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Massachusetts business owners, presidents and human resources professionals are invited to attend a free North Central Massachusetts Resource Forum on Thursday, March 19 from 8:30 to 10:30 at Mount Wachusett Community College’s Leominster campus, 100 Erdman Way.
Sponsored by MWCC, the event will include representatives from the college, state agencies, the city of Leominster and regional Chambers of Commerce who will present information on the amenities, benefits and incentives available to businesses of all sizes.
Rosemary Scrivens, Central Regional Director for the Massachusetts Office of Business Development’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) will present the variety of business resources, expertise and tax incentive programs available in the Commonwealth, including how communities can provide Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) agreements for businesses.
Lisa Marrone, Economic Development coordinator for the city of Leominster, will present on how to apply a multi-faceted approach to achieve municipal economic success. She will share her view on building the vitality of a downtown core and neighborhood centers through the creation of new business and retail opportunities; connecting entrepreneurs and property owners with public financing opportunities; and supporting and enhancing connections between a city’s many economic generators.
Paulette Carroll, Director, and Scott Percifull, Business Service Representative for the North Central Career Center, will discuss On the Job Training grants, job postings and fairs, assistance with on-site and off-site recruiting and labor market information.
Joe Mello, Rapid Response Coordinator from the Division of Career Services, will speak about layoff aversion & management, pre-layoff services and layoff services designed for companies. He will also discuss the Massachusetts BizWorks program.
Jeremiah Riordon, Associate Vice President of MWCC’s Workforce Development division will present on corporate training, professional development and educational opportunities including state-funded program guidelines for Lean and leadership training to advance skills, enhance productivity and profitability.
John Henshaw, Ph.D., Dean of Workforce Development at MWCC, will discuss pre-employment training programs for advanced manufacturing and quality.
Roy Nascimento, Jim Bellina and Melissa Fetterhoff, presidents/CEOs of the North Central Massachusetts, Greater Gardner and Nashoba Valley Chambers of Commerce respectively, will share information about the benefits and services provided through membership, such as increased visibility, networking, educational and marketing opportunities, health insurance and alternative lending.
John Harden, Economic Development Specialist with the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, will discuss how it works with companies, legislators, state agencies, chambers of commerce and MWCC to assess the needs of business and enhance regional economic planning and growth throughout Northern Worcester County.
Continental breakfast and coffee will be provided. Register for the free forum online at mwcc.edu/noncredit or call 978-630-9179.