[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
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  HONORING THE NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS THE 
                        2023 CHAMBER OF THE YEAR

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2023

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the recognition 
by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives of the North 
Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce as the 2023 Chamber of the 
Year. I am so proud that the North Central Chamber of Commerce is the 
first Chamber of Commerce in Massachusetts and New England to be 
recognized with this prestigious national honor. The Chamber will be 
celebrating this success at their Congressional Luncheon on November 1, 
2023. Congresswoman Lori Trahan and I will jointly celebrate this 
monumental achievement.
  The North Central Chamber demonstrates excellence in operations, 
member services, and community leadership. The Chamber provides 
immeasurable support to budding and established entrepreneurs in the 
region, which helps our businesses thrive. From new programs supporting 
Latinx small business, to revamping highly trafficked tourism 
destinations, the Chamber tirelessly works to improve the life of 
residents and guests to Central Massachusetts.
  This recognition affirms what my constituents already know: the North 
Central Chamber of Commerce goes above and beyond for all. The 
Chamber's commitment to continued improvement is what makes them so 
successful.
  And, of course, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the countless 
partners that help the Chamber excel at their work. North Central 
Massachusetts's educational, economic, non-profit, cultural, and 
governmental organizations each have seamlessly integrated into the 
Chamber's purview. The over 700 businesses and organizations the 
Chamber assists rightly trust the Chamber to help them serve the 
twenty-seven communities across North Central Massachusetts.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to celebrate the remarkable contributions of 
the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to 
such a great organization for another year of phenomenal work.

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