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Star Spangled Springfield activities announced
The Spirit of Springfield announced the details and the sponsors for this year’s Star Spangled Springfield on July 4th. Star Spangled Springfield, which is sponsored by MassMutual, will be held in Riverfront Park from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4th. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., there will be face painters and balloon…
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Hosts More Than 30 Local Contractors, Tradespeople at Vendor Fair
Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (BHN) recently hosted a Facilities Vendor Fair and Networking Event at the organization’s Liberty Street Campus, with more than 30 local contractors and tradespeople in attendance. Photos from BHN’s Vendor Fair can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nT952rUTD2FMeAKe9] This is the first event of its kind that BHN has hosted, with the goal…
Read MoreMGCC Inclusive Recovery Grant Webinar
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75 million in grants available to help small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Common Capital along with many other community partners are providing a webinar hosted by Emil Farjo with all the necessary information you will need to apply for the grant before April…
Read MoreMILL DISTRICT EGG HUNT APRIL 8TH
Based on the community’s enjoyment of 2022’s egg-citing spring event for youngsters, The Mill District General Store is hosting the “2nd Annual Great Mill District Egg Hunt,” on Saturday April 8th from 10am-3pm. Lavender the Funny Bunny will be there and is excited to meet and be photographed with kids and adults alike. The event…
Read MoreMatt Garrity Focuses on Continued Growth as He Takes Helm at Florence Bank
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…
Read MoreBerkshire Agricultural Ventures Awards Grant to Gould Farm to Extend Growing Season
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…
Read MoreBusinessTalk 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
Read MoreHolyoke looks to 150th anniversary to burnish image, spur economic development
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.…
Read MoreW.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
Read MoreJustin 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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