– MassEcon, the state’s private sector partner in promoting business growth in Massachusetts, today announced the release of a video series promoting Massachusetts as a place to work and do business. The videos focus on the five regions of Massachusetts — West, Greater Boston, Northeast, Southeast, and Central— and Massachusetts as a whole.
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways has launched new, nonstop service to Las Vegas, Nevada today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) departed this morning.
As part of the$400,000 Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant, Springfield WORKS, a community-wide initiative with the Western Mass Economic Development Councilrecently administered surveys to Springfield residents who are justice-system involved. The intention was to gather a needs assessment to serve as a resource for the community, as well as to support the ongoing efforts of the seven subgrantee organizations, which will help facilitate the systemic socioeconomic changes needed in the city of Springfield that open up pathways to opportunity. The results of the assessment have been analyzed and below are some of those key takeaways.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is updating its statewide long range transportation plan, called Beyond Mobility. By completing this survey, your thoughts will help.
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Las Vegas is launching today. The first flight is scheduled to depart for Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) this afternoon.
Springfield WORKS, a community-wide initiative with the Western Mass Economic Development Council, announced in May that they received a $400,000 Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant that will help facilitate systemic socioeconomic changes in the city of Springfield. The goal is simply stated but will take hard work to achieve in order to mitigate the negative impacts of incarceration
New program would allow workers to pursue career advancement without fear of having public benefits such as childcare stripped away
During the debate over the newly passed economic development and tax relief package, the Massachusetts State Senate approved Senator Eric P. Lesser’s amendment to allocate $1,000,000 toward establishing the Cliff Effect Pilot Program. “The passage of the Cliff Effect amendment is a tremendous victory for workers and families throughout the Commonwealth,” said Senator Eric P. Lesser. “During a time of great financial and economic uncertainty, we must encourage and reward workforce participation while making sure that we ...
Gary Rome, president of Gary Rome Auto Group, was sworn in as a member of the National Board of Directors of Hyundai Hope On Wheels on Wednesday July 20th. Rome, owner of Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, will represent the Eastern Region and their 169 Hyundai dealerships.
The Connecticut Airport Authority opened its new ground transportation center at Bradley International Airport to the traveling public. The newly opened, $210 million facility offers easier access to rental cars and more public parking – and in the future it will also provide improved access to public transit. “With the introduction of the ground transportation center, we have created a more efficient and overall better and more welcoming passenger experience,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “At the core of this major improvement is user-friendly rental car access, more general parking, a friendlier ...
The Coalition for an Equitable Economy, MassINC Polling Group and Mass Growth Capital Corporation are partnering to conduct an important statewide survey about the issues impacting small businesses in Massachusetts. The purpose of the poll is to assess the current needs of small businesses (especially businesses of color) to identify service and resource gaps they face and to inform short-term and long-term programs and policies amongst the sponsoring organizations and more broadly. This poll is intended to be statewide and will be available for the benefit of all participating organizations.
The Amherst Business Improvement District is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Town of Amherst to focus on Economic Empowerment in order to rebuild our economy post-pandemic and focus on growth, entrepreneurship, arts, and culture all to ensure a strong and vibrant future throughout Amherst. In response to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program allocates $250,000 of Town American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support small business empowerment and economic development over the next two and a half years. The program will be created and overseen by the Amherst BID ED Gabrielle ...
The Connecticut Airport Authority celebrated the anticipated opening of its Ground Transportation Center at Bradley International Airport with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. After five years of planning and construction, which took place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new $210 million state-of-the-art facility is on track to open to the public in mid-July. When it opens, it will provide an elevated passenger experience, with improved access to rental cars, more parking, and future options for public transit.
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Building on its COVID-19 recovery strategy, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to kick off this year’s summer travel at Bradley International Airport with the announcement of a new nonstop flight, offering travelers an expanded route network to choose from.
The Holyoke Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED), in collaboration with Holyoke Community College (HCC), Greater Holyoke Chamber, and Glammoré Premier Events, is happy to announce an exciting cultural event called Explore Holyoke Restaurant Week (EHRW). As part of our 2019 Holyoke Tourism Plan, OPED has been working with a large tourism stakeholders’ group to move forward on strategic tourism initiatives and promote local business.
Beyond Mobility is MassDOT’s 2050 Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan. The Plan will document the most pressing transportation priorities for Massachusetts to address between now and 2050.
Hyundai Motor America’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, and Gary Rome Hyundai recently donated a total of $25,000 to two local food banks in Holyoke, Massachusetts to combat food insecurity in the surrounding communities during Gary Rome Hyundai’s 25th anniversary celebration. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received $10,000 and the Thrive Center of Holyoke Community College received a $5,000 donation from Hyundai Hope. Gary Rome Hyundai donated an additional $5,000 dollars to the Thrive Center of Holyoke Community College and two lucky guests received $2,500 each to donate towards the ...
Westfield State University and the UMass Amherst Donahue Institute to host the Western Mass locations for the Massachusetts STEM Summit 2022, held on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced investments totaling more than $120 million to four public colleges and universities to renovate and expand campus facilities that further students’ skills in STEM fields. Salem State University, Massasoit Community College, Springfield Technical Community College, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell will each receive $30 million for major capital projects that will modernize campus facilities to support STEM instruction and expand the number of skilled workers in key STEM occupations in the Commonwealth.
At Bay Path University, we have been engaged in the transformation of our enrollment marketing and management systems throughout the pandemic. We have also accelerated the development of wraparound support systems for our students that allow them to focus on their studies and minimize the time spent on registering for or changing courses, paying their tuition, monitoring their progress, etc. More recently, we’ve been collecting and analyzing data that allow us to anticipate student needs and provide academic assistance often before a student realizes they need it!
The Baker-Polito Administration, including MassHire Career Centers and Workforce Boards and the Commonwealth Corporation, is hosting a series of 10 regional employer roadshows from late April to May, with the goal of connecting employers to new and existing workforce supports from the Commonwealth. You can register for the below sessions today:
Springfield Technical Community College and state Sen. Adam Gomez, D-Springfield, will host a BIPOC local business roundtable on Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., on the STCC campus.
The Springfield Public Forum will host a free event: “The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age” on Wednesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall featuring David E. Sanger of The New York Times.
