Leominster

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce released the first Regional Economic Development Plan in 25 years on Monday outlining an extensive economic development strategy focused on unifying the region by improving connectivity, developing the workforce, and attracting visitors.

Three months after naming a new CEO, Leominster plastic packing company Easypak sold its property at 24 Jytek Drive facility to an Arizona real estate investment specializing in net-lease deals for $6.8 million.

Montachusett Home Care Corp. of Leominster announced on Tuesday the nonprofit has rebranded as Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts.

Rachel Lopez, president of the Fitchburg human resources outsourcing company Resource Management, has been elected as chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors, the organization announced on Monday.

Worcester Business Journal announced on Tuesday its manufacturing and diversity & inclusion reporter, Monica Benevides, has been promoted to the position of senior staff writer.

Fidelity Bank has surpassed $1 billion in assets since 2019, the Leominster financial institution announced in its 2020 annual report on Thursday.

Fidelity Bank in Leominster announced on Friday it has named Joseph Silva as senior vice president, chief commercial banking officer, effective immediately.

Bolton winding machine manufacturer Broomfield announced on Thursday it had acquired and plans to revive the Thermoplastics Engineering Corp., a wire and cable extruder manufacturer, in Leominster, which closed operations in 2019.

Commercial officer furniture manufacturer AIS, of Leominster, has promoted Nick Haritos to president of the company, current president and CEO Bruce Platzman announced on Monday.

As Central Massachusetts, and the nation, recovers from the sharpest recession in its history, companies around the region are coping with the same situation.