We know you are facing challenging times in this current health crisis. The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to help bring relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations suffering because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Dear EDC Members and Affiliates
Attached is a list of personal protection equipment (PPE) that Baystate Medical and our other surrounding hospitals are in desperate need of.
Please join Senator Elizabeth Warren for a conference call with small businesses across Massachusetts today, March 26th at 3pm to discuss the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please find a link to a recorded webinar on the SBA EIDL loans. This is a comprehensive presentation. The first half is the overview of the SBA Disaster loans and process. The second half is a page by page review of the application process with questions answered at the end.
Collaboration rewarded! Springfield WORKS leads local employers, educators, community leaders and jobseekers in developing innovative solutions so that together we can meet the economic needs of our residents and our local businesses.
I decided to retire at the end of August from my position as the president of Westfield State University. After more than 30 years in higher education—four and half of which will be at Westfield State—and with a five-year strategic plan for the university firmly in place, I feel it is time to pursue personal interests, learn new things and see more of the world. With Randy hitting retirement age and both of us fortunate enough to be in good health, the time is right.
Please see link for grant opportunity if interested and eligible. The deadline for bid responses to be submitted to COMMBUYS is Tuesday, January 7th.
On Thursday, the Springfield Thunderbirds and White Lion Brewing Company announced that the two will partner to produce a special, limited edition can design for White Lion Thunder Boom™, available in select locations - including the MassMutual Center - beginning Friday, Dec. 13 and through the Thunderbirds’ “Blast from the Past” Night on Sat., Jan. 11, while supplies last.
What “Manufacturing Slump”? Many upper Pioneer Valley precision machining companies are moving, building and growing – the MSI program meets their demand for machinists with grant-funded CNC Operator training at GCC
MassINC is getting ready for its Seventh Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Summit and Awards. This year’s theme focuses on catalyzing transformative transit oriented development in our Gateway Cities. The event will be held on November 20th at the DCU Center in Worcester. Please see the attached program for full details and a list of honorees.
Valley Venture Mentors, a Springfield based nonprofit resource center for entrepreneurs and startups, is engaged in a planning process to transition from our Current to Future State.
Opportunity Zone Presentation by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Secretary Alexander Stowe.
On October 9 from 6-9 pm at Agawam Axe House, we will be holding a fundraiser for Rosie Robotics of Agawam in the form of Axe Throwing! If you haven’t had the pleasure of throwing axes, it is a lot of fun and a great stress reliever! Rosie Robotics has gotten Mayor Sapelli of Agawam, Mayor Reichelt of West Springfield and The Agawam Axe House Summer League Champ Brandon Simmons all to participate as the “celebrities.” Plus some surprise throwers from what they have told me.
Bay Path University’s 7th annual Cybersecurity Summit will be held on Friday, October 4th, in the Blake Student Commons on the Longmeadow campus. Networking will begin at 7:30 a.m., with presentations starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a question and answer session. This event is free and open to the public with handicap accessibility.
Don’t be another tourist. To really see Europe, go when others don’t with Aer Lingus’ off season sale! Fly from Bradley International Airport to Dublin and connect to 25+ cities across Europe. Fares start at $399* roundtrip. Valid for travel November 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020. Book by October 3, 2019 only at aerlingus.com.
A longtime Nantucket resident with extensive experience in starting businesses and fundraising is the new executive director of the Amherst Business Improvement District. Gabrielle Gould, who moved with her family to Amherst in January after 20 years on the island, will assume the leadership role on Monday. Gould replaces Sarah la Cour, who stepped down in May after six years at the helm as the BID’s second executive director. Gould said she is prepared to work with downtown businesses and get ready for the annual Celebrate Amherst block party, which will be held Sept. 19. “My specific goals over ...
Representatives of manufacturing companies in Western Massachusetts will host a workforce development discussion on Monday at Springfield Technical Community College featuring U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal as keynote speaker.
The Economic Development Council Western Mass/Springfield WORKS to host two full-time Commonwealth Corps service minded interns to serve as Community Alignment Specialists for the Springfield WORKS Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Working Cities Challenge initiative. The Commonwealth Corps Community Alignment Specialists will build and align partnerships to promote two generation and whole family approach to jobs with residents, employers, education institutions, City and community leaders.
The Amherst Area Chamber presents its first Economic Development Panel discussion on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 4-6PM at The Old Chapel at UMass Amherst. The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Bobrowski and Vickery, LLC and the University of Massachusetts Amherst and to make this event possible.
Springfield Business Leaders to Host Education Briefing with Governor Baker. I’d like to invite you to join Springfield Business Leaders for Education for a session with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. on the Center Court of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame where he will discuss public education and pending legislation on school finance reform with area business leaders.
From the rural farm to your urban table, the Downtown Springfield Farmers Market is gearing up for their best season yet, and it’s at a great NEW LOCATION! Kicking off THIS FRIDAY, May 17th, the market is being held in beautiful Court Square in downtown Springfield, which will be able to accommodate the growth in vendors for this popular market.The market runs every Friday from May 17 – September 27 from 11am – 3pm.
Over the next few weeks, the Baker-Polito Administration will hold several regional engagement sessions all across the Commonwealth including Greater Boston, Central Mass, Cape & the Islands, and Berkshire County. A full list of engagement sessions will be posted on our website at www.mass.gov/hed. If you have any questions, please contact Molly Bourque at molly.p.bourque@mass.gov.
Due to the numerous responses the MassDOT Commuter Transportation Listening Session scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10am-11:30am has move to:
NEW LOCATION…..Valley Venture Mentors Offices (VVM)276 Bridge StreetSpringfield, MA
Looking to return to work after an extended absence? You need to understand your professional story – and how to tell it. On May 6, Bay Path University will host The Next Chapter: Transitioning Back to Work After an Extended Absence. This session, presented by Strategic Alliances at Bay Path University and Johnson & Hill Staffing, and in partnership with the Bay Path University Advisory Council is designed for women in all industries and at all levels of their career looking to make a return to the workforce.