Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

What an inspiring afternoon at our latest Power of Women (POW) Luncheon! 💙✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Own Your Strength: Women’s Health Through Every Stage, presented by Clash Physical Therapy & Health Services.

Attendees gained valuable insights into women’s health, wellness, strength, and resilience while connecting with fellow professionals from across the region.

A special thank you to:

🌟 Presenting Sponsor: Country Bank
🏢 Host & Lunch Sponsor: The Arbella at Bramble Hill
🥪 Lunch Provided By: Courthouse Cafe Café
💪 Presenters: Clash Physical Therapy & Health Services

We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event a success and look forward to seeing you at our next Power of Women luncheon!

New Chamber Exchange episode now available! 🎥

In this episode, Tim Murray sits down with Ed Augustus, the new CEO of UniBank, to discuss his transition into banking leadership, the importance of community banking, economic growth in Central Massachusetts, and UniBank’s continued commitment to supporting local communities.

The conversation also explores UniBank’s role in municipal finance, community investment, and exciting initiatives surrounding America’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.

Watch the full episode here: https://zurl.co/x5C2V

Thank you to our Chamber Exchange sponsors, Bank Hometown and Saint Vincent Hospital.

☕ Our June Breakfast Club is next week!

Join more than 200 business and community leaders for one of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce’s most popular networking events. Start your morning with meaningful connections, community updates, and a keynote presentation from Brooke M. Thomson, President & CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM).

We’ll also be recognizing and celebrating:

🎉 YMCA of Central Massachusetts – 175 Years of Service
🎉 Ed Augustus – New CEO, UniBank MA
🎉 Rosie Fayard – New Executive Director, Worcester Educational Development Foundation
🎉 Amy Peterson – New General Manager, DCU Center

Plus, we’ll be joined by Chief Greeter Adwoa Sakyi-Lamptey of Clark University.

📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 The Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation Street, Worcester

Presented by Main Street Bank
Coffee Sponsor: LLB Architects

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, stay informed on issues impacting Massachusetts businesses, or celebrate the accomplishments of our community, this is a morning you won’t want to miss.

Register today: https://zurl.co/98c09

Forgot to register? There’s still time! 💪✨

Join us tomorrow for our next Power of Women (POW) Luncheon:

Own Your Strength: Women’s Health Through Every Stage

Presented by Clash Physical Therapy & Health Services, this empowering and educational session will explore women’s health through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause while providing practical tools to support strength, mobility, confidence, and long-term wellness.

✔ Learn the difference between what’s common and what’s normal
✔ Understand how hormonal and physical changes impact your body
✔ Gain practical strategies for strength, mobility, and resilience
✔ Connect with fellow professionals from across the region

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Arbella at Bramble Hill
361 Arbella Drive, Worcester, MA 01609

🎟 Register now: https://zurl.co/Wrmji

Thank you to our sponsor, Country Bank, for supporting this event.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Join us for our upcoming Human Resources Roundtable on Tuesday, June 16th!

This session will provide practical, forward-looking guidance for HR leaders, including best practices for proactive immigration planning, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💻 Zoom link will be shared with registered attendees

Thank you to our sponsor, Nichols College Graduate School, for supporting this event.

Register today! https://zurl.co/Dkwyz

New episode of Chamber Exchange is now available! 🎥

In this conversation, Tim Murray sits down with Donna Bartlett, board certified geriatric pharmacist, professor at MCPHS University, and author of Med Strong: Shed Your Meds for a Better, Healthier You.

The discussion explores medication management, aging, polypharmacy, and the importance of becoming your own healthcare advocate. Donna shares valuable insight into how medications can impact older adults and why reviewing prescriptions regularly can make a meaningful difference in overall health and wellness.

Watch the full episode here: https://zurl.co/zShiS

Thank you to our Chamber Exchange sponsors, Bank Hometown and Saint Vincent Hospital.

🏆 What an incredible evening celebrating the people, organizations, and businesses that make Worcester stronger.

Last night at our Annual Business Awards, we had the privilege of recognizing outstanding leaders, innovators, advocates, and community champions whose impact can be felt throughout our region.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners:

✨ Richard B. Kennedy Business of the Year — The Hanover Insurance Group
✨ Joe Cohen Retailer of the Year — The Bra Shop
✨ Family-Owned Business of the Year — SALMON Health and Retirement
✨ Small Business of the Year — Perfect Fit Tailoring
✨ BIPOC-Owned Business of the Year — Puroclean Auburn MA
✨ Nonprofit Organization of the Year — Legendary Legacies Inc.
✨ Entrepreneur of the Year — Killian Madden, Wicked Wheels, LLC
✨ Ambassador of the Year — Gina Ahtof
✨ Chamber Advocate of the Year — Michael Welch, UniBank MA

We also proudly recognized this year’s Silver Hammer Award recipients:
🔨 204 Main Street – The Menkiti Group
🔨 333 Pleasant Street – Northeast Properties
🔨 Creative Hub Worcester
🔨 Residences on Lincoln Square – FW Madigan Company, Inc. & WinnCompanies

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of celebration, connection, and community. Worcester continues to thrive because of the incredible people and organizations who choose to invest in its future.

Boston 25 News recently spoke with Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tim Murray and Worcester City Manager Eric Batista regarding growing public safety concerns in downtown Worcester following recent incidents on Worcester Common.

The conversation focused on the importance of maintaining a safe, welcoming downtown environment as Worcester continues to see investment, growth, housing development, and increased activity throughout the downtown and Canal District areas.

Tim emphasized the importance of proactive collaboration between city leadership, law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations to address ongoing concerns while supporting the long-term success of Worcester’s downtown economy.

“Perception matters.”

Watch the full Boston 25 segment here: https://zurl.co/YnVdd

Crime concerns in downtown Worcester In the last month, there have been two stabbings in Worcester Common.