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Everyone has a story to tell! This podcast features conversations between the staff at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce with its members. Each podcast highlights a different business or organization in our region. Tune in each Friday for a new episode!
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Join us for our conversation with Valerie Housser, owner of Pickle-It Pickleball Club in Leominster. Valerie talks about how quickly she fell in love with the sport of pickleball and how she parlayed her past business experiences along with her family’s sports business background into this brand new venture. Listen in as Valerie talks about the courts, how you can get a crash course if you’ve never played or join one of their leagues. Hear her talk about the facility, other indoor sports they are offering, plus their indoor golf simulator, and activities for kids during April vacation.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts with Eagle Trophy
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Audrey and Natalie, owners of Eagle Trophy in Fitchburg. The two of them talk about the history of entrepreneurship in their family and how Eagle Trophy became their family’s most recent endeavor. Hear how their backgrounds in graphic design and nursing translate into laser engraving, trophies, awards and personalization. Listen in as the siblings talk about the ways they connect with clients and work to capture their clients’ vision and preserve their special moments and memories.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Erin Thomason from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts (CFNCM). Erin talks about the establishment and goals of the North Central MA Women’s Fund and the CFNCM’s upcoming event on March 26th aimed at supporting the initiative, Ignite & Elevate: The Women’s Fund Annual Celebration. Erin also spends time speaking about some of their other initiatives like the Nashoba Valley Community Health Grants, their impact on the North Central Massachusetts region, and how you can get involved.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts with HUB International New England
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Stacey Hyland, employee benefits practice leader, for HUB International New England. Stacey talks about the services they provide at HUB International New England and focuses on their 2025 employee benefit outlook. She spends time talking about trends affecting healthcare benefits and costs, mental health benefits, leveraging AI and data to ensure you are maximizing efficiency with your benefit offerings, benefits for different generations in the workplace, and utilizing benefits to retain talent.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts On The Road at Bitcoin Ben
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Ed Albert, co-owner, of Bitcoin Ben’s Crypto Club Massachusetts in Leominster. Ed talks about what drew him to cryptocurrency, why he prefers bitcoin, and how he got involved with Bitcoin Ben’s Crypto Club Massachusetts. Ed talks about the basics of bitcoin and the importance of keeping your bitcoin secure. He also talks about membership to the club and the amenities they provide including educational and social opportunities.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Friday Feb 21, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts with Ricardo Bookkeeping Solutions
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Sallie Ricardo of Ricardo Bookkeeping Solutions. Sallie talks about her entrepreneurial journey and launching her own business for the second time. Listen as she talks about her business background, how you learn from every job you have, making the leap to opening and running your own business, why she doesn’t believe in imposter syndrome, and the importance of finding your why. She also spends time talking her bookkeeping services and how they help others pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts On The Road at Leominster TV
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Join us on the road at Leominster TV. Executive Director, Scott Kurland, hosts us for this episode which we taped using their brand new podcast studio and equipment. In addition to talking about the new podcast studio, Scott talks about his passion for broadcasting, the importance of media training, engaging the next generation of broadcasters, how you can get involved and the importance of local access television to our communities. He also makes a big announcement regarding streaming.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts with TR Capital Partners, LLC.
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Lucas Ravanis, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TR Capital Partners, LLC. Lucas shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he got involved with real estate investing. He talks about purchasing his first multi-family home to building up the TR Capital Partners investment portfolio. Lucas talks about real estate syndication, the process and structure, laws they need to abide by, and how they work with investors. He also talks about the different ways to invest and what makes real estate investment an attractive investment.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Join us for our conversation with Melissa Glenny of podcast sponsor, Franklin Professional Associates. Melissa talks about hiring and career trends as we start off the new year. She also talks about crafting an attractive offer and incorporating benefits to help secure top-tier talent. She spends time talking about the benefits of using their services whether you are an employer looking for your next hire or an employee looking for the next stop on your career. Melissa also touches on AI and looking at it as a tool to increase productivity and increase your skills.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at Luk Inc.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Join us on the road with Meryl Warpula, Community Engagement Specialist, and Maria Rivera, Mentoring Coordinator, at LUK, Inc. located at 545 Westminster Rd. in Fitchburg. Tune in to hear about how LUK, Inc. makes an impact on our region’s youth and their families with their mentoring program. Learn what the program entails, how you can get involved, and all about their 12th Annual Kids at Heart Mentoring Gala on February 13, 2025.
The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast is sponsored by Franklin Professional Associates.
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