More Than $2 Million Announced for Collaborative Workspaces
The Baker-Polito administration and MassDevelopment announced $2,155,000 in funding for the third round of Collaborative Workspace Program grants, a MassDevelopment program that accelerates business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure that fuels locally based innovation. Eligible organizations may apply for either seed grants to plan and study the feasibility of…
Bill Pepin retiring as WWLP general manager after 49 years at 22News
Capping a broadcasting career that spans five decades, William M. Pepin will step down as general manager of WWLP-TV, 22News, on July 30. Pepin, who celebrates his 67th birthday on Aug. 11, recalled that his fascination with television began as a 5-year-old watching a Channel 22 crew cover the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. “I was mesmerized. I…
Want to buy an old fire station? Springfield willing to chip in $50,000 for redevelopment
After four unsuccessful efforts in recent years to sell the former century-old Oak Street fire station in Indian Orchard, the city is trying again — this time with a $50,000 incentive offered to a buyer willing to redevelop the site. The city’s first-time offer up to $50,000 to a successful bidder is from the city’s annual…
People in Business: Kim Lee joins MHA
Kimberley A. Lee, a recognized leader in the nonprofit sector of the western Massachusetts region, has joined the staff of MHA, a nonprofit provider of residential and support services to people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness. Lee is taking on the newly-created role of Vice President of Resource Development and…
People in Business: Comcast welcomes Daniel Bonelli as Vice President of Finance
Comcast announces the appointment of Daniel Bonelli as Vice President of Finance for the company’s Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Berlin, Conn. and includes more than 300 communities in Connecticut, New York, Vermont, western Massachusetts and western New Hampshire. In this role, Bonelli will oversee all financial operations, including finance and accounting,…
Bradley International Airport Receives A+ Revenue Bond Rating
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced that the credit-rating agency S & P Global Ratings has raised Bradley International Airport’s rating on its general airport revenue refunding bonds from ‘A’ to ‘A+’ with a stable outlook. “S & P Global Ratings is one of the most respected and widely used sources for credit ratings,” said…
HCC’s Line Cook Training Helps Kitchen Workers Land MGM Jobs
Annie Rosa signed up for the free Line Cook Training program at Holyoke Community College with a clear objective in mind — get a job working in one of the new restaurants opening soon at MGM Springfield. The 38-year-old Springfield resident had worked in other restaurant kitchens, including Cracker Barrel, Cafe Lebanon, and Subway, but…
With new location, Burgundy Brook Cafe in Palmer now open evenings for dinner
Earlier this month Burgundy Brook Cafe reopened at a new location just down the road from its old digs in the Three Rivers section of town. In addition to breakfast and lunch, it now serves dinner three nights a week. Palmer’s licensing board on Monday approved the eatery’s application for a full liquor license, which the state…
Historic Armory site sold, new owners plan $5 million project
Built Partnership, a Georgia-based investor and developer, has purchased the the 140,000-square-foot Armory Watershops site and plans in investment of more than $5 million at the site. Built Partnership’s plan is to redevelop the 161-year-old site into space for high-tech light manufacturing, e-commerce, storage, and office space, according to a news release. The new owners said current…
New Western Massachusetts Pride station to boast dozen Tesla charging stations
The Pride gas station and food mart here could open the first week in August, said Pride owner Robert Bolduc this week. Work began on the site that includes a 7,400-square foot store last August. The food mart will include a deli, bakery, a Subway sandwich shop and baristas dispensing coffee and a drive-through window.…
MassLive Building in downtown Springfield to offer valet parking starting Monday
The MassLive Building, formerly known as One Financial Plaza, will offer valet parking to tenants and guests starting Monday. The building at 1350 Main St. has on-site management, a gym, and a first-floor cafe as well as the offices of MassLive Media, and several other business. The MassLive Building is the first office building in…
United Bank Cuts Ribbon at Monarch Place Location
Joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Paul Picknelly, president of Monarch Enterprises, Jeff Lomma of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and other guests, a team of United Bank employees officially cut the ribbon to its new location at 1414 Main Street- One Monarch Place on Thursday. Earlier this year, the bank moved its branch…