Archive for October 2021
Small Business Administration to make announcement at Eastern States Exposition
An announcement by the Small Business Administration was made at Eastern States Exposition Monday afternoon. The Small Business Administration Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), that provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19, awarded Eastern States Exposition $9 million. The program was developed by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues…
Read MoreInternational Space Station exhibit in the Springfield Science Museum receives funding
The Springfield Museums announced that it will welcome Senator Eric Lesser Monday at 11 a.m. as he announces a $100,000 earmark from the state to help finance the International Space Station exhibit in the Springfield Science Museum. Earmarks are a granted funds that come without a formal request. Elected officials sponsor then advocate for earmarks, once Governor Charlie…
Read MoreBusinessTalk with Tony Cignoli, president of ther A.L. Cignoli Company
George O’Brien has a lively, wide-ranging discussion with Tony Cignoli, president of the A.L. Cignoli Company. The two talk about everything from Smith & Wesson’s recent decision to move its headquarters to Tenessee to redistricting and what it means for the region, to the pandemic and the lessons learned from it. It’s a compelling discussion…
Read MoreEconomic pathways coalition asks state to remove obstacles to economic opportunity
Our economic recovery depends on workers being able to enter or re-enter the workforce, retain jobs, and earn increased wages – unfortunately, the Cliff Effect serves as a barrier for many workers to gain access to employment and career opportunities. Our working families need the commitment of the Commonwealth to provide them with a great…
Read MoreRestaurants looking forward to a better winter
Last year’s winter was especially harsh for local restaurants. The cold weather meant many people chose take out rather than dine-in. The assistant manager at Fitzwilly’s in Northampton said they’re expecting this year to be a lot better, and that’s because of the vaccine. “They’re going out getting ready for the holidays,” Ryan Keech told…
Read MoreJob industries with STEM careers are leading recent economic growth in Massachusetts
Industries with STEM careers are leading recent economic growth in Massachusetts. According to the state, one in five workers in Massachusetts work in the STEM field. As more employers are looking for STEM trained employees, we may see that number increase. “The demand from employers outpaces the amount of students we can recruit into these…
Read MoreNew affordable housing project ribbon cutting ceremony in Holyoke
City and state officials celebrated the completion of a new affordable housing project in Holyoke on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. CEO of Way Finders Keith Fairey joined with S State Representative Patricia Duffy, State Senator John Velis, Holyoke’s Acting Mayor Terence Murphy, project funders, and community stakeholders for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday…
Read MoreMCLA to Distribute State, Federal Funding Directly to Students
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will continue distribution of $1 million in federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF), part of the American Rescue Plan, in 2021, along with $689,200 via the state-funded MassGrant Plus program. MassGrant Plus funding is allocated according to the percentage of enrolled students eligible for federal Pell grants, and…
Read MoreUMass Amherst Dining on the spot hiring event
The University of Massachusetts Amherst will have an on the spot hiring event on October 27 and 28. The event will run from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on both days and UMass Dining is offering both full-time and part-time positions. UMass Dining is voted #1 Best Campus Food in America over the last six…
Read More$10K donation to Food Bank of western Massachusetts to be used for elderly food delivery
The Food Bank of western Massachusetts received a $10,000 donation from Barnhardt Manufacturing Company Thursday. The money will be used for the Food Bank’s “The Brown Bag: Food for Elders Truck program” that delivers food to more than 5,800 senior citizens a month across western Massachusetts. “We are very grateful for Barnhart’s continued commitment to feeding our…
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