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Eversource conducting electric system improvements in Chicopee, South Hadley, and Granby
Eversource is scheduled to conduct intermittent helicopter work for the Montague to Fairmont Structure Replacement Project beginning Wednesday. A helicopter from Eversource will be flying over areas in Chicopee, South Hadley, and Granby to install guide ropes and carry workers, tools, and materials within the utility right-of-way. This involves installing new conductors and communication lines…
Read MoreProgram launches to help small businesses in Springfield
A business development program aimed at small business owners started Tuesday in Springfield. More than 20 percent of small businesses fail in their first year and nearly half within the first five but through this program entrepreneurs receive help. “Rise Up Springfield” is a partnership between the City of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Economic…
Read More16 new Latino-owned businesses open at the Eastfield Mall
Business owners and local leaders will celebrate the opening of 16 new businesses at the Eastfield Mall Tuesday, all of which are Latino-owned. The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce will host the celebration at the mall at 11 a.m. They will honor the now 22 Latino-owned businesses operating out of the mall, 16 of which…
Read MoreNeal Announces That Massachusetts Gained 11,600 Manufacturing Jobs in 2021
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, announced Massachusetts added 11,600 manufacturing jobs last year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Through his work successfully advocating for the passage of the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Neal said he…
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Plans 150th Anniversary Celebrations
As it gets ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Monson Savings Bank (MSB) announced ways it is sharing the celebration with customers, employees, residents, local businesses, nonprofits, and the entire community. Monson Savings Bank’s anniversary pmarks 150 years of helping consumers and businesses reach their financial goals, supporting local nonprofits, and contributing to the overall…
Read MoreSmith College President stepping down in June 2023
After 10 years leading Smith College, President Kathleen McCartney has made the decision to step down in June 2023. Under McCartney’s direction the college saw record philanthropic gifts donated to support financial aid and career development programs as well as expanding scholarship aid, eliminating loans from undergraduate financial aid packages, and creating new funds to…
Read MoreHCC Launching Free Manufacturing Training Program Feb. 28
Holyoke Community College is launching a free training program for individuals who want to get started in the manufacturing industry. HCC’s free Introduction to Manufacturing Techniques program begins Feb. 28, with options for both morning and afternoon sessions over two or three weeks. Group 1 classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon…
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Earns Gold Community Champion Award
Berkshire Bank was recently presented the Gold Community Champion Award from Banking Northeast magazine in the economic-development category. This award recognized the bank’s comprehensive efforts to foster economic resilience in its communities. Banking Northeast established the Community Champion Awards to honor the banks and credit unions who went beyond the call to aid their community…
Read MoreSpringfield establishes $12M ARPA Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund
The new ARPA Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund will go towards neighborhood improvements and addressing the impacts brought on by the pandemic but Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said this will take communities a step further. “Businesses, institutions, core neighborhood life… and this is not just to have you recover, I want you to thrive,” Mayor Domenic…
Read MoreHome Care Hands opens new location in Springfield
A permanent new home for the latest addition to a growing human services industry here in Western Massachusetts: The people who help the elderly and infirm function in their own homes. Home Care Hands will now be able to perform its services from its new central location at 135 State Street in downtown Springfield across…
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