MGM Resorts recognized as one of the top community-minded companies in the nation
MGM Resorts International has been recognized for its dedication to volunteer service. The company has named an honoree of the 2018 Civic 50, which recognizes corporations that dedicate time and resources to volunteerism. MGM, which is headquartered in Las Vegas, is opening a $960 million resort casino project in downtown Springfield in two months. “From the…
Westfield Technical Academy receives $108,000 grant for electrical technology
Westfield Technical Academy is benefiting from a $108,000 state grant. The electrical wiring technology department applied for the grant in February and will replace out-of-date equipment, including tool kits, table tops, stools, lockers, a powered conduit bender, a PVC conduit bender, a vacuum/blower fishing system, a powered cable puller and new motor control equipment. According…
Behind the Scenes at Peter Pan Bus Lines’ first day in new Union Station offices in Springfield (photos, video)
The Peter Pan Bus Lines’ sign and logo — a drawing of the eternal boy flying off to Neverland — that once decorated the Springfield bus terminal on Main Street, now graces the company’s new offices in Springfield’s Union Station. “We wanted to create modern office space for our employees,” said Peter A. Picknelly, chairman…
Historic 110-ton Holyoke home moved from Yankee Pedlar
The home, built in 1923 was once part of the Yankee Pedlar, which is to be demolished to make way for a new PeoplesBank. As part of the agreement that allows the former restaurant and inn to be demolished, the bank owners had to offer the house next to it to anyone who agreed to…
WWII aircraft land at Westover airport in Chicopee (photos, video)
Three pieces of World War II aviation history landed this week at Westover Metropolitan Airport. Commemorative Air Force brought a B-29 Superfortress named “Fifi,” a C-45 Expeditor named “Bucket of Bolts” and a T-6 Texan legendary trainer. The tour arrived on Wednesday and offers people a chance to get an up-close view of the planes…
Baystate Health receives $1 million from state budget to support UMass Medical School…
Baystate Health has received $1 million from the state budget to support an educational program designed to establish a pipeline for primary care physicians who will practice locally. The Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health (PURCH) educational track is part of the University of Massachusetts Medical School regional campus at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.…
Celebrating the 40 Under Forty Class of 2018
The class of 2018 was celebrated at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala on Thursday, June 21 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. Read the source article at BusinessWest
Holyoke Community College STEM Scholarship Deadline Is July 15
Students enrolled full-time in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College (HCC) may qualify for a National Science Foundation scholarship of up to $10,000 a year toward tuition and fees. Recipients of the scholarship become members of HCC’s STEM Scholars program and participate in field trips and benefit from other…
Silverbrick LLC receives 1st approval to renovate Cabotville Mills in Chicopee
The proposed project to turn the Cabotville Mill into nearly 600 apartments received preliminary approvals in the developer’s first meeting with the City Council Wednesday. The City Council’s Zoning Committee voted 6-0 in favor of recommending Aaron Papowitz, founder of Siverbrick LLC and 4 Perkins LLC, which is the company proposing the project, be granted…
People’s United Bank buys Farmington Bank in $544 million deal
The parent company of People’s United Bank announced this week that it is buying the holding company of Farmington Bank in an all-stock transaction valued at $544 million. The deal consolidates two Connecticut banks that have moved into the Western Massachusetts market in recent years and continues a longtime trend of banks buying each other…
MGM Springfield reveals Regal Cinemas will run luxury movie theater at its $960 million…
MGM Springfield announced Thursday that it has chosen Regal Cinemas to operate the movie theater complex that is part of the company’s $960 million resort casino project. MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis announced the selection of Regal during the regular meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in Boston. Gaming Commission Chairman Steven Crosby congratulated MGM…
Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield shows off renovated facility (photos, video)
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed the public on Wednesday to see the multi-million-dollar renovation of the concourse and theater. Renovations and additions revealed and highlighted on Wednesday included the Tip-Off Pavilion Lobby, presented by Mohegan Sun, which features images of iconic players and moments in the game. The public also got to…