Regional Spotlight: The West – MassEconMassEcon
As MassEcon focuses on marketing Massachusetts beyond its borders, we invite you to this Spotlight Series discussion. This free event is open to area business representatives and economic developers. Read the source article at massecon.com
Caring Health Center names Yvonne Williams Chief Development Officer, Heather Goodhind Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant to President/CEO
Caring Health Center, a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, has named Yvonne L. Williams its first Chief Development Officer. Williams was previously a six-year member of Caring Health Center’s Board of Directors, and brings to her new position a strong understanding of the organization. She also has deep roots within the community, and will be…
‘This is transit-oriented development’: Springfield officials tour renovated Overland Lofts
One of Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s favorite catchphrases is “back to the future,” and this time, with the $15 million Overland Lofts project, it fits. Davenport Companies of Boston has transformed the Willys-Overland building at 151 Chestnut St. — built in 1917 as an automobile showroom and warehouse — into 60 modern apartments with…
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech announced the appointment of Bruce Skyer as president and CEO.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech announced the appointment of Bruce Skyer as president and CEO. Skyer brings more than 30 years of strategic business consulting, management and operations experience in youth-service and healthcare sectors to Clarke. Skyer comes to Clarke from Child First, where he served as chief operating officer and grew a sustainable…
Strategies to Increase Diversity and Equity in Education – MassINC
In 2009, Aaron Vega was elected one of Holyoke’s first Latino at-large councilors. In 2012, he went on to be elected State Representative of Massachusetts’s Hampden 5th District. For more than a decade, State Representative Vega has dedicated his life to serving his community, and advancing policies that support the growth and renewal of Gateway…
Western Mass SBA Women in Business Conference: Adapting to THRIVE! Tickets, Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
In this virtual conference you will learn about the U.S. Small Business Administration, its Resource Partners, and free support services available to help you start and grow your business. You will also hear from three women business owners who will share their stories of success, challenges, and lessons learned as they continue work on growing…
MassMutual sale of retirement business impacts 2,000 workers, mostly in Enfield
MassMutual’s decision to sell its retirement plan business will impact 2,000 employees, most of them working at MassMutual’s offices in Enfield, Connecticut, the company said. The Springfield-based insurance giant and Colorado-based Empower Retirement announced Tuesday that Empower has agreed to buy MassMutual’s retirement business for $3.35 billion. Read the source article at masslive.com
Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Staff to Philanthropic, Program Support Roles
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) has announced four new staff members to their team, filling philanthropic and program support roles at the organization. Bianca Walker has been hired as Philanthropic Officer; Nikai Fondon has been hired as Donor Engagement Coordinator; Anastasia Dildin has been hired as Grants Assistant; and Sophie Kanetani has been…
Big E helps Agri-Mark distribute Cabot dairy products to small farm stands
Farm stands like Barstow’s Longview Dairy Store and Bakery in Hadley used to be able to pick up Cabot Creamery-brand cheese and other dairy products at Agri-Mark’s butter and dry nonfat milk manufacturing plant on Riverdale Street in West Springfield. But that was before coronavirus restrictions imposed in March made it impossible for outsiders to…
United Way Stuff the Bus Program Brings School Supplies to Homeless Students
United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced it will be able to provide backpacks full of school supplies to all 2,600 students who are homeless in its service area of Hampden County, Granby, and South Hadley. Thanks to generous funding from MassMutual, the organization has been able to greatly expand the scope of Stuff the…
Empower Retirement to Acquire Retirement-plan Business of MassMutual
Empower Retirement and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Empower to acquire the MassMutual retirement-plan business. The acquisition will capitalize on both firms’ expertise, provide technological excellence and deep product capabilities, and create scale to the benefit of retirement-plan participants and their employers. Read the source…
BusinessTalk with Samalid Hogan
Thom Fox interviews Samalid Hogan, Regional Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC). The MSBDC provides free and confidential one-to-one business advice. COVID-19 has created a tremendous amount of challenge throughout the business community, and the MSBDC have been on the forefront of lending support. Along with helping business owners navigate the Paycheck…