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1. Following $1.1 Million Restoration, Berkshire Theatre Group to Open Thaddeus Clapp House
  
  Explore BusinessWest Oct 7 2019 Tourism
  
  Following a $1.1 million restoration, Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) will celebrate the opening of the Thaddeus Clapp House at 74 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. This celebration follows a record-breaking summer theater season, with ticket sales up 25% and an additional 5,000 patrons recorded over the 2018 season. In 2013, BTG bought the Thaddeus Clapp House to serve as actor housing, and now, BTG celebrates the realization of that goal and more. Major funding for the restoration of the Thaddeus Clapp House has been provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities ...
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2. With ‘Autumn in the Valley’ flower show, former Forest Park zoo building debuts as event space; park master plan includes greenhouse, horticultural center and carousel - masslive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Oct 7 2019 Tourism
  
  A blossoming partnership between the Springfield Garden Club and Forest Park took root Friday as the club opened a two-day horticulture specialty flower show in the “Old Monkey House” building near the Trafton Road entrance to the park.
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3. Springfield Thunderbirds Aim Higher in Team’s Fourth Season
  
  Explore BusinessWest Sep 30 2019 Tourism
  
  When the Springfield Thunderbirds hit the ice for the first time three years ago, its management team heard plenty of skepticism about whether hockey could truly thrive and grow beyond a certain ceiling in the city. While there’s still plenty of room for growth in ticket sales, attendance surged last season to a two-decade high, with Saturday nights in particular routinely selling out. In short, there’s a lot of optimism inside the Thunderbirds offices — and a refusal to get complacent.
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4. Big E Breaks All-time Attendance Record with 1.63 Million Guests
  
  Explore BusinessWest Sep 30 2019 Tourism
  
  A record number of visitors attended the 2019 Big E, breaking the Fair’s all-time high attendance figure, with a final tally of 1,629,527. The previous record, of 1,543,470, was set in 2018.
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5. MGM Springfield loses nearly 200 employees to Encore Boston Harbor
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 26 2019 Tourism
  
  MGM Springfield has lost nearly 200 full-time employees who were recruited by Encore Boston Harbor before it opened in July, according to MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis.Mathis and his administrative team met with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield to discuss second-quarter revenue and employment numbers.
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6. Aer Lingus Off Season Sale
  
  Explore From the EDC Sep 10 2019 Tourism , Transportation
  
  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.
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7. Outdoor amusement trade association moves Florida office to Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield
  
  Explore masslive.com Sep 5 2019 Tourism
  
  The Outdoor Amusement Business Association — the mobile amusement industry’s trade association — has relocated its Florida office to the grounds of Eastern States Exposition. The Outdoor Amusement Business Association was organized in 1965 and is the largest trade association representing carnivals, circuses, concessionaires, independent ride owners and others who serve fairs, festivals and community events.
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8. Aerosmith delivers with first of 4 shows marking MGM Springfield anniversary - masslive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Aug 22 2019 Tourism
  
  For those who want loud, eardrum splitting rock 'n' roll music delivered with a blinding, stroke-inducing light show, veteran rockers Aerosmith delivered on Wednesday night and showed they have not lost their mojo. It’s been nearly 30 years since the Bad Boys of Boston “walked this way” to downtown Springfield. Their appearance at the MassMutual Center — the first of four booked by MGM Springfield to celebrate the casino’s first year anniversary — was a sellout before a crowd of 5,128.
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9. Tourism & Hospitality
  
  Explore BusinessWest Aug 21 2019 Tourism
  
  As the clock ticks down the start of another Big E, an elaborate and well-choreographed effort is underway to get everything set for opening night. As it turns out, this is just one of the myriad traditions synonymous with this annual celebration of New England.
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10. Samite, Tia Fuller among acts at Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival 2019 - masslive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 30 2019 Tourism
  
  Vocalist. Multi-instrumentalist. Actor. Photographer. Humanitarian. But at the end of the day, Uganda-born artist Samite just wants to show the world how music can be used to help people of all different backgrounds overcome the obstacles in their life. Samite will play an important role at this year’s Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10 as both performer and speaker, appearing on the Court Square music festival’s main stage as well as the city’s Community Music School the night before to participate in a special discussion.
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11. People in Business: Maureen Freniere Joins Eastern States Exposition as Event Sales Coordinator
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 30 2019 Tourism
  
  West Springfield - Eastern States Exposition announces that Maureen Freniere, of Westfield, Mass., has joined ESE and will serve as one of the organization’s Event Sales coordinators. Freniere comes to ESE from her position at FarmTek in South Windsor, Conn., where she served as a Commercial Trust Specialist.
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12. Jazz concert series brings life back to shuttered CityStage while owner Springfield Parking Authority seeks long-term plan
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 10 2019 Tourism
  
  CityStage, closed since December, will reopen with four jazz concerts from September to December while the Springfield Parking Authority, which owns the building, comes up with a long-term plan for the venue. “We don’t want the space to be dark,” Thomas D. Moore, interim executive director of the Springfield Parking Authority, said Tuesday.
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13. Hoop Hall, MGM, Ray Allen Team Up for Charity Golf Classic
  
  Explore BusinessWest Jul 8 2019 Tourism
  
  They’re calling it a “pairing party.” And, as that name suggests, this is a party at which the pairings for the MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Golf Classic Hosted by Ray Allen!, will be announced. Most golf tournaments in this region, and there are a great many of them, don’t have a pairing party. This one does, and for a good reason — players are being paired with Hall of Famers and legends of the game. The list of those signed on to participate include players such as Allen, Dominique Wilkins, Gary Payton, Dave Cowens, Rick Barry, Bernard ...
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14. Watch, Clock Collectors Make Time in Western Mass.
  
