40 Under Forty alumni: Melissa Fetterhoff, Class of 2007 - elevated the Nashoba Valley chamber
Melissa Fetterhoff in 2007 and 2024
Photo | Jaime Flores
40 Under Forty winners and alumni (from left) Ariana Dello Stritto (Class of 2024), Walter Dwyer (Class of 2003), Paul "Paulie" Chlebecek (Class of 2024), and Melissa Fetterhoff (Class of 2007) lounge at the entrance of the Lake Williams Boardwalk, in Marlborough.
- Class of 2007
- Then Interim executive director of Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce in Devens
- Now President and CEO of Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce in Shirley
More Information
Since 2007, Fetterhoff has managed the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce through COVID-19, while maintaining membership, building strong relationships with community leaders, and enhancing the chamber’s visibility and reputation.
As interim executive director at the chamber in 2007, she contributed to growing the chamber’s membership and reputation, something she continues to do in her current role as president and CEO. As president, she has helped build the Nashoba Valley region and work with distinguished business and community leaders, which she deems as her biggest accomplishment since winning the WBJ 40 Under Forty award in 2007. She has connected with chamber executives from across New England by serving as president of the board for both the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. In her community, she serves as commissioner on the Devens Enterprise Commission and on the boards of the United Way North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg and the Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster.
What did getting the 40u40 award mean to you at the time? Very proud. To be recognized for my accomplishments at work and community involvement is a special honor.
What does it mean to you now? While it’s been 17 years, I’m still proud to tell people that I’m a past recipient of the WBJ 40 Under Forty. Absolutely an honor to be recognized by peers and the community for the work I do.
How has Central Massachusetts changed since you won the 40u40 award? Since 2007, Nashoba Valley has experienced several significant changes in various sectors including economic development, population growth, and community enhancements. Devens has become a thriving community with high technology/life science companies, Groton has expanded music education and performance with Groton Hill Music, and the development of shopping center The Point in Littleton has created jobs.
Most Recent
Most Recent
0 Comments