FITCHBURG — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will hold its Legislative and Candidates Reception, on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Road in Sterling.
Held every fall, the Legislative and Candidates Reception connects some of the most engaged and community-focused business leaders with the region’s state, county and local lawmakers and candidates.
Officials said that as one of the Chamber’s premier events, it draws strong attendance and creates opportunities for dialogue on the policies and priorities shaping the regional economy.
“Government affairs and public policy advocacy are central to how the Chamber supports a strong, competitive business climate across the region,” said Roy Nascimento, president and CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “This reception gives our members direct access to the officials and candidates who shape our communities and offers an opportunity to advocate for the issues that matter to employers in our communities.”
Mount Wachusett Community College is the premier sponsor for the event while Open Sky Community Services will serve as the supporting sponsor.
“Some of the college’s best work starts with a conversation, and this reception puts us in the room with the business leaders and lawmakers to exchange ideas and build stronger relationships with our city and town halls and Beacon Hill,” said James Vander Hooven, president of Mount Wachusett Community College. “Through receptions like this, we are able to learn how to best prepare students for careers being offered by employers in the region.”
All current elected officials and candidates running for office in the Chamber’s 27 communities are invited and encouraged to attend.
As of Sept. 14, various city and town officials from Fitchburg, Leominster, Lunenburg, Sterling, Clinton, Winchendon and Westminster have confirmed their attendance as well as the following state officials and candidates:
• State Sen. John Cronin, Worcester and Middlesex District
• State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Middlesex and Worcester District
• State Sen. Robyn Kennedy, First Worcester District
• State Rep. Natalie Higgins, Fourth Worcester District
• State Rep. Meg Kilcoyne, 12th Worcester District
• State Rep. Mike Kushmerek, Third Worcester District
• State Rep. Margaret Scarsdale, First Middlesex District
• Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis
• Governor’s Councilor Paul DePalo, District 7
Candidates
• John Deaton for U.S. Senate
• Gary Grossi for Congress, Third Congressional District
• Anne Brensley for secretary of state
• Elizabeth Dionne for state treasurer
• Margaret Abboud for Governors Council, District 7
• Krista Ferrante for state rep., First Worcester District
The event will feature an open bar and gourmet appetizers. The cost for Chamber members is $60 and non-members is $80. Registration is available online at www.northcentralmass.com. Contact Valerie Bruno at 978.353.7600 ext. 235 or [email protected] for more details.
— •North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
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