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  1. Articles mentioning both Eastern States Exposition and Springfield

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    1. Howdy awards honor hospitality industry

      Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (May 15 2012) Tourism

      Howdy awards honor hospitality industry ...l Clerk - CVS - Longmeadow Transportation: Mike Arsenault - Valet Manager - Valet Park of America - Springfield Spotlight Winner: Wayne McCary - President and CEO - Eastern States Exposition (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Eastern States Exposition

    2. Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry

      Explore masslive.com (May 9 2012) Tourism

      Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry ...ll also host the state's 25th annual Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism on Sept. 20 at the Eastern States Exposition. On Wednesday, Mary Kay Wydra , president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, and members of the bureau's board of directors met with House Speaker... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   West Springfield   Springfield

    3. Eastec manufacturing trade show replaced in 2012 by Mfg4 in Hartford

      Explore masslive.com (May 7 2012) Manufacturing

      Eastec manufacturing trade show replaced in 2012 by Mfg4 in Hartford ...the Young building. HARTFORD, Conn. — Eastec, the mammoth precision manufacturing trade show at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, will give way this year to Mfg4, a seminar-focused event that will take place at the Hartford Conv... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

    4. Original Western Mass. Home & Garden opens at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 22 2012) Tourism

      Original Western Mass. Home & Garden opens at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield ...’s about the same number of exhibitors as last year. Original Western Mass. Home & Garden opens at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 7:45 PM Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 7:52 PM Jim Ki... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

    5. Westfield Vocational-Technical High School students to display skills at upcoming Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 19 2012) Education

      Westfield Vocational-Technical High School students to display skills at upcoming Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show ...atured,” said Falcetti. “It is a great opportunity to blow our own horn,” he said. The show, at the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, is scheduled march 22 through March 25. It is sponsored by the Homebuilders and Remodelers Associa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Westfield

    6. Eastern States Exposition president Wayne McCary announces retirement

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 16 2011) Tourism

      Eastern States Exposition president Wayne McCary announces retirement ...ican archives shows G. Wayne McCary when he was named president and chief executive officer of the Eastern States Exposition. WEST SPRINGFIELD – G. Wayne E. McCary is retiring as president of the Eastern Sates Exposition. His retirement will ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

    7. Western Massachusetts Electric Company: Historic restoration "essentially complete"

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 6 2011) Energy

      Western Massachusetts Electric Company: Historic restoration "essentially complete" ...Fark Reddit Share Email Print Storm Aftermath Day 5 Enlarge The Republican Photo Desk 11/02/11-West Springfield-Staff Photo by Dave Roback- Tree and utility crews gather at the Eastern States Exposition's Better Living Center for a dinner and a place to sleep while working on storm restoration on Wedn... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    8. Linemen working to restore power for WMECO after snowstorm being fed and housed at the Big E

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 2 2011) Energy

      Linemen working to restore power for WMECO after snowstorm being fed and housed at the Big E ...Fark Reddit Share Email Print Storm Aftermath Day 5 Enlarge The Republican Photo Desk 11/02/11-West Springfield-Staff Photo by Dave Roback- Tree and utility crews gather at the Eastern States Exposition's Better Living Center for a dinner and a place to sleep while working on storm restoration on Wedn... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    9. Big E draws more than 1.2 million people to West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 2 2011) Tourism

      Big E draws more than 1.2 million people to West Springfield ...air made that nearly impossible, said G. Wayne McCary, president and chief executive officer of the Eastern States Exposition. Big E draws more than 1.2 million people to West Springfield Published: Sunday, October 02, 2011, 10:55 PM Updated: Sunday, October 02, 2011, 11:11 PM Jeane... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Holyoke

    10. Big E at 95: Rooted in agriculture, family friendly and big on food fun

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 16 2011) Tourism

      Big E at 95: Rooted in agriculture, family friendly and big on food fun ...ON TREEGER Wayne McKenney of Lancaster, Ma. enjoys a smoked turkey leg on the last day of the 2010 Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. . By TIERA N. WRIGHT Animals. Rides. Concerts. The Big E. That’s right, a favorite fair in West Springfield is back through Oct. 2. The Eastern States Exposition opens its doors once again, offering food, entertainment and a variety of vendors. The 17-day fair,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Comcast   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

    11. Conventional Thinking

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 30 2011) Tourism

      Conventional Thinking ...des the BCCA, as well as the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS), which will be coming to the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds next May. And it also includes the many dance and cheerleader competitions that Springfield has attracted; gatherings of religious groups, such as the Church of God of Prophecy and the Evange... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Westfield

    12. 2015 National Square Dance Convention coming to Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 18 2011) Tourism

