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    1. Amherst chooses first BID director

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      Amherst chooses first BID director

      rogh-Grabbe said he has a number of ideas for the area, including more decorative lighting and a shuttle bus that would connect the UMass, Amherst College and Hampshire College campuses. He also wants to encourage cooperation between the BID and the university and college admission offices in promoting the downtown.

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      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Amherst

    2. UMass plans for satellite campus

      Explore GazetteNET (May 14 2012) Education

      UMass plans for satellite campus

      The campus would operate on a "two plus two plus two" model and work in partnership with area community colleges. Students would earn a two-year degree at community college, transfer to the satellite school, where they could to finish a four-year degree and, if they chose, a master's program, Caret said in an interview.

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      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Jack Wilson

    3. Brazil's president visits Boston, Cambridge

      Explore GazetteNET (Apr 10 2012) Education

      Brazil's president visits Boston, Cambridge

      During his trade mission, Patrick announced an agreement intended to forge closer links between agricultural researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a two-hour drive west of Boston, and their Brazilian counterparts.

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      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    4. Commercial prospects still being mined at Village Hill

      Explore GazetteNET (Mar 30 2012)

      Two of four lots remain for sale on the south campus - the other two are occupied by Kollmorgen and VCA Inc., a high-end furniture maker - while a number of lots on the north campus are still up for grabs, including the former Coach House in the middle of campus.

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      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Northampton   Kollmorgen

    5. Job scene brightens in Valley as hiring picks up

      Explore GazetteNET (Mar 23 2012)

       It's not just a change in seasons that is improving the mood at the bustling Franklin-Hampshire Career Center. "The picture for applicants is definitely improving," said Ann Deres, the business services supervisor at the center's Northampton office. "More businesses, especially local businesses, are actively looking for qualified people."

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      Mentions:   Big Y Foods   Springfield   Northampton

    6. Computer company to bring 30 jobs to former Cahillane dealership in Northampton

      Explore GazetteNET (Mar 9 2012) Information Technology

      As many as 30 new jobs will relocate to the city later this year when a computer company moves into the former Cahillane Dodge car dealership on South Street.

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      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Northampton

    7. Amherst business district picking up steam

      Explore GazetteNET (Feb 23 2012)

      The BID was formed following a lengthy educational process, capped with a signature campaign of property owners throughout downtown Amherst, and then a vote by the Select Board in October. Certified letters went out to all commercial and property owners in the affected area last fall, giving them 30 days to decide whether or not to be part of the BID. In the end, 85 percent of the 100 property owners agreed to participate.

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      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Northampton

    8. Railroad developments on track for Valley

      Explore GazetteNET (Jan 1 2012) Transportation

      Railroad developments on track for Valley A nearly $73 million federal project to rehabilitate the Pan Am southern tracks that extend from Greenfield through Northampton into Holyoke is slated for completion in the next few years, with some of its components already in the works. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Palmer

    9. A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 30 2011)

      A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton Narkewicz knows the issue. He worked on economic development projects throughout western Massachusetts when he served U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. In his mayoral campaign, Narkewicz pledged to create an economic development advisory committee to "foster a more organized and proactive approach" to attract business. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Amherst   Northampton

    10. City's development director goes regional

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 13 2011)

      Teri A. Anderson, the city's first-ever economic development coordinator, is leaving for a new job with a regional economic development agency after more than a decade of spearheading projects from City Hall. Feb. 1, Anderson will take the newly created position of business development director at Common Capital, an agency formerly known as the Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Northampton   Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

    11. Massachusetts Film Office seeks boost to economy from making movies

      Explore GazetteNET (Oct 27 2011)

      Massachusetts Film Office seeks boost to economy from making movies Strout, who began her job in June, spoke at the Hotel Northampton to people directly and indirectly affected by the film industry, including innkeepers, administrators at area historic sites, location scouts, screenwriters and city officials. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northampton   Greenfield   Teri Anderson

    12. Amherst Select Board OKs Business Improvement District

      Explore GazetteNET (Oct 24 2011)

      The Select Board voted unanimously Monday to create the BID after a petition was submitted by a steering committee that received support from the majority of property owners within the proposed district. BID Steering Committee Co-Chairman Jerry Jolly said Amherst will benefit from the new entity. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst College   Amherst

    13. Amherst eyes BID proposal

      Explore GazetteNET (Oct 14 2011)

