Business Development

Charlie D’Amour says his father, Gerry, and uncle, Paul — the co-founders of Big Y Foods — had an outlook on work and business management that was typical of members of their generation. “They came away with the notion that you died with your boots on — you just kept working until the end,” he…

The board of trustees of Country Bank announced the appointment of Mary McGovern as president and chief operating officer, effective April 1. She will oversee the bank’s operations and drive its strategic growth initiatives. Paul Scully, who has been the president and chief executive officer, will remain the CEO. McGovern brings more than 30 years…

Myke Connolly says he learned marketing at age 9, reselling candy to classmates in the Bahamas. As an adult, his entrepreneurial spirit and belief in the value of hard work have led him into many ventures, from Stinky Cakes — which turned diapers into gifts for new parents — to a business training and networking…

Super 60 The Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60 Luncheon drew nearly 500 attendees to the MassMutual Center on Nov. 9. This year, the traditional Revenue and Growth categories were expanded to five with the addition of Start-Up, Give Back, and Non-Profit categories. Read complete article at BusinessWest.com

“Sophisticated rural.” That’s how Craig Sweitzer, who has lived and worked in Monson for more than 40 years now — and served on the town’s Planning Board for most of that stretch — chose to describe this community of almost 9,000 people on the eastern edge of Hampden County. By that, he meant that this…

The former Cabotville Industrial Park in Chicopee is headed back to auction after rehab plans fell through for a second time. The 700,000 square foot facility is spread across seven buildings all set along the Chicopee River and looming over downtown is supposed to be the glittering jewel of Chicopee’s downtown renewal but the road…

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced a historic financial-aid expansion that will benefit approximately 25,000 students attending the state’s public community colleges, state universities, and the University of Massachusetts. With close to $62 million in new program funding, the MASSGrant Plus Expansion program will cover tuition, fees, books, and supply costs for…

It’s no wonder Ashley Kohl has adopted a philosophy of author Gabby Bernstein: “obstacles are detours in the right direction.” Because Ashley, the owner of Ohana School of Performing Arts, has encountered more than her fair share of obstacles. But by turning them into triumph, she’s created a growing space for people of all ages…

DATE: Thursday, November 30, 2023, 10:00am VENUE: Amherst Visitor Information Center, Downtown Amherst UMassFive College Credit Union leads the 2023 Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Gift Card Match with a $2,500 investment in the Amherst Area Gift Card program. Curran & Keegan Financial returns to match it with their $2,500 continued investment along with…

In 2001, the Center for EcoTechnology founded EcoBuilding Bargains, today, the largest reclaimed building materials store in New England. Both entities have grown and evolved tremendously over the last 20 years, and we’ve made the strategic decision to seek a new owner to operate and elevate the store. EcoBuilding Bargains is a turnkey operation with…