Business Development

Deliveries of school supplies donated to the United Way’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign went out to school districts in the area on Tuesday, thanks in part to Western Mass News viewers who participated. The school bell is about to ring. Summer’s over and classes are about to begin and to kick off the new academic…

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the successful sale of its Hatfield building and property to Myers Produce, a woman-owned regional produce distributor and trucking company offering farmer-focused distribution, freight, and warehousing services. The strategic decision to sell the building marks a significant milestone for both businesses. The Food Bank will move to its…

After 55 years, the Eastfield Mall in Springfield officially closed its doors on July 15th. The Eastfield Mall is expected to be developed into a mixed-use commercial and retail hub in the coming years. The Springfield City Council approved a special permit for Onyx Springfield Crossing to redevelop the property at 1655 Boston Road. Onyx,…

The National Park Service named the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission’s (PVPC) 501(c)(3) subsidiary, the Pioneer Valley Regional Ventures Center Inc., as one of only 13 awardees nationally to receive a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant. The $750,000 grant will allow the state-designated regional planning agency to work with the Ventures Center to develop a subgrant…

Beyond a Living Wage This is the second article in a monthly series examining how area colleges and universities are partnering with local businesses, workforce-development bodies, and other organizations to address professional-development needs in the region. One college will be featured each month. In explaining why Greenfield Community College is an ideal fit for the…

BusinessWest, the business journal of Western Massachusetts, is now accepting nominations for the sixth annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the Women of Impact program as a way to honor women in the region who are making an impact and creating positive change. Women of Impact was chosen as the name for…

LEGO Group announced on Monday a timeline for the eventual closure of its Enfield headquarters and its move to Boston. The company said it plans to shut down the Enfield office during the last quarter of 2026. It plans to open its new head office at 1001 Boylston St. in Boston during the second quarter…

For the past decade, Amy Cahillane has been a key figure in the Northampton community, most notably as the first executive director of the Downtown Northampton Assoc., where she led initiatives to strengthen the vibrancy of the city’s economy and culture. These days, she’s bringing her considerable talents to Greenfield, as that city’s new Community…

The “Cars & Coffee” auto show series returns to the Mill District’s North Square with another free collectible-and-classic vehicle exhibition on Sunday, August 20 from 8:30am to noon. And also returning is the chance for spectators to test-drive a Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle. “We’re expecting two vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz EQs and GLB, to be on-hand Sunday,”…

Getting a Refresh 349. That’s how many ‘engagements’ Diana Szynal estimates she had during her first year as president and CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce (SRC). By this, she means in-person meetings, Zoom sessions, phone calls, emails, talks at networking events, and more. These engagements were with a number of different constituencies…