      If the Select Board votes in favor, organizers will then file papers to create a nonprofit organization and establish a board of directors that would manage the fees that are levied on properties within the district. The BID would become operational within six to eight months, said Ann Burke, vice president of the Western Massachusetts Development Office. All property owners will be notified by certified mail and will have 30 days to back out. Burke estimates that the BID should collect between $400,000 and $450,000 in cash and in-kind services annually. Fees would be based on property values ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    14. In tough economy, some Valley employers are creating jobs

      Explore GazetteNET (Sep 23 2011)

      In tough economy, some Valley employers are creating jobs Teri Anderson, director of Northampton's community and economic development office, said that while the unemployment rate in Northampton holds steady, some local plants, service agencies and the city's hospital are hiring. "When we see that companies are able to expand even in tough economic times, that's very encouraging," she said. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Coca-Cola   Springfield   Northampton

    15. Regional tourism council gets $232,387 grant

      Explore GazetteNET (Sep 16 2011) Tourism

      Maroulis said he was optimistic based on the turnout for Friday's event. He expects that the money will allow Hampshire County to work within a regional framework that has already been established by previous cooperation among the Amherst and Northampton chambers of commerce, the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    16. Northampton leads the way with partnership to help businesses go green

      Explore GazetteNET (Sep 6 2011) Energy , Green Region

      Northampton leads the way with partnership to help businesses go green Businesses can save a lot of money by going green, but who has the time? A new partnership between City Hall, area utilities and a local energy-efficiency group is designed to simplify what officials say is a tricky process. It's called Northampton Leading the Way. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith College   Northampton   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    17. Smith Vocational among 13 sites for Solar Learning Laboratories

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 24 2011) Education , Energy

      Smith Vocational among 13 sites for Solar Learning Laboratories Smith Voke was chosen as one of 13 middle and high schools in western Massachusetts that will be sites for Solar Learning Laboratories. Funded by a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research grant, the labs will consist of eight solar panels mounted on racks and poles that are installed near classrooms as teaching tools. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    18. In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 17 2011)

      In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines Though he called the regional economy "sluggish," Allan Blair of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, says companies here remain sound. They are, however, moving cautiously - holding off on hiring and watching what they spend - because of the volatility around the world. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Coca-Cola   Springfield

    19. UMass chancellor Holub among recipients of Amherst Chamber awards

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 3 2011) Education

      University of Massachusetts Chancellor Robert Holub, who leaves his position in July 2012, will be among those recognized by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce when its presents its annual A+ awards in October. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    20. Amherst businesses still pursuing Business Improvement District

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 2 2011)

      Work on creating the district is being facilitated by Ann Burke, vice president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, and a committee chaired by local businessmen Barry Roberts and Jerry Jolly. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Ann Burke

    21. Greenfield Savings Bank to build Northampton branch

      Explore GazetteNET (Jul 27 2011) Financial Services

      Greenfield Savings Bank, which recently completed rebuilding its Greenfield drive-through facility and refurbishing or rebuilding its Turners Falls and South Deerfield branches, hopes to be part of the redevelopment of the former Hill and Dale plaza on King Street. Connecticut-based Colvest Group won Northampton Planning Board approval to develop the site, which has been largely vacant since Price Chopper supermarket closed there in 1995. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Colvest Group   Amherst   Northampton

    22. Senate approves $24 million to build new fueling system at Westover

      Explore GazetteNET (Jul 21 2011) Aerospace/Defense

      "This investment is national security for America and jobs for Massachusetts," Kerry said in a statement. "I wrote to Chairmen Daniel Inouye and Tim Johnson to emphasize this was a top priority for troops and military families in Massachusetts, and I'm glad this money's going right where it's needed next year." (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   John Kerry   Chicopee

    23. Atkins considers second store in Amherst

      Explore GazetteNET (Jul 14 2011) Retail

      AMHERST - Atkins Farms Country Market, an institution in South Amherst for nearly 50 years, might open a second store at the opposite end of town. Pauline Lannon, president of Atkins, said Thursday that Atkins is exploring opening a second store in the North Amherst village center as a way of keeping up with customer demand and offering easier access to its products for more area residents.--Atkins Corner road changes take shape read more (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Yankee Candle, Inc.

    24. Politicians eye bigger pool of federal dollars for public, private researchers

      Explore GazetteNET (Jul 10 2011) Education , Energy

      "The bill would provide funding that would enable us to be more competitive for certain kinds of federal grants," said Michael Malone, vice chancellor for research and engagement at UMass Amherst. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative