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Nominate your Local Covid Pandemic Hero

Have you heard? The Chamber is planning a humdinger of a coming out party and we can’t wait… BUT, we have to. We are so looking forward to seeing…

Last week, Governor Baker signed legislation (“An Act financing a program for improvements to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and providing relief to employers and workers in the Commonwealth”) that provides relief for employers and employees across the Commonwealth.

This bill will freeze the unemployment insurance (UI) experience rate schedule for employers in 2021 and 2022 and thereby prevent a more significant tax schedule increase. The bill also ensures that loans forgiven…

Important announcement about the May shows from the Brimfield Antique Shows

Even though the State and the Board of Health is allowing the show, the following shows are opting out of a May show because it would be impossible to conduct a successful show for either our vendors or our shoppers under the current regulations and instead we will continue to work with the Town and the Commonwealth toward a safer show in July and September. The health and well-being of our…

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan

Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV on March 22; Replaces Travel Order with Travel Advisory

3/18/2021

Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Governor's Press Office

Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development…

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Vaccine Timeline for All Residents, Provides Weekly Dose Updates & $24.7 Million in Federal Funding for Vaccine Equity Initiative

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the timeline for all remaining residents to be eligible for a vaccine.

The Administration also announced the weekly distribution of vaccine doses…

PRINT THE FLYER FOR THE DISCOUNT (PDF)

The sale is now, but most of the items can't be released to the buyer until the store is done with them.

Currently, the store is scheduled to close May…

Spring Comes to Hitchcock Academy

Who doesn’t look forward to Spring? This year the season offers a special promise of hope and optimism. At Hitchcock Academy plans are underway for life outside the cocoons forced on us by COVID. Plans to learn new skills, to get into shape, to meet old friends, to…

Bid Local To Support the WOMAN IN BUSINESS Scholarship Program

For 30 years, Woman In Business, Inc. has raised money for and awarded over $60,000 in scholarship prizes to over 100 well-deserving students from our community high schools for their continuing education. We raise money for our scholarship program all year long through raffles at our monthly…

2021 CMS Chamber Scholarships

Deadline for Applications is April 1.

The Chamber of Central Mass South typically awards three $1000 scholarships per year.…

Winter Break is here! This year Comfort Inn, Sturbridge wanted to do something special for all the amazing teachers in our Sturbridge Community who have navigated tirelessly through this new "norm" and worked so hard during this school year! We hope you will get to enjoy this 20% off special and come relax by the pool!

Book today at…

The Chamber office is closed due to the weather today.

Alix and Jack are working remotely and can be reached via our Contact page.

Please be safe out there today!

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $174 Million in Grants to 4,043 Additional Small Businesses for COVID Relief, Increases Capacity Limits for Businesses and Other Activities

Over $450 million in direct financial support has been awarded to 9,900 small businesses; Capacity limits for most sectors increased to 40%

2/04/2021

     Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor…

Position Opening: Executive Director, Opacum Land Trust 

Opacum Land Trust (OLT) is seeking a new leader with a passion for conservation to lead OLT into and through its next phase of growth.   This position will also play an…

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE: BRANCH SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY

At Edward Jones, our commitment to our associates has made us one of the nation's leading financial services firms. We seek an individual to support the Financial Advisor through client service, office administration and client development functions. New Branch Office Administrators complete a comprehensive, online, self-directed training program that provides knowledge and skills…

PPP Re-Opening to ALL Lenders 1/19

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am ET. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan…

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $67.4 Million in Additional Grants to 1,366 Businesses Most Impacted by the Pandemic

Applications for new relief program targeting specific industries now being accepted

For immediate release:

12/31/2020

Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Governor's Press Office…

CHAMBER OFFICE INFO

Effective Monday, December 14, the Chamber office is open by appointment only.

Please give us a ring at 508-347-2761 if you will be visiting.

Masks must be worn.



HOLIDAY HOURS

The Chamber and its office will be closed from December 24 through January 3, 2021.

The Chamber will re-open on January 4 but…