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Bay State Business Link - Greentown Labs Event - February 15
Read Full ArticleLast year, I was proud to join Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of Greentown Labs, to announce that Greentown Labs Manufacturing Initiative would be opening an office in Springfield. By opening in Springfield, Greentown Labs is exemplifying the spirit of the Bay State Business Link. To support Greentown’s efforts in expanding the circle of prosperity beyond Greater Boston, the House provided $150,000 for a clean energy economic development grant program in Springfield.
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MGM Springfield Available Jobs
Read Full ArticleThank you for your continued support as we gear up to bring a world-class destination resort to the area. Please share this information for our latest career opportunities and post in your career centers, encouraging people to apply by visiting https://mgmresorts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/306 Job postings are subject to change daily, please visit our website for the most current job postings.
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Holiday Market Ribbon Cutting
Read Full ArticleThe Springfield Business Improvement District and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno invites you to join us at the 3rd Annual Holiday Market Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the Market’s 2017 season.
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2017 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards Luncheon
Read Full ArticleNineteen companies from across the state have been selected as finalists for the 2017 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards, awarded annually by MassEcon for their outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts economy.
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Development Associates begins 3rd Northampton Office Building
Read Full ArticleAgawam MA based real estate firm Development Associates has begun construction of a 66,000 square foot 3-story office building at 15 Atwood Drive in Northampton, immediately south of I-91 Exit 18. The project is being developed by Northwood Development LLC, whose owners are longtime local investors Edward J. O’Leary, and his daughters Eileen O’Leary Sullivan and Susan O’Leary Mulhern. The project is located on the site of the former Clarion Hotel and Conference Center that was demolished in 2016 to prepare for redevelopment. The overall site development plan was recently approved by the City of Northampton ...
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The Connecticut Airport Authority Announcement
Read Full ArticleThe Connecticut Airport Authority is proud to announce that, after a year of major developments, Bradley International Airport has been rated as the 5th best airport in the nation in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. The highly regarded travel magazine recently completed its 30th annual reader survey, which incorporated ratings from over 300,000 travelers.
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HCG Kicks off state's first Solar Thermal Challenge campaign
Read Full ArticleHCG is kicking off the first round of a solar thermal campaign via a new grant awarded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) through the Commonwealth Solar Hot Water program. The $141,875 grant will fund three rounds of regional solar thermal outreach campaigns. After a vigorous vetting process, HCG has been chosen to lead the pilot campaign expected to run from Fall 2017 into the first quarter of 2018, with campaigns in the Greater Boston area led by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and the Merrimack Planning Commission following later in 2018.
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Food Sustainability Symposium
Read Full ArticleRecyclingWorks along with Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts are hosting a food waste symposium. This interactive forum will explore ways to start or expand food waste diversion across the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy. Learn how to decide whether a source reduction, food donation, animal feed, composting, and/or anaerobic digestion program might be a good match for your business.
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“Innovations and Opportunities in Green Technologies”
Read Full ArticleJoin UMass Amherst and the Economic Development Council of Western Mass for an event to be held at the Design Building at UMass Amherst, 551 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01003 October 17, 2017 from 8:30AM – 12PM. Green technology sectors offer business and employment opportunities stemming from clean energy, climate change mitigations, water innovation, and green building technologies. Join UMass Amherst and Western Mass EDC for an event on innovations in new sectors, their potential for growth, and how Western Mass and UMass Amherst are taking a lead in green tech developments. Network and make connections between UMass Amherst ...
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Game-Changing Careers Start Here at MGM Springfield!
Read Full ArticleThank you for your continued support as we gear up to bring a world-class destination resort to the area. Please share this information for our latest career opportunities and post in your career centers, encouraging people to apply by visiting https://mgmresorts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/306 Job postings are subject to change daily, please visit our website for the most current job postings.
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Springfield Jam Fest
Read Full ArticleThe day is almost here for the first annual Springfield Jam Fest in downtown Springfield. Over a dozen local artists will be performing on two separate stages throughout the entire day from all genres of music. The festival is taking place this Saturday, September 9 at Court Square from 12 pm to 11 pm. For a full schedule on the band’s entertainment please visit our Downtown Springfield Facebook page.
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Class of 2017 "EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON"
Read Full ArticleThe Basketball Hall of Fame & Beta Sigma Boulé of Springfield have partnered to create an intimate Education & Leadership experience to benefit local youth and grow into a national and sustainable platform. The luncheon will include over 50 high school students who have been chosen based on their demonstrated potential, grade point average, and personal character. Prior to the Class of 2017 Enshrinement Ceremony, the Education & Leadership Luncheon will be an inspirational program celebrating Hall of Famers, while delivering a direct connection to area youth.
