The Partnership is coordinated by the NQ Chamber of Commerce and is committed to developing materials to support a successful marketing strategy for the region as a destination for tourists. The main focus is on using the environmental assets of the region as a starting point to attract people from within as well as tourists to attend local cultural events and buy products from local craftsmen. Attracting visitors to enjoy the unique qualities of the region can be an important economic engine to support the local economy.

For more information about this partnership contact the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce
(978) 249-3849 or email nqcc1@verizon.net

The North Quabbin CAN group is a network dedicated to improving access to a comprehensive range of health services and to the integration across systems. Members will discuss and address systemic barriers to access to a full range of health needs including physical, mental and behavioral health issues, with a particular focus on mental health and substance abuse issues. The Network will work to alleviate barriers to access, develop and implement prevention strategies, and provide support to families and/or individuals in accessing services across systems.

The Dental Task Force continues to focus on community education, awareness and access. Major focus of the task force is on community education and awareness and on planning for the Annual ‘Healthy Smiles’ Dental Fair. The group is part of the Watch Your Mouth campaign supported in Mass. by Health Care for All.

This Task Force generally meets on the 2nd Wed. of the month (except July & August).
For more information or time and location email Stephanie@nqcc.org

This violence prevention Task Force is focused on raising community awareness and coordinating efforts to address the serious problem of violent behavior within our region. The Task Force works to identify and engage all sectors of the community in order to impact a broad social change resulting in the decrease in the level of assaults in the North Quabbin region. The group’s focus is on 3 specific areas of violence: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention as a pilot site for the Mass. Citizens for Children, with 15 local trainers available to do trainings for professional and parent groups (please call the Coalition office to schedule a training), Youth Violence and Domestic Violence.

This Task Force generally meets the 1st Mon. of the month
(except July & August).
For more information or time and location email Stephanie@nqcc.org

Primary focus is on coordination of regional economic development efforts. The group encourages broad community involvement and is committed to using the local natural resources to develop the future economy of the region. One project is working on the coordination of marketing materials used to recruit new business enterprise to the area. A survey of all existing materials has been completed and the group is exploring options for a web-based link to existing sites where materials can be more readily available to potential business developers.

This Task Force generally meets monthly
(except July & August).
For more information email Rebecca@nqcc.org

View Congressman Olver's Economic Development Study