Leadership Pioneer Valley Now Accepting Applications for LEAP Class of 2023

Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is now accepting applications for enrollment in the LEAP class of 2023, a regional leadership-development program. This year’s class is expected to have a fully in-person experience. Applicants are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The LEAP program engages the Pioneer Valley’s most promising emerging leaders through learning, exploration, and connecting.…

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BusinessTalk with Darby O’Brien, founder and principal of Darby O’Brien Advertising

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien engages in provocative discussion with Darby O’Brien (no relation), founder and principal of Darby O’Brien Advertising. Speaking from 42 years of experience, Darby believes businesses have become too cautious in their marketing and advertising and far less willing to take on anything approaching risk — to their detriment. The give and take…

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Big Y donates 1.2 million meals to food banks

Big Y announced Wednesday their annual Sack Hunger campaign raised enough money to donate 1.2 million meals to food banks in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The grocery store’s Sack Hunger program allowed customers to donate $5 at their 71 supermarkets or Table & Vine locations, which can bring 10…

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