Holyoke Community College awarded for Best Student Support Services
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke Community College won the award for Best Student Support Services from Intelligent.com in their 2023 listings of the top community colleges in Massachusetts. Western New England University national leader in ROI Holyoke Community College’s associate degree program in nursing also was ranked one of the best in Massachusetts by RegisteredNursing.org, according to…
Western New England University national leader in ROI
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Western New England University (WNE) is a national leader in return on investment (ROI) measures. Three-car crash on Sumner Avenue in Springfield Sunday night In a study conducted by Georgetown University, WNE was ranked in the top 6% of colleges and universities by ROI, first place in Springfield, and third in the…
Legislation Continues to Impact Strategies for Individuals, Businesses
By Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST As another tumultuous year draws to a close, both individuals and small-business owners are advised to assess their current tax situation, with an eye on maximizing available tax breaks and avoiding potential tax pitfalls. Planning should be based on the latest laws of the land. Read the source article…
Hcc Mgm Culinary Arts Institute Marks Five Years at New Location
Warren Leigh, co-chair of the HCC Culinary Arts program. Restaurant work is not easy. Maureen Hindle knows that, having graduated from Holyoke Community College’s (HCC) Culinary Arts program in 2013 and working as a sous chef before returning to work in the HCC program about seven years ago as a lab technician. Read the source…
Chicopee Pacific Packaging Co. sets major expansion
CHICOPEE — A family business is planning to expand its location in one of the city’s industrial parks by about one-third. Pacific Packaging Products Inc., which develops and supplies businesses with all types of packaging materials, received approval to build an about 31,470-square-foot addition and add two loading docks to the building. “Business has been…
Holyoke Dean Tech’s co-op fair matches students with future employers
HOLYOKE — At a job fair hosted Thursday at Holyoke High School Dean Campus, students met with representatives from 35 companies. Their resumes were at the ready and they were eager to meet with future employers. If they qualified, the students would intern with local businesses to hone skills learned in the classroom or shop…
Bright nights shines in the snow
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – This holiday season, Bright Nights has seen an uptick in the number of visitors. This is especially true for a night like Sunday night with the snow making the experience feel more festive. Hundreds participate in sold out Bright Nights annual 5K Road Race This three mile drive-through holiday light experience,…
AIC Graduate Strength and Conditioning Program Receives National Recognition
SPRINGFIELD — The Division of Exercise Science at American International College (AIC) announced that its Graduate Strength and Conditioning Program has been approved for continued recognition through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program (ERP). The recognition renewal period is three years, lasting through Sept. 20, 2025. Read the source article at…
‘We the Women’ Series at STCC to Feature Jacqueline Johnson Today
SPRINGFIELD — Today’s “We the Women” series at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will feature an in-person discussion with Jacqueline Johnson, chief operations officer of Caring Health Center Inc., which serves the state’s largest refugee community. The event will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the STCC Student Learning Commons (Building 19). Read…
Fifth annual Women of Impact celebration held to award women making a difference
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – BusinessWest hosted their 5th annual Women of Impact Award celebration Thursday night, celebrating strong women in our community. Eight western Massachusetts women honored as 2021 Women of Impact The event is an opportunity to highlight women leaders in western Massachusetts who are making a difference in their communities. Eight western Massachusetts…
‘Back to Business’ job fair at Springfield Technical Community College
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An upgraded version of the traditional campus job fair added an extra dimension for students at Springfield Technical Community College today. Wet and mild weather expected through mid-December Not only did some of the Pioneer Valley’s biggest employers give students a working knowledge of the current job market, but those students…
Women of Impact Class of 2022 to Be Celebrated Tonight
SPRINGFIELD — Tonight, BusinessWest will host its fifth annual Women of Impact Gala at the Sheraton Springfield, located at One Monarch Place. BusinessWest has long recognized the contributions of women within the business community and created the Women of Impact awards in 2018 to further honor women who have the authority and power to move…