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Pioneer Valley listed as one of the “most underrated destinations in the USA,” according to CNN Travel
The picturesque Pioneer Valley region has been recognized as one of the “most underrated destinations in the USA” by CNN Travel. An accolade that shines a spotlight on the scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and unique hidden experiences that await visitors in this hidden gem of New England. CNN Travel’s recent article titled “25 of the…
Read MoreBusinessTalk with Hubert Benitez, president of American International College
Colleges are in many ways at a crossroads, emerging from the pandemic years but still battling long-term trends toward fewer applications and heightened competition. On the next installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar talks with Hubert Benitez, president of American International College, about that institution’s holistic approach to standing out in a crowd, one…
Read MoreHCC Foundation Awards $304,000 in Student Scholarships for 2023-24
The Holyoke Community College Foundation awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to students for the 2023-24 academic year. This year, the HCC Foundation awarded 259 scholarships worth $304,125 to 249 incoming, current, and transferring HCC students. Many students received multiple scholarship awards. The HCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that works to advance the college’s mission,…
Read MoreTown of Amherst, UMass Amherst Announce New Strategic Partnership Agreement
The town of Amherst and UMass Amherst announced a multi-year strategic partnership agreement recognizing the shared interests and responsibilities of the town and the university. The total value of university contributions to the town over the five-year agreement is $5.5 million, nearly double the university’s previous investment. “For the past decade, I have had the…
Read MoreBlock Art Studio to assist youth, entrepreneurs in Springfield
Block Art Studio, a Black-owned and operated art center that focuses on neighborhood youth and entrepreneurs, is coming to Springfield. While the studio is not slated to open until April 2024, recent grants were awarded to assist in its establishment. Block Art Studio Managing Director Jasper McCoy explained that the Love Art Collective Inc. received…
Read MoreGovernor Healey Appoints 7 New Members to Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Board of Directors
Today, Governor Maura T. Healey appointed Emme Handy, Aisha Miller, Carlos Aramayo, Meg Mainzer-Cohen, Sheena Collier, Gwill York, and Xiomara DeLobato to the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors. The new appointees bring a range of experiences and are majority women and People of Color. Emme Handy, a senior leader at the Broad…
Read MoreThe Mason Square TDI Partnership Announces – Mason Square TDI Activation Grant
The Mason Square Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partnership, a collaboration of local organizations, businesses and residents committed to the equitable and sustainable growth of the Mason Square district, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Business Activation Grant Program. The program has received $200,000 in total funding from MassDevelopment and the MassMutual Foundation.…
Read MoreSourcepass Donates $50,000 to Chamber of Greater Easthampton’s WorkHub on Union
The Chamber of Greater Easthampton announced a significant contribution of $50,000 from Sourcepass towards its ambitious co-workspace project, WorkHub on Union. The donation will support the development of a vibrant and collaborative co-working space, providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs and businesses in the Greater Easthampton region. “We believe in the power of entrepreneurship and are…
Read MoreLt. Governor Driscoll discusses future of Mass. with business leaders at Elms College
Tuesday morning, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll visited Elms College in Chicopee to discuss her vision for western Massachusetts and the rest of the Commonwealth for the coming months. Elms College once again welcomed western Mass. business leaders to discuss how to properly move forward for the year. It was for the 6th Annual Executive Leadership…
Read MoreThomas Meshako Takes the Helm at Greenfield Savings Bank
Putting the Focus on Community Thomas Meshako acknowledged it was a quite a change moving from the large, regional institutions where he worked the first 30 or so years of his career in financial services to Greenfield Savings Bank. But it’s a change he wanted. “I decided I wanted to get out of the buying…
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