, May 10th
Leading Together: What Leadership Worcester Taught Me Tuesday, May 3rd
In Search of Comfort Food Tuesday, April 26th
Leadership Worcester Now Recruiting Class of 2023
Hot Stuff: Local Entrepreneur Delivers Spice with Help of Food Hub Tuesday, April 12th
Recycling Do’s and Don’ts: Tips & Tricks to Improve Your Recycling Purity Tuesday, April 5th
Two Plasma Donation Centers Open Doors in Worcester Tuesday, March 29th
5 Questions with Arianna Drummy, New Worcester Jobs Fund Director Tuesday, March 22nd
Night Life Continuing Ed Collaborates with Partners to Resolve Bus Driver Shortage Tuesday, March 8th
Worcester to Add 2,300 New Housing Units
StartUp Worcester Alum Sanrel Seeking to Revolutionize 3D Printing Monday, February 28th
Dr. Satya Mitra: “Everybody has a Responsibility to Deliver”
Businesses Beware: New Worcester City Council Effects on Small Businesses Wednesday, February 23rd
Massachusetts’ Highest-Ranking Cultural Official Speaks at Chamber Event
Curing Cabin Fever in Central MA Tuesday, January 25th
When You Feel Safe Traveling Again, Travel with Us Tuesday, January 18th
Meet Ruth Seward: Coordinator of Night Life Education, Worcester Public Schools Monday, January 10th
Managing Difficult Times, Difficult Conversations: WWLC Workshops Offer Advice for Women Leaders Monday, January 3rd
ICYMI: WWLC Returns to DCU Center in 2021 for 12th Annual Conference
2021
- Tuesday, December 28th
Community Organizing Essential to Keeping Worcester Clean Tuesday, December 21st
Seeking Speakers for 13th Annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference Monday, December 20th
Advanced Manufacturer Solvus Global Celebrates Opening of New Central Mass Facility Monday, December 13th
Food Hub Member Connecting People Through Cookie Decorating Monday, November 29th
Office Furniture Manufacturer AIS Inc.’s People-Oriented Approach Leads to Success
Worcester’s Population Surpasses 200,000 Monday, November 22nd
Reflections on WooSox’ Inaugural Season in Worcester
‘Tis the Season to Shop Small and Local Thursday, November 18th
Missed WWLC 2021? We’ve got you covered. Monday, November 8th
New Website Aims to Tell Good News Stories Only Monday, November 1st
Pandemic-Born Decanted Wine Truck in High Demand Monday, October 25th
Meet Elizabeth Wambui: Fontaine Brothers’ New Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Impact Wednesday, October 20th
Chamber and WBDC Launch New Economic Development & Recruitment Video for Worcester Monday, October 18th
B-Organic Working to Eliminate Plastic, Food Waste Friday, October 15th
Weekly Dairy Donation Program Begins at Worcester Boys & Girls Club Wednesday, October 13th
Chamber Seminar Uses Climate Simulator to Determine Best Ways to Slow Global Warming Tuesday, October 5th
Worcester Jobs Fund Provides Community Opportunity
Chamber Kicks Off Manufacturing Month with Roundtable Featuring MassMEP Thursday, September 30th
Country Bank Awards Total of 20 Chamber Membership Scholarships Tuesday, September 21st
The “Polar Park Effect” is a Positive One for Canal District Bars and Restaurants
Synergy Founder and CEO Addresses Chamber Members at Breakfast Club Monday, September 13th
Worcester Night Life Returns to In-Person Programming Tuesday, September 7th
Madison Properties Breaks Ground on First Residential Development Near Polar Park Wednesday, August 25th
Worcester Green Corps Working Toward a Greener, More Sustainable Future Friday, August 13th
Worcester Youth Leadership Institute Graduates Class of 2021 Tuesday, August 10th
Leadership Worcester Class of 2022 Announced Wednesday, July 28th
StartUp Worcester Announces 2021-2022 Cohort Tuesday, July 27th
Meet Kola Akindele: WPI’s AVP of External Relations and Strategic Partnerships Tuesday, July 20th
