MassDevelopment Awards Local Transformative Development Initiative Grants
MassDevelopment has awarded $1,625,000 in grants to 13 organizations for small-business support programs in gateway cities that will fund projects such as storefront improvements, marketing campaigns, technical assistance, and more. The grants were awarded through MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) local program, which funds locally developed and managed small-business support programs tailored to the specific…
Five College Consortium Helps Its Member Campuses Accomplish More
Ina Clark recalls her experience working for the Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, which was not a job performed in a vacuum. “You’re not only working on your own museum, but also collaborating with the development offices of all the Smithsonian museums — and not only juggling all that, but finding positive ways…
Location, Access, ‘Differentiators’ Help Holyoke Mall Thrive Amid Challenges
As she talked with BusinessWest, Lynn Gray and her staff were gearing up for February school vacation. It’s always a busy time at the Holyoke Mall, which Gray serves as general manager, as young people and families look for things to do. But these days, it’s even more so as ever-larger amounts of the mall’s…
Greenfield receives grant to make sidewalks ADA-compliant
The town of Greenfield will receive a total of $199,064 from the Massachusetts Office on Disability to improve sidewalks and make them more compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The money will be used to replace the sidewalks along Beacon Street, and install ADA-compliant detectable warning plates at two intersections in the city:…
Regional healthcare apprenticeship receives funding in Springfield
Workforce development grants announced Monday that they are looking towards expanding apprenticeship opportunities across the state. The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) announced $5 million in Apprenticeship Expansion and Opportunity Grants. The grants went to 25 organizations around the Commonwealth, which will grow new apprenticeships by 1,000 positions. The grants use $2.4…
Bay Path President’s Gala on March 23 to Focus on Healthcare Education
Bay Path University announced its fifth President’s Gala, themed “Breaking Through,” will be held on Saturday, March 23 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. VIP reception, followed by dinner, program presentations, and dancing. Tickets can be purchased by visiting baypath.edu/gala or calling (413) 565-1063. The gala will…
Grammy-winning Pianist to Be Featured Artist for 25th HCC Jazz Festival
Hot off a win for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, pianist, composer, and band leader Luis Perdomo will be the featured guest artist at the 25th annual Holyoke Community College (HCC) Jazz Festival on March 1-2. The two-day festival opens on Friday, March 1 with an 8 p.m. concert with…
BusinessTalk with Mill Town Capital CEO Tim Burke
Real-estate investment with a purpose can be rewarding in more ways than just the bottom line. Just ask the team at Mill Town Capital in Pittsfield, which has invested in a wide array of projects aimed at rejuvenating local businesses, enhancing recreational amenities, and revitalizing key infrastructure. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Mill Town…
Chicopee’s Fruit Fair named a Massachusetts Sustainable Business of the Year
Fruit Fair Supermarket was recognized as one of the Massachusetts Sustainable Businesses of the Year. Each year the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts seeks to recognize and celebrate the work of local businesses that embody the mission of building strong economies that are local, green and fair. Businesses can nominate themselves or are nominated by…
American International College in Springfield redesigns career center
The Saremi Center for Career Development redesigns space and enhances programs at American International College (AIC). The career center offers resources for students and alumni to prepare for job interviews, resume writing skills, workshops, and various personality and leadership assessments to match skills with job titles. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week to celebrate…
Montague Seeks Muralist for the Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA
The Town of Montague seeks an experienced muralist to paint a 3,000 square foot mural on a wall of the Shea Theater Arts Center, located at 71 Avenue A in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. The mural will function as a gateway, with the goal of instantly branding the village as a creative community and encouraging residents…
The FY25 One Stop Expression of Interest is Now Open
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is pleased to announce the opening of the FY25 One Stop Expression of Interest! The Expression of Interest (EOI) is a short, optional form that gives prospective applicants the opportunity to receive guidance on priority projects before submitting a Full Application. The Expression of Interest is optional but highly encouraged. New this…