Chambers of Commerce, Cultural, Federal, State & Regional Organizations
The Central Massachusetts and Worcester County Convention & Visitors Bureau, is the sales and marketing agency responsible for promoting Central Massachusetts as a convention and meeting site and tourist destination. The bureau is the primary local source of tourist information and industry news. Our professional staff is dedicated exclusively to promoting Central Massachusetts to the general public, convention and meeting planners and tour groups. All affiliations are for the purpose of increasing the economic impact of tourism spending in Worcester County and providing sales and marketing assistance to members of the bureau
Worcester - a five-time recipient of the All American City Award - offers residents and visitors diverse resources, exciting attractions, a convention center, professional sports and the arts and culture of a metropolis, balanced with the more intimate, livable scale of a mid-size city.
The Consortium provides its college and university members with academic resources and networking opportunities, and supports efforts to improve operational effectiveness and intercollegiate social programming. Member institutions attract more than half a million visitors to the region each year through on-campus cultural events including theater, concerts, internationally recognized speakers and exciting NCAA Division I, II, and III athletic events. 508-754-6829 For a listing of campus events, visit www.cowc.org.
ICW is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Citizen Diplomacy; encouraging mutual understanding and friendship between residents of Central Mass. and the international community; and developing professional training programs for international visitors. Open by appointment. Membership fees vary, see website. ICW organizes professional programs, business meetings, social events, and home stays for international visitors. Visit our website and like us on Facebook.
The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor designated by Congress in northeastern CT and south central MA that preserves and celebrates the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of its 35 towns.
The MDAR's Mission is to ensure the long-term viability of the local agriculture in Massachusetts. MDAR promotes many products and services including The Massachusetts Wine and Cheese Trail, Massgrown, and SAVOR Massachusetts.
Experience the wild side of Central MA on 45 state wildlife management areas throughout Worcester County. Owned by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) a host of recreational opportunities are available to wildlife watchers, freshwater anglers, hunters, hikers, and boaters. Enjoy wildlife through education and skills workshops for youths and adults, wildlife walks and other events, and through publications such as pond and wildlife management area maps, wildlife guides, and fact sheets.
The MA Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) is the state agency dedicated to promoting Massachusetts as a friendly, leisure travel destination set in the midst of rich historical and cultural tradition. MOTT markets Massachusetts as a leisure travel destination in order to stimulate the state economy by generating state and local tax revenues, creating jobs, and supporting the growth of travel-related businesses.
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The Worcester Cultural Coalition is the unified voice of Worcester’s cultural community and oversees the WOO Card – a program which offers card holders discounts and special offers on tickets for concerts, theater, and museums as well as discounts at cultural destinations, restaurants, hotels, retailers, limo companies and more throughout Worcester County. www.worcestermass.org/culture or www.woocard.org
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