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Worcester Green Corps Kicks Off at Elm Park

Worcester Green Corps (WGC), the new partnership program between the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Massachusetts,… Read More

Karen Pelletier July 8, 2021

Chamber Returns to In-Person Breakfast Club

On Thursday, June 3, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce was more than happy to host its first major in-person… Read More

Karen Pelletier June 3, 2021

The Worcester Jobs Fund is overseen by a collaborative committee of representatives from the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, MassHire Worcester Career Center, MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, the Worcester Community Labor Coalition, and Worcester Public Schools. A significant portion of their responsibilities include outreach to local companies – especially those receiving tax incentives – to recruit their support as project partners and improve career pathways and placement. / PHOTO COURTESY UNSPLASH

Connecting Local Residents with Career Pathways

The Worcester Jobs Fund, a City of Worcester initiative designed to better connect city residents with career pathways, is continuing… Read More

Karen Pelletier February 3, 2020

Now in its fifth year, Leadership Worcester is launching an alumni network. Applications to join the next cohort, the Class of 2020-21, are due in May. / PHOTO COURTESY CHAMBER ARCHIVE

Leadership Worcester Alumni Network Aims to Stay Committed, Connected

Leadership is never about any one person. But together, we have the capacity and responsibility to lead and transform our… Read More

Karen Pelletier February 3, 2020

Ed Russo, owner of Lock 50 and Russo’s Italian Restaurant. / Photo courtesy Discover Central Mass, Erb Dufault Photography.

Homegrown, Homemade, Home-Committed: Meet Ed Russo

What started as a vision for a deli and café – that would hopefully serve as a retirement plan –… Read More

Karen Pelletier December 23, 2019

Crust Artisan Bakeshop Owner Alexis Kelleher (left) with boyfriend Nate Rossi. The two also own neighboring North Main Provisions. / Photo by Dominique Goyette-Connerty

Making Business Dreams a Reality with Micro Loans

Lemon poppy seed muffins, buttery croissants, chocolate chip cookies, and gallons of cold brew cost more than the small debit… Read More

Karen Pelletier December 9, 2019

Worcester City Hall from the adjacent Worcester Common. / PHOTO CHAMBER ARCHIVES

Chamber Urges for Gradual Adoption of Single Tax Rate

With clear solutions developed, competition growing, and a negative trend of manufacturing businesses leaving the city, the Worcester Regional Chamber… Read More

Karen Pelletier November 13, 2019