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1. 2020 Western Mass Developers 3D Virtual Conference
  
  Explore From the EDC Oct 28 2020 Business Development
  
  Western Mass professionals! If you missed the Western Mass Developers Conference, presented by MassMutual, the conference is still open until November 20th. Register by clicking the link below for access to the fully virtual Developers Conference - you can view the exhibit hall, watch all of the dynamic panel discussions in the auditorium, catch the keynote from Governor Baker, experience the lightning presentations, download resources, and more.
  
  Register today: developwesternmass.vfairs.com
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2. 2020 Western Mass Developers Conference Slated for Oct. 21
  
  Explore BusinessWest Oct 20 2020
  
  The Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) invites the community to join its annual developers conference, presented by MassMutual. The 2020 Western Mass Developers Conference will feature a keynote address from Gov. Charlie Baker and a welcome address from Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and will connect business leaders, developers, real-estate professionals, site selectors, economic-development professionals, and public officials from Western Mass. and across the Northeast.
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3. 2020 Virtual Western MA Developers Conference
  
  Explore From the EDC Oct 7 2020 Business Development
  
  Join us to explore the many development opportunities on the horizon in Western Mass! The 2020 Virtual Western MA Developers Conference will connect business leaders, developers, real estate professionals, site selectors, economic development professionals, and public officials from Western MA and across the Northeast.
  
  WHO: Economic Development Council of Western MA (EDC) and Economic Development Partners (EDP)
  What: The Western MA Developers Conference
  When: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9am - 3pm
  
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4. Entrepreneurs, college presidents, politicians discuss a better business collaboration between eastern and Western Massachusetts
  
  Explore masslive.com Aug 19 2020 Education , Entrepreneurship
  
  Business leaders, college presidents, politicians and state economic development leaders joined in an online seminar to discuss better ways the entire state can come together to share resources and produce products. More than 350 people signed on to listen to or participate in the first EastWest Exchange on Wednesday. The event covered ways to localize supply chains and better share business and innovation from the eastern part of the state with that being done in Western Massachusetts.
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From the EDC
1. A Tribute to John Gallup
  
  Explore From the EDC Mar 4 2021 by Community Foundation Of Western Mass
  
  The EDC offers its deepest sympathy on the loss of John Gallup.
  
  John G. Gallup, the last surviving Charter Trustee of the Community Foundation (CFWM), passed away March 2^nd. For those who knew John, you’ll agree he was a giant of a man—in his physical presence and in his ability to champion a cause.
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2. 2nd Early Literacy Leadership Summit
  
  Explore From the EDC Mar 2 2021 Education by Paul Robbins
  
  Please join us for Reading Success by 4th Grade's 2nd annual Early Literacy Leadership Summit virtually this Wednesday, March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., convening community and state leaders and organizations in the realm of early literacy.
  
  Register for the Summit at https://www.readby4thgrade.com/summit
  
  After registering, a Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the event.
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3. STCC students find many reasons to follow MassTransfer road to UMass
  
  Explore From the EDC Mar 1 2021 Education by Jim Danko
  
  Helder Serrazina, a 2020 Springfield Technical Community College graduate, expects to earn his bachelor’s degree in 2021 and then his master’s in 2024. Luciano Alvarez-Sanchez, also a 2020 STCC graduate, is on track to earn his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2022. Kenneth White, who earned his associate from STCC in 2019, will graduate with a bachelor’s degree this year. All three STCC graduates are now studying at the University of Massachusetts Amherst – two enrolled in the prestigious and competitive Isenberg School of Management – thanks to the state Department of Higher Education’s MassTransfer program.
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4. Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
  
  Explore From the EDC Feb 26 2021 by Mike Kennealy
  
  Today at 1:00 PM, Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito, and I made several announcements pertaining to the state’s reopening process and sector specific guidance.
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Western Massachusetts Business News
1. Childcare Workers, K-12 Educators, School Staff Eligible for Vaccine Starting March 11
  
  Explore BusinessWest 23 hours, 48 min ago
  
  The Baker-Polito administration announced that childcare workers, K-12 educators, and K-12 school staff will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting Thursday, March 11. This group of workers will join the currently eligible groups, including age 65+ and individuals with two or more certain medical conditions. Educators may book appointments at all 170 sites currently open to eligible residents in Massachusetts by visiting www.mass.gov/covidvaccinemap.
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2. Springfield College Office of Multicultural Affairs to Host Award-winning Author Today
  
