MassDevelopment Loan to Finance Transformation of Eagle Mill
MassDevelopment has provided an $800,000 loan to Eagle Mill Redevelopment, LLC, which is using the proceeds to redevelop the former Eagle Mill and surrounding parcels in Lee into a mixed-use complex featuring 128 residential housing units and 14,000 square feet of retail and office space. The developer used loan proceeds and additional financing from Adams…
Bradley International Airport
Kevin Dillon can see a number of signs of much-needed progress at Bradley International Airport, starting with the parking garage. Until quite recently, it was all the parking the airport needed to handle not only the passenger volume at the facility, but all the employees as well. In fact, it was far more than enough.…
MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities to Launch Regional Campaign
From Tuesday, June 1 to Thursday, June 17, the MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities will host its annual Summer Symposium, a series of four events on the theme of accountability. The series will close on June 17 from 2-4 p.m. with an experiential poetry workshop offered by the Mastheads, led by architect Tessa…
Elms College to Host Fourth Annual Executive Leadership Breakfast on June 11
Elms College will host its fourth annual Executive Leadership Breakfast on Friday, June 11 at 7:30 a.m. The program will begin at 8 a.m. Attendance in person is by invitation only, and attendees will adhere to ElmsSafe protocols. The keynote speaker at the breakfast will be Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack, whose…
Leaders Across Massachusetts Launch Mass Fintech Hub – Mass Fintech Hub
Co-chaired by Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, and Mike Fanning, Head of MassMutual U.S., the Fintech Working Group established the Mass Fintech Hub, a Massachusetts-based and -led initiative that will strengthen the Commonwealth’s Fintech ecosystem and drive continued success and growth for the industry. Read the source article at Collaborative Fintech Community
BusinessTalk with John Doleva, president and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame
BusinessWest editor George O’Brien talks with John Doleva, president and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. The two discuss the state’s New Normal stage of reopening, new exhibits at the Hall, and how 2021 is shaping up as a strong, memorable year for the shrine. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a…
Western Mass Creative Economy Network Receives Grant to Create Regional ArtsHub
The Western Mass Creative Economy Network (CEN) announced it has received a $185,934 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development and its Regional Pilot Project Grant Program. These funds will support the creation of the Western Mass ArtsHub. The Regional Pilot Project Grant Program was established to support recovery solutions based on the specific…
HUB International Acquires Assets of Epstein Financial Group LLC
HUB International Limited, a full-service global insurance broker, announced it has acquired the assets of Epstein Financial Services LLC and Epstein Financial Group LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in East Longmeadow, Epstein Financial is an independent registered investment advisor providing corporate retirement-plan consulting, compliance, and regulatory guidance, as well as wealth-management…
STCC Names Shai Butler Interim VP of Advancement and External Affairs
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) named an interim vice president of Advancement and External Affairs, a leadership position that oversees institution-sustaining efforts, engagement writ large, and strategic communication. Shai Butler, who starts June 7, will work closely with STCC President John Cook to support the college’s mission. In this role, Butler will carry a portfolio…
Cruise Night is Rolling to A New Location in Downtown Springfield for Its 6th Season Beginning Monday, June 7th at the Basketball Hall of Fame
Cruise Nights in Downtown will be making its debut at the Basketball Hall of Fame’s South Lot. Previously held at Stearns Square, Court Square, and not hosted at all in 2020 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Springfield BID is very excited to bring it to one of Springfield’s most prized attractions. We are taking…
The Creative Economy Network (CEN) seeks the services of a local graphic design professional to develop a visual brand for a new Western Mass ArtsHub,
Call to designers/branding companies for ArtsHub. The Creative Economy Network (CEN) seeks the services of a local graphic design professional to develop a visual brand for a new Western Mass ArtsHub, an online resource portal for the creative community in Western Massachusetts. The ArtsHub will be a dynamic, web-based portal to connect artists, residents, visitors,…
Hollywood Literary Manager, Producer & Author Marilyn R. Atlas is conducting three exciting seminars for Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative in June
What’s Hot in Hollywood: The Current State of the Film and Television Marketplace Thursday, June 3, 6–8 pm ET Atlas leads a two-hour in-depth exploration of what studios and producers are buying right now, focusing on the types of projects being “green lit” by film and television studios. She’ll share tips, tricks, tools, and tactics…