The Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast

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Aug 2026

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Everyone has a story to tell! This podcast features conversations between the staff at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce with its members. Each podcast highlights a different business or organization in our region. Tune in each Friday for a new episode!

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September 4, 2026Episode 19827 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road With MOD Creative Studio and Quinn O'Connell REALTOR®

This week we sit down with Quinn O'Connell, REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty North Central and owner of the new MOD Creative Studio in Leominster. Quinn wore a lot of hats early on, from modeling to live events and trade shows to brand and design work, and she brings all of it to helping buyers and sellers across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Self-employed for almost her whole career, she talks about what it takes to bet on yourself young and build something of your own. She also walks us through MOD, her new studio built for content, connection, and collaboration. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, and come see the space at the MOD ribbon cutting on September 25th at noon, 225 Viscoloid Avenue, Leominster. Learn more at northcentralmass.com. #InsideNorthCentralMA #ChooseNorthCentral #mylocalma #visitma #MODCreativeStudio

August 24, 2026Episode 19731 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts on the Road Talking Athol's Remaking Main Street

This week we sit down with Samantha Beauvais, HR and Marketing Coordinator at Athol Credit Union, Michael Lundquist, Executive Director of the Polus Center, and Sarah Tavitian, Small Business Senior Manager at NewVue Communities. Together they share the story behind Remaking Main Street, a collaborative effort to support local entrepreneurs and revitalize Athol's Main Street through business training, community events, and new opportunities for growth. The initiative kicks off with its inaugural event on Thursday, August 27th, and continues in the weeks ahead with a free 7-week business training program, the Small Business Showcase, and an End of Summer Festival on September 19th. Tune in to hear how it all came together and what's ahead. Learn more at atholcreditunion.com. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #RemakingMainStreet #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Athol #AtholCreditUnion #PolusCenter #NewVueCommunities #ShopLocal

July 24, 2026Episode 19633 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts On The Road at Heywood Wakefield Commons

This week we're joined by Tom McMullen and Kristy Livingston, Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director of Heywood Wakefield Commons in Gardner. Tom and Kristy have both been with Heywood Wakefield Commons since before the doors opened in 2011 and truly think of their residents as family. Listen in as they share what makes this affordable assisted living community so special, from the programming and community life to what families should know when exploring assisted living as an option. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #HeywoodWakefieldCommons #AssistedLiving #SeniorLiving #Gardner

July 8, 2026Episode 19540 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts With Fostering Change, Inc.

This week we're joined by Lindsey English, Founder and President of Fostering Change, Inc. in Leominster. Lindsey's own experience in the foster care system drove her to want to give back, and what started as a small Christmas gift drive has grown into a nonprofit supporting hundreds of foster children across Central Massachusetts each year through annual drives and emergency placement support. Tune in to hear her story and learn how you can get involved, including their Supplies for Success Back-to-School Drive running through August 12th. Learn more at linktr.ee/FosteringChangeMA. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #FosteringChange #FosterCare #SuppliesForSuccess #Leominster #GiveBack #NonProfit

June 26, 2026Episode 19426 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at The Great Exchange

This week we sit down with Dona Neely, Executive Director of The Great Exchange in Devens. Dona left the corporate world to pursue her passion for sustainability and waste prevention, and what started as a one-time swap event in 2007 has grown into a program serving hundreds of organizations across Massachusetts and beyond. In this episode, Dona shares how The Great Exchange helps businesses understand the real impact of what they throw away, while connecting them to area nonprofits and schools that can put those resources to work. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #TheGreatExchange #Sustainability #WasteReduction #WastePrevention #NonProfit #Devens

June 5, 2026Episode 19330 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts with Shattered Ice, MWCC and TaraVista Behavioral Health

This week, we sit down with Jake Miskin, writer and producer of the film Shattered Ice, Dr. Leeanne Hadsell of Mount Wachusett Community College, and Dr. Allison Beckler of TaraVista Behavioral Health and the Reliant Foundation. Jake shares the story behind the film, inspired by the loss of five classmates during his high school years in Needham, and his mission to bring it to college campuses nationwide. Together, the guests discuss the power of storytelling to normalize the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention and the role community plays in healing. Tune in, then catch the screening of Shattered Ice at Mount Wachusett Community College on June 17th at 6:00 PM. All proceeds benefit LUK, Inc. Tickets at mwcc.universitytickets.com. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topics of mental health and suicide. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #ShatteredIceFilm #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #storytelling #filmevent #gardner #MWCC #MountWachusettCommunityCollege #TaraVista #LUKInc #ReliantFoundation #WeSkateWithMentalHealth

May 29, 2026Episode 19233 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at Red Apple Farm

Join us on the road at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, where the Rose family has been keeping a working New England farm alive and thriving for generations. We sit down with owners Al and Nancy Rose to talk about what it takes to grow a family farm into a year-round destination, from the farm store and Brew Barn to wood-fired oven pizzas and a calendar full of events. Don't miss their brand new New England Cider & Strings Festival on June 20th and 21st, including a disc golf tournament on the brand new course built by their son John. Heading to Boston for the World Cup? Stop by Red Apple Farm at Boston Public Market and try their new signature cider slushy. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #phillipston #redapplefarm #newenglandfarm #applepicking #hardcider #farmlife #familybusiness #newengland #discgolf #ciderfestival #worldcup2026

May 7, 2026Episode 19126 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast On the Road at Pop by Posh Party Designs

Join us on the road at Pop by Posh Party Designs at their new space in Leominster. We dive into owner Jodie Tucker's career path from nails to mail to balloons and events, and the entrepreneurial spirit she has modeled for her daughters. Listen as Jodie discusses the art and skill that goes into each custom balloon and prop she creates for events, and what it means to set the scene for clients' milestone moments. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #leominster #balloondecor #balloonartist #eventdecor #partydesign #partyplanner

April 24, 2026Episode 19037 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at Care Central VNA & Hospice

Join us on the road with Care Central VNA & Hospice. We venture to their Gardner headquarters which also serves as the location of their adult day health center, diaper pantry and new Memory cafe. Kristin Mattson, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transition Officer, talks about the healthcare landscape in North Central MA and the commonwealth, and where Care Central VNA & Hospice fits within it. Mattson talks about home health, access to care, addressing barriers, and how their continuum of programming helps families and patients navigate some of their toughest moments. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #carecentralvnaandhospice #homehealth #healthcare #skillednursing #hospice #palliativecare

April 10, 2026Episode 18919 min

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at Rt. 12 Pickle

Grab your paddle and join us on the road at Rt. 12 Pickle in West Boylston. Listen to owner Ben Minsk talk about how a casual invitation to try pickleball led to a newfound passion for the sport and a second career as a business owner. Hear Ben talk about how he and his team have worked to turn his vision of a welcoming indoor pickleball community into a reality for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether it's your first time trying the sport, you're a seasoned player, or you're looking for a unique experience for your next family, friend or corporate outing, tune in and hear how you can join in the fun. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #Rt12Pickle #pickleball #WestBoylston #indoorpickleball #pickleballclinic #pickleballcommunity