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Chamber of Central Mass South

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Type
  
Advocacy group

Slogan
  
We Mean Business

Focus
  
Business advocacy

Chamber of Central Mass South

Location
  
Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Area served
  
Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, East Brookfield, Holland, North Brookfield, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge, Wales, Warren and West Brookfield

Method
  
Business networking Media attention Programming Political lobbying

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.

Contents

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
  • Paulette Hughes, Finance and Administration
  • Jack Starkey, Communications
  • Executive Committee

  • Michael Checkosky, Chairman, Southbridge Savings Bank
  • Cindy Howard, First Vice Chair, Center of Hope
  • Bruce Watkins, Treasurer, Karl Storz Endovision
  • 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
  • References

    Chamber of Central Mass South Wikipedia