Industry Clusters
11th Annual Cybersecurity Summit at Bay Path University, Friday, October 13, 2023
What do Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, the City of Lowell, and Essex Community College have in common? They are members of an ever-growing list of companies, municipalities, and nonprofits that have been the victims of cyber and ransomware attacks in Massachusetts. In 2023, we’ve seen a surge of these attacks across the Commonwealth. When the…
Read MoreGovernor Healey Appoints Three New Members, Reappoints Chair of Department of Higher Education Board of Directors
Governor Maura T. Healey appointed Harneen Chernow, Danielle Allen and Dr. Christina Royal to serve on the Board of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Governor Healey also reappointed Chris Gabrieli as Chair of the Board. These new appointments will help advance the Board’s mission of ensuring students can access high quality, affordable, and diverse…
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Receives $100,000 from Greenfield Co-op
Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced last week that it has received a $100,000 gift from Greenfield Cooperative Bank to support the expansion and renovation of its 50-year-old Emergency Department. The bank’s donation also serves as the kickoff gift for a $1,000,000 challenge opportunity. “This incredibly generous gift in support of the Emergency Department is an investment…
Read MoreLongtime East Longmeadow business sold to its employees
A well-known pet and garden store in East Longmeadow has been under the same ownership since 1985, but as of this past summer, it has new owners: the employees themselves. A.W. Brown’s Hometown Pet and Garden Store has been a go-to business in East Longmeadow since 1970. Tom Wheeler took over in 1985 and brought…
Read MoreHyundai Salute to Heroes honors Chicopee woman with new Tucson
After a summer of submissions, the local Hyundai dealer’s ‘Salute to Heroes’ initiative came to an end with a special surprise on Tuesday. One western Massachusetts resident received a new Tucson as a thank you for their generosity. On Tuesday, Jess Miller woke up knowing she had a media appearance for what she thought was…
Read MoreGreenfield awarded $2.05-million for recycling program
The City of Greenfield has received a $2.05 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for recycling infrastructure improvements. The money will be used for upgrading the recycling processing from manual sorting to a fully automated recycling collection method, improving efficiency and safety for employees. This includes the purchase of new recycling management vehicles to…
Read MoreBaystate Health Launches $70 Million Fundraising Campaign
Baystate Health announced a $70 million comprehensive fundraising effort. “Healthier Tomorrows: The Campaign for Baystate Health” is the largest fundraising goal in Baystate Health’s history and focuses on raising money for three critical areas: capital needs, program support, and endowment development. “This campaign changes the face of healthcare in our region,” Baystate Health President and…
Read MoreWestern Massachusetts Developers Conference Slated for Oct. 18
The Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) and Economic Development Partners (EDP) announced that the 2023 Western Massachusetts Developers Conference is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at MGM Springfield. This regional conference will bring together an array of industry leaders, developers, real-estate professionals, site selectors, economic-development experts, and public officials hailing from…
Read MoreDelaney’s Market, Leadfoot Brewing offer flavorful pairing
Delaney’s Market at the Longmeadow Shops has partnered with Chicopee-based Leadfoot Brewing to sell customizable hard seltzers. Delaney’s Market is selling gift sets that contain two 1-ounce bottles of flavoring and a 32-ounce can of Fizzy Foot, Leadfoot Brewing’s unflavored hard seltzer. One bottle will flavor half a can. Delaney’s Market Manager June Leduc also…
Read MoreHolyoke, Springfield businesses receive grants for commercial space renovations
MassDevelopment announced Monday more than $2.2 million in grants will be awarded to properties in Gateway Cities across the state to be used for renovations. Nine organizations in Holyoke, Springfield and Pittsfield will receive grants for renovations on commercial building projects such as making room for indoor dining, provide retail space, storefronts and more. “For…
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