FITCHBURG — The 42nd annual Business Meeting and Luncheon for the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is set for Thursday, June 11, with Gov. Maura Healey set to give the keynote speech.
Events are coming full circle, as when the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce was formed 42 years ago by merging the Fitchburg, Leominster and other area Chambers, then-Gov. Michael Dukakis was the keynote speaker, according to Chamber President & CEO Roy Nascimento.
“We’ve very excited about coming together to celebrate the impactful work we’ve done as a community,” Nascimento said. “Now, 42 years later, we have the governor coming again for our annual meeting.”
Healey is the 73rd governor of Massachusetts. First elected in 2022, Governor Healey made history as the first woman elected governor in Massachusetts history and the first openly lesbian governor elected in the United States. Prior to serving as governor, she served two terms as Massachusetts attorney general. Organizers said that since taking office, Governor Healey has focused on lowering the cost of health care, housing and energy, creating jobs and growing Massachusetts’ economic leadership in cutting-edge sectors like life sciences, climate tech, advanced manufacturing and applied AI.
“We’re very excited to have the governor … and hearing from the governor about her view for the state’s economy,” said Nascimento.
She is expected to speak to the strength of Massachusetts’ economy, especially in the North Central region, and the urgency behind her efforts related to affordability and business growth.
As the region’s cornerstone annual event, the Chamber’s annual Business Meeting brings together hundreds of business and community leaders from across North Central Massachusetts to honor the people and accomplishments that are moving North Central Massachusetts forward.
At the Annual Meeting, the Chamber will give out its annual recognition awards, which is always a highlight of the year, putting a spotlight on some of the people and businesses that are finding ways to succeed and helping boost the local economy.
The event will also celebrate the commencement for the Community Leadership Institute Class of 2026.
There will also be a tabletop Business Expo to showcase local businesses The expo will provide exhibitors with a unique opportunity to reach business and community leaders from throughout North Central Massachusetts attending the event. The Business Expo will begin at 10:30 a.m.; the Annual Meeting and Luncheon will run from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and the Business Expo will close out the day from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive.
The Chamber’s Annual Meeting celebrates businesses and leaders working together to ensure a prosperous future for North Central Massachusetts, and is funded by the generous support of businesses and organizations who are committed to that goal, including: Annual Meeting Sponsor: Fidelity Bank; Business Expo Sponsors: Fitchburg State University and Workers Credit Union; Supporting Sponsors: Great Wolf Lodge; Guild of St. Agnes of Worcester, Inc., Mount Wachusett Community College; Rocheleau Tool & Die; and Rockland Trust; Media Sponsor: FATV.
Registrations for the Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon are being accepted through June 10 at northcentralmass.com. The cost is $65 per person for members and $80 per person for non-members and includes lunch. Reservations are required. Supporting sponsorships, expo tables and tables of 10 are also available.
For more information, contact the Chamber at 978-353-7600, ext. 222 or ext. 235, or via email at [email protected].
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy and economic development organization. The Chamber’s mission is to advance the economy of North Central Massachusetts and strengthen its quality of place by connecting businesses, people, and ideas. The Chamber serves hundreds of member businesses of all sizes from virtually all industries in the 27 communities that comprise North Central Massachusetts. Connect with the Chamber online at northcentralmass.com or follow on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates and opportunities.
– North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
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