Archive for May 2023
‘Voices in Food Equity’ event aspires for an equitable food system in western Mass.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts hosted their “Voices in Food Equity” event on Wednesday evening. The cost-free event was meant for anyone who is passionate about advancing food justice and creating a more equitable food system for the people of western Massachusetts. Andrew Morehouse, the executive director of Food Bank of Western Mass. said,…
Read MoreMillennium Press Owners Named Small Business Persons of the Year
News That’s Fit to Print At first, Jim and Kelly Sullivan thought the email was junk or a hoax. “It was an invitation to us from the president to go to the White House to sit in the Rose Garden with him and the vice president for a remarks ceremony,” Kelly recalled, adding that the…
Read MoreProposals Sought for Large Parcel Within Uniroyal Property
The Last Big Piece of the Puzzle Lee Pouliot says he’s always had what he calls a bit of a fascination with what is known simply as the Uniroyal property in Chicopee — although there is nothing simple about it. He grew up the city, but, because he’s only 37 (and a BusinessWest 40 Under…
Read MoreMulti-platinum country star Chris Young to take the stage at The Big E
The Big E announced Tuesday that country music star Chris Young will take to the Big E Arena stage this September. According to officials, the multi-platinum global entertainer will perform on Sunday, September 24th at 7:30 p.m. Young has made many accomplishments throughout his career, including membership in the Grand Ole Opry, over 5 billion…
Read MoreNetworking event at MGM promotes inclusive businesses
Progressing diversity and inclusion within the world of business Tuesday night, at a special diversity networking event in Springfield. The Western Mass Economic Development Council and MGM Springfield partnered for the event at the casino. It was a way for people to network with local vendors, including minority-owned, women-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses. It also provided…
Read MoreAnchor Collaborative Benefits Businesses
The Western Massachusetts Anchor Collaborative (WMAC), founded by the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) in partnership with Baystate Health, provides comprehensive, systemic, and locally led solutions to regional women- and minority- owned businesses and workforce challenges. The WMAC was initiated to propel hiring and career pathways for BIPOC and marginalized populations. The WMAC has…
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $4,000 in Support of Monson Arts Council
Monson Savings Bank recently made a $4,000 donation to the Monson Arts Council in support of the local arts. David Dupuis of the Monson Arts Council expressed his gratitude to the community Bank. “Monson Savings Bank is very generous in their support of the Monson Arts Council and the local arts,” he noted. “We are…
Read MoreHCC Lands $1.28M Grant to Create Free Human-services Internship Program
Holyoke Community College (HCC) has landed a $1.28 million grant to launch a new, free certificate and internship program intended to help address a shortage of workers in the human-services industry. The grant, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services, will cover the full cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies for…
Read MoreSix Flags New England’s new Dino Off Road Adventure opens Saturday
Six Flags New England announced its newest ride, Dino Off-Road Adventure, is opening on Saturday. The Dino Off-Road Adventure is the first of its kind in New England that integrates the latest in animatronic technology and innovation with life-size dinosaurs. It includes thematic elements, state-of-the-art sound, interactive Adventure Guides, a water feature, educational components, a…
Read MoreEversource says electric customers should expect lower rates this summer
A big announcement was made by Eversource on Monday that could positively impact how much customers pay for electricity per month. After Eversource customers on a basic service rate have been hit with higher electric bills for more than a year, a change could be coming in a matter of weeks. “This is good news.…
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