Chamber of Commerce to host candidate reception
LEOMINSTER — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative and candidates reception on Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Road, in Sterling.
The event is intended to offer the region with an upscale networking event that connects business and community leaders with the region’s elected officials, as well as those seeking public office.
“This is a great opportunity for our business and community leaders, as well as our public officials, to gather for an evening of networking and collegial discussion,” said Roy Nascimento, chamber president and CEO. “We look forward to joining our legislators at a unique venue like the Chocksett Inn.”
The reception is one of the Chamber’s premier events of the season, with more than 125 federal, state and local elected officials invited. Mount Wachusett Community College is the premier sponsor for the event.
“At Mount Wachusett Community College, we understand the importance of engaging with the region’s business and legislative communities. These connections and insights help guide the college in various areas such as programming and outreach,” said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “It is vital for our region’s business leaders, legislators and policy-makers to meet and network so that they can engage and learn from each other. I am happy to support this important event.”
The event will feature an open bar and gourmet appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. Cost for members is $35 and for non-members is $45. Registration is available www.northcentralmass.com/. Contact the Chamber at 978-353-7600 or chamber@northcentralmass.com for more details.
As of Sept. 5, the following legislators and candidates have confirmed their attendance:
Senator Dean Tran, Worcester and Middlesex District
Senator Anne Gobi, Worcester, Hamden, Hampshire and Middlesex District
Representative Kim Ferguson, 1st Worcester District
Representative Stephan Hay, 3rd Worcester District
Representative Natalie Higgins, 4th Worcester District
Representative Jon Zlotnik, 2nd Worcester District
District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Worcester County
Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, Worcester County
Mayor Stephen DiNatale, city of Fitchburg
Mayor Dean Mazzarella, city of Leominster
Mayor Mark Hawke, city of Gardner
Councilor Thomas E. Donnelly, city of Fitchburg
Councilor Marisa Fleming, city of Fitchburg
Councilor Amy Green, city of Fitchburg
Councilor Michael Kushmerek, city of Fitchburg
Councilor Samantha Squalia, city of Fitchburg
Councilor Thomas Ardinger, city of Leominster
Councilor Pauline Cormier, city of Leominster
Councilor David Cormier, city of Leominster
Councilor Claire Freda, city of Leominster
Councilor Gail Feckley, city of Leominster
Selectman Rosemarie Meissner, town of Ashburnham
Tow Administrator Orlando Pacheco, town of Lancaster
Selectman Robert Ebersole, town of Lunenburg
Selectman Maureen Cranson, town of Sterling
Selectman Arden Sonnenberg, town of Sterling
Town Administrator Ross Perry, town of Sterling
Selectman Wayne Walker, town of Westminster
Selectman James DesLisle, town of Westminster