Food Bank of Western Massachusetts cuts Chicopee $199,000 check for infrastructure work
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has granted the city nearly $200,000 after the cost of infrastructure work at their new headquarters on East Main Street ended up being higher than estimated.Officials cut a check for $199,000 to the city in August to pay for the increased costs of the work to do things such…
Greenfield launches new tourism website
To prepare for the busy fall tourism season, the City has redesigned the VisitGreenfieldMA website. New features of the site include improved functionality and a refreshed design to showcase entertainment, attractions, and dining and retail listings. “VisitGreenfieldMA has established itself as the most comprehensive source of information on events in Greenfield,” said Community and Economic…
Nearly $1M grant awarded to Greenfield for new fire station
The city of Greenfield has been awarded nearly $1 million through a federal grant to help construct a new fire station for the Greenfield Fire Department. A total of $987,000 was awarded from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the city to build a new fire station. The money will also be used for emergency…
BusinessTalk with Mark Rivers, event producer for Hooplandia
BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Mark Rivers, event producer for Hooplandia, the giant 3-on-3 basketball tournament coming to the region next summer. The two talk about how this concept came together, how it survived three years of cancellations and delays due to COVID, and why this tournament, a production, led by the…
49th Annual Mattoon Street Art Festival Slated for Sept. 10-11
The oldest craft fair in Western Mass., the Mattoon Street Art Festival, will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the festival, patrons will be able to purchase from local artisans from throughout the Pioneer Valley. More than 100 vendors…
Western Mass Founders Network Inaugural Demo Day Recap
On Tuesday, June 14th, the Western Mass Founders Network (WMFN) successfully held its first Demo Day. Fifteen scale-ready Western Massachusetts-based startups and local leaders came together to connect, network and celebrate the culmination of WMFN’s eight-month program. Read the source article at LinkedIn
Former Springfield official Kevin Kennedy has died
The City of Springfield’s former Chief Development Officer (CDO), Kevin Kennedy, has died. Mayor Domenic Sarno made the announcement Thursday saying “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to Kevin’s wife Debbie, family and friends. I was very saddened to hear about my friend and retired Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy’s passing – ‘he fought…
Ron Bryant Named President of Baystate Health Regional Hospitals
Ron Bryant, president of Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center – Northern Region, will extend his role to become president of Baystate Health Regional Hospitals, which also includes Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. His new role becomes effective on Oct. 9 upon the retirement of Molly Gray as president and chief administrative officer…
Amherst Area Chamber’s 2022 A+ Award Nominations Due Sept. 9
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the 19th annual A+ Awards celebration to be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the UMass Student Union Ballroom, celebrating “This Is What’s Next.” Each year, the chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work…
Healing Racism Institute Seminars
The Institute’s signature program is its two-day Healing Racism sessions, which provide a safe environment to learn about the impact of racism on our nation and community in a process that is engaging and transformative. Upon registration, you will receive an email with session details including expectations regarding COVID 19 precautions and social distancing rules.…
Eversource Named Among State’s Most Charitable Companies by Boston Business Journal
For the fifth year in a row, the Boston Business Journal has named Eversource an honoree in its annual 2022 Corporate Citizenship Awards, a recognition of the region’s top corporate charitable contributors. “Having the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers is a privilege,” said Theresa Hopkins-Staten, Eversource Foundation president…
Gov. Charlie Baker sees new technologies, products on a visit to Valley Venture Mentors in Springfield
SolaBlock holds the promise of a solar field turned vertical as part of a building façade. The 8-inch square and 8-inch-by-16-inch blocks called solar masonry units are designed in Easthampton. The block portion is made by Chicopee Mason Supplies in Chicopee. The company has other suppliers from Western Massachusetts and Pittsfield and the final assembly facility…