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Matt Garrity says it was a few years ago, when he was established in his role as executive vice president and chief lending officer at Premier Financial Corp. in Ohio, that he determined that the next logical career step would be to preside over his own bank. As time went on, and the calls from…

GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) awarded Gould Farm a resilience grant of $5,000 to complete construction of a new hoop house that will enable the farm to extend its growing season. This grant was awarded in conjunction with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Services. Read the source article…

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times. https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BIZ-WEST-Fenton-EPISODE-142.mp3 Read the source article at BusinessWest

HOLYOKE – The city will look to marketing to boost the image of the Paper City, attract visitors and help spur future economic development. The Office and Planning and Economic Development will spearhead and administer the effort that will coincide with celebration of Holyoke’s 150th anniversary in the coming year, said planning director Aaron Vega.…

December 12, 2022 — The W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project has launched a formal search for a sculptor to create a likeness of the scholar and civil-rights leader. The seated statue will be situated on a bench placed in front of Great Barrington’s Mason Public Library. Read the source article at BusinessWest

NORTHAMPTON — The Look Memorial Park board of trustees voted unanimously to name Justin Pelis the park’s fifth executive director. Pelis has served as the interim executive director since July 29. “Look Memorial Park is special to so many people,” Pelis said. “It evokes a different meaning to everyone, but in the end, the park…

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The Efficiency and Regionalization grant program is to give Amherst $155,000 to fund the design of a sanitary sewer connection. United States Postal Service extending hours for the holidays In order to provide regional wastewater management between Hadley’s sanitary sewer and Amherst’s Waste Water Treatment facility. During the late 1970s, the…

SPRINGFIELD — For Jessika Rozki, owner of Rozki Rides in Springfield, the $1,000 her business received from the Latino Economic Development Corp. is more than a chance to pay for professional accounting. “It means everything,” she said. “It is so helpful to have support as a woman business owner, as a Latina business owner.” The…

By Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST As another tumultuous year draws to a close, both individuals and small-business owners are advised to assess their current tax situation, with an eye on maximizing available tax breaks and avoiding potential tax pitfalls. Planning should be based on the latest laws of the land. Read the source article…

CHICOPEE — A family business is planning to expand its location in one of the city’s industrial parks by about one-third. Pacific Packaging Products Inc., which develops and supplies businesses with all types of packaging materials, received approval to build an about 31,470-square-foot addition and add two loading docks to the building. “Business has been…