Immigrant-Owned West African Restaurant Anokye Krom Expands to Park Avenue Tuesday, July 13th
Reliable Public Transportation: a Necessity for Central Mass. Thursday, July 8th
Worcester Green Corps Kicks Off at Elm Park Tuesday, July 6th
A Shakespearean Summer: The Hanover Theatre Repertory to Present Julius Caesar on the Worcester Common Tuesday, June 29th
After Pandemic Left Them in a Pickle, Stretch’s Finds New Home at Worcester Regional Food Hub Wednesday, June 23rd
Worcester’s Director of Water & Sewer Operations Explains the City’s 50-Year Infrastructure Plan to Chamber Members Tuesday, June 22nd
Worcester Chamber to Spearhead New Regional Startup Resource Consortium Tuesday, June 15th
Game Changers 2021 Conference Centers Around Planning for an Equitable Future
Leadership Worcester Graduates Class of 2021
Worcester Youth Leadership Institute to Get Underway for Local Youth Tuesday, June 8th
Networking Still Powerful in Pandemic Times
Senior Housing Proposed for Former Boys Club Thursday, June 3rd
Chamber Returns to In-Person Breakfast Club Tuesday, June 1st
Massachusetts Pirates Set Sail Once Again
JetBlue Will Resume Service at Worcester Regional Airport this Summer Friday, May 28th
Polar Park Opens, Worcester Red Sox’ Inaugural Season Underway Thursday, May 27th
Woostapreneurs Forum Connects Greater Worcester to Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Worcester Green Corps to Clean Up, Beautify City Wednesday, May 5th
Worcester Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Canceled for 2021 Thursday, April 29th
Chamber Requesting Speaker Proposals for 12th Annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference Wednesday, April 21st
Statement on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
Chamber Promotes Worcester as “The Place to Visit, to Invest, and to Call Home” in New TV Commercial Saturday, April 17th
Early College is Successful Investment in Students- Guide Published for all Voke Tech Programs
Community Bank Supports Small Businesses
Worcester Regional Food Hub: Unique Cafe Just Opened and Still Has Big Plans
Development Interest in Canal District Grows with Establishment of Ballpark Thursday, April 15th
Debut of Polar Park, WooSox Set for Spring Saturday, April 10th- Three New Members Appointed to Worcester Chamber’s Board of Directors Tuesday, March 16th
OPED – Will Wormtown Be the First in a Wave of Local ‘Brewstilleries’? Thursday, February 4th
Small Business Chamber Membership Scholarship Available Now Wednesday, January 20th
Worcester Regional Food Hub Can Now Accept SNAP Wednesday, January 13th
bankHometown, WBDC, Others Support Chamber
Canadian Consul General and Director of U.S. Commercial Service Discuss Massachusetts–Canadian Trade Partnerships Wednesday, January 6th
Manufacturing Leaders Discuss Changes, Challenges During Pandemic
The Caribbean Press is Serving Up Comfort, Joy and a Taste of Home
2020
- Tuesday, December 29th
Perched Atop Grafton Hill, the 100 Wall Street Luxury Apartments Provide Top Notch Views and Living Space
Member Businesses Support Science Learning at Girls Inc. with Renovation, Equipment, and Experiences Tuesday, December 22nd
Tourism, Hotels, Supporting the Sector
Chamber Recognizes Member Businesses with Annual Awards Monday, December 14th
UMass Memorial Health Care Addresses Community Issues
A Year in the Rear View Mirror
Medicare Annual Election Period During the Time of COVID Tuesday, December 1st
Chamber Urges Council to Consider Everything During Tax Classification Vote Wednesday, November 25th
Facing Grim Outlook, Businesses Adapt, Get Innovative to Keep Doors Open Monday, November 2nd
Make Your Room Enchanting with a Fireplace or Stove
Submission by Trigon Creative Chosen as Winner to Re-Brand Tri-Chamber Veterans Event Monday, October 26th
