Industry Clusters
‘Cyber Savvy 101’ Workshop Slated for Oct. 5
In an age where cybersecurity vulnerabilities can disrupt even the smallest businesses, knowledge and preparedness are keys to resilience. To that end, a workshop called “Cyber Savvy 101: Your Blueprint for Business Resilience” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Hilton Garden Springfield, 800 Hall of Fame Ave. This half-day workshop, designed to help…
Read MoreMonson unveils community-inspired mural
On Sept. 15, a new mural titled “Past, Present and Future” adorning the wall of Adams Hometown Market at 115 Main St. was officially presented to the public, paying homage to the town’s rich history and hopeful future. Local artists Melissa Stratton-Pandina and Shara Osgood led the project. The artistic endeavor began in Winter 2022…
Read MorePlay basketball at The Big E Fair during Hooplandia Day
The annual Hooplandia Day at The Big E Fair takes place Saturday with basketball-related activities. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Storrowton Village, Hooplandia Day will feature demonstrations and a chance to play basketball. NCAA President and Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will participate in the event along with the Basketball Hall of Fame,…
Read MoreWhite Hut Brand Expands to Holyoke, with Plans to Continue Scaling Up
When asked about where they might take the White Hut brand — and when, both Edison Yee and Peter Picknelly took long pauses and then looked at each other as if to say, ‘you first.’ They did so to indicate a few things — first, that they’ve obviously been thinking long and hard about that…
Read MoreCyber Criminals Exploit Preventable Human Failures
While the technology used to prevent cybercrime has certainly become more sophisticated over the years, Paul Savas has two simple words when it comes to the human side of cybersecurity. “Be smart.” Unfortunately, too many people simply choose not to. “If it looks like something’s suspect, don’t open it. Don’t click on the links. So…
Read MoreU.S. News Ranks MCLA Seventh Among Public Liberal-arts Schools
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has earned the #7 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for a third year in a row. U.S. News and World Report also ranked MCLA first for Top Performer on Social Mobility in the state, second in the country, and 22nd for…
Read MoreLiberty Bank Opens New Loan Production Office in Downtown Springfield
Liberty Bank, headquartered in Middletown, Conn., will cut the ribbon to its new loan production office (LPO) on the 22nd floor of One Monarch Place in downtown Springfield this afternoon. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno will join Liberty Bank President and CEO David Glidden, Western Mass. Market President Tony Liberopoulos, and Liberty Bank teammates, customers, and…
Read MoreBay Path University Ranked as Safest Campus in Massachusetts, Third-safest in U.S.
Bay Path University is the safest college in Massachusetts and the third-safest in America, according to a recent list compiled by niche.com, which reviewed 1,400 schools and ranked the safest campuses in America for 2024. The website’s 2024 Safest College Campuses ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using U.S. Department of Education…
Read MoreMain Street in Northampton to reduce lanes and parking to improve safety, Mayor addresses concerns
A redesign of downtown Northampton includes reducing travel lanes and parking spots, as well as adding bicycle lanes and widening sidewalks along Main Street. The project is called “Picture Main Street” and its purpose is to provide improvements for safe and accessible options for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. However, Northampton Mayor Sciarra has issued a…
Read MoreBusinessWest accepting nominations for Difference Makers Class of 2024
BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for their Difference Makers Class of 2024. The program highlights people, groups, organizations and families that have made a positive impact in their community and have made a difference in the region. Previous classes of the program have worked in their community and improved the quality of life, had success…
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