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1. Luxe Burger Bar project on Springfield riverfront moves forward Explore masslive.com (Apr 29 2013) Retail The renovations should be completed by late July, and there could be a “soft” opening of the Luxe Burger Bar restaurant in August followed by a full opening sometime after Labor Day, Pellegrino said. The site on Hall of Fame Avenue abuts Interstate 91 and the Connecticut River. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

2. Auto Custom Leathers - Common Capital Inc. Explore Common Capital (Apr 29 2013) Manufacturing At the start, Jerry had a list of 250 trade customers, mainly small auto trim and customization shops and auto dealers. From that core group, he has now grown his customer base to 500 mainly through word of mouth and by providing a high quality product. Auto Custom Leathers manufactures replacement vinyl and leather interiors which their customers install in shops mainly throughout the U.S. and Canada but they have shipped their products as far as Japan, Germany and other parts of Europe. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Common Capital   Ludlow Mills

3. Peter Pan Bus Lines' Robert Schwarz becomes Washington Beltway lobbyist for bus companies Explore masslive.com (Apr 29 2013) Transportation Robert J. Schwarz, executive vice president of Peter Pan Bus Lines and a fixture in the civic and business life of the city, has moved to Washington and taken on a new job as a lobbyist for the bus industry. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Peter Pan Bus Lines

4. UMass Amherst launches 'UMass Rising,' a $300 million fund-raising campaign Explore masslive.com (Apr 28 2013) Education More than $183 million - over 60 percent of the goal - has already been raised. That includes $13 million for athletics facilities. The campaign, in its "quiet phase," officially started Jan. 1, 2010, and will conclude June 30, 2016. (Read Full Article)

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5. UMass Amherst's 30th chancellor, Kumble Subbaswamy, inaugurated; said it's "an honor beyond words" Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2013) Education “When we interviewed Subbaswamy we knew we had found the right person. He displayed a genuine warmth and concern for others that makes it easier for any person to fulfill their bright ambitions. I am proud to say that everything we have seen since Swamy arrived reinforces our original instinct that he was the right choice at the right time to move our flagship forward. His commitment to western Massachusetts is a testimony to his understanding of the university’s importance to ensuring opportunity and a brighter future for thousands of young people while also generating jobs in economic prospects ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

6. Governor Deval Patrick & AMP it UP! Explore From the EDC (Apr 26 2013) Education , Manufacturing Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, MA is offering a popular high tech training program for students interested in a career in manufacturing. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

7. UMass-Amherst Undergraduate Research Conference: 7 intriguing research projects Explore masslive.com (Apr 26 2013) Health Care Over 830 students from Massachusetts colleges and universities are giving presentations on a range of topics. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Westfield State University

8. Union Station project in Springfield gets $467400 contribution from Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2013) Transportation With the latest grant, MassDevelopment has now provided nearly $2.1 million in funding for environmental work at Union Station and the abutting former Hotel Charles property, and the parking garage site. In January, MassDevelopment announced a $650,0000 grant, also through its brownfield redevelopment fund, for environmental assessment and mitigation at Union Station, as part of its commitment in funds. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment

9. Charlie Pompea, owner of Springfield Falcons, pumped for playoffs Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2013) Tourism Charlie Pompea, the majority owner of the Springfield Falcons’ American Hockey League franchise, arrived in town Thursday, eager for some playoff hockey.  “I haven’t seen a playoff game since I watched the New Haven Blades when I was in college (at the University of New Haven). Am I excited to be here? You betcha,” he said. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual Center   Springfield Falcons

10. UMass celebrates opening of new Agricultural Learning Center Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2013) Education With descendants of the families who once farmed the land in attendance, University of Massachusetts officials celebrated the creation of the new agricultural learning center with a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday afternoon at the 40-acre site. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

11. Workforce Training Fund Streamlines Grant Process Explore AIM Business Insider (Apr 25 2013) Education , Manufacturing The Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) today announced four policy changes that will streamline the grant process and make thousands of additional employers eligible for the Express Grant program. WTFP officials said the fund’s advisory board voted recently to cut in half the two-year waiting period for companies that receive a grant and wish to apply for a subsequent award. The board also made companies with between 50-100 employees eligible for Express Grants; eliminated the waiting period between General Program grants and Express Program grants; and increased the allowable grant period for Technical Assistance grants from six months ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

12. European Approach To Renewable Energy Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Apr 24 2013) Energy Two European experts on renewable energy, Dr. Andreas Weig, of Germany, and Dirk Vansintjan, of Belgium, were at Greenfield Community College Wednesday afternoon to give some insight on how to make a transition into a renewable energy economy. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Greenfield

13. Massachusetts highway administrator boosts 1-91 overhaul in Springfield, possible restoration of turnpike tolls Explore masslive.com (Apr 24 2013) Transportation DePaola, an engineer who was appointed to his position in 2011, was among top leaders in state government who spoke in front of business officials during this year's "Beacon Hill Summit" at the Statehouse by the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Springfield   Amherst