Why I Wear My Mask
MEET STARTUP WORCESTER: STACY CHIN Monday, October 19th
Ambiance, Craft Cocktails, Local Beer, Wine in the Heart of Webster
Meet Leadership Worcester: PETER DUNN Monday, October 12th
WORCESTER SPORTS STREET:
Giving Worcester a Voice Monday, October 5th
BUSINESS HEALTH: How Central Mass Businesses are Doing
Chamber Teams Up to Promote the Region with Livability.com Monday, September 28th
Bottling up a Bubbly Taste of Home
bankHometown Grant Challenge Monday, September 21st- Soaring to New Heights with TMS Aerial Solutions
Tourism Spending from the Bottom Up Monday, September 14th
SmashIt2: New Worcester Venue is All it’s Cracked Up to Be
Worcester Regional Airport Update Monday, September 7th
Njoroge on Home Healthcare, the Pandemic, and Racial Justice
MassHire Innovating with Job Seeking App During Unemployment Crisis Tuesday, September 1st- StartUp Worcester Announces 2020-21 Cohort
Leadership Worcester Class of 2021 Monday, August 31st
All Rise: Courthouse Lofts Nearly Ready for Tenants- Local Developers Clamor to Rejuvenate the James Street Corridor Monday, August 24th
Galaxy Life Sciences to Build Facility in The Reactory
Important Decisions Regarding Commuter Rail on the Track Saturday, August 1st
Obtaining PPP Loan Forgiveness: A brief introduction and recorded webinar Tuesday, June 16th
JPMorgan Chase Chief Economist Jim Glassman Confident about Economic Recovery Tuesday, May 26th
Small Business: Should the definition be redefined in the wake of COVID-19? Monday, April 27th- Monday, April 20th
Your CBD Store Succeeds in Worcester’s Webster Square
Blackstone Valley Awarded Workforce Grant Funding Saturday, April 18th
Conference Call with Congressman Jim McGovern Monday, April 13th
Worcester Sports Street: Realizing the Worcester Red Sox Dream, Hockey’s Do-Or-Die Time, Arena Football Season
City Invests in Historic Preservation Efforts Relocating, Updating Stearns Tavern in Volunteer-Led Investment Monday, April 6th
Did You Know? As a Chamber Member, Your Online Listing is Customizable
Meet Leadership Worcester: Sarah Connell Sanders ’18 Tuesday, March 31st
Families First Coronavirus Constituent Service Resource Toolkit Monday, March 30th
Meet StartUp Worcester: ACCL Marketing; 2019-20
First Cohort of Cannabis Policy Students Enroll at Clark as Budding Industry Begins to Develop Statewide Monday, March 23rd
Under Collins’ Leadership, UMass Medical School Flexes Strengths, Skills, Commitment to Central Mass Residents Friday, March 20th
How to Support Small Businesses While Self-Distancing Tuesday, March 17th
Daily Chamber Communication Focusing on the Impact of COVID-19 Monday, March 16th
COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Assistance
Auburn Town Manager Recognized for Committee to Empower Local Women
NEADS Opens State-of-the-Art Canine Center Renewing Mission, Commitment Friday, March 13th
SBA Offers up to $2M in Disaster Assistance Loans Tuesday, March 10th
Noms Eatery: A Pop-Up Success in Local Food Scene Monday, March 9th
Saint Vincent Hospital Debuts Hybrid Operating Room
2019 in Review: Legislation, Polar Park, Taxes Monday, March 2nd
Fitchburg Mayor Applauds City Council Approval of Single Tax Rate
Railers’ Community Outreach Expects to Surpass 6K WPS Fourth Graders Through Skate to Success Program Monday, February 24th
Defining a New Brand of E.D. in Worcester’s Era of “Renaissance”
With a New Decade Looming, there’s Value in Reflection Wednesday, February 19th
Irene Brank’s Story Helps Usher in Successful Launch of POW programming Friday, February 14th
Voice of Business Interview with Natalie Rodriguez of Nuestra Tuesday, February 4th
Food Hub Welcomes Huong Baca as Sales Operations Manager Monday, February 3rd
