TD Bank to eliminate 200 call center jobs, while Thing5 still looks for help

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...s scheduled to close in December This is an updated version of a story posted at 6:45 this morning. SPRINGFIELD – TD Bank is closing its customer service call center at 1441 Main Street and eliminated 200 call c......candidates.” In January, Thing 5 announced that it was expanding downtown from small offices in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and in Longmeadow. Back then, Thor talked about 500 ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame   Kevin E. Lynn

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield College join to give Dunbar center new backboards

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...donors who made them possible. “We couldn’t be more grateful to two wonderful assets in the city of Springfield, namely the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Springfield College, who have come together to fulfill Dunbar’s dream to have modern NBA-style backboards in ou......today will go a long way in continuing and expanding Dunbar’s traditions,” he said. Doleva said the hall of fame “is very ... (Read Full Article)

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The countdown is on for The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships

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...nt dates run from March 1-5. “There is a lot of synergy between basketball and the city of Springfield,” Sarno said. “And from the Hall of Fame, to the MassMutual Center to the hotels and restaurants . . . there is going to be a lot of excitem... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

‘A Potential Game Changer’

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...31 January 2012. Written by: George O'Brien Arrival of Thing5 Could Change the Equation in Downtown Springfield Evan Plotkin, left, with Dave Thor Evan Plotkin, left, with Dave Thor, says the arrival of Thing5 c......His inclination was to search for locations like the company’s current headquarters facility in the Basketball Hall of Fame, which is accessible and has plenty of parking, including dozens of spots in an ... (Read Full Article)

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Taking Center Stage

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...of real-estate acquisitions, including the Paramount Theater (seen here), that promise to transform Springfield’s downtown. The kind of long-term change Flores envisions for the City of Homes will require energy......taurants as part of a destination district for fine arts. “The symphony should be doing a show, the Basketball Hall of Fame should be doing some kind of activity, the MassMutual Center should be doing some hockey, CityStage... (Read Full Article)

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LUXE Burger Bar named preferred developer for former Springfield Visitor Information Center building

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The Springfield Redevelopment Authority has selected a preferred developer for the former Visitor Information Cente......0 full-time jobs, 47 part-time jobs, and $96,250 in annual tax revenue for the city. The site is on Hall of Fame Avenue, also known as West Columbus Avenue, off Interstate 91 and abutting the Connecticut River. T... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

Holyoke native Dr. Arthur Roberts to receive Distinguished American Award

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...ginia; Clendon Thomas, Oklahoma; Bob Waldrop, Arizona; and Gene Washington, Michigan State. The Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011 for Division II-III players was enshrined in May. It included Springfield native Mickey Kobrosky, an All-America player in the 1930s at Trinity College of Hartford. (Read Full Article)

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Developer Peter Pappas confirms joint effort with Boston group to open a Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill at former Visitor Information Center

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...nstead with the Boston group, believing it will provide a greater draw to the riverfront and nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Boston group includes: Jerry Remy, a Boston Red Sox broadcaster and former Red Sox player; O’......ing. Mascia, reached for comment Thursday, said the group is “excited” by the chance to move to the Basketball Hall of Fame development area. ‘I like the location, the Hall ... (Read Full Article)

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Stories Worth Telling

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.... Whalley carries name-brand computers as well as low-cost performance compatibles. YMCA of Greater Springfield Inc. 275 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01104 (413) 739-6951 www.springfieldy.org Kirk Smith, CEO The YMCA focuses on youth development, wi......es ASE-certified technicians well-versed in all makes and models. Samuel’s 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 732-7267 www.samuelstavern.com Edward Grimaldi, CEO Located at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Samuels ... (Read Full Article)

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MAAC, Basketball Hall of Fame unveil new exhibit in advance of championships

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The MAAC and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will unveil a new exhibit entitled “The MAAC Experience’’ at the shrine Tuesday and tickets for the......ark Reddit Share Email Print maachall.JPG The Republican photo by Don TreegerChase Bourdo of the Basketball Hall of Fame cleans the glass on the new MAAC exhibit at the Springfield shrine. SPRINGFIELD – With a little more than four months to go, the ... (Read Full Article)

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Peoples Bank donates $43,000 for scoreboard at proposed new West Springfield High School

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Plan for restaurant among latest proposals for use of former Visitor Information Center building in Springfield

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...Plan for restaurant among latest proposals for use of former Visitor Information Center building in Springfield Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 7:00 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The ......nce November 2009 when the William C. Sullivan Tourist Information Center relocated to the nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Pappas was not immediately available for comment, but has proposed two businesses for the vacan... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

