Press Release: 9/10/2025
Strategic Progress Report: 2025 Results
Posted on September 8th
At the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, we believe in setting ambitious goals and measuring our progress against them. As we prepare to launch our new three-year strategic plan this fall, we’re taking a transparent look back at how we performed against the measurable objectives we established in our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.
Why We Measure Our Impact
Strategic planning without accountability is just wishful thinking. By tracking specific metrics across our five core goal areas, we ensure that every initiative, program, and partnership we pursue directly contributes to strengthening the regional economy and creating value for our members.
Our Results: The Full Picture
The comprehensive results below show both our significant achievements and the areas where we continue working toward our ambitious targets. We exceeded expectations in several key areas—including helping facilitate $497M in direct visitor spending (far surpassing our $200M goal) and successfully launching transformative initiatives like the Regional Business Investment Fund and North Central Massachusetts Land Bank.
At the same time, we faced challenges in areas like loan generation and job creation, reflecting the complex economic landscape and resource constraints that many regional organizations navigate. These mixed results provide valuable insights that are directly informing our upcoming strategic framework.
Looking Forward
This honest assessment of our progress demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and strategic focus—principles that drive our success in delivering measurable impact for North Central Massachusetts. The lessons learned from this three-year period are shaping our next chapter, ensuring we set realistic yet ambitious goals that reflect both our capabilities and our region’s greatest opportunities.
We invite you to review the detailed results here and share your thoughts as we finalize our new strategic direction.