Connecting Local Residents with Career Pathways
Leadership Worcester Alumni Network Aims to Stay Committed, Connected Monday, January 27th- Business Survival Hits Critical Mass Monday, January 20th
Partnerships Get Creative with Investments to Support Communities through Art- In Allston Interchange Debate, Don’t Forget Grand Junction
Regional Rail is a Must to Fuel Economic Growth in Worcester and MetroWest
Five Things Caregivers Need to Know to Suceed Monday, January 13th
MEET STARTUP WORCESTER: Phenic Natural Skin Care 2018-19, 2019-20 Wednesday, January 8th
Chamber Rebrands WIN to Focus on Self-Awareness, Giving Back Monday, January 6th
Travel the World with the Flavors of Local Chocolate Company- Central Mass Diversity, Manufacturing Strength On Display For Consuls General
2019
- Monday, December 23rd
City Employment Data Shows Affirmative Action Investment
Homegrown, Homemade, Home-Committed: Meet Ed Russo Monday, December 9th
35 Years of Life Science Startup Companies & Counting
Making Business Dreams a Reality with Micro Loans Saturday, November 23rd
Worcester is Fertile Ground for New & Expanding Service, Creative Firms Friday, November 22nd
Chamber Taps into Hispanic Community with Vocero Hispano Column Friday, November 15th
Central Massachusetts Outpacing the State Average Growth in Visitor Spending Thursday, November 14th
2019 Proves Busy for Local SBA 504 Loans
City Aims for Complete Census Count Wednesday, November 13th
Chamber Urges for Gradual Adoption of Single Tax Rate Thursday, October 31st
Meet Startup Worcester: WooRides; 2017-18, 2018-19
High Interest in Worcester Regional Food Hub’s Diverse Leadership Program Necessitates Increase in Capacity Friday, October 18th
Fallon Health Care: Baby Boomers Deserve Helpful Dose of Medicare Info Thursday, October 17th
Assumption’s Land Receives Regional News Award Wednesday, October 16th
Fallon Health opens new Summit ElderCare location in Worcester Tuesday, October 8th
Food Hub graduates 18 from Urban Agenda Grant program Thursday, October 3rd
UMass Memorial: Anchoring a Community-Focused Mission in a 21st-Century Health Care Landscape, Economy
New Era Brewing for Wormtown Outside Craft Beer “Comfort Zone” Tuesday, September 24th
New Food Entrepreneurs Celebrated by Chamber, Worcester Regional Food Hub Monday, September 23rd
Beer Garden Gets Back to German Roots with New Menu Wednesday, September 18th
#ShopWoo during construction Tuesday, September 17th- WPS-Operated Busing Could Save Millions Friday, September 6th
No Timeouts for Worcester Development Plans Thursday, September 5th
Chamber Breakfast Club Salutes Six Member Businesses, Features Keynote from AbbVie’s Dr. Olson Thursday, August 15th
Orphaned, Sibling Mountain Lions Find Home at EcoTarium Monday, August 12th
Local High School Students Graduate from Worcester Youth Leadership Institute Friday, August 9th
Business Community Input Sought at Transportation Meetings Friday, August 2nd
Worcester Welcomes Delta’s ORH-Detroit Service Friday, July 12th
City Officials, Worcester Red Sox Break Ground on Polar Park Thursday, July 11th
ACCE 2019 Presentation | Telling Your Chamber’s Story Monday, July 1st
Worcester Youth Leadership Institute Gets Underway for Area High School Students Wednesday, June 26th
Sen. Crighton, Chamber Members Discuss Solutions to Statewide Housing Concerns Tuesday, June 11th
Why Worcester: Ralph Crowley Jr. on Polar Beverages and Central Mass Manufacturing Thursday, May 16th
Chamber Launches Housing Survey Monday, April 29th
StartUp Worcester Selects 12 Companies for 2019-20 Cohort Tuesday, April 16th
Dunn talks Worcester redevelopment to packed crowd at April WIN Wednesday, March 20th
Residential Developments to fill the Need for Housing