14. Mohegan Sun Massachusetts officials say host community agreement with Palmer should be inked by July | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (Apr 24 2013) Paul E. Burns, an at-large member of the Palmer Town Council, is among the biggest local boosters of the plan, which he believes will bring jobs and growth to western and central parts of the Bay State. 'Mohegan Sun's announcement that they are seeking to complete a host community agreement in time for a September referendum is welcome news,' he said. 'This announcement clearly positions Mohegan Sun and the Palmer project back in the forefront of the race for the sole Western Mass casino license.' (Read Full Article)

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15. Job Growth Projections Come With... Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Apr 23 2013) Education The State of Massachusetts has chosen 6 economic sectors where it sees the best potential to create jobs over the next ten years. Project Manager of the Workforce Development and Transformation Grant for Greenfield Community College, Andrew Baker said, “Those are in Healthcare, Information Technology, Renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology and entrepreneurship.  Each region is pursuing the programs and the jobs that best fit its region and its college.”  (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Greenfield

16. DevelopSpringfield buys historic Greek Revival home at 83 Maple St. Explore masslive.com (Apr 23 2013) DevelopSpringfield recently acquired a deteriorating historic property at 83 Maple St. for rehabilitation in keeping with its historic significance. A property to the rear at 234 Union St. was also acquired and will be developed as a part of the project, according to a press release from DevelopSpringfield. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

17. Jobs outlook better for 2013 grads Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Apr 23 2013) Education The surveyed employers are looking to fill positions in information technology, customer service, finance, and accounting, with starting salaries between $30-50,000 dollars per year. “Some of my friends are looking to get degrees in programs that I have no idea what they're going to do with it. I just really like working with computers. I chose it based on that and I happened to choose a field that is popular,” said Daniel Houle of Agawam. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

18. Jenoptik Optical Systems to close Easthampton plant, eliminate 39 jobs | masslive Explore masslive.com (Apr 23 2013) Manufacturing Jenoptik Optical Systems is closing it plant on Industrial Drive and eliminating 39 local jobs because of falling demand from the Pentagon. Jenoptik used the Easthampton plant to make lenses for battlefield equipment like range-finders and night-vision goggles, said Jay Kumler, president of the German-owned company’s U.S. operations. He said the defense cuts that hurt Jenoptik predate the “sequester” cuts the federal government recently imposed. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Easthampton

19. Mass. groups emphasize international collaboration with new programs - Boston Business Journal Explore The Business Journals (Apr 23 2013) Life Sciences , Medical Devices From the floor of the 2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) said Monday it was launching a new International Collaborative Industry Program (ICIP) to enable the group to partner with other nations to award funding to support R&D in Massachusetts and in the partnering nations. The international program will promote collaboration between life sciences companies and to increase the development of new products for commercialization. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

20. Springfield Falcons, fans enjoy fantastic regular season as team heads to playoffs Explore masslive.com (Apr 23 2013) Tourism The Springfield Falcons are heading to the playoffs. Repeat after me: the Springfield Falcons are heading to the playoffs. This has been a fantastic, record-breaking year for your local professional hockey team. I am not going into all of the details. Having the second-most points in the 30-team American Hockey League sums it all up. Winning the Northeast Division by 20 points puts it all in perspective. This year has been something special. There have been too many wonderful team and individual achievements to list them all. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield Falcons   Springfield

21. Community Profile: Springfield Explore BusinessWest (Apr 23 2013) Jeff Ciuffreda has become a bit weary of the casino issue as well. As executive director of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, he knew any stand taken by the ACCGS would be controversial with some, “so we supported it with one caveat — that it not distract from ongoing economic development.” After all, an $800 million casino does change the equation downtown, and is not exactly the sort of project the City of Homes is accustomed to. Ciuffreda wants assurances that MGM or Penn National won’t ignore the small businesses that are in many ways the city ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual

22. Ventures and Adventures Explore BusinessWest (Apr 23 2013) Entrepreneurship Sharon Styffe, dean of Workforce and Professional Development at Holyoke Community College (HCC), says that coming up with a successful new business concept is a challenge that comes in two parts: having a good idea, and identifying a market to buy that idea. “It’s one thing to do what you’re good at,” she told BusinessWest, “but its quite another thing to find something you’re good at — and that the market will buy. You can’t just sell something that’s your passion; it has to be someone else’s need — because otherwise it’s just an organized ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke

23. Center for EcoTechnology in Springfield celebrates Earth Day by unveiling new solar powered system Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2013) Energy Electric costs have fallen 33% also as a result of the energy retrofit, Majercak said. “This is an example of what you can do to an older building,” he told a gathering of employees, customers, supporters a public officials, including U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Northampton

24. 'Enormous pent-up need' propels public school construction across Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2013) Education It’s all part of a wave of school construction that includes $7 million in new science labs at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke and the $107 million high school now under construction in West Springfield that is expected to be completed in the spring of 2014. South Hadley plans to replace Plains Elementary School at a cost of $28 million. Chicopee has received state approval for a $30 million renovation of Chicopee Academy, according to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Chicopee

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