BusinessTalk with Robert Westerfield, vice president of Casino Operations at MGM Springfield
The sports betting era has begun in Massachusetts, and it’s off to a fast and intriguing start. On the next installment of BusinessTalk, Robert Westerfield, vice president of Casino Operations at MGM Springfield, talks with BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien about sports betting, March Madness, and what to expect moving forward. It’s must listening, so tune…
Difference Makers – Introducing the Class of 2023
For 15 years now, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through its Difference Makers program, with one goal in mind: to show the many ways one can, in fact, make a difference within their community. The stories below convey a desire to help others, go above and well beyond,…
Rick Sullivan on Economic Development
Richard K. Sullivan, Jr. is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Western Mass Economic Development Council, a private non-profit corporation that provides resources and information to businesses operating in or entering the region by aiding in expansion, relocation and networking. Before heading the EDC, Sullivan was Governor Deval Patrick’s top advisor and worked…
Cybersecurity Conference This Fall Will Help Businesses Stay Safe
As the world increases its dependence on the internet for all kinds of transactions, keeping everything secure becomes a constant challenge. Cybersecurity experts compare their work to an ‘arms race’ in which every new, secure tool they put in place motivates cybercriminals to find a new way to defeat it. “When you think about it,…
Max Tavern to Host Networking Event with Springfield Regional Chamber, YPS
Max Tavern, in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will present Max on Monday on April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Max Tavern, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield. Attendees will network and mingle while enjoying cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Representatives…
Greenfield Envisions a Future-focused Downtown
MJ Adams recalled a community event in February 2020 called “A Deliberate Downtown: Growing by Design.” “Because so many interesting things were happening downtown at that time, and we were getting ready to launch a downtown-revitalization effort, we wanted to engage everyone in the community conversation about downtown,” said Adams, Greenfield’s director of Community and…
Impact of independent, nonprofit colleges and universities in Massachusetts stands at $71B
The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts (AICU Mass), which represents fifty-nine independent, nonprofit colleges and universities across the Commonwealth, today released an economic impact study that demonstrates the statewide annual impact in Massachusetts of its members at $71.1B. The study was conducted by the national, independent research firm Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI).…
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAMS TO MEET WORKFORCE NEEDS
The School of Business, Arts, and Sciences at American International College (AIC) has begun recruiting students for three new academic degree programs designed to prepare students for fields in high demand. Launching in the fall of 2023, these new offerings expand AIC’s already robust academic portfolio of more than forty interdisciplinary programs grounded in the…
Chase Bank Continues Ambitious Growth Plan in Springfield
At a time when a bank’s customers can conduct business from anywhere with a few clicks, dramatic branch expansion may seem outdated. But it’s not, Ali Zaidi said, explaining why Chase Bank is looking to double its presence in Massachusetts over the next several years, starting with the opening of a downtown Springfield office on…
Gift of Gratitude
Mercy Medical Center announced that Liberty Bank Foundation has pledged a gift of $25,000 to the fundraising effort to create the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit. Following his cancer diagnosis, well-known restaurateur Andy Yee sought treatment at the Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center. Grateful for the care Yee received until his passing…
Celebrating 150 Years – The Paper City Looks Back — and Ahead
Go just about anywhere in the Paper City — City Hall offices, manufacturing facilities, the local utility, restaurants, some cannabis dispensaries, anywhere — and you will find pictures of what would be called ‘old Holyoke.’ And some images of the new Holyoke as well. They’re everywhere. Pictures of the old but still-standing mills, the canals,…
Bay Path University Launches Master of Science in Nursing Program
In response to the growing demand for nurse practioners, educators, and administrators, Bay Path University has announced its fully online, new master of science in nursing (MSN) program, which will begin accepting nursing candidates for the fall 2023 semester. For many patients, one of the more than 4 million nurses who currently practice in the…