Chamber Mission and Strategy

The Chamber organizes its work around three major directives.

Recruit

Identify companies and sectors of the economy that play to the region’s strengths and are poised for growth and conduct visits to them with industry leaders.

Retain

Maintain and grow jobs through workforce training and collaboration with area colleges and universities, vocational schools, and other educational institutions to retain graduates in the local economy

Incubate

Develop and implement programs to support and mentor entrepreneurship, and support local development efforts that create desirable spaces in which to live and work

Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation

The Chamber has a charitable 501c-3 called the Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation. This foundation is focused around supporting the education and workforce development initiatives of the Chamber, as well as our business recruitment and economic development efforts.

To make a tax-deductible contribution, mail a check written out to: Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Foundation and mail to:

Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunity Foundation
c/o Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
311 Main Street, Suite 200
Worcester, MA 01608

WRSOF Board Members