BusinessTalk with Mike Fenton, Springfield city councilor and chairman of the city’s Casino Oversight Committee

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

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W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project Launches Artist Search

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

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Justin Pelis Named Executive Director of Look Memorial Park

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…

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$155K is to fund Amherst & Hadley sewer project

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…

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Legislation Continues to Impact Strategies for Individuals, Businesses

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…

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Chicopee Pacific Packaging Co. sets major expansion

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…

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