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    1. Rocky Mountain Wood Co. to create renewable energy business

      Explore The Reminder Online (Sep 3 2010) Energy , Green Region

      WILBRAHAM -- The owner of Rocky Mountain Wood Co. on Boston Road will use a $50,000 federal planning grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help create a renewable energy business. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Chicopee

    2. Unique manufacturing company set to create new jobs in town

      Explore The Reminder Online (Apr 27 2010) Manufacturing

      Jim Driscoll, chair of the East Longmeadow Green Committee, announced at the committee's meeting on April 20 that Blu Homes Inc. will soon be moving its manufacturing business into town as the first anchor in what will become a green technology park. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Blu Homes

    3. JA of Western Mass earns grant from Pitney Bowes Foundation

      Explore The Reminder Online (Dec 28 2009) Education

      SPRINGFIELD - The Pitney Bowes Foundation provided a $5,000 grant to Junior Achievement (JA) of Western Massachusetts to sponsor 15 JA America Works programs in Western Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   American International College   Springfield College   Springfield

    4. Non-profits, businesses lobby for funding

      Explore The Reminder Online (Dec 22 2009) Education , Health Care

      SPRINGFIELD -- Advocates seeking funding for local tourism marketing efforts and housing for the poor were among those offering testimony at a budget hearing last week presided over by Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Six Flags New England   Springfield

    5. The Reminder Online - Scuderi Group proves green technology works

      Explore The Reminder Online (Nov 3 2009) Energy , Green Region

      WEST SPRINGFIELD -- The Scuderi Group of West Springfield has reached another benchmark in creating the world's most efficient automobile engine -- they've proven it works. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Scuderi Group

    6. Elm Street revitalization to receive stimulus money

      Explore The Reminder Online (Nov 3 2009)

      WESTFIELD -- The effort to revitalize downtown received a helping hand last week when the Patrick Administration announced the allocation of over $4.5 million in federal stimulus money for the Elm Street Revitalization project. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield

    7. Green tech company makes home here

      Explore The Reminder Online (Nov 3 2009) Energy , Green Region

      CHICOPEE -- In another few years, the city of Chicopee may be known as the location where renewable fuels took a huge step forward. Congressman Richard Neal, State Sen. Michael Knapik and Mayor Michael Bissonnette were among the officials at the groundbreaking for the pilot facility for Qteros, a company that uses a microbe to convert cellulose from plant material into ethanol. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Chicopee

    8. Cities move forward

      Explore The Reminder Online (Nov 3 2009)

      CHICOPEE -- After 30 years of discussions of re-use, damage due to neglect and the passage of time, a Chicopee landmark will finally have a future. A major step forward in the redevelopment of the former Uniroyal/Facemate properties was announced last week with Chicopee awarded up to $100,000 to assess the contamination levels at the complex. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver   Michael D. Bissonnette

    9. Industrial zone promises more business for the city

      Explore The Reminder Online (Sep 1 2009)

      CHICOPEE -- The sale of a city-owned property to the Westover Metropolitan Development Council (WMDC) for $1.45 million will ensure an industrial zone big enough to attract large businesses to the region -- something the city and the region doesn't presently have. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    10. Lt. Gov. announces $1.1 million for brownfield clean up

      Explore The Reminder Online (Sep 1 2009)

      INDIAN ORCHARD -- The lieutenant governor is happy to see a derelict building being demolished in Indian Orchard. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassDevelopment   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    11. Labor ordinances designed to help city workers

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 20 2009)

      Labor leaders and city officials hailed the ordinances signed by Mayor Domenic Sarno on Tuesday as ways to help ensure Springfield residents are hired on public works projects. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield

    12. Tourism effort boosted

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 20 2009) Tourism

      A major effort to increase tourism to Holyoke was started last week with the release of a "Discover Holyoke" walking tour guide. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   Volleyball Hall of Fame

    13. Bissonnette and Gov. Patrick work to prevent more manufacturing layoffs

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 20 2009) Energy , Manufacturing