Gowdey-Backus Named Director of Communications for the Chamber Monday, February 18th
Mark your calendars: Planning ahead for Chamber events Monday, February 11th
Seminar Series Educates Business Owners On Health Insurance
2018
- Monday, October 29th
- Question 1: Government-Mandated Nurse Staffing Ratio Sure to Backfire Sunday, October 21st
Small Cell Technology and its Role in Making Worcester a Smart City Tuesday, August 28th
“The Rucker Effect” – A Featured Story in the Chamber Exchange Newspaper Saturday, August 18th
City Announces Redevelopment Plans for Canal District Sunday, August 12th
Chamber Mission to China – October 2019 Tuesday, July 24th
Seeking RFPs for 10th Annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference Tuesday, July 10th
West Nile Virus Spraying to Take Place in Designated Area on 7/12/18 Sunday, July 8th
Workforce Development and Keeping the Economy Strong Thursday, June 14th
Chamber Encourages You to Speak Out Thursday, June 7th
MGM Springfield is No Gamble for Central Massachusetts Wednesday, April 11th
Massport Investment at Worcester Regional Airport Brings American Airlines Service to Philadelphia Monday, April 2nd
Massachusetts needs a “both/and” strategy on energy Tuesday, March 20th
Union Station 2.0: What’s next for this Worcester landmark? Friday, March 16th- Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Fills Key Positions, Promotes Pelletier to V.P. of Operations Friday, March 9th
New tenant mix urged for Worcester’s Union Station Tuesday, January 2nd
Engineer and Social Justice Advocate Yassmin Abdel-Magied to Headline Annual Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference
2017
- Friday, December 8th
JetBlue Flights to NYC Slated for May 2018 Tuesday, December 5th
Teamwork the Major Buzzword at Chamber’s Annual Meeting Friday, November 3rd
Auburn’s CI growth takes off like a rocket Thursday, September 28th
Mass. Governor Charles D. Baker, to be Keynote at Chamber’s 142nd Annual Meeting Friday, September 15th
Chamber of Commerce and ofo team up to bring station-free bike-sharing to Worcester Friday, September 8th
Chamber hosts September Breakfast Club Thursday, September 7th
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is Announced as Keynote Speaker at Chamber’s December Breakfast Club Event Thursday, August 31st
Sustaining Local Economic Upswing Requires Stopping the HIT Tax Before it ‘Hits’ Businesses Thursday, June 29th
StartUp Worcester company provides new transportation options for city development Monday, June 26th
Trinity Financial selected as developer for former Worcester County Courthouse Monday, June 19th
Healey informs business owners of AG resources, initiatives Thursday, June 8th
ECHL Commissioner Highlights Economic Impact and Community Benefits of Professional Hockey Thursday, June 1st
Futures Collegiate Baseball League to host Team USA and Team Japan in July Friday, May 12th
Worcester Regional Food Hub Holds Press Conference to Announce Funding Grant Thursday, April 20th
Chamber and SBA Bring Woostapreneurs Forum Back for Second Year Tuesday, March 28th
Health Care Strategies for Employers Friday, March 24th
Worcester Regional Food Hub Hires Local Chef for Kitchen Operations Manager Position Tuesday, March 14th
Chamber Hosts March Breakfast Club Friday, March 3rd
JetBlue Announces Daily Flights to NYC From Worcester Regional Airport Thursday, March 2nd
MBAE and Worcester Regional Chamber Join Forces to Focus on Education Sunday, February 26th- Seeking Candidates for two positions at the Worcester Regional Food Hub Wednesday, February 15th
Seminar Series: Developing a Customer Service Culture Thursday, January 19th
Manufacturing career development agencies get $81K boost
2016
- Saturday, December 24th
