Local Farmers Share $225,000 in Grants for Planting, Growing, Harvesting, Processing
The Local Farmer Awards distributed grants totaling $225,000 to 97 farms in Western Mass. this year, a 30% increase over the number of 2022 recipients. These grants of up to $2,500 empower farmers to purchase essential equipment for planting, growing, harvesting, and processing. All projects include a funding commitment by the farm as well. The…
West of the River Chamber of Commerce Held it’s SPRING JOB FAIR 2023 – Local Jobs for Local People
The West of the River Chamber of Commerce held its Spring Job Fair 2023 – Local Jobs for Local People on April 26, 2023 at Storrowton Tavern/Carriage House from 4pm – 6:30pm. Hundreds of people attended this event which gave local business owners the opportunity to meet with local residence and students who are looking…
‘Dream Destinations Travel Show’ hosts sold-out exhibit at MGM Springfield
Residents from across the bay state gathered at MGM Springfield for the “Dream Destinations Travel Show” on Sunday. The sold-out event had nearly 60 exhibitors on everything from exotic cruises and European vacations to affordable, close-to-home getaways. Steve Fox, Director of Tourism for the Republican Number told Western Mass News, it’s the place to be…
Easthampton candle company creating opportunities for women and beautiful gifts
This week is National Small Business Week and with Mother’s Day coming up, Western Mass News stopped by one local candle and gift company to find out more about their presence in the community. “People are always looking for really meaningful gifts and all of our gifts are poured by woman who have created a…
BusinessTalk with with Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism has become a huge part of not only the region’s fabric, but its economy, and on the next installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, about this critical sector and how things are shaping up for 2023. They discuss everything…
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Awards $5.1 Million to Baystate Health for Digital Equity
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) awarded $5.1 million to Baystate Health on behalf of the Alliance for Digital Equity in Western Massachusetts. “Baystate Heath, along with the Alliance and MBI, share the purpose and primary goal of the Digital Equity Partnerships Program to ensure that low-income communities and households in the Western Massachusetts region, including…
Max Tavern in Springfield hosts networking event
Max Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame will be hosting their second networking event called “Max on Monday”. “Max on Monday” offers the opportunity to connect with other professionals while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres, according to a news release sent to 22News from Max Tavern. This event is a chance for those who have…
More than 90 local farms receive grants for new equipment
Dozens of western Massachusetts farms will receive grants from the Local Farmers Awards. A total of $225,000 in grants will be divided to 97 local farms to help process, plant, grow and harvest products. More than 180 farms applied for the grants this year to help purchase new equipment or start new projects. This year’s…
UMass Amherst Clinical Nurse Leader Program recognized as one of best in U.S.
UMass Amherst was named the 2nd Best Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program in the nation by RegisteredNursing.org. RegisteredNursing.org has recently released its annual list of the best CNL Programs in the U.S. for 2023. The University of Massachusetts Amherst was listed 2nd best in the country, with the website praising the Universities program, “Deliver care…
Announcing the 40 Under Forty of 2023
It is perhaps the best thing about a 40 Under Forty class. And also the most challenging thing for the judges who ultimately decide its makeup. Each of the nominees has a different background, a different story, a unique set of challenges to overcome, a different path that brought them to where they are, a…
Health New England Earns WELCOA Well Workplace Award at Gold Level
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) awarded Health New England its Well Workplace Award at the gold level. The awards recognize organizations that contribute to workplace health and employees’ ability to lead healthy, resilient, and fulfilling lives through their wellness efforts. WELCOA, a membership organization for health promotion and wellness professionals, judged employers over seven…
“ICONS WOMEN IN POWER.”
The Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons) Program alters expectations about what undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and business are capable of achieving. UMass Amherst iCons brings the real world into the classroom with two goals in mind: preparing undergraduates for success after graduation and equipping them to change the world for…