Profile in Business

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...properties is diversified, including everything from the PeoplesBank building in Holyoke to the the Basketball Hall of Fame complex in Springfield, a contract the company earned last year. “Our label on a building means something, even if we don’......s — he remembers trying to get updates on several clients that were more in harm’s way, such as the Hall of Fame and the Community Music School, for example, and ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   American International College   Springfield Technical Community College   Baystate Health

More than 800 athletes compete in 2011 JCC Maccabi Games in Springfield

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...erican International College on Monday. More than 800 athletes compete in 2011 JCC Maccabi Games in Springfield Published: Monday, August 15, 2011, 5:27 PM Updated: Monday, August 15, 2011, 5:39 PM Fran Syp......Wednesday. It will be run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. ET CETRA: The athletes toured the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday .¤.¤. On Wednesday, the athletes ... (Read Full Article)

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Officials cut ribbon on $500,000 renovation of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center

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...e, John Kooomson, Director of the Center proudly shows off the new opthamology suite at the Center. SPRINGFIELD – City, state and Baystate Health officials gathered at the Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Heal......or of the Center. They are in one of the new areas. Sarno compared the renovations completed to new Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Chris Mullin “hitting a game-winner.” Patient visits have increased by 20 percent since 19... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Baystate Health   Springfield

Versatile Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes four very different inductees

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...r, Tom “Satch” Sanders and Arvydas Sabonis will be enshrined Friday at Symphony Hall as part of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011. Versatile Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes four very different inductees Published: Tuesday, August 09, 2011, 8:42 PM Updated: Tu......e Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print hofersgather.JPG AP file photoMembers of the Hall of Fame Class of 2011 hold up ... (Read Full Article)

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Basketball Hall of Fame readies for 2011 induction, enshrinement ceremonies

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...gg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print SCT_FEATURE_2_ROBACK_1682574.JPG The Republican photo Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will be hard-pressed to match the grandeur of last year’s Enshrinement, or even the year before. St......e dedication of a monument commemorating the birth spot of the game of basketball. IF YOU GO Event: Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement  Saturday – Hoops and Heroes Tournament begins at Springfield College  Sunday ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield College   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center

Amid tragedy and destruction from tornado, officials speak of long-term plans for rebuilding Western Massachusetts communities

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Before a crowd of more than 250 people at Center Court at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a series of speakers, including Gov. Deval L. Patrick, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray, and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, emphasized a need to look to long-term goals while dealing with the immedia... (Read Full Article)

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Gov. Deval Patrick, Housing Secretary Gregory Bialecki will host tornado recovery forum in Springfield Tuesday

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...ecovery in the region after the devastation of the June 1 tornadoes. The forum will be held at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield at 3 p.m. We'll be providing live coverage here on MassLive.com. Gov. Deval Patrick, Housing Secr... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield considering 2 proposals for reuse of former Visitor Information Center

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...uilding on West Columbus Avenue, is now considering two competing proposals for reuse of the site. Springfield considering 2 proposals for reuse of former Visitor Information Center Published: Sunday, June 05, ......aws. Pappas and a partner, Michael A. Spagnoli, invested $14 million in redeveloping the former Basketball Hall of Fame on West Columbus Avenue, adjacent to the Visitor Information Center site. The Rivers Landing comple... (Read Full Article)

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Basketball Hall of Fame escapes damage from Springfield tornado

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... "We would like to thank everyone for their outreach regarding the violent storms that came through Springfield and Western Massachusetts last night. Fortunately, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame did not have any damage and our staff has all checked in safely. "Our Hall of Fame building has become a centralized command center for Springfield Police, Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and deployed me......rayers through ... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts' unemployment rate falls below 8% for first time in 2 years

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...y A. Salvador, left, director of employee relations at Smith and Wesson talks with Rose M. Behnk of Springfield, an attendee at the Urban League Job and Career Forum at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Tuesday. BOSTON - Massachusetts employers added 19,500 jobs in April and the state’s jobless rate d... (Read Full Article)

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Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau says Howdy to award winners

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... Khia Eagan of the 7-Eleven store in Sunderland (Retail/Business category), Bob Aubrey of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield (Attractions category), Elise Wright of the Belchertown United Church of Christ (Public Service cat... (Read Full Article)

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Local businesses need to take care that Hispanic marketing efforts are not lost in translation

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...us Number: Hispanic Marketing Forum," sponsored by The Republican , El Pueblo, and Masslive, at the Basketball Hall of Fame. SPRINGFIELD – One of the most important things businesses need to know when marketing to Hispanics is that tran... (Read Full Article)

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