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    1. The Importance of Being Entrepreneurial - Innovation in Nonprofits- Webinar

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      The Importance of Being Entrepreneurial - Innovation in Nonprofits- Webinar

      Women who think like entrepreneurs will be more successful in leading tomorrow’s non-profits. Many non-profits are launching entrepreneurial ventures in order to increase earned revenue, rather than relying only on philanthropic gifts. These leaders find ways to look and act like a for-profit entity, by using entrepreneurial techniques to generate mission-driven revenue that inspires community and individual action, engagement and financial support. This webinar will bring together innovative women who understand how non-profit leaders need to think and act differently. They will share what works and what is not a fit for non-profits to explore.

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    2. Negotiating Your Way to Success: Free Webinar

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      Negotiating Your Way to Success: Free Webinar

      One of the biggest challenges people face in negotiation is how to strategically approach the process and how to follow a sequential progression that will guide them through ebbs and flows. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to negotiation methods they can apply to real workplace scenarios. Session led by Dr. Joshua Weiss, Program Director, MS Leadership and Negotiation, Bay Path University

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    3. Bay State Business Link

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      Bay State Business Link

      We are reaching out to ask that you consider attending the second Bay State Business Link forum hosted by the Office of House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce as part of a joint economic development initiative. The Bay State Business Link was created to spur B2B collaboration across all regions of the Commonwealth and provide opportunities for small and new businesses to connect with established Boston-based companies. Our partners in this initiative are the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, MassChallenge, and the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership. 

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      Mentions: Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts Rick Sullivan

    4. Shopping in a Winter Wonderland

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      Shopping in a Winter Wonderland
       

      The Springfield Business Improvement District is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Downtown Springfield Holiday Market!

      This month long shopping event begins Friday, November 25th and will run through Friday, December 23rd.   Located at The Shops at Market place, 1341 Main Street and participating vendors at Tower Square, 1500 Main Street. The Downtown Holiday Market will be open Monday through Wednesday 11am – 6pm, Thursday & Friday 11am- 7pm and Saturday’s 10am -2pm.


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      Mentions: Springfield Springfield Business Improvement District

    5. Thunderbirds Pre and Post Game Tailgate on Market Street

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      Thunderbirds Pre and Post Game Tailgate on Market Street

      The Springfield Business Improvement District & the Springfield Thunderbirds are pleased to announce the Pre and Post game Tailgate

      This Pre and Post game programming will run from November 11th through December 16th and is scheduled in conjunction with all Thunderbirds Friday evening home games, November 11th, November 25, December 2nd and December 16th.  We will be programming The Marketplace located in the rear at 1341 Main street and will be offering a myriad of holiday cheer, including light fare and beverages provided by The Student Prince, Hot cocoa, cookies and other sweet treats from TLS ...

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      Mentions: Berkshire Bank Springfield Springfield Business Improvement District

    8. Bay State Business Link - State House - December 16, 2016 Event

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      Bay State Business Link - State House - December 16, 2016 Event

      The Bay State Business Link is a joint partnership between the House and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce aimed at spurring B2B collaboration across all regions of the Commonwealth and identifying opportunities for small and new business to connect with established, Boston-based companies. The December forum will focus on the intersection of innovation, manufacturing and clean-tech industries. We will be joined by BSBL partners Western Mass Economic Development Council, MassChallenge and the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, as well at Greentown Labs.

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      Mentions: Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    9. MGM Springfield Career Launch

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      MGM Springfield Career Launch

      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.

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      Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield MGM Resorts International

    10. “Manufacturing Day” on October 6 at Eastworks in Easthampton

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      “Manufacturing Day” on October 6 at Eastworks in Easthampton

      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.

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      Mentions: MassDevelopment Springfield Technical Community College Greenfield Community College

    11. VVM Manufacturing Accelerator

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      VVM Manufacturing Accelerator

      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.  

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      Mentions: MassDevelopment Associated Industries of Massachusetts Springfield

    12. Aer Lingus Winter Travel Promotion

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      Aer Lingus Winter Travel Promotion

      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.

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    15. Development Associates Co-brokers purchase of 80,000 SF industrial facility

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      Development Associates Co-brokers purchase of 80,000 SF industrial facility

      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.

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      Mentions: Springfield Chicopee Chicopee Savings Bank

    19. MGM Springfield wants your help engaging job-seekers!

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      MGM Springfield wants your help engaging job-seekers!

      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 ...

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    22. EDC of Western MA & GSCVB Release RFP to Develop New Brand

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      EDC of Western MA & GSCVB Release RFP to Develop New Brand

      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.

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      Mentions: Springfield Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

    23. The Holyoke Innovation District presents

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      The Holyoke Innovation District presents

      A Broadband Workshop: Maximizing Utilization of the Pioneer Valley's Broadband Infrastructure

      WHEN: 
      Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 8am - 1:30pm
      WHERE:  
      Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center
      WHY: 
      Planners, economic development professionals, business professionals and local leaders need hard information about our broadband infrastructure so as to inform what this infrastructure might mean to our collective future.
       
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      Mentions: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Holyoke

    24. REGIONAL MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE BRIEFING Western Massachusetts

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      REGIONAL MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE BRIEFING Western Massachusetts

      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.

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      Mentions: Associated Industries of Massachusetts Chicopee Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts
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