Hazen Paper Brings Focus to Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook with Fresnel Lens
Hazen Paper’s 11th enshrinement yearbook cover for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, created with Hazen HoloJet paper, projects an amplified refractive three-dimensional image of a basketball symbolizing the Hall of Fame dome. “Once again, the Hazen holographic team has raised the bar, amplifying the special effects each time to ensure the cover is…
Greenfield opens applications for storefront improvement grants
The City of Greenfield is now accepting applications from local businesses interested in grant funding for storefront improvements. The grant program provides resources to help elevate downtown Greenfield’s aesthetic appearance and economic vitality. Downtown businesses can apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding, which can be used to purchase new or refurbished store signs,…
BusinessTalk with Diana Szynal president CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber
After several years leading the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Diana Szynal took the reins as president and CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber last summer, and in the year-plus since, she has listened to — and learned from — hundreds of business, government, and economic-development leaders in an effort to ensure the chamber is…
Westfield State University to Host Job Fair
Westfield State University will host its annual Government, Criminal Justice and Nonprofit Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Woodward Center, 395 Western Ave. The fair offers a convenient opportunity for Westfield students and residents to network with employers and learn what it would be like to work for…
Holyoke Mall hosting job fair this week for local businesses
More than 40 businesses will be looking to hire people during a job fair at the Holyoke Mall on Wednesday. Those interested in talking to employers can head to the lower level of the Holyoke Mall near the Macy’s court between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. More than 10 different types of industries will will…
Liberty Bank to Launch its Academy for Small Business in Western Massachusetts
Liberty Bank to Launch its Academy for Small Business in Western Massachusetts on October 24, 2023 Comprehensive Virtual Training Program for Small Businesses & Start Ups In partnership with SCORE of Western Massachusetts, Middletown, Connecticut-based Liberty Bank announced today it is launching its Academy for Small Business in Western Massachusetts on October 24, 2023. Liberty…
Mayhew Tools Presented with Manufacturing Leadership Award
Mayhew Tools in Turners Falls received an award for Outstanding Leadership Skills in the Manufacturing Industry at the eighth annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony. This ceremony is part of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up held in Polar Park in Worcester, hosted by the Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus and other partners. State Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep.…
Hannah Reuter Appointed as Director of First-of-Its Kind Program Addressing Benefits Cliff
MEDIA CONTACT: Kayla Soto, Western MA Economic Development Council k.soto@westernmassedc.com Springfield WORKS/ Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council announced Hannah Reuter as the newly appointed Director of the Cliff Effect Pilot Program, a groundbreaking regional initiative supported by the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and the Economic Pathways Coalition of Massachusetts. This innovative program, approved by…
Holyoke Mall to Host Free Multi-employer Job Fair on Sept. 27
Job seekers across Western Mass. will head to Holyoke Mall to advance their careers during the Get Hired Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. on the lower level in Macy’s Court. This accessible, multi-employer job fair features employers across more than 10 industries seeking candidates at all skill levels to…
Holyoke welcomes newest White Hut location
Tuesday, Sept. 12 was a sunny day in the ‘Yoke but something was different as the smell of fried onions over burgers and hot dogs could be detected through the air thanks to the opening of a new White Hut location. The newest location of the famous burger joint opened at 825 Hampden St. to…
11th Annual Cybersecurity Summit at Bay Path University, Friday, October 13, 2023
What do Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, the City of Lowell, and Essex Community College have in common? They are members of an ever-growing list of companies, municipalities, and nonprofits that have been the victims of cyber and ransomware attacks in Massachusetts. In 2023, we’ve seen a surge of these attacks across the Commonwealth. When the…
Governor Healey Appoints Three New Members, Reappoints Chair of Department of Higher Education Board of Directors
Governor Maura T. Healey appointed Harneen Chernow, Danielle Allen and Dr. Christina Royal to serve on the Board of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Governor Healey also reappointed Chris Gabrieli as Chair of the Board. These new appointments will help advance the Board’s mission of ensuring students can access high quality, affordable, and diverse…