Dream Destinations Travel Show brings top destinations to MGM Springfield
Want to get away? The Dream Destinations Travel Show — sponsored by AAA Travel and The Republican — on Sunday offers savings on cruises, vacations, ravel and road trips with more than 75 exhibitors, prizes, giveaways, show deals on travel and one-stop planning and booking. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…
Bay Path Hosts Workshop to Help Women Re-Enter the Workforce
Looking to return to work after an extended absence? You need to understand your professional story – and how to tell it. On May 6, Bay Path University will host The Next Chapter: Transitioning Back to Work After an Extended Absence. This session, presented by Strategic Alliances at Bay Path University and Johnson & Hill…
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Crane lifts Platform C into place at Springfield Union Station
Cranes this week are lifting sections of precast concrete walkway onto the upper portions of Springfield Union Station for the new handicapped-accessible Platform C. Platform C couldn’t open two years ago with the rest of the refurbished Union Station because it wasn’t wide enough to meet modern handicapped accessibility rules under the Americans with Disabilities…
People in Business: River Valley Counseling Center announces promotion of Joy Brock to Program Director of Concern EAP
River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) has announced the promotion of Joy Brock, Psy. D., as the new Program Director of CONCERN Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Brock received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College, a Master of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University, a Master of Arts in…
Nearly 100 Massachusetts college students to be recognized for entrepreneurial spirit during Grinspoon Banquet
Nearly 100 students from 14 Massachusetts colleges will be recognized for their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit during the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative annual banquet Wednesday night. Read the source article at masslive.com
Big E makes $230K donation to West Springfield fund
The Eastern States Exposition donated $236,000 to The Big E/West Springfield Trust Fund Tuesday, the second-largest donation in the fund’s 25-year-history. The 2018 donation of $240,198 was the largest in history. Eastern States Exposition President and CEO, Eugene J. Cassidy presented a check to Mayor William Reichelt Tuesday afternoon. Read the source article at masslive.com
Springfield Technical Community College to Offer Summer Classes
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer five-week and 10-week on-campus and online summer sessions. Session one begins on June 3, and session two starts July 8. Summer classes are the perfect opportunity for area college students to earn college credit between June and August, said STCC Dean of Academic Initiatives Matthew Gravel. “Our summer…
MGM Springfield to Kick Off May with Food Truck Fridays and Derby de Mayo Weekend
MGM Springfield will kick off a weekend of festivities on Friday, May 3 with the launch of Food Truck Fridays and Derby de Mayo Weekend at Armory Square. Derby de Mayo Weekend kicks off at 11 a.m. with a performance by local cover band Feel Good Drift, lawn games, and bites from the inaugural Food…
Drone Pilot Certification Course at HCC Begins May 4
Holyoke Community College (HCC) will once again offer a hands-on program for individuals who want to become FAA-licensed drone pilots. “Flying Drones for Profit, Public Safety and Commercial Applications” will meet on four Saturdays beginning May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the main campus of HCC, 303 Homestead Ave. The last class is…
Eric Nelson, President & CEO of Westmass
Westmass has been an affiliate of the EDC for many years, therefore, it is with great sadness that we share that Eric Nelson, President/CEO of Westmass Area Development Corporation has passed away. Eric has been a great leader at Westmass, a true professional and a good friend to all who have had the pleasure to…
First PawSox, now Massachusetts would like to lure Hasbro HQ from Pawtucket – masslive.com
The Massachusetts Office of Business Development said in a statement that it is “working to establish a dialogue with the company, as it regularly does with businesses both in and outside the commonwealth that may benefit from learning more about the many opportunities to grow in Massachusetts.” Read the source article at masslive.com