Industry Clusters
Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s new emergency department to meet increasing demand of patients
A historic day for Cooley Dickinson Hospital, as they officially announced the expansion and renovation of their new emergency department. In the 10 years since Cooley Dickinson Hospital became part of Mass General Brigham, a representative tells 22News that health quality care has improved. And an extra step in advancing the emergency room capacity will…
Read MoreNew Mural Captures Springfield’s History, Firsts, Character
You’ll need more than a glance to take in, and fully appreciate, the mural being created on the south-facing wall of the old Skyplex Building on Bridge Street in Springfield. You’ll probably need at least 10 minutes to fully absorb all the images on the 100-foot-long wall. There are dozens of them, large and small.…
Read MoreBusinessTalk with Valley Blue Sox General Manager Tyler Descheneaux
It’s not easy building a sports franchise that wins on the field while consistently growing its attendance and presence in the community. But the Valley Blue Sox, which has brought collegiate summer baseball to Holyoke since 2008, has certainly done both. On the next installment of BusinessTalk, as the team makes a late-season playoff push,…
Read MoreEvents happening in western Mass. this weekend
A weekend jam-packed full of things to do in western Massachusetts. There’s been lots of talk about two movies hitting theaters this weekend too. The summer blockbuster is back, everyone is super excited to see participate in Barbenhiemer. The new Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan’s, Oppenheimer are starkly different films premiering…
Read MoreAmerican International College Aims to Stem Region’s Talent Drain
At a time when employers in most sectors are struggling to attract and retain a workforce, leveraging the impact of the region’s colleges and universities is more important than ever. That’s part of what Hubert Benitez, president of American International College (AIC), conveyed during an address to a recent Rise and Shine Business Breakfast sponsored…
Read MoreGreat Barrington Offers ‘Something for Everyone’
Betsy Andrus says that, like most communities dominated by businesses in the retail, hospitality, and cultural realms, Great Barrington suffered mightily during COVID-19. But through that suffering, there were lessons learned and resiliency gained, said Andrus, executive director of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce (SBCC), adding that these lessons, and this resiliency, are serving…
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $2,250 to Shriners Children’s New England
Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty recently presented a $2,250 donation to Stacey Perlmutter, director of Development for Shriners Children’s New England. The donation was made as a part of the 2023 Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative, in which the public was given the opportunity to cast their votes to support their…
Read MoreSarno to announce the latest round of ARPA funding
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is set to announce a new round of ARPA funding awards later Wednesday morning. Mayor Domenic Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, and the City American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team will announce Springfield’s 13th round of ARPA funding awards for new and small businesses, and nonprofits, including an update…
Read MoreHiring event to learn benefits of working at MGM Springfield
MGM Springfield is holding a hiring event Thursday evening at the Elias Brookings Apartments. Interviews will be held in the Community Room at Elias Brookings Apartments on 367 Hancock St. in Springfield from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Job opportunities are available in hospitality, gaming, culinary arts, hotel, EVS, security, and more. Applications are being…
Read MoreThe Markens Group Joins Forces with EDC of Western MA and UMass Amherst’s iCons Program to Foster Economic Growth and Empower Local Talent
The Markens Group (TMG) is proud to announce its partnership with the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (WMEDC) and the UMass Amherst iCons Program. The collaboration is poised to provide elevated internship and career opportunities for UMass iCons students, driving economic growth while reinforcing The Markens Group’s commitment to building community. UMass Amherst’s iCons Program…
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