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“The Big Aer Lingus Winter Sale” on sale now through August 23rd
Read Full ArticleThe Big Aer Lingus European Sale. Discover the best of Europe's stunning scenery and charming cities with great fares to over 25 destinations! Hurry book by August 23rd. Fly from Hartford to Europe from $479. Roundtrip inc. taxes & fees. Restrictions apply. Please use the link below so we can track the success of our promotion and our partnership
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Thunderbird Thursdays Take Flight July 20th
Read Full ArticleSpringfield, MA – The Springfield Business Improvement District and the Springfield Thunderbirds are pleased to announce the commencement of Thunderbird Thursdays, presented by TD Bank. Join us Thursday July 20th at The shops at marketplace for our “season opener”.
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the Ground Up Café is very close to its grand opening in downtown Springfield
Read Full ArticleFriends of Springfield!
I can’t believe it, but the day has finally come. After 2+ years of planning, the Ground Up Café is very close to its grand opening in downtown Springfield. As you know, our goal is to create the most inviting and comfortable café space we can, where “happy collisions” can occur daily and the momentum of the cities revitalization can continue to be fueled.
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Cohort for the Culinary/Hospitality 9 Week Training Program
Read Full ArticleWe are getting ready to start our next Cohort for the Culinary/Hospitality 9 week training program and I am again looking for guest speakers to come into the classroom as well as locations that would like to invite us to a site visit. The last class was very successful with six of the eight already employed and all with our partners that have been participating in these opportunities.
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100th CNC Machinist Trainee to Graduate from Advanced Manufacturing Training Partnership on May 19
Read Full ArticleTURNERS FALLS, MA - On Friday, May 19, fourteen advanced manufacturing trainees will receive certificates of completion and start down the pathway toward precision machining careers in Pioneer Valley manufacturing companies. The current cohort of students come from across Franklin and Hampshire counties, including Belchertown, Colrain, Easthampton, Greenfield, Montague, Northfield, South Hadley, and Shelburne. Among these trainees will be the 100th graduate of a successful job training partnership that began four years ago to address a shortage of skilled machinists in the Valley’s precision manufacturing industry. The event will be held at 4 p.m. at the Franklin County Technical ...
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Massachusetts Offshore Wind Supply Chain Forum
Read Full ArticleThe Massachusetts Offshore Wind Supply Chain Forum will be a one-day event jointly hosted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (EEA, HED and MassCEC). The goal of the Forum is to bring together key offshore wind developers, turbine manufacturers and industry suppliers with the local and regional small businesses, manufacturers and supply and service providers. The Forum will provide local companies an opportunity to learn about this emerging industry in Massachusetts and schedule match making sessions with key industry players to explore business opportunities.
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Greentown/EDC Manufacturing Event - East is Coming Out West on June2
Read Full ArticleI am excited to announce that on June 2 we will be bringing a van of Greentown Labs Member Companies out to visit Western Massachusetts. The van will be leaving Greentown Somerville at 9:00 am headed West! We will be starting our day with a manufacturers luncheon in Springfield and ending our day with pizza and beer at New City Brewery in Easthampton. Between lunch and the evening we will be spending the afternoon touring a couple of Western Mass' premier manufacturing facilities.
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Baker - Polito Administration: Small Business Listening Session
On behalf of Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn PolitoHousing & Economic Development Secretary Jay Ashinvites you to attend the Pioneer Valley session ofthe May Small Business Month Listening Session TourRead Full Article -
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
Read Full Article"But we can have lots of good fun that is funny" - The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
For years, the millions of visitors to Springfield's premier outdoor attraction, the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, have asked the question "when are you going to open a Dr. Seuss Museum?" Today, we are very close to making the dream of a Dr. Seuss Museum a reality and you can help!
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SNAPCHEF LAUNCHES FIRST PHASE EXPANSION IN SPRINGFIELD
Snapchef Launches First Phase Expansion In SpringfieldCulinary Staffing Leader Plans to Hire ImmediatelyRead Full ArticleSpringfield – April 10, 2017— Snapchef, the leading culinary training and staffing company in New England, announced that it has opened its first office in the City of Springfield. The office, located at 174 Worthington Street, will serve as an administrative and hiring center for Snapchef culinary professionals and represents Snapchef’s initial expansion into Western New England.
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Dress for Success Western Massachusetts Common Threads fundraising event.
Read Full ArticleThose who know me best will agree I never miss an opportunity to have a smart, powerful woman on my arm!
I hope you will join me on the evening of Thursday, April 6th when I will have the honor of ushering one of the alumna clients of the Dress for Success Western Massachusetts program to the stage during the annual Common Threads fundraising event.
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