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Springfield soars at Hall of Fame gala

Let him eat cake!

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Editorial: For Western Mass. businesses, success begins at home

Opinion: Time to move Mount Tom power station in Holyoke from coal to cleaner energy source

Big Y Foods Inc. opens 2 more Connecticut stores

Articles from The Republican

1. West of the River Chamber sets annual meeting Explore masslive.com (May 29 2013) The West of the River Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual breakfast meeting on June 20 at 7 a.m. at Chez Josef in Agawam. The event is sponsored by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of New England and will kick off with the welcoming of new chairman Ken Vincunas of Development Associates and the incoming board of directors. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Development Associates

2. Daniel Warwick: Springfield graduates bring honor, pride to educators, community Explore masslive.com (May 29 2013) Education For superintendents, graduation is the pinnacle event of the year. But, commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2013 will hold a special meaning for me because after more than four decades as an educator, this year I have the distinct honor and privilege of declaring the graduates of the Springfield Public Schools. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Connecticut   Springfield

3. Berkshire Bank awards $45,000 in scholarships to 30 students Explore masslive.com (May 29 2013) Education , Financial Services Berkshire Bank recently selected 30 high school seniors to receive a total of $45,000 in scholarships through its Berkshire Bank Foundation Scholarship Awards Program. Each of the recipients will receive $1,500. A total of 134 employee volunteers reviewed nearly 200 applications to select the winners. The winners all live in the regions served by Berkshire Bank, including communities in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Vermont. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Berkshire Bank   Springfield   Greenfield

4. Holyoke Community College to toast distinguished alumni Steven Richter and Michael Kane Explore masslive.com (May 24 2013) Education , Energy , Life Sciences , Medical Devices Honorees will be Steven G. Richter, president and CEO of Microtest Labs in Agawam, and Michael F. Kane, former state representative and now director of government relations for Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

5. ISO-New England proposes to cut 2013 budget, dropping golf tournaments and charity contributions from rates charged to customers Explore masslive.com (May 20 2013) Energy The operator of the electrical grid in New England has agreed to cut its proposed 2013 administrative budget by $2.85 million, put new employees in a cheaper pension plan, and make other changes to allow state regulators to review its future spending plans. Bowing to officials from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, ISO-New England Inc., the private, nonprofit utility based in Holyoke, also has agreed to no longer include the cost of golf tournaments or charitable contributions in the rates charged to states. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   The Republican

6. Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community College gives 2nd chance for high school diploma Explore masslive.com (May 8 2013) Education Jones is director of the Gateway to College program on the Springfield Technical Community College campus. The program will open its doors to its first academic class this fall. Jones is passionate about education, learning and giving students the skills they need in order to succeed in life. For students struggling with their education, the Gateway to College program is the perfect opportunity for them to finish what they started and successfully move towards their college and career goals, according to Jones. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Connecticut   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

7. MassMutual, Just The Beginning Foundation offer Springfield Summer Legal Institute for teens Explore masslive.com (May 8 2013) Education , Financial Services Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Just The Beginning Foundation are teaming up to offer a new free summer program called the Springfield Summer Legal Institute for city high school students July 8 through 12. The program aims to provide students with a week full of hands-on experience exploring the legal system and what it takes to become a top-notch lawyer. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Western New England University   Springfield

8. Springfield Technical Community College art students' works featured in Carberry Gallery show Explore masslive.com (May 1 2013) Education The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery, located on the Springfield Technical Community College campus, will showcase the artwork of students during the annual exhibition which runs through May 4. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and a special three-dimensional installation, all created by students throughout the semester. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

9. International Transfer Service Inc. fifth company to get Bradley tax credit approval Explore masslive.com (Apr 8 2013) Manufacturing ITS, a 36-year-old manufacturer always located in Windsor, makes wooden crates for air-freight shipping of products from companies from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. ITS crates the products and brings them to Bradley, where they are shipped worldwide. ITS is one of the oldest continuously running transportation companies serving the Bradley air-freight community. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   The Republican

10. Under construction: Elms College Center for Natural and Health Sciences, Chicopee Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2013) Education The Elms College Center for Natural and Health Sciences, a $13.5 million five story, 22,000 square foot facility designed to complement the traditional architecture of adjacent buildings at the heart of the campus will open in January 2014. The firm of Juster, Pope, Frazier, LLP is the project architect, Arcadis US is providing construction management services with Western Builders, a subsidiary of the O’Connell Companies of Holyoke, as general contractor. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Chicopee   Holyoke   Elms College

11. Solar business STR Holdings details mounting losses, says plan to shed 160 jobs nearly done Explore masslive.com (Mar 18 2013) Energy STR Holdings Inc. lost $211.6 million in 2012, or $5.12 per share — more than five times worse than 2011’s net loss of $39.4 million, or 96 cents per share, the company said in a financial report filed Thursday. The major contributor to last year’s losses was a $172.9 million “non-cash long-lived asset impairment” charge resulting, in part, from the loss of STR’s largest customer, Arizona-based First Solar Inc., according to the report. STR manufactures solar power equipment. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