      2015 National Square Dance Convention coming to Springfield In the first six months of 2011, the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau helped make 16 major conventions happen for Springfield and the region. Of those, 10 utilized the MassMutual Center. The others were at area hotels or the Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield, Szenda said. 2015 National Square Dance Convention coming to Springfield Published: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 6:02 PM Updated: Sunday, July 17, 2011 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   West Springfield   Springfield

    13. FEMA recovery centers open Saturday in Springfield, West Side to aid tornado victims

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 17 2011)

      FEMA recovery centers open Saturday in Springfield, West Side to aid tornado victims The Springfield center is located in Building 104 of the STCC Technology Park at One Federal Street. More important......recovery center, said he has been told that people in the city’s shelter for tornado victims at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds will be bused to the center. Many of those victims are refugees who were living in West... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   MassMutual Center   Palmer

    14. Eastec to become an every-other-year affair

      Explore masslive.com (May 24 2011) Manufacturing

      Eastec to become an every-other-year affair ...ted by John Gurney of Chicopee. 2011 EASTEC Manufacturing Show at the Big E gallery (9 photos) WEST SPRINGFIELD – Eastec, the manufacturing trade show at the Eastern States Exposition, will be an every-other-year event. Eastec will be replaced on the even-numbered years with ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Chicopee

    15. Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau says Howdy to award winners

      Explore masslive.com (May 16 2011) Tourism

      Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau says Howdy to award winners ... Division. Sponsors for the 2011 Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence are Baystate Health, CBS-3 Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Global Spectrum, The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House/The Delaney House, MassLive.com, Massac... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Six Flags New England   Baystate Health

    16. Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau unveils 2011 Howdy Award finalists

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 17 2011) Tourism

      .... Sponsors for the 2011 Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence include the Baystate Health, CBS-3 Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Global Spectrum, The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House/The Delaney House, MassLive.com, Massac... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Holyoke

    17. Eastern States Exposition donates $184,000 to Big E-West Springfield Trust Fund

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 13 2011)

      Eastern States Exposition donates $184,000 to Big E-West Springfield Trust Fund ...Fund, the largest gift it has made to the fund since its inception in 1994, according to officials. Eastern States Exposition donates $184,000 to Big E-West Springfield Trust Fund Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 2:15 PM Updated: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 2:... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Edward J. Gibson   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

    18. Eugene Cassidy of Longmeadow named Big E executive vice president and COO

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 22 2011)

      Eugene Cassidy of Longmeadow named Big E executive vice president and COO ... Cassidy, of Longmeadow, has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Eastern States Exposition. WEST SPRINGFIELD - Eugene J. Cassidy of Longmeadow has been named executive vice president and chief operating offic... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield Technical Community College   West Springfield   Western New England University

    19. Hotels, tourism officials plead with Springfield City Council to reject 2% excise tax hike

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 29 2011) Tourism

      Hotels, tourism officials plead with Springfield City Council to reject 2% excise tax hike ...Hollander, general manager of the MassMutual Center; and Gregory B. Chiecko, sales director for the Eastern States Exposition. Hotels, tourism officials plead with Springfield City Council to reject 2% excise tax hike Published: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 5:22 PM Update... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield City Council   Springfield

    20. Big E to build $2.2 million enclosed equestrian practice arena in West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 6 2011)

      Big E to build $2.2 million enclosed equestrian practice arena in West Springfield ...a1611.jpg View full sizeThis is an artist's rending of the planned equestrian practice arena at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. McCary said the project will go out to bid in February and construction will begin in March. The b... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition   The Republican

    21. Fiber arts event a success

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 14 2010)

      ...enjoyed the fashion show, and we have already begun planning for 2011." sconstantine@repub.comWEST SPRINGFIELD - The recent, inaugural Fiber Festival of New England attracted more than 3,000 attendees at the Eastern States Exposition, according to exposition officials. "We think it was a great success for a first-time effort," Elen... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

    22. Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership celebrates 10th anniversary

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 1 2010)

      Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership celebrates 10th anniversary The partnership is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding in September 2000 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield with a conference, set for 3 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at La Renaissance in East Windsor, Conn. Hartford... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Northampton

    23. Pioneer Valley-grown V-One Vodka is growing into the Boston market | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2010)

      Pioneer Valley-grown V-One Vodka is growing into the Boston market | masslive.com ...presents Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick a bottle of V-One during the governor's visit to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield on Sunday evening. Share Tweet 0 Comments HADLEY – Last month, V-One Vodka creator Paul J. Kozub ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    24. Big E attendance for 2010 is the third-highest in the history of the fair

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 3 2010) Tourism

      Big E attendance for 2010 is the third-highest in the history of the fair ... said. Final day of the Big E 2010 Enlarge Don Treeger, Republican staff photographer 10-03-10 West Springfield - Republican staff photo by Don Treeger- The final day of the 2010 Eastern States Exposition (The Big E). (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition   The Republican

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