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Chamber of Central Mass South
TypeAdvocacy group
FocusBusiness advocacy
Location
Area served Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, East Brookfield, Holland, North Brookfield, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Wales, Warren and West Brookfield
MethodBusiness networking
Media attention
Programming
Political lobbying
WebsiteOfficial Website of the Chamber of Central Mass South

The Chamber of Central Mass South is the local chamber of commerce for portions of Hampden and Worcester counties within South Central Massachusetts. The chamber represents the business needs of over 300 businesses and thousands of employees in the area.

Membership in the Chamber of Central Mass South also includes membership in the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce at no extra cost.

Mission

The Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate for business, promotes the success of its members, and enhances regional prosperity through networking, education, and promotion.

Vision

To be the leading business organization in the region, fostering exciting economic and community development with a new spirit for collaboration and success.

Chamber Staff

  • Alexandra McNitt, Executive Director
  • Jack Starkey, Communications

Executive committee

  • Christina Hadis-Blackwell, Chair, The Center of Hope
  • Emily Klamm, 1st Vice Chair, Old Sturbridge Village

Board of directors

  • Brad Arcoite, Table 3 Restaurant Group
  • Alycia Dzik, Webster First Federal Credit Union
  • Mike Checkosky, Cornerstone Bank
  • Michael Wales, Michael L. Wales Painting Company
  • Christina Hadis-Blackwell, The Center of Hope
  • Kelly Hibbard, UMass Memorial - Harrington Hospital
  • Anthony Marini, BankHometown
  • Trevor Nielsen, Edward Jones
  • James Donahue, Old Sturbridge Village, Honorary, Non-Voting Member

Member Benefits

The mission at the Central Mass South Chamber is to be a membership driven organization that provides resources and services to promote and maintain a strong business environment. The chamber offers the following programs and services such as networking, promotion, education and skills development, and advocacy.

Issues

The Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce supports the development of regional higher education centers that would allow students to join a manufacturing training program and advance to associate and four-year degree programs. This program would run through the Quinsigamond Community College and focus on optics and micro-electronics manufacturing, a skill set needed in this region of Massachusetts.

Events

  • Monthly Fun at Five networking events
  • Annual Golf Classic
  • Harvest Festival
  • Annual Clambake

Example Members

Example Legislative Members

References

  1. ^ "2013 Annual Report - The Chamber of Central Mass South". Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  2. "Letter from the Executive Director". Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  3. ^ Lee, Brian (2014-04-13). "QCC looking to expand Southbridge campus and its scope". Telegram & Gazette. Worcester Telegram & Gazette Corp.
  4. "Benefits of Membership". Retrieved 2014-04-29.

External links

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Municipalities and communities of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
County seat: Springfield
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
Municipalities and communities of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
County seat: Worcester
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Indian reservations
Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Worcester County, Massachusetts

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