Archive for August 2021
THE BIG E ANNOUNCES NEW TASTE SENSATIONS AT THE 2021 FAIR
Sweet, salty or savory, The Big E has something for everyone’s tastes buds including new foods that are sure to please any palate at the 2021 Big E, Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. New Locations Calabrese Market & Deli – In the Food Court – pasta salads, panini, Caprese salad – medley of grape tomatoes,…
Read MoreParagus IT Named to Channel Futures Annual MSP 501 List
The Channel Futures annual MSP 501 list is a definitive ranking of the most influential and fastest-growing managed service providers (MSPs) around the world. This year, Paragus IT ranked seventh in Massachusetts and 15th in New England, making it one of the top-ranked MSPs in Western and Central Mass. Read the source article at BusinessWest
Read MoreWhalley Computer Associates Announces Partnership with Cynet
Whalley Computer Associates has joined forces with cyberattack defender Cynet to offer customers an enhanced layer of protection with an autonomous breach platform. The joint venture between the two IT solution providers offers customers another cybersecurity option to keep data safe with state-of-the-art prevention and detection. Read the source article at BusinessWest
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Opens Volunteer Signups for Day of Caring 2021
The United Way of Pioneer Valley announced it has officially opened volunteer signups for Day of Caring 2021, which takes place on Friday, Sept. 24. Volunteers may sign up at uwpv.org/doc21-events. “There is a greater need than ever for kindness, good deeds, and building our sense of community this year,” said Paul Mina, president and…
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education
The Department of Early Education and Care, in partnership with Commonwealth Corporation and the Business Coalition for Early Childhood, is hosting a series of Business Dialogues to better understand what innovative models in child care can meet new needs in the future of work. Read the source article at Eventbrite
Read MoreThe Zoo in Forest Park to Host Fourth Annual Brew at the Zoo Fundraiser
The Zoo in Forest Park will host its fourth annual Brew at the Zoo, presented by PDC Inc., on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. Beer enthusiasts will enjoy a day at the zoo complete with unlimited beer samples from local craft breweries, a home-brew competition, food trucks, live music, games, and animal…
Read MoreBusinessTalk with Dr. Robert Roose
On the next installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Dr. Robert Roose, chief medical officer for Mercy Medical Center. The two discuss the changing scene with COVID-19, the emergence of the Delta variant, the outlook for the fall — and beyond, and the many factors that will determine the course of…
Read MoreLynnette Watkins, MD, MBA, Named President and CEO at CDH – BusinessWest
Lynnette Watkins, MD, MBA, an ophthalmologist and widely respected health care administrator and leader, has been named president and chief executive officer at Cooley Dickinson Health Care. Currently the group chief medical officer for the Baptist Health System/Tenet Healthcare — Texas Group, she will begin her new role at Cooley Dickinson Sept. 27. Read the…
Read MoreMask Mandate Considered for the Big E
The West Springfield Board of Health is considering a mask mandate for the upcoming Big E to help curb the spread of COVID-19. At a special meeting staged Wednesday, Dr. Heather Sankey, the board’s chair, said she feared the 17-day fair, slated to begin Sept. 17, could become a super-spreader event. Read the source article…
Read MoreToday Is the Last Day to Nominate a Woman of Impact
For three years, BusinessWest, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries, from Helen Caulton-Harris, who is committed to a healthier community and social equity, to Carol Campbell, leading her manufacturing company to continued growth and success, to Denise Jordan, who has been a leading public servant in Springfield. You certainly know some women who are…
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