  Explore BusinessWest Jun 28 2019 Tourism
  
  The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) is staging its national convention in Western Mass – 39 years after its last New England convention. The convention, which started Thursday, takes place at the Eastern States Exposition, and runs through Sunday. “The convention is unique to New England because the first clock and watches were produced in New England in the 1700s,” said Alicia Szenda, GSCVB director of Sales. “This convention is all about clocks, watches, the tools used in making and repairing them, sun dials, barometers and ephemera. Members of the group share a common interest in collecting, buying ...
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15. Our Annual Guide to Summer Events in Western Mass. - BusinessWest
  
  Explore BusinessWest Jun 21 2019 Tourism
  
  Summertime is a great time to get away, but in Western Mass., it’s also a great time to stick around and enjoy the many events on the calendar. Whether you’re craving live music or arts and crafts, historical experiences or small-town pride, the region boasts plenty of ways to celebrate the summer months. Here are a few dozen ideas to get you started.
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  Mentions: Greenfield Community College West Springfield Six Flags New England
16. Jazz & Roots Festival Brings People, Energy to Springfield
  
  Explore BusinessWest Jun 10 2019 Tourism
  
  Evan Plotkin has always been a firm believer in the arts as an economic-development strategy and vehicle for “changing the conversation about Springfield,” as he likes to say. And this belief has manifested itself in a number of ways, from the manner in which he has turned 1350 Main St. (the downtown Springfield office building he co-owns) into a type of art gallery to the sculptures he has helped bring to the central business district, to his long-time support of the Springfield Museums and other institutions.
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Holyoke
17. Travel Deals - Aer Lingus
  
  Explore Aer Lingus May 30 2019 Tourism , Transportation
  
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18. White Lion Brewing to Debut Summer Beer Garden Today
  
  Explore BusinessWest May 22 2019 Tourism
  
  Starting today, May 22, White Lion Brewing will expand on its highly recognized White Lion Wednesday pop-up concept which was recognized in 2017 by Food and Wine magazine as a beer garden to visit. This year’s White Lion Summer Beer Garden is sponsored by MassLive and will operate on the corner of Bridge and Main streets each Wednesday through Friday, 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. “Springfield continues to witness an uptick in general attractions,” General Manager Ray Berry said. “There is a lot of creativity taking place in every corner of the ...
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19. MGM pulls out of talks to purchase Wynn Casino in Everett
  
  Explore masslive.com May 22 2019 Tourism
  
  MGM Resorts is pulling out of talks with Wynn Resorts to negotiate a purchase of Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett. The company released a statement saying “We have noted the anxiety raised by various stakeholders regarding a transaction and this troubles us at MGM. We only wish to have a positive impact on communities in which we operate. We think the best course of action is to discontinue discussions concerning this opportunity. We wish the company and the Everett community all the best and look forward to visiting their beautiful resort when it opens and welcoming the 5,600 ...
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  Mentions: Springfield MGM
20. Well, Howdy! Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts annual Howdy Awards for hospitality excellence
  
  Explore masslive.com May 21 2019 Tourism
  
  The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau honored a dozen workers in the hospitality industry Monday during the 24th-annual Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence. The Visitors Bureau hosts the awards each year to recognize front-line employees at restaurants, attractions, modes of transportation, hotels and the like who help make a visitor’s stay in Western Massachusetts special.
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  Mentions: Baystate Health Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame
21. Downtown Springfield Farmers Market NOW at Court Square on Fridays - Opening Day May 17th!
  
  Explore From the EDC May 16 2019 Tourism
  
  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 17^th, 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.
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  Mentions: Springfield Health New England Springfield Business Improvement District
22. MGM Springfield Receives Industry’s First LEED Platinum Certification - BusinessWest
  
  Explore BusinessWest May 10 2019 Tourism
  
  MGM Resorts International announced that MGM Springfield has received the world’s first U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) New Construction Platinum level certification for a gaming resort. MGM Springfield, which opened in August 2018, is the company’s most recent development. Working closely with state and city officials, as well as the local community, MGM Resorts committed to designing and building a property that exemplifies the company’s values in support of environmental sustainability and positive social impact while honoring local history and architecture.
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23. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield using augmented reality for fundraising
  
  Explore masslive.com May 8 2019 Tourism
  
  The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will use augmented reality technology to help it raise funds. Augmented reality adds images or video to the screen as users look at the real world through the camera function on their phone or another electronic device. Its best-known application thus far has been in the game “Pokémon Go.” The hoop shrine announced Wednesday a deal with Imagination Park Entertainment of Vancouver and Los Angeles for the augmented reality technology.
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  Mentions: Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame
24. MGM tells investors: Springfield ‘continues to ramp;’ entertainment expected to draw more visitors
  
  Explore masslive.com Apr 30 2019 Tourism
  
  Hornbuckle said New England winters tend to keep visitors at home. “Obviously, it’s seasonal. Northeast Corridor, particularly, spring will bring more business. It’s happened throughout Connecticut and throughout the region. We anticipate that,” Hornbuckle said. “We’re in full leverage mode on entertainment, Cher, Aerosmith, Steve Martin all come to Springfield in the near future.” Cher, a veteran of stage and screen, appears at the MassMutual Center on Tuesday night.
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield MGM
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