New Developments Light the Way in Chicopee
Mayor Richard Kos is fond of pointing out that Chicopee is alone among Western Mass. communities in having two exits off the Mass Pike — and now it has a third ‘beacon’ of sorts, as he calls it, with the new Mercedes-Benz dealership lighting the night as it overlooks the Pike at exit 6. “One…
Granite State Development Corp. Helps Businesses — and the Economy — Expand
Certified development companies, or CDCs, are entities that partner with banks to help small businesses secure financing to grow their operations. But in doing so, they’re also growing the economy by promoting economic development, which is, in fact, a key element of their mission. Since its inception in New Hampshire in 1982 — and its…
Springfield renews offer of federal grants to nonprofits doing building improvements
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on Monday issued a “request for proposals” from nonprofits who might qualify for Round 3 grants of up to $25,000 for each successful organization under the federal Community Development Block Grant program. Funds must be used for rehab to the building for the purpose of preserving or expanding the existing service…
Massachusetts Is Fertile Ground for Biotechnology Careers
For college students — or career changers — seeking a career path with plenty of opportunity close to home, biotechnology in Massachusetts is certainly enjoying an enviable wave. For example, drug research and development — one key field in the broad world of biotech — has been surging in Massachusetts for well over a decade,…
UnitedBank opens new downtown Springfield branch at Monarch Place
Saying it wanted a presence in the heart of Springfield’s financial district, United Bank opened its new branch Monday in the Monarch Place office and hotel tower at Main Street and Boland Way in Springfield. Monday was the first day of operations at the new branch office. The bank’s former downtown Springfield office a few…
Berkshire Hills Announces Employee and Community Investments – BusinessWest
“Berkshire’s unique culture is built on the recognition that our employees are our most important asset,” CEO Mike Daly said. “As an organization, we believe that taking care of our employees leads to more satisfied customers, healthier communities, and higher returns to shareholders. We’re pleased to have the opportunity to further reward the team for…
Palmer touts electric vehicle charging stations near Mass. Pike
Drivers of electric vehicles now have an oasis in Palmer. State officials joined municipal leaders Wednesday to unveil two electric vehicle charging stations in town that drivers may use free of charge. Officials say the stations fill a gap along the Massachusetts Turnpike and will encourage people to use zero-emissions vehicles. Meanwhile, town employees now…
Hazen Paper Co. Honored With International Award for Holography
Hazen Paper Co. was recognized with an Excellence in Holography Award from the International Hologram Manufacturers Assoc. (IHMA) at its annual conference in Barcelona, Spain. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievement in pioneering innovative holographic products or techniques, as well as the best use of holography in commercial applications. Singled out from a record number…
MGM Springfield Available Jobs
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Campaign underway to bring John Olver Design Building at UMass Amherst another honor
University of Massachusetts architecture professor Max Page is leading the charge to bring The John Olver Design Building at UMass even more attention. In a Facebook post, Page is reporting that the building, named one of the best new buildings last year by the Wall Street Journal, has the chance for another honor. The building…
Sears to close another Massachusetts store; see list of all 64 Kmart, 39 Sears stores included in 1st round of 2018 closings
This round of shutdowns once again spares Sears stores in the Eastfield Mall in Springfield and in the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside as well as Kmart locations on Route 5 in Holyoke and on Wilbraham Street (Route 20) in Palmer. Sears already announced in November its plans to shut down the Sears store in the Berkshire…
Solar cap puts drag on Massachusetts projects; alternative program in the works
A cap on reimbursements is again stalling some solar energy projects in central and Western Massachusetts. It remains an open question whether a new incentive program for solar projects, which is expected to start this summer, will solve the problem. Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration says it will, although solar industry representatives are skeptical. “We are…