      To try to lower the expenses Callaway Golf has with its Chicopee manufacturing facility, Mayor Michael Bissonnette has been working to switch Callaway from buying its electricity from Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) to Chicopee Electric Light Department (CELD). (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    14. New restaurant hits it right On The Mark

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 20 2009) Tourism

      On Aug. 6 Watkins hosted a grand opening celebration for his new restaurant, On The Mark. Located in the heart of Agawam off of Springfield Street, the Walnut Street eatery serves up fresh homestyle breakfast and lunch, seven days a week. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield

    15. City looks to the past and the future with exhibit and report

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 12 2009)

      WESTFIELD -- Think you know Elm Street? Think again. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Westfield State University

    16. The Reminder Online - Downtown businesses open despite road construction

      Explore The Reminder Online (Jul 31 2009)

      Mayor Michael Bissonnette's statement before a standing room only audience of downtown business owners on Wednesday in the City Council chambers could be seen as a bit of understatement: "There's a heck of a lot of roadwork in downtown." (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   Chicopee Chamber of Commerce

    17. YWCA to add $5.5 million housing unit to campus

      Explore The Reminder Online (Jul 28 2009) Education

      SPRINGFIELD -- Mary Reardon Johnson, executive director of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, said the new $5.5 million housing unit that will be built on the YWCA Clough Street campus is the second of three phases of development for the 11-acre site. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield

    18. Holub: A plan for a UMass presence expected in six months

      Explore The Reminder Online (Jun 30 2009) Education , Life Sciences

      SPRINGFIELD -- University of Massachusetts (UMass) Chancellor Robert C. Holub said last week that he hopes to have a plan in place within six months for a formal UMass presence in the city. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

    19. PVPC must deliver downtown action plan by August

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 26 2009)

      WESTFIELD -- Research, data collection and public input are complete and now the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) must sift through the genius and off-the-wall ideas to create a comprehensive downtown action plan. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Westfield State University   Amherst

    20. Market Show and Sec. of Housing & Economic Development bring good news

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 19 2009) Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

      Market Show and Sec. of Housing & Economic Development bring good news SPRINGFIELD There was good news and sort of good news at this year's Business Market Show. The definite good news is that more businesses had more booths this year at the annual event that showcases businesses from Western Massachusetts and their goods and services. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassMutual Center   Russell Denver

    21. The Reminder Online - McCary to build synergy between OABA, Eastern States Exposition

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 8 2009) Education , Tourism

      WEST SPRINGFIELD -- Newly elected chair of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) Wayne McCary, president of Eastern States Exposition, plans to build a synergy between the two industries to yield a prosperous relationship during his one-year appointment. "It's really always been a marriage [between the OABA and The Big E]," McCa... (Read Full Article)

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    22. The Reminder Online - Urban renewal plan for south Holyoke moves forward

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 8 2009)

      HOLYOKE -- Members of the community are working toward a fresh start and a new reputation with the Urban Renewal Plan. The city is undertaking a comprehensive planning study for the rehabilitation of the Flats, Churchill, South Holyoke, Prospect Heights and downtown neighborhoods. Aaron Vega, a Holyoke native, said the city needs more ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke

    23. Construction on Canalwalk begins

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 8 2009) Tourism

      HOLYOKE -- City, state and federal officials gave Holyoke the old heave-ho last week. Mayor Michael Sullivan, State Sen. Michael Knapik and Congressman John Olver heaved some dirt, signifying the groundbreaking of the first phase of the Holyoke Canalwalk on May 1. The approximately $5 million, three-phase project will create an outdoor land... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Kathleen G. Anderson   Chicopee   Holyoke

    24. City Stage and Symphony Hall plan on expanding

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 1 2009) Tourism

      SPRINGFIELD -- Downsizing may be a common occurrence throughout American businesses, but not at City Stage and Symphony Hall. The schedule of events for the two arts facilities is increasing for the 2009-10 season. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick