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Law Firm to Present Free Paid Family and Medical Leave Webinars for Employers
Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced it will hold two complimentary webinars in December to help employers prepare for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. “On January 1, 2021, PFML will be a reality in Massachusetts,” said attorney John Gannon, a partner at Skoler Abbott. “Once the program takes effect, Massachusetts employees…
Read MoreDemore’s Automotive Owner to Make Holidays Brighter for Palmer Families
Jay Demore, owner of Demore’s Automotive in Palmer, believes in supporting the community. This week, more than 300 people in Palmer will have Thanksgiving meals thanks to the efforts of Demore; his sister JoAnn, operations manager at the auto shop; and a few customers who have come to the shop with checks for as much…
Read MoreProgress Continues on Projects in Longmeadow – BusinessWest
For Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons, it’s been quite a first year on the job. With 16 years of experience in municipal government in of Northampton — the last six years as chief of staff for Mayor David Narkewicz — Simmons became Longmeadow’s town manager a year ago this month. After three months on the…
Read MoreBerkshire County COVID-19 Adaptation Fund to Benefit Small Businesses
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC), in partnership with the office of state Sen. Adam Hinds, announced the availability of grant funds through the Berkshire County COVID-19 Adaptation Fund. Grants through this program will help businesses and organizations with up to 25 employees address expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the source article at…
Read MoreCannabis Industry Promises Workforce Opportunities
When a new industry in Massachusetts reaches $1 billion in sales in only four years, it certainly gets people’s attention. The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) recently announced that, four years after legalizing cannabis for adult recreational use, and only two years after the first retail shops opened, this relatively new industry surpassed that $1 billion…
Read MoreBright Nights Will Be a Bright Spot in a Trying Year
Judy Matt says the Spirit of Springfield (SOS) exists for one reason — to entertain residents across the region and create some memories. It hasn’t been able to do any of that to this point in 2020, obviously, and Matt, the long-time executive director of the nonprofit agency, has been frustrated and disappointed by this…
Read MoreRegion’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry Proves Resilient
When the Big E recently announced the sale of 100 ‘golden tickets’ — lifetime passes for the holder and a guest, plus parking and other perks — for $1,000 each, it was an exciting promotion for fans of the annual fair and a way to keep the event top of mind during a year when…
Read MoreHolyoke Community College Honored for Pushing Electric-vehicle Adoption
Holyoke Community College (HCC) was honored by the MassEVolves consortium for taking steps to expand the use of electric vehicles (EV) on campus. The third annual MassEVolves recognition ceremony was held on Nov. 18 to highlight Massachusetts leaders in the adoption of electric vehicles. The virtual event was co-hosted by the national nonprofit Recharge America,…
Read MoreLocal College Students Compete for $150 in Online Grinspoon Pitch Contest
The Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative’s first online, fully remote regional pitch competition took place on Nov. 17. Twenty-one students from area colleges delivered 60-second pitches to an audience of their peers in Zoom breakout rooms. After a popular vote, four finalists were selected to receive $50 each. Next came the final competition. Winning the grand prize…
Read MoreVirtual Town Hall: Latest on COVID-19 Safety – What You Need to Know for Yourself and Your Family
Join us on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 pm for a virtual town hall to hear the latest on COVID-19 and how you can keep yourself and your family safe. We’ll share the latest on the best ways to prevent the spread during the holidays. Our panel will include local healthcare providers. We will respond to your questions about what…
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