HCC Hires First Dean of Student Development, Engagement, and Inclusion
Holyoke Community College has named Harmony Cross its first dean of Student Development, Engagement and Inclusion. This new position combines the responsibilities of two previous jobs at the college — dean of Students and director of Retention and Student Success — with an increased emphasis on education equity. Cross began her new role July 6. Read…
BusinessTalk with Ray Berry, founder and owner of White Lion Brewing
BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Ray Berry, founder and owner of White Lion Brewing, author of one of the region’s more intriguing, and thirst-quenching, stories of entrepreneurship. The two talk about everything from the recent opening of the company’s tap room and restaurant in Tower Square, to the many challenges this business…
STCC Offers virtual series to help students ‘survive and thrive’
Springfield Technical Community College will help build students’ studying skills this summer through a series of live virtual sessions from July 15 to August 12. The Academic Advising and Transfer Center at STCC will host “Survive and Thrive: Summer Edition,” which consists of six Zoom sessions focusing on the following topics: Read the source article…
Bulkley Richardson, Whittlesey to Present Program on Avoiding Phishing Scams
from a small, local breach to the major ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline — start with a phishing scam. It can take just one email to ‘hook’ a recipient into providing access to valuable information. To address growing concerns of cyberattacks, Are You Vulnerable to a Phishing Scam? will be presented by Lauren C. Ostberg, an attorney in Bulkley…
Nomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2021 Extended to July 16
In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working all across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell…
Thunderbirds, Massachusetts Lottery Team Up for Community-outreach Initiatives
The Springfield Thunderbirds, in partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery, teamed up to recognize individuals in the local community. Through the Hometown Heroes initiative, individuals were nominated for making a significant impact in their community. From the beginning of May through the end of June, the Thunderbirds selected nine deserving individuals over seven weeks to…
MassDevelopment Announces Funding Through Real Estate Technical Assistance Program
MassDevelopment announced the availability of funding through its Real Estate Technical Assistance Program to help communities address site-specific and district-wide economic-development challenges. Under this program, through a combination of in-house expertise and contracts with consultants, MassDevelopment works with municipal officials, planners, local stakeholders, and others to address priority planning and development projects through creative solutions…
Indoor Activity Centers Look to Bounce Back After Pandemic – BusinessWest
Among the industries battered by the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown, indoor recreation centers — from bowling alleys to trampoline rooms to roller rinks — took a massive hit last year, forced to close for longer than most other businesses and then tasked with navigating a very gradual ramp-up to normal operations. Now, a…
Balanced Birch Studio Coming to the Mill District
Balanced Birch Studio — a budding small business that provides experienced, individualized instruction in classical Pilates and Gyrotonic exercise — announced it is joining the diverse community at the Mill District in North Amherst this summer. Located at 77 Cowls Road in North Square, the studio is kitty corner to the Mill District General Store…
Valley Venture Mentors’ Community Night Is Back in the Building
Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) will begin to host its monthly in-person community nights starting Wednesday, July 14 at the Springfield Innovation Center. Whether a potential mentor, an entrepreneur, or just ‘startup-curious,’ an ideal way to experience VVM is to dive into a night of conversation, networking, and community building. The evening will begin at 5…
Aviation STEM Program Available to Holyoke Students
Vet Air, Northampton Airport Wright Flight, Holyoke Public Schools, and the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club have partnered to bring the world of aviation to Holyoke Public Schools students. The Northampton Airport Wright Flight (Holyoke) program is currently accepting applications from Holyoke students in grades 7 and 8 to participate in the fall Wright Flight…
Because Thursday Nights Belong to Downtown Springfield, Introducing the Court Square Summer Concert Series
The Springfield Business Improvement District is excited to bring a new event to the heart of Downtown Springfield beginning next week. The Court Square Concert Series will take place every Thursday Night through August beginning at 7pm on Court Square featuring local bands, food trucks, and craft beer and wine. This event is free to…