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Tech Foundry, a nonprofit with a mission to support the region’s growing need for a qualified technology workforce and elevate underrepresented groups into sustainable careers in information technology, has named Bruce Dixon its new CEO. Dixon will work alongside an 11-member board, lead a five-member staff, and drive strategic business partnerships and curriculum development to…

Fifty Western Massachusetts communities, from its largest cities to its smallest towns, have accepted an offer from a Massachusetts furniture company to provide facemasks to protect poll workers from exposure to COVID-19 during the upcoming election. AIS, a Leominster-based manufacture of office furniture, announced on Tuesday that it is working with the Secretary of the…

The old Belcher School is expected to get a new use as a housing complex after sitting vacant for more than five years. The Valley Opportunity Council is acquiring the former elementary school, located at the corner of Southwick and East streets, and plans to convert it to about 25 new apartments, 22 of which…

Wahlburgers is nearing completion of its 4,500-square-foot restaurant at MGM Springfield in the city’s South End more than two years after movie star, part owner and Dorchester native Mark Wahlberg came to the casino’s grand opening to promote the restaurant. Read the source article at masslive.com

Since 2016, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC), through its Springfield WORKS initiative, has brought together employers, educators, community leaders, the city, and residents to address how to meet the economic needs of both Springfield residents and local businesses. As a result of this collaboration, it became clear that there was a need to…

The second largest movie theater chain in the country operates 10 theaters in Massachusetts ranging from the Regal MGM Springfield to the Regal Fenway. Two months ago, Regal Cinemas had begun reopening the theaters it closed on March 16 in the wake of the pandemic. But Hollywood has been cautious about releasing new films and…

The city is seeking developers to rehabilitate an apartment block in the North End that’s been vacant for over seven years. “The residential market has been stronger as of late, including multifamily, and we wanted to be sure we exhausted any redevelopment opportunities with the property given its historic nature before advancing other alternatives,” said…

As part of its COVID-19 response efforts, United Way of Pioneer Valley has distributed a round of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-19-related items to multiple area nonprofits and municipalities. Recipients of PPE to date include the Agawam Department of Public Health, Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee, Chicopee Food Force, Granville Fire Department,…

Airlines struggling during the coronavirus pandemic warn they’ll be forced to eliminate 40,000 jobs nationwide if they don’t get a second $25 billion federal aid package now being hashed out in Washington. Read the source article at masslive.com