Archive for August 2021
Development project eyes Westfield as the potential `hub’ of data center market | The Westfield News |August 24, 2021
A new potential development project that would turn Westfield into the hub of the data center market in the Northeast is about to go through the local permitting process, and city leaders are very excited about it. Listed under Servistar Realties, LLC, the project is the Westfield Data Center Campus at 199 Servistar Industrial Way.…
Read MoreGrant Aims to Reduce Textbook Costs for HCC students
With the help of a federal grant, Holyoke Community College is continuing its efforts to make college more affordable and inclusive by increasing the use of free Open Educational Resources (OER) in place of costly textbooks in its classrooms. HCC is part of a consortium of six state colleges, along with the state Dept. of…
Read MoreSTCC Obtains Federal Grant to Lower Cost of Textbooks for Students
Springfield Technical Community College is one of six colleges that received a federal grant that aims to increase the number of college courses that use free Open Educational Resources rather than costly textbooks.STCC is part of a consortium that received a $440,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a new project to add…
Read MoreMGM Unveils Two New Sports Lounges
MGM Springfield marked its third anniversary Tuesday by unveiling two wide-screen luxury sports lounges. MGM Springfield President Chris Kelly led a tour of the new lounges, which he said reinforces the resort’s position and commitment as the market’s leading destination for sports and entertainment. The new multi-million-dollar MGM Springfield Sports Lounge will be positioned on the…
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Raises More Than $2,700 for The Food Bank
Throughout June and July, Freedom Credit Union collected cash donations at its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which leads the fight against food insecurity throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties. It raised $2,710 thanks to the generosity of members and staff. Read the source article at BusinessWest
Read MoreVenture X Slates Grand Opening of Holyoke Location
Venture X®, a membership-based workspace community, will celebrate the opening of its newest location, in Holyoke, on Sept. 9. The 16,000 square-foot co-working space is located at 98 Lower Westfield Road. Venture X Holyoke invites the community to stop by on Sept. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., to tour the business center and connect…
Read MoreBusinessTalk with Peter Rosskothen – BusinessWest
BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Peter Rosskothen, owner of the Log Cabin Banquet & meeting House, the Delaney House restaurant, and other hospitality-related businesses. The two talk about the changing numbers when it comes to the pandemic, the emergence of the Delta variant, and what all this could mean for businesses…
Read MoreSTCC obtains federal grant to lower cost of textbooks for students
Springfield Technical Community College is one of six colleges that received a federal grant that aims to increase the number of college courses that use free Open Educational Resources rather than costly textbooks. STCC is part of a consortium that received a $440,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a new project to…
Read MoreHome Show Fills Need for Contractors, Consumers – BusinessWest
In the old days — prior to the pandemic — when homeowners wanted to make improvements to their property, they called several contractors for competitive bids. Once a contractor was selected, the job would start shortly after that. Since the pandemic, those days are long gone. Contractors are busier than ever, and building materials have…
Read MoreMGM Springfield funds workforce efforts – BusinessWest
MGM Springfield awarded approximately $15,000 each to four not-for-profit community partners, each of which provide education and workforce development for residents of Western Massachusetts. Read the source article at masslive.com
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