Internet search engine giant brings Grow with Google to Springfield
Google business search results — those now-familiar listings of names, hours and locations — are life and death for anyone trying to sell anything in the online digital world. On Monday, Google brought its “Grow with Google” event complete with seminars, product demonstrations and one-on-one coaching to the MassMutual Center. The Silicon Valley giant said 1,500…
Kristin Leutz to Take Helm at Valley Venture Mentors
Valley Venture Mentors CEO Liz Roberts announced that she will be leaving her position as of July 13, at which time current chief operating officer Kristin Leutz will take the helm of the organization that has been dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurship in Western Mass.Roberts plans to depart after a period of growth for Valley Venture…
MGM Springfield reveals that new 3,400 space parking garage will be free to patrons and the public
The MGM Springfield parking garage, nearing completion in the downtown-South End area, will be free of charge to casino patrons and the general public, according to MGM. Saverio Mancini, MGM Springfield spokesman, said Friday that parking will be free in the garage in response to recent questions raised by The Republican and MassLive. “With less…
Want to work for MGM Springfield? Company aims to fill 75 more spots ahead of grand opening
With just over one month to go before the Aug. 24 grand opening of MGM Springfield, the $960-million resort casino needs to hire around 70 to 75 additional food and beverage workers. MGM will host an open career fair for its food and beverage department from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at its…
Software company moving to Westfield from Northampton to get tax break from city
The Westfield City Council Thursday voted to give Myers Information System a Special Tax Agreement of $39,380 over six years. The tech company owned by Longmeadow resident Crist Myers is moving to the city and will receive a tax break of 100-percent the first year and 75 percent the next five years. Myers Information Systems…
PeoplesBank Sponsors Team Fastrax at Great New England Air & Space Show
PeoplesBank has joined Big Y as a sponsor of the 2018 Great New England Air & Space Show, specifically by underwriting the appearance of Team Fastrax, a professional skydiving parachute demonstration team. “This was a unique opportunity for us to honor those who served or are serving, as well as area veterans and active military…
Bulkley Richardson Opens Office in Hadley – BusinessWest
Due to expanding needs, Bulkley Richardson has moved from its Amherst location into a more spacious office at 380 Russell St. in Hadley. “This move supports the growing needs of our clients and offers a more centralized location in Hampshire County,” said Peter Barry, managing partner of the 35-attorney firm. “The move is another example…
UMass Amherst Receives $1 Million to Enhance STEM Learning, Inclusive Excellence
The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a five-year, $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to increase institutional capacity for inclusion of all science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors. CNS researchers say the UMass Inclusive Excellence program in CNS will enhance the learning…
Wilbraham looks to woo businesses with website
Selectmen at Monday’s meeting discussed plans to upgrade the municipal website in the hopes of encouraging more businesses to locate in town. The board met with the Wilbraham Economic Development Initiative Steering Committee, which has been working on the initiative. The committee recommended that selectmen spend $1,000 for a professional photographer to take pictures for…
Crocker Communications Wins ATSI Award of Excellence
Crocker Communications Inc. has been honored with the exclusive ATSI 2018 Award of Excellence for the 10th year. This award is presented annually by the Assoc. of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s trade association for providers of telecommunications and call-center services, including telephone answering and message delivery across North America and the UK.Independent judges are…
Employer Confidence Weakens During June
Confidence among Massachusetts employers weakened considerably during June as tariffs, rising raw-material costs, and approval of paid family and medical leave in the Bay State raised concerns about business growth. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index dropped 5.3 points to 61.3 last month, its lowest level since August 2017. Confidence remains well…
Town officials happy passenger rail station will get a look as part of Massachusetts east-west rail study
Local officials remain optimistic that a passenger rail station may someday get built in town as part of a potential east-west line connecting Pittsfield to Springfield, Worcester and Boston. Town Manager Charles Blanchard said a station in town would benefit the area, and efforts will continue to be made to demonstrate that to state transportation…