We are excited to announce that the MGM Springfield Career Launch will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5 at the MassMutual Center. This will be the first of many scheduled sessions that are not to be missed by anyone hoping to be working at MGM Springfield when we open the doors in September 2018. You will receive important information on MGM Springfield’s recruitment process and skill requirements.
The Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board (FHREB) will host a “Manufacturing Day” event on Thursday, October 6 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Easthampton, to celebrate the diverse range of manufacturing enterprise in Hampshire County. The event takes place at the Eastworks Building, 116 Pleasant Street in Easthampton at the West End Suite (#160) across from Riff’s Café. At least a dozen Hampshire County manufacturers will be present to share information about their products, production process and companies. The event theme is “Quality, Technology, Innovation.” Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), a nonprofit recognized by the Governor’s office as one of the strongest entrepreneurship programs in the Commonwealth, in partnership with MassDevelopment, the Western Massachusetts chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Association, and the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, is launching the nation’s first manufacturing accelerator.
Great Savings on travel to Europe
This offseason Aer Lingus, Ireland’s national airline is welcoming guests to the Emerald Isle and Europe with extra low fares, equating to seven months of savings! Take advantage of fares to Europe starting at $499* roundtrip. Sale ends on Thursday, July 21, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Fares are available for travel on Aer Lingus’ scheduled, direct transatlantic services November 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. Seats are limited.
Global Business Symposium: Unlocking International Business Opportunities
June 1, 2016 - 3:30pm - Sheraton Springfield - $25
At 7 pm, Wednesday, May 25, Mount Holyoke College will host a workshop for community residents and members of the Mount Holyoke community interested in exploring what is involved in starting your own business.
Development Associates of Agawam, MA has co-brokered the purchase of the former Dow Jones mail facility with the sellers agent: MacMillan & Sons of Springfield, MA and the Fischer Co. of Dallas, TX. The property known as 102 First Avenue in Chicopee, MA is strategically located at the intersection of I-90 (MA Turnpike) and I-291.
Global Business Symposium: Unlocking International Business Opportunities
June 1, 2016 - 3:30pm - Sheraton Springfield - $25
Dr. Ira Rubenzahl Learning Laboratory
President, Springfield Technical Community College
2004 - 2016
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is holding a meeting to discuss putting an end to hunger once and for all. But we can't do it without your help. We need you to join us and share your ideas and stories. Your voice and opinions will help us make real changes in our community.
MGM Springfield has partnered with SkillSmart, an online platform that connects job seekers and their individual skills to potential positions within the company. With SkillSmart an individual creates a profile and includes previous jobs, education, volunteer work, military experience and other relevant experience to (match up against the) (help determine your) qualifications for positions at MGM Springfield. See a job you like but don’t quite have the skills needed? We are partnering with local colleges and community organizations offering classes and trainings that can help to close the skill gap and increase your chances for a desired position. MGM ...
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is leading the conversation aimed at finding long-term solutions to hunger. We’re bringing together members of the community to share real stories about the obstacles they face every day.
SPRINGFIELD, MA - (2/29/2016) The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) and The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts (EDC) have released a Request for Proposals (RFP) with a goal of creating a new, regional brand for tourism and economic development in Western Massachusetts.
A Broadband Workshop: Maximizing Utilization of the Pioneer Valley's Broadband Infrastructure
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Manufacturing, despite challenges, is growing in Massachusetts
Join AIM, MassMEP and the EDC of Western Mass for an examination of strategies for growing a manufacturing business in Massachusetts. We'll identify best practices, discuss business resources, and share recommendations from a study conducted last year by RTI International on the Berkshire, Hamden, Hampshire & Franklin Counties' manufacturing sector, and more.
Please join us for a light breakfast and engaging conversation on December 17th from 8 – 9:30am. We will provide an update on MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative [TDI] in downtown Springfield and provide ample time for round table discussions regarding priorities, action items, and updates from you all.
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HOLYOKE, MA – The Holyoke Creative Arts Center (HCAC) is excited to announce that it has again received an Adams Arts Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) for the ARTery. The state agency has awarded the project $35,000 for 2016 and 2017. The partnership between the HCAC, the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), the Western Mass Economic Development Council (EDC), and the City of Holyoke was initially funded in 2014 by a $75,000 Adams Arts Grant. The Adams Arts Program supports projects that revitalize communities, create jobs, grow creative industries, and increase engagement in ...
The Operational Services Division’s Supplier Diversity Office, in collaboration with Governor Baker’s Office of Access and Opportunity and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, is hosting the MA Supplier Diversity Regional Series (The Series), which kicks off in Lawrence on October 27 and continues through October and November, traveling to Worcester (November 3), Roxbury (November 5), New Bedford (November 13), and Springfield (November 18).
We cordially invite you to attend the event being held at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, at the UMASS Center in Springfield where you will meet with state, municipal, and private ...
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Brian NoyesSenior Communications ManagerMassachusetts Technology Collaborative(508) 870-0312 x:293noyes@masstech.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, September 24, 2015Also Features Launch of MassMutual’s New Amherst Data Science Center
On Monday, September 28, 2015, executives from several prominent organizations that are driving Big Data innovation, including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), National Grid, EnerNOC, Lexalytics and MachineMetrics, will come together to cultivate and inspire the next generation of computing and analytics talent. Organized by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative in partnership with the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, the 2015 MassBigData ‘Tech Trek’ will ...
TechSpring, the Baystate Health Technology Innovation Center, is proud to announce a promising partnership developing between Baystate and Dell. With TechSpring as facilitator, we are developing innovation projects related to telehealth and predictive analytics to provide better care to those individuals who are chronically ill in our community.
BOSTON – Monday, June 8, 2015 – Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced today the opening of the fifth annual round of the MassWorks Infrastructure Program. The competitive grant program invests in local infrastructure projects that leverage housing production and job creation across the Commonwealth.
“Our administration is committed to partnering with cities and towns, and MassWorks infrastructure grants are a critical component of that partnership,” said Governor Baker. “We look forward to continuing to make strategic investments in our communities.”
Berkshire Health Systems, in conjunction with several Medicaid Insurance providers, will hold Enrollment Fairs in all sections of the Berkshires to aid residents currently covered by Boston Medical Center HealthNet (BMC HealthNet) who wish to choose another insurer that covers Berkshire Health Systems services in-network. Certified Application Counselors will be on hand to assist those who wish to select a new plan.
The Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) in partnership with the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association (WMNTMA) is pleased to welcome CNR MA and its Vice President Jia Bo to Springfield.