  Explore BusinessWest 23 hours, 49 min ago Education
  
  The Springfield College Office of Multicultural Affairs will host award-winning author, speaker, mentor, and teacher Manoucheka Celeste as part of the Cultural Connections Speaker Series today, March 4, starting at 6 p.m. Her virtual presentation will focus on race, gender, and representation. The Zoom ID for the presentation is 948-6026-5613.
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3. EASTEC is the leading northeast manufacturing trade show
  
  Explore easteconline.com Mar 4 2021 Manufacturing
  
  EASTEC 2021, the largest Northeast manufacturing trade show, will be held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts and is produced by SME and AMT. Innovation meets tradition at EASTEC. Advanced manufacturing technology intersects with longstanding tradition at EASTEC 2021, October 19-21, 2021 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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4. Renumbering of I-91 exits to commence
  
  Explore masslive.com Mar 2 2021 Transportation
  
  MassDOT will begin work Wednesday night updating highway exit numbers along Interstate 91. Work will begin at the Vermont border and proceed south to the Connecticut state line, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
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5. Healthcare Construction Is Picking Up, but Questions Remain
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2021
  
  Ryan Pelletier says that, while it was “scary at times,” he believes life has returned to something approaching normal — although ‘normal’ is certainly a relative term — when it comes to construction within the broad and all-important healthcare sector in Western Mass. And he should know. He’s project manager for Houle Construction in Ludlow, a family-run operation (his father, Tim, is president) that does the bulk of its work within the healthcare sector, including projects for most area hospitals and a number of private practices as well.
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6. Five Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2021 Manufacturing
  
  Both the immediate and long-term future of the manufacturing industry will be defined by the development of a number of ever-evolving and prominent trends, according to the Assoc. of Equipment Manufacturers. These trends are poised to have a significant impact in 2021 (and, in many cases, beyond), so it’s critically important for manufacturers to develop a keen understanding of what they are, how they will grow over time, and how they will impact the industry and the customers it serves.
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7. STCC Faculty, Students Make Investment in Digital-literacy Skills
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2021
  
  Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) had a long-term plan to ramp up online and digital learning. But then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced staff working at STCC’s Center for Online and Digital Learning to move faster than they ever imagined. The staff includes instructional designers who assistant faculty in online teaching methods they incorporate into the classroom experience.
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8. Outdoor-improvement Business Looking Strong for 2021
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2021
  
  On a Thursday in February while snow fell on the region, Bob Schwein was answering a steady stream of phone calls at Drewnowski Pools. Sure, some calls were from people who use their spas year-round, but many more inquiries were to schedule swimming-pool openings. “Swimming-pool owners know that if they want to schedule a pool opening for Memorial Day, when thousands of other people want to open their pools, they need to schedule now,” said Schwein, sales manager for Drewnowski.
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9. Holyoke Looks to Regain Momentum
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2021 Business Development
  
  When he made up his mind roughly a year ago not to seek re-election to the state House seat he had held for four terms, Aaron Vega had an informal list of things he would like to do next when it came to his career. Working in Holyoke City Hall certainly wasn’t one of them. But … things changed, in many ways, and in a profound way. For starters, the COVID-19 pandemic limited some of the other options he was thinking about professionally, especially those in higher education, economic development, and workforce development. More importantly, though, Marcos Marrero, the long-time ...
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10. HCC President Christina Royal Featured in ‘HERstory’ Exhibition
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2021
  
  Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Christina Royal is among the Massachusetts women featured in a photo exhibition and story project in the State House unveiled last month by Senate President Karen Spilka. The photo exhibition on display in the Senate president’s office suite celebrates the often-unsung stories of women of color throughout Massachusetts’ history. “HERstory: Volume II” is the second installment of photos in the president’s suite to acknowledge the accomplishments of women with connections to Massachusetts.
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Picture Gallery

A Tribute to John Gallup From the EDC

2nd Early Literacy Leadership Summit From the EDC

STCC students find many reasons to follow MassTransfer road to UMass From the EDC

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening From the EDC

2020 Western Mass Developers 3D Virtual Conference From the EDC

2020 Western Mass Developers Conference Slated for Oct. 21 BusinessWest

2020 Virtual Western MA Developers Conference From the EDC

Entrepreneurs, college presidents, politicians discuss a better business collaboration between eastern and Western Massachusetts masslive.com

Childcare Workers, K-12 Educators, School Staff Eligible for Vaccine Starting March 11 BusinessWest

Springfield College Office of Multicultural Affairs to Host Award-winning Author Today BusinessWest

EASTEC is the leading northeast manufacturing trade show easteconline.com

Renumbering of I-91 exits to commence masslive.com
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