Ludlow Mills lands $300K in historic tax credits, says Rep. Thomas Petrolati
The mammoth Ludlow Mills complex has landed $300,000 in historic tax credits from the state, said Rep. Thomas M. Petrolati, D-Ludlow, a strong supporter of the ongoing preservation and redevelopment project along the banks of the Chicopee River. The funding will help developer WinnCompanies complete a restoration project that’s expected to produce 89 residential units and create up to 100…
As bio convention nears, House passes major life sciences bill
The Massachusetts House on Wednesday nearly unanimously approved a bill to support the state’s life sciences industry, legislation which hews closely to the $1 billion, ten-year initiative launched by Gov. Deval Patrick in 2007. The House vote Wednesday coincided with a press conference to tout an upcoming international biotech conference in Boston, which could give Gov. Charlie Baker an…
Springfield seeks to promote sidewalk cafes with new outdoor seating permits
The city is preparing to offer outdoor seating permits to local restaurants, saying it will allow eateries to expand their service and add to the city’s vitality. Applications will be available soon, and the new program is expected to begin in June, officials said. Applications must be reviewed and approved by various city departments and receive…
Simply Grace, winner of US Small Business Administration honor, proves that yes, people will shop in downtown Springfield (photos, video)
Simply Grace, a collection of shops in downtown Springfield begun three years ago as a holiday pop-up, was lauded Wednesday by the U.S. Small Business administration as it prepares to expand with a hair and nails salon. “I remember when we were praying for $100 in sales for a week,” said co-owner Mikki Lessard, recalling…
Unify Against Bullying hosts sold-out 2018 Fashion Show in Holyoke (photos)
he fourth annual all-inclusive fashion show for Unify Against Bullying was held at The Log Cabin Tuesday with more than 700 attending the four-hour event. A social hour prior to the fashion show featured a silent auction, food stations, an open-air photo booth, and an after show meet and greet. Student models and performers from…
PeoplesBank Series Takes Viewers on a Rollercoaster Ride
Throughout its 133-year history, PeoplesBank has touted innovation as one of its core values. But until very recently, this emphasis on innovation has been focused inward, on products, services, and ways of doing business. With a new program, called, appropriately enough, the Innovation Series, the bank is turning that focus outward, telling stories of entrepreneurship…
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Hazen Paper Earns Accolades with AIMCAL Product of the Year
The holographic Kat Von D “Metal Crush” limited-edition powder highlighter carton produced by Hazen Paper Co. was named Product of the Year at the 2018 annual meeting of the Assoc. of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), held in Charlotte, N.C. Hazen also received Product Excellence awards for a Marc Jacobs “Decadence” perfume box and…
Chicopee grants tax agreement to company building assisted living complex on Facemate land
The City Council granted a 10-year tax incentive plan to a company that purchased a former factory property from the city and plans to build an assisted living complex on the land. The agreement is with DS Development, which is constructing the RiverMills Assisted Living facility on a parcel of property that the city cleaned…
100 days from MGM Springfield’s grand opening, $960 million casino nears completion (photos, video)
With just 100 days until MGM Resorts International opens the doors to its $960 million casino in downtown Springfield, construction on the site is ongoing, with new details of the massive structure being revealed daily. Historic facades from the site’s previous structures have been recreated or retained, to give the 14.5 acre site abutted by the…
Cabotville redevelopment project to create 600 luxury SilverBrick lofts in Chicopee…
The Cabotville Mill renovation project calls for construction to be done in two equal phases with about 300 apartments, to be constructed in each phase. For now, there is no schedule of when work will begin, but plans indicate the first phase of construction is to start about three months after a special permit is…
People in Business: Christian P. D’Amour heads Table & Vine Division
Big Y Foods, Inc. has announced the appointmet of Christian P. D’Amour as senior manager of their Table & Vine division. Table & Vine is a destination for fine wine, local beer, craft spirits, gourmet foods and more and a subsidiary of Big Y. In His role, D’Amour will be responsible for this division’s sales,…