12. Westfield State University honors Dawn Carignan Thomas, John Davies, Lisa McMahon and Daniel Smith with Horace Mann Awards Explore masslive.com (Mar 13 2013) An audience of more than 300 people packed Westfield State's Scanlon Banquet Hall to honor and support the 2013 Horace Mann award winners: civic leader, education advocate and former university trustee Dawn Carignan Thomas; businessman, former trustee and current Westfield State Foundation board member John Davies; community volunteer and former executive director of the Westfield Business Improvement District Lisa McMahon; and educator, former director of the Westfield Housing Authority and Westfield State alum Daniel Smith. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

13. Springfield Housing Authority children learn dreams can come true Explore masslive.com (Mar 6 2013) Education Junior counselor Jordan Drummer is a sophomore at the High School of Science and Technology. He works with children at the Moxon Development after school and during the summer, when he can. Drummer is a product of the ADC after-school program, and said he is grateful for what the caretakers have given him. He said he's happy to give back to the younger set. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

14. Junior Achievement, Springfield Falcons partner to offer sports career program Explore masslive.com (Mar 6 2013) Junior Achievement has partnered with the Springfield Falcons to develop this educational experience in which students explore careers in sports and event management. As part of the experience, JAYE will promote and manage a Junior Achievement Night at the Falcons home game on March 20 at the MassMutual Center. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield Falcons   Springfield

15. DevelopSpringfield to host 2nd annual gala at MassMutual Center Explore masslive.com (Mar 6 2013) DevelopSpringfield will host its second annual gala in celebration of the city and the many accomplishments the community has achieved over the past year along with exciting new initiatives under way. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield

16. Under Construction: former Kollmorgen site, King Street, Northampton Explore masslive.com (Mar 4 2013) TommyCar plans to build a Volkswagen and Hyundai dealerships at the site of the former Kollmorgen Electo-optical headquarters on King Street. Each TommyCar building will comprise 18,000 square feet. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northampton   Kollmorgen

17. MassMutual Scholars Career Pathways Program seeks applicants for college scholarships Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2013) Financial Services Through the MassMutual Scholars - Career Pathways Program, MassMutual will award the scholarships, worth up to $5,000 annually. They will be renewable for four years if students maintain a "B" average or better each year and participate in annual workshops that provide information on careers in financial services. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Springfield   Nick Fyntrilakis

18. The Republican honored by New England Newspaper & Press Association awards Explore masslive.com (Feb 16 2013) “It is very gratifying to be recognized by our peers in receiving nine NENPA awards across several different advertising categories,” said advertising director Mark French. “Our dedicated advertising and marketing staffs work tirelessly to create innovative advertising products containing messages to capture the attention of our print and online audiences.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Big Y Foods   Springfield   Holyoke

19. Kirk Smith, CEO of YMCA of Greater Springfield: Y provides a place for lifelong learning Explore masslive.com (Jan 30 2013) As part of an organization that prides itself on a holistic approach to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and serves virtually every sector of the community, I am often struck by one thing that we all have in common, regardless of age, gender, race, religion and life experiences. Inherent in each of us is our ability to learn, to absorb our surroundings and use them to develop ourselves and create opportunities for ourselves and others in doing so. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

20. Paul Ciaglo of Hadley opens Seven Sisters Market Bistro on family farm where the buffalo roam Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2013) Ciaglo’s new business, the Seven Sisters Market Bistro at 270 Russell St. (Route 9), combines a full-service bistro with a deli-style cafe and a small grocery store. The business is adjacent to Ciaglo’s other venture, Long Hollow Bison Farm. The bistro began serving food on a limited schedule in October. This past weekend, Seven Sisters introduced its permanent schedule, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Ciaglo said a grand opening celebration will take place on Feb. 16. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   The Republican

21. Solar energy firm STR loses key customer, will shut East Windsor plant that employs 115 Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2013) Manufacturing STR Holdings Inc., which has Connecticut roots stretching back to the 1940s, has lost a key customer and plans to stop manufacturing at its East Windsor plant, while cutting an undetermined number of jobs in the process, according to President and CEO Robert S. Yorgensen. The plant employs about 115.The Enfield-based company even has gone so far as to look into “strategic alternatives,” Yorgensen said, which is corporate-speak that often translates into a sale or merger of a company. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

22. Under construction: Amherst College's Seligman Hall undergoing $7 million renovation Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2013) Education Seligman House, a student dormitory at Amherst College, is undergoing a $7 million renovation, according to the college. The college is using a local construction manager, Daniel O’Connell Sons, from Holyoke. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Amherst College   Amherst   Holyoke

23. Sabis International Charter School wins 4 awards at American International College's 73rd Model Congress Explore masslive.com (Jan 23 2013) Education Sabis International Charter School took home four awards, including the top prize, at the 73rd Model Congress at American International College. Hannah Sullivan was recognized as the event's best delegate and offered a four year, full tuition scholarship to AIC. The Springfield charter school also won the Best Delegation Award, and SABIS students Kate Mauke and Michael Savoie received fourth place and honorable mention awards, respectively. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   American International College   Springfield

24. Professional Women's Chamber of Western Massachusetts seeks nominations for 2013 Woman of the Year award Explore masslive.com (Jan 21 2013) The Professional Women’s Chamber of Western Massachusetts, a division of The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc., is seeking nominations for the 2013 Woman of the Year Award. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

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