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BusinessTalk with Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni – BusinessWest
BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, another of the finalists for BusinessWest’s coveted Alumni Achievement Award. The two talk about a number of the D.A.’s recent programs and initiatives, from work on cold cases, to the Emerging Adult Court of Hope, to efforts to curb everything…
Read MoreMayor Sarno Names Amanda Pham New Springfield Redevelopment Authority Executive Director
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today named Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Deputy Director Amanda Pham as its new Executive Director. With Mayor Sarno’s appointment, Deputy Director Pham becomes the first female ever to lead the SRA in the City’s history. She will follow in the footsteps of retiring Executive Director Christopher Moskal. Executive Director Pham begins…
Read MoreMarket Mentors Receives Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification
Market Mentors, the region’s largest marketing, advertising, and public-relations agency, announced it has received certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women-owned businesses thrive and grow. “We had previously received certification through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Because we have clients outside of the state, pursuing this…
Read MoreExcel Dryer Welcomes Tony Ieraci as New Director of Marketing
Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR Hand Dryer, has added a new director of Marketing to the team. A seasoned professional with 24 years of experience, Tony Ieraci will be responsible for helping Excel Dryer create and execute long-term marketing strategies that will help grow the brand. “We are excited to have Tony join…
Read MoreFontaine Bros. Names Liz Wambui Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Impact
Increasing diversity in the construction workforce is an important topic and has become a measure of each project’s success, just like schedule, budget, and safety. To that end, Fontaine Bros. Inc. has named Elizabeth Wambui to serve as the company’s director of Diversity, Inclusion & Impact. “Our approach, led by Liz, will go beyond the…
Read MoreHitchcock Center Announces New Executive Director, William ‘Billy’ Spitzer
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment announced William “Billy” Spitzer as its new executive director. He brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience in the areas of science education, climate communication, and network building along with a vast network of national and international connections. Spitzer will be influential in the continued growth and impact…
Read MoreEDC WELCOMES NEW BOARD CHAIR – TRICIA CANAVAN
The Economic Development Council of Western Mass (EDC) recently held its 2021 Annual Meeting at the Student Prince/Fort Restaurant in downtown Springfield. The in person meeting was a statement by the region’s business community that Western Mass is open for business. The highlight of the meeting was a heartfelt goodbye to outgoing Chair, Kevin Vann,…
Read MoreEDC BOARD CHAIR, KEVIN VANN BIDS FAREWELL
The Economic Development Council of Western Mass (EDC) recently held its 2021 Annual Meeting at the Student Prince/Fort Restaurant in downtown Springfield. The in person meeting was a statement by the region’s business community that Western Mass is open for business. The highlight of the meeting was a heartfelt goodbye to outgoing Chair, Kevin Vann,…
Read MoreGreenfield Makes Pitch as Destination for Remote Workers
At a recent briefing about potential east-west passenger rail service through Greenfield, state Sen. Adam Hinds talked about how infrastructure investments — not just in rail, but in broadband access and other realms — feels like a “build it and they will come” moment. “We’re keenly aware we are in a critical transition, a moment…
Read MoreDr. Ann Errichetti joins Bay Path University as Associate Provost and Dean, School of Education, Human and Health Sciences
Bay Path University is pleased to announce Dr. Ann Errichetti has been appointed Associate Provost and Dean, School of Education, Human and Health Services and will begin her role on August 23, 2021. Dr. Ann Errichetti returned to New England in the summer of 2018, after successful careers in health care management and in cardiology.…
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