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1. Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts urges Springfield votes to let casino question move forward
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 30 2013
  
  The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts is urging Springfield voters to approve the July 16 referendum on the MGM Springfield casino proposal for the city’s South End.The EDC, a regional organization that looks at economic issues and fosters business growth, bases the assertion on a review of MGM Springfield’s proposed host community agreement with the city and a belief that the agreement could provide an economic boost to the region.
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  Mentions: West Springfield Palmer Springfield
2. New England economy recovering, could use help in education, immigration reform
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 27 2013 Manufacturing
  
  Massachusetts has the potential to add 8,000 manufacturing jobs a year with an average salary of about $80,000 annually, but only if Washington lawmakers make the right moves first. James T. Brett, president and CEO of the New England Council, called Wednesday for the Congress to move forward with energy efficiency, the creation of manufacturing 'Hubs of Excellence' as well as pass immigration reform legislation pending in the Senate.
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  Mentions: Springfield Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
3. Smith & Wesson credits sale of M&P guns for helping it achieve record earnings
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 26 2013 Manufacturing
  
  Smith & Wesson was at full manufacturing capacity in the last quarter, said P. James Debney, president and CEO of Smith & Wesson during a conference call with stock analysts Tuesday evening. Despite keeping production moving, Smith & Wesson was unable to keep up with orders.
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  Mentions: Smith & Wesson Corp. Springfield
4. Howdy Awards recognize excellence
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 25 2013 Tourism
  
  The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitor’s Bureau honored nine hospitality workers Wednesday at it’s 18th annual Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence. The gala dinner, held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, attracted more than 360 people, the largest crowd ever, said Gregory B. Chiecko, sales director for the Eastern States Exposition and chairman of the Howdy Committee.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Baystate Health Springfield
5. Westfield's Savage Arms sale to ATK for $315 million finalized
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 25 2013 Manufacturing
  
  Defense contractor and ammunition maker ATK has completed its $315-million purchase Savage Sports Corp. and Savage Arms, according to an announcement released Monday. The deal, first announced in May, makes Savage part of a conglomerate with $469 million in profits last year. ATK, created in 1990 when Honeywell spun off its defense business, will put Savage with its existing Sporting Group.
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  Mentions: Chicopee Westfield
6. Western Massachusetts small businesses looking for their piece of casino ... - MassLive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 24 2013
  
  MGM Resort International's host community agreement with the city calls for the company to spend at least $50 million a year buying goods and services at local businesses if the company's proposed $800 million South End casino comes to pass. "Whether those business are capable of meeting that demand is another matter," said Allan W. Blair , president and CEO of The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts West Springfield Palmer
7. Workers erect steel at new Sisters of Providence and Hampden County Physician Associates medical building
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 24 2013 Health Care
  
  Workers have erected the steel frame for the new 75,000-square -foot, $20 million office building for Hampden County Physician Associates and Sisters of Providence Health System. The building at Carew and Chestnut streets will house the Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital's outpatient rehabilitation programs, Mercy Hearing Center and two Mercy-affiliated physician practices.
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  Mentions: Springfield Sisters of Providence Health System Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital
8. Eastman Chemical to convert coal boiler at former Solutia plant to gas
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 19 2013 Energy
  
  Eastman said in its news release that this natural gas conversion project is expected to eliminate sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride emissions as well as reduce the boiler’s nitrogen oxide emissions by 70 percent and particulate matter emissions by 55 percent. This conversion is also expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from this boiler by 40 percent, which is the equivalent of eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions from 9,250 cars.
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  Mentions: Springfield Northampton Solutia, Inc.
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