Domestic Violence & The Workplace

10/15/2026

David Thomson of Employers Against Domestic Violence, will moderate a Panel Discussion on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 8 a.m. where you can learn how to protect your business and your employees. This session is approved for professional development credit towards SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification. FREE for Chamber members; register today!

Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn

10/20/2026

Join us for lunch and a presentation on building a strong, authentic professional brand on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Hannah Sanchez and Molly Romano, both of Windover, will offer practical guidance on how to stand out in today’s competitive professional landscape.

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Business News

Healey declares ‘state of emergency’ on rising energy costs

October 6, 2026 | By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey declared an energy “state of emergency” Monday in response to a spike in fuel costs...

What The Average Massachusetts Earner Actually Makes In 2026

October 5, 2026 | Joseph Hosey

Ask what the average Bay Stater earns, and the answer should be simple. It isn’t.

Bankruptcy rules for small businesses are set to change

October 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Pending federal legislation could provide small-business owners with an assist in the bankruptcy process.

Employer Confidence Rebounds in September

October 5, 2026 | Chris Geehern

Massachusetts business confidence rebounded slightly in September, but employers remained pessimistic overall in the face of rising interest… The post...

Massachusetts employers feel positive about their own operations, negative on larger economy

October 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The AIM Company Index climbed to 53.3 as leaders remained negative on both state and national economies. Larger companies were...

What an AI slowdown could mean for the nation’s $1 trillion data center buildout

September 14, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Private investment in data centers surged to $59 billion in May.

Merrimack College opens $90M student housing project through public-private partnership

September 1, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

A $90 million housing project made possible through a national public-private partnership is ready for students at Merrimack College. The...

Report: Mass. biopharma is bouncing back. But the jobs haven’t yet.

August 25, 2026 | Beth Treffeisen

Employment declined for the first time in more than two decades, according to a new report, as the industry navigates...

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