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An inside look at the newly opened ARA Holyoke Dialysis Center in Holyoke
In a special place in Holyoke, tucked up on a hill overlooking the valley is the newly opened 9,000 square-foot state-of-the-art ARA Holyoke Dialysis Center located at 36 Lower Westfield Rd. The new dialysis center features comfort and convenience with more than 20 machines in the main treatment room. Each is equipped with a flat…
Read MoreBaystate Franklin to Launch Pilot Program for Stress Management
Baystate Franklin Medical Center announced it will offer the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) course beginning Monday, Jan. 28. Developed by the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, the SMART program helps participants achieve greater quality of life and an enhanced sense of well-being. The program teaches self-care practices that…
Read MoreSpringfield Leadership Institute to Begin 2019 Session on Feb. 28
The 2019 Springfield Leadership Institute will focus on core management and leadership skills for increasing personal and organizational effectiveness. The practical and applied program will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to take their leadership to the next level. The Institute, which begins on Feb. 28, runs through June 6 on Thursdays from 1…
Read MoreBradley International Airport to Welcome Via Airlines, Add Nonstop Service to Pittsburgh | CT Airport Authority
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the addition of Via Airlines to its menu of airlines operating out of Bradley International Airport. The airline will debut nonstop service to Pittsburgh in 2019. Read the source article at CT Airport Authority
Read MoreEasy as Pie: Pioneer Valley Data website rolls out accessible stats for Western Massachusetts communities
Pioneer Valley Data puts all that information together in one place and makes it easy to find, easy to use and easy to compare numbers from various sources: like looking at poverty and employment rates together. The website updates itself as newer sets of data flow in, Goren-Watts said. It is a project of the…
Read MoreWest of the River Chamber Welcomes Box Paper Scissors to Agawam
The West of the River Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Box Paper Scissors to the Agawam community. Business owner Bryant Whitsett opened the store on Dec. 22, offering a wide variety of products and services, including key cutting, notary, DVD transfer, office supplies, conference-room rental, space to sell and promote local products and services, shipping,…
Read MoreMassMutual Significantly Expands Suite of Employee Benefits | Business Wire
To better meet the needs of a diverse and growing workforce and continue to attract top talent, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has announced a significant expansion of its employee benefit offerings. The introduction of several brand new offerings complements enhancements to existing benefits, providing a comprehensive suite of options available to employees of…
Read MoreRiver Valley Co-op going to Easthampton Planning Board for new store, reveals plans for Captain Jack’s
River Valley Co-op will keep the popular Captain Jack’s Roadside Shack in its current location when it builds a new grocery store on Northampton Street (Route 10). Captain Jack’s and River Valley will share an outdoor dining area with a tent for shelter on the 10-acre site at 228 and 232 Northampton St., according to…
Read MoreBradley International Airport to Launch New, Nonstop Service to Raleigh-Durham and Orlando | CT Airport Authority
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the debut of new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) on low- cost carrier Frontier Airlines. Read the source article at CT Airport Authority
Read MoreCool STUFF Made in Western Massachusetts
Manufacturing jobs have been hard to fill and qualified employees difficult to find – While the manufacturing sector represents a robust 160,000 jobs in the state, the industry has a PR problem, especially with younger workers. The message of GOOD JOBS AT GOOD WAGES and a future career offering advancement in a growing company is…
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