At Mike’s Maze, Visitors Can Take In the Big Picture
“Where art and agriculture come together.” That’s how Dave Wisseman, the soon-to-be 10th-generation owner of Warner Farm in Sunderland, described the famous corn maze that has put this operation on the map. And he’s right. The designs that are cut by a Bobcat into the 10 acres of feed corn growing on one field at…
Macmillan Group Strives to Be a Partner with Its Clients
Demetrios Panteleakis has talked often about the interview he and his partners at the Macmillan Group had with the new owners of Tower Square when they were searching for a leasing agent. He remembers it vividly, and he refers to it often because … five years later, he’s still shocked they ultimately won the contract.…
Three downtown Springfield parcels to be redeveloped by McCaffery
Economic development in downtown Springfield has been on the rise and there are no signs of it slowing, as a national real estate company was selected to redevelop three properties owned by the Springfield Redevelopment Authority. On Sept. 6, Mayor Domenic Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and SRA Executive Director Amanda Pham announced the…
Renaissance Development Breaking Ground on State Street Revitalization Project
On Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m., Springfield-based Renaissance Development LLC will commence redevelopment of the Kavanagh Building at 443 State St. across from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The 28,000-square-foot building, vacant for 15 years, will be the future home of 35 one- and two-bedroom apartment units and approximately 10,000 square feet of rentable…
New President Timmons ready to join HCC family
Holyoke Community College welcomed George Timmons to campus on July 17 for his first day on the job as president. As the new school year approaches, President Timmons spoke with Reminder Publishing about his goals and ambitions for the school as he gears up for the new school year. Timmons is succeeding Christina Royal, who…
Mayor Sarno, Water & Sewer Commission Executive Director Schimmel and City Officials Provide Update on Water Main Break Situation and Boil-Water Notice
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Executive Director Josh Schimmel, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Fire Chief of Emergency Preparedness Ty Denson, DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick…
2023 Western Massachusetts Developers Conference
The Western Mass Economic Development Council (EDC) and Economic Development Partners (EDP) are thrilled to announce the 2023 Western Mass Developers Conference, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 18th, at the MGM Springfield. This regional conference has been meticulously crafted to bring together an array of industry leaders, developers, real estate professionals, site selectors,…
Westfield’s MillWorks stays flexible after pandemic start
The original vision behind the MillWorks Co-Sharing Space at the Mill at Crane Pond is still intact, but is as flexible as its workspace, according to co-owner J. Rockwell Allen and co-working manager Theresa Bessette. MillWorks, which takes up the second floor of the Mill at Crane Pond’s main building at 77 Mill St., Westfield,…
The White Lion Brewing Company Expands to Amherst, MA
WHAT: The White Lion Brewing Company Expands to Amherst, MA WHEN: Thursday, September 14, 2023 TIME: Ceremony 4:00 pm (ribbon cutting 4:15 pm) WHERE: Downtown Amherst, MA 24 North Pleasant Street WHO: Speakers include UMass & NBA Legend Marcus Camby, Local Town Officials, and Ray Berry founder White Lion DETAILS: 1. Please be advised White…
MSB Announces $2,000 Sponsorship of Monson Food Truck Festival
Monson Savings Bank announced it will be a $2,000 sponsor for the 2023 Monson Food Truck & Music Festival. The Monson Food Truck & Music Festival, slated for Saturday, Sept. 16, has become an annual tradition in town. Attractions include food trucks, vendor tents, music, face painting, and more. Live musical acts will include Cooper…
Berkshire Bank Among Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts for 11th Year
The Boston Business Journal named Berkshire Bank an honoree at its annual Corporate Citizenship Awards reception in Boston that recognizes the region’s top corporate charitable contributors. The publication annually celebrates companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities. Berkshire Bank was listed 43rd of 100 on the top charitable contributor list with $1,419,322…
BusinessTalk with Gene Cassidy, president and CEO of the Eastern States Exposition
Staging a 17-day fair on the scale of the Big E is a year-round job, one marked not only by hard work and meticulous planning, but a dose of luck (what’s the weather forecast?). This is an event with plenty of momentum, even after more than a century of bringing food, music, and activities to…