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    1. Editorial: A needed push on area tourism

      Explore Amherst Bulletin (Apr 7 2011) Tourism

      "Rural Life, Urban Appeal" is the slogan the tourism council is working with now. Braiding the appeal of pastoral places with the buzz of Valley culture is a clever approach. It offers a good reason to consider Valley destinations without fixing too specifically on any of the possibilities such a slogan suggests -- mowings and museums, backwoods trails and bookstore cafes, quiet lanes and the Pearl Street nightclub. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst College   Amherst

    2. Shaffer takes new approach in advancing office park plan

      Explore Amherst Bulletin (Aug 19 2010)

      Shaffer's plans call for up to 500,000 square feet of office space in the park. Though some have expressed skepticism that there will be businesses interested in the office park, the town manager said he has already targeted potential buyers. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts Office of Business Development   Amherst

    3. The case for economic development

      Explore Amherst Bulletin (Jul 22 2010)

      It is relatively simple. Without sufficient new growth in our taxable properties, the only predictable source of revenue for the town, Amherst will not be able to fund essential services. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    4. Deal inked for Patterson land, the would-be economic engine for town

      Explore Amherst Bulletin (Feb 4 2010) Education

      Deal inked for Patterson land, the would-be economic engine for townAmherst BulletinShaffer said he has already had conversations with Allan Blair, president of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Commission, on how to bring a ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Allan W. Blair

    5. A first for Amherst Chamber: New leader hails from Hadley

      Explore Amherst Bulletin (Jan 7 2010) Financial Services

      A first for Amherst Chamber: New leader hails from Hadley A first for Amherst Chamber: New leader hails from HadleyAmherst BulletinKeegan, who graduated from Northampton High School in 1980, has worked in financial services for 15 years, including at the Farm Credit Bank of Springfield ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    6. State, town to work on defunct school

      Explore Amherst Bulletin (Dec 10 2009) Education

      State, town to work on defunct schoolAmherst BulletinSample contracts with Springfield and Chicopee will be forwarded to the EDIC, said Richard Henderson, executive vice president for real estate for ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Springfield   Northampton