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Markets grow in popularity
There's a market here and a market there. Here a market, there a market, everywhere a market market.Read Full Article -
First meal, hotel tax date passes
Only seven Pioneer Valley communities, including Springfield and Northampton, opted for the state's new 0.75 percent local option meals tax by the Monday deadline.Read Full Article -
Uniroyal site set for renewal
CHICOPEE - Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said bids for the first demolition of six buildings at the former Uniroyal industrial site are being delayed until September to deal with conservation and other issues.Read Full Article -
Agawam rates high in report
A policy center at Northeastern University in Boston has issued a highly favorable critique of Agawam as part of the city's own economic development study.Read Full ArticleMentions: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission -
Former state school proposal due
The quasi-public MassDevelopment team that has studied the former Belchertown State School property will present its recommendations Sept. 8 on how the town should proceed with attracting commercial development to the site.Read Full Article -
Creativity popping in Holyoke
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Enrollment soars at area community colleges
Young students are trying to avoid rising college tuition prices and older people are looking for new job skills.Read Full Article -
Economic engine
University of Massachusetts researcher George Huber's discovery of a revolutionary technology that turns sawdust and other waste biomass into gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil could provide a new engine for Springfield's economic growth. Startup company, Anellotech, which has...Read Full Article -
Biofuels start-up company considers Springfield for $20 million pilot plant
The revolutionary technology, developed by a University of Massachusetts researcher, allows fuels now made from crude to be made from biomass.Read Full Article -
Small excise tax boost expected in Western Mass. from 'cash for clunkers' program
The program provided $64. 8 million in rebates in Massachusetts, according to the federal government.Read Full Article -
Jobless rate jumps in area
SPRINGFIELD - Unemployment in Springfield and Holyoke surpassed 12 percent in July, causing the cities to be ranked fifth and fourth in the state, respectively, in residents without jobs.Read Full Article -
Springfield gets ready to demolish last building of former Chapman ...
SPRINGFIELD - The city, aided by state and federal funds, is preparing to demolish the last standing building at the Chapman Valve property in Indian Orchard and to continue the cleanup and redevelopment of the 54-acre site. During a press conference ...Read Full Article -
Northampton business leaders see opportunities in downtown's vacant storefronts
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Home sales rise 12.7%
Sales of single-family homes increased across Massachusetts by 12.7 percent last month, from 3,957 in July 2008 to 4,460.Read Full Article -
Sale of 57 acres of land to Westover Development Corp. could bring 1 ...
Photos by Mark M. Murray / The Republican Chicopee MMayor Michael D. Bissonette, center, speaks during a press conference Tuesday at which it was announced that the city has sold 57 acres of land to the the Westover Metropolitan Development Corp ...Read Full Article -
Recession grinding on machine shops
A trade group of local machine shops has shifted its focus from developing a work force of skilled machinists to simply finding enough business to keep each other afloat.Read Full Article -
Force hoping to save rail stop
Although the group is only meeting for the second time tonight, the Save Our Stop Task Force has pages and pages of data to demonstrate why the town should continue to have a train stop here.Read Full Article -
Building owner looks for a plan
The New Jersey-based company that owns a vacant building next to People's Bank on High Street is offering $50,000 and a low lease to an entrepreneur.Read Full Article -
Springfield votes to take ownership of Urban League building by eminent domain
The Urban League vows to wage a legal battle against the proposed Mason Square library.Read Full Article -
Springfield plans 'Operation Shock & Awe' for dilapidated properties
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Gov. Patrick seeking stimulus money for high speed rail
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Basketball shrine back in the game
Sept. 11 is shaping up to be coronation day in Springfield. On that day, basketball royalty will descend on Symphony Hall to witness the enshrinement of Michael Jordan in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Hopefully, the Hall...Read Full Article -
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame of much firmer footing than 6 months ago, museum president John Doleva says
Michael Jordan's upcoming induction has helped drive increases in attendance and improved cash flow.Read Full Article
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