Introducing the Super 60
Reconfigured Program Recognizes Businesses, Nonprofits in Five Categories After almost 40 years, Super 60 was in need of a change. This year, it got one. The Springfield Regional Chamber revamped its popular business-recognition program in 2023 to honor companies and organizations across five categories, not merely the traditional ‘Revenue’ and ‘Growth.’ Read complete article at…
Grand opening event for new tech hub at Holyoke Community College
Holyoke Community College and a tech non-profit out of Springfield will host a grand opening on Wednesday for a new community tech hub. Tech Foundry will celebrate the grand opening of its new Tech Hub at Holyoke Community College (HCC) on Wednesday, a center that will offer free public services and classes to help people…
$30.5 Million to Support Life Sciences Innovation, Workforce Development, and STEM Education
This week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced more than $30.5 million in funding to support life sciences innovation, workforce, and STEM education across Massachusetts. The announcement was made during the grand opening celebration of Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) Pilot Biomanufacturing Center. MBI’s expansion, supported through $3.5 million in MLSC…
New Owners Writing Next Chapters in History of 1441 Main St.
Jack Dill likes to say he’s been involved with the building at 1441 Main St. in Springfield since “before it was a hole in the ground.” Indeed, Dill, now a principal with Colebrook Realty Services, was an employee at Colebrook back in the late 70s, when it was the real-estate arm of Springfield Institution for…
2023 Annual Tax Policy Conference
Register Today! MTF is excited to be hosting our annual Tax Policy Conference at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center in Kendall Square! This year’s conference will provide a range of panels with public sector leaders and stakeholders to discuss Massachusetts’s tax issues. Please click on the postcard to register for in-person or…
2023 Western Mass Developers Conference: A Resounding Success!
The Western Mass Economic Development Council (EDC) is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the 2023 Western Mass Developers Conference, held on Wednesday, October 18th, at MGM Springfield. This regional event brought together over 350 influential leaders, including business owners, developers, investors, commercial real estate agents, municipal leaders, and more from across the region…
HCC Vice President Selected for National Leadership Program
Amanda Sbriscia, vice president of Institutional Advancement at Holyoke Community College (HCC), has been selected for a fellowship for aspiring college presidents by the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education. Now entering its fifth year, 27 college administrators from institutions around the country began their fellowships with an in-person symposium in Washington,…
Freedom Credit Union raises money for Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Freedom Credit Union raised over $2,700 through their annual summer food drive for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts throughout July and August. Along with cash donations, the bank also collected non-perishable food items for the food bank to distribute, according to a news release from Freedom Credit Union. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts…
MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board
It is with personal regret but warm wishes that I am announcing the retirement of David M. Cruise President and CEO of the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, effective February 2024. David’s leaving marks the end of an era for MHHCWB. David has led this dynamic integrated workforce planning organization for more than decade and…
Springfield city councilor discusses plans for new development at former Eastfield Mall site
After 55 years, the Eastfield Mall in Springfield officially closed its doors back in July and now, a new shopping center is set to take its place. Western Mass News noticed a new billboard standing at the old Eastfield Mall site. The sign read ‘Springfield Crossing: Coming Summer 2025.’ The photo on the sign paints…
Home City Development to Host Groundbreaking for Gemini Townhomes
Home City Development Inc. (HCDI) will kick off construction of 40 affordable homeownership units on the former Gemini site in the South End of Springfield (76 Morris St.) with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 10:45 a.m. This project is funded in part by MassHousing, the city of Springfield, the Massachusetts Department of…
BusinessTalk with Jody Hagemann, senior director of Sales Engineering for Comcast Business
Everyone has heard of cybersecurity, but not every business knows exactly what it takes to keep them protected. The most effective defenses not only incorporate the latest technology, but emphasize employee education, training, and plain old common sense to reduce the chances of human error — which is a factor in far too many breaches.…