Chamber Hosts Annual Holiday Networking Tuesday, December 13th
Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference set for April 13 Friday, December 9th
Annual Meeting Reflects City’s Development Renaissance Thursday, December 8th
VA Central Western Mass. Healthcare System Open House with UMass Medical School Thursday, November 3rd
Leaders celebrate AC Marriott beam signing Monday, October 31st
Manufacturing experts offer workforce shortage solutions Friday, October 28th
Tax Classification Vote Slated for End of Year
Game Changers Conference Highlights $2.6+ Billion in Development in Worcester Thursday, October 20th
Manufacturing Panel and Networking Event October 27 Monday, October 3rd
A.E.G.I.S: Combining Robot Strategy Game Goes to Kickstarter Oct. 4, 2016 Tuesday, September 27th
Watch the Game Changers Video Thursday, August 25th
Manufacturing Roundtable discussion sets the stage Monday, August 1st- State Loses Tax Free Weekend for 2016, an Important Economic Driver
Twenty-seven, Rising Professionals Chosen for Leadership Development
Cleaner, Cheaper, and Abundant: Expanding Natural Gas Pipeline Would Save Money, Environment, Jobs Thursday, July 7th
Early Internship Pays Dividends for Bartholomew & Company Tuesday, June 28th
Leaders Praise GFI Partners, TIF for New Warehouse Project Monday, June 27th- Canada is Massachusetts’ number 1 customer Monday, June 20th
Oped – Business start-ups a melting pot for Central Mass.
Vignette – Using Social Media to Reach New Customers 
Vignette – Tips to Avoid Human Resource Problems in a Growing Business
Vignette – Marketing Plans Increase Sales
Vignette – Fundamentals of Financing a Start-up Business
Vignette – Finding Financing to Expand Your Existing Business
Vignette – Entrepreneuring in the 21st century
VIgnette – Deciphering Government Contracts
Vignette – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Start-up Businesses Wednesday, June 15th
Clark Interns Gain Golden Career Opportunity at Ten24 Tuesday, June 14th
Chamber Expands its Staff with Addition of Two University Grads from Central Mass Thursday, May 26th
Woostapreneurs Forum Stresses Diversity, Collaboration for Start-ups Friday, May 13th
2016 Chamber Award Winners Thursday, May 5th
Chamber Supports the WRA Plan that will Continue the Momentum in Downtown Worcester’s Economic Revitalization Wednesday, May 4th
StartUp Worcester Helping 12 More Companies Take Ideas from Concept to Marketplace Tuesday, May 3rd
Seltz pushes for controlling health care costs Monday, April 25th
Running Start Coworking to Launch Second Location Tuesday, April 19th
Vocational and Technical Education is Key in Filling the Workforce Pipeline Sunday, April 3rd
Welcome Worcester Railers – City’s New Pro ECHL Hockey Team Friday, April 1st
City Leaders Celebrate New Hampton Inn & Suites Opening Friday, March 4th
Richard Burke named President and Chief Executive Officer of Fallon Health Thursday, March 3rd
Snapshot of Credit Needs and Business Conditions among Small Businesses Wednesday, February 24th
Deadline Nears for 2016 StartUp Worcester Applicants Wednesday, February 17th- Joint Food Hub Project with Chamber and Regional Environmental Council Monday, February 8th
ECHL approves new Pro Hockey Team in Worcester Thursday, January 14th
Snapchef Opens New Office in Downtown Worcester Tuesday, January 12th
Chamber CEO Answers Questions during WSU TV Interview
2015
- Thursday, December 17th
- Discover Central Massachusetts to Serve as Regional Tourism Council
Worcester One Step Closer to Professional Hockey Friday, December 4th
Worcester Tax Classification 2015 Wednesday, November 25th
$700 Average Tax Increase for Businesses Looms Wednesday, October 28th
Challenges make speaker Grace Lee a stronger advocate for herself and others Monday, October 19th
