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Ayer Business Alliance Re-Established Through Partnership with the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerc
Local business leaders and community stakeholders are proud to announce the re-establishment of the Ayer Business Alliance through a new partnership with the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Alliance, which has existed in various forms for more than 30 years, has historically brought together businesses to support civic initiatives, strengthen community connections, and encourage local economic growth. In Spring 2026, area businesses collaborated to formally relaunch the organization under the
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Announces Bright Future Financial as New Corporate Sponsor
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Announces Bright Future Financial as New Corporate Sponsor(L to R: Jack Jaillet – Customer Service Associate, Shawna Flinkstrom – Paraplanner, Eliseo Fuentes – Financial Advisor, Michael Davis – Founder and Financial Advisor, Darryl Santana – Director of Operations. Missing from photo: Simon Ellis – Financial Advisor) The Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Bright Future Financial as its newest Corporate Sponsor, recognizing the company’s
TOWN OF AYER REACTIVATES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR FUND TO SUPP
Ayer, MA – On March 16, 2026, the Ayer Select Board voted to reactivate the Town’s Industrial Development Finance Authority (IDFA), a 5-member Board of Directors originally established by voters more than 30 years ago to support local existing businesses, expand employment opportunities, and attract new investment. The Select Board also approved the reallocation of $1 million from the Urban Development Action Grant fund into a dedicated account to support IDFA operations. “Ayer is a great town to own and
Email Newsletters Outperform Social Media — What Nashoba Valley Businesses Need to Know
Email marketing delivers an average return of $36 for every $1 spent — a figure that holds whether you're running a biotech consultancy near Littleton or a retail boutique in Ayer. For small businesses in the Nashoba Valley area competing in one of New England's most economically active regions, a well-built email newsletter can be the most cost-effective marketing channel you own. The data backs it up, and the setup is more accessible than most business owners assume.Why Email Outperforms Social (By a
Acton families and businesses feel the squeeze as tariffs push prices higher
Acton residents are already paying for tariffs in the most ordinary places: the grocery aisle, the hardware store, and the kitchen remodel quote that suddenly looks far more ambitious than it did a year ago. What began as a policy debate in Washington has become a quieter, more personal story in Acton, where families are adjusting their habits, local businesses are trimming margins, and more people are thinking twice before replacing something they might be able to repair instead. On paper, tariffs are a
Fidelity Bank announces 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now open
Fidelity Bank announces 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now openAnnual survey will offer economic forecast insights from business owners, consumers (Leominster, Mass.)—Fidelity Bank today announced its 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now open for business leaders and consumers to provide their thoughts on the current state and regional economy over the next 12 months, and how the region fared over the past year as recovery from the pandemic continued in earnest. Sponsored by Fidelity Bank and
Main Street Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ruth Cavanagh to Senior Vice President Chief Lending Officer
AYER & MARLBOROUGH – Main Street Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ruth Cavanagh to Senior Vice President Chief Lending Officer, effective on April 5, 2021. In this role, she will be overseeing all aspects of lending at Main Street Bank, including both commercial and retail lending. Ruth joined the bank in 2012 and has over 25 years of experience in commercial lending and began her banking career in 1981 on the retail side of the business. A graduate of the University of Lowell and the
Nashoba Valley Chamber Welcomes Doiron
(Nashoba Valley, MA) – The Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Ellen Doiron to its professional staff as Manager Membership Services. Ms. Doiron’s primary responsibilities will include leading the Chamber’s member recruitment and retention efforts. She also works in Sales at J&S Business Products (Ayer). Her background includes fifteen years at NEBS/Deluxe Corporation in a variety of sales roles, ownership of a small print business, business development for a
Nashoba Valley Medical Center Unveils New Hospital Sign
Nashoba Valley Medical Center Unveils New Hospital Sign Ayer, MA – Nashoba Valley Medical Center unveiled a new hospital sign recently, designed to easily identify the hospital for those in need of care. It replaces the previous sign that weathered and aged. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the members of the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated the installation of the sign at the front of the hospital. The new sign is eight feet wide, nine feet tall, and weighs approximately 200 pounds. It has a
MASSACHUSETTS CREATIVE AGENCY ROLLS OUT GRAND CAMPAIGN TO BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY
WeArePOA is a creative agency and community development team dedicated to creating a platform where people can do what they love without being judged based on their appearance or status. The company offers a range of solutions and community apps designed to build the Massachusetts business community The company has outlined a strategy to strengthen the local marketplace with modern digital solutions such as a local streaming platform, e-commerce market and social media. Allen said: “We want to shine the