Chamber Holds Panel Discussion and Meetings with Irish Delegation Wednesday, October 14th
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s StartUp Worcester Announces Call for 2016 Applications Friday, October 9th
New Mobile App Unveiled to Showcase the Worcester Region to Visitors and Residents
McGovern Announces Economic Development Grant for Worcester Regional Chamber Wednesday, September 23rd
Manufacturing Day Spotlights Need for Next Generation of Skilled Workers Wednesday, August 19th
USRowing Masters National Championships Returns to Lake Quinsigamond Monday, July 27th
Worcester Regional Airport Has a Positive Economic Impact on the Region Thursday, July 16th
Twenty-five, Rising Professionals Chosen for Leadership Development Program
Multi-Purpose Eatery Set to Open This Fall at DCU Center Wednesday, July 15th
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Encourages Sales Tax Holiday Tuesday, June 30th
Worcester Youth Leadership Institute Gets Underway for Area High School Students Thursday, June 25th
Re-imagined Business Expo Conference & Trade Show Set for November 5 Friday, June 19th
Longsjo Kids’ Race – Sat., June 27 in Worcester! Free Registration and Loads of Fun! Thursday, May 14th
Paid Sick Day Law Goes Into Effect July 1 – Chamber Seeks Member Assistance to Delay Friday, May 8th
Chamber Assists Roofing Company in Back to Worcester Amid Expansion
StartUp Worcester Announces Winners for Inaugural Year Wednesday, April 29th- United Bank Foundation Awards $10,000 to the American Antiquarian Society Thursday, April 16th
Chamber’s 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony to be Held at The Haven Country Club on May 14 Tuesday, April 7th
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Continues Push to Retain Area College Students Monday, April 6th
StateBook’s Online Economic Development Tool Provides Site Selection Assistance Sunday, March 29th
Worcester Wins Housing Trifecta in Sale of Three Buildings Saturday, March 14th
Academic Exchange Program with Worcester State University Nursing Students and Ireland Friday, February 27th
Interactive Development Map Friday, February 13th
Economic Forecast: Sunnier Skies Ahead Tuesday, February 10th
See What the Media is Saying Wednesday, January 28th
New Collaboration to Kick-Start Entrepreneurs to Take Ideas to the Marketplace
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito to Speak at Chamber’s Breakfast Club Friday, January 9th
Statement from Tim Murray re: Olympic Selection of Boston for 2024 Games Tuesday, January 6th
Free Member Customer Service Seminar
2014
- Tuesday, December 30th
First Night Worcester to Ring in 2015! Monday, December 15th
Record Crowd at Annual Meeting with Keynote Dr. Laurie Leshin
2014 Annual Report of the Chamber Sunday, December 14th
Give Blood – the Gift of Life Wednesday, December 10th
Worcester City Council Sets Property Tax Rates Monday, December 1st
Tax Classification Hearing Postponed til Tues., Dec. 9 at 7 pm – Show Up and Be Heard! Friday, November 28th
Worcester’s Thriving College Community Monday, November 24th
Shop Small and Shop Local on Small Business Saturday, November 29
Crompton Collective Gets Shout Out in Country Living Magazine Saturday, November 8th
Charlie Baker Visits Worcester Chamber Monday, October 27th
Higher Ed Partnership Announces InternHub Sunday, October 26th
Dr. Laurie Leshin to Speak at Annual Meeting Saturday, October 25th
StartUp Worcester Friday, October 24th
Worcester to Hold Gubernatorial Debate at the Hanover Theatre Tuesday, September 16th- Chamber Partners to Host Gubernatorial Debate in Worcester Monday, September 15th
- Hello world! Friday, August 1st
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