Hampshire College conference focuses on importance of videogame, digital animation business to Western Massachusetts

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...alley’s videogame and digital animation industry. The event was sponsored by Hampshire college, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council and MassDiGI, the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute. Hampshire College conference focuses on im......hed: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:45 PM Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:48 PM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 2 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit ... (Read Full Article)

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Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council hosts Hampshire College discussion of the Valley and video gaming industry

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The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, along with Hampshire College and the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI), will host “......ry, academia and government discussing games, entrepreneurship, education and economic development. Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council hosts Hampshire College discussion of the Valley and video gaming industry Published: Monday, March... (Read Full Article)

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U.S. Rep. James McGovern tours fairgrounds on 4th Northampton visit

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...reater Northampton Chamber of Commerce executive director Suzanne Beck, Allan W. Blair, head of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, and others at the fair office as part of a two-stop visit to the city. U.S. Rep. James McGovern to......d: Monday, January 30, 2012, 2:21 PM Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012, 2:42 PM Diane Lederman, The Republican By Diane Lederman, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

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...hed: Friday, January 13, 2012, 5:45 PM Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 5:46 PM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 1 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print The Republican / Michael S. GordonJanuary 9, 2012 - Westfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Westfield State......t Konig said the impact is obvious. Allan W. Blair, president and chief development ... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield logistics conference to focus on the cost of moving goods in a time of rising oil prices

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The EDC and Associated Industries of Massachusetts, a Boston-based business lobbying group , are hosting a ......ng in corporate decision making,” said Michael J. Graney senior vice president business development Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts “Something that was not a factor 10 years ago is now a factor that is as important as labor and rea... (Read Full Article)

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Connecticut technology center could help Massachusetts

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“It just makes sense to talk with them,” said Allan W. Blair, the president and CEO of the Western Mass Economic Development Council. “They are well established and they have some particularly on-point work that they are doing with ......d Technology Inc. in East Hartford, is working to become more active here in Western Massachusetts. The Republican / Michael S. GordonFebruary 17, 2011 - Westfield - Serge N. Novenko, a senior at Westfield ... (Read Full Article)

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Innovators hold key place in region

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...s or product. Innovators hold key place in region Published: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 4:02 AM The Republican By The Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print allanblair.... (Read Full Article)

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Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections

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...ringfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and other entities, shares office space and staff with the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is questioning the effectiveness of a broad-based regional cham......ps in West Springfield,” Ciuffreda said. He defended having the chamber in the same facility as the EDC, even though some of its entities, like Westmass Area Development Corp., have projects going on els... (Read Full Article)

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Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield president Russell Denver to step down

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...e 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print 061010 russell denver.JPG The Republican / File photoRussell Denver announced he is stepping down after 14 years as president of the Affilia......ogether Monday and determine a course of action. The Affiliated Chambers itself operates within the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts so anything the chambers do has to mesh well within the larger Economic Development ... (Read Full Article)

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Defense industry jobs are critical to Western Massachusetts economy but often overlooked

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...to Western Massachusetts economy but often overlooked Published: Monday, January 03, 2011, 12:45 AM The Republican By The Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print blairlord.j... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield Developers Conference set for Wednesday

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Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Economic Development Council of ...

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Both the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts (EDC) have taken formal positions to oppose Question 3 on the November 2, 2010 ballot, the question, if ......ould reduce the Sales Tax from 6 ¼% to 3%. Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts oppose Sales Tax Question 3 Published: Sunday, October 03, 2010, 1 ... (Read Full Article)

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Hartford-Springfield Partnership celebrates 10 years of the "Knowledge Corridor"

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...es 10 years of the "Knowledge Corridor" Published: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 12:00 PM Jim Kinney, The Republican Jim Kinney, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools bizmonday-feature-art.jpg Bob Rich/ The Republican 0 0 Share SPRINGFIELD – With about 700,000 people, a work force of about 322,000 and 15,372 busin......ary said. “That’s going to require very high-tech skills.” Allan W. Blair, president and ... (Read Full Article)

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Business Monday Debuts With Feature About AMICCON

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Northampton Three County Fair $42.7 million redevelopment hinges on release of $4 million Massachusetts bond

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...er Northampton Chamber of Commerce executive director Suzanne Beck, and Allan W. Blair, head of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, met recently with the editorial board of The Republican to provide an update on the project. Northampton Three County Fair $42.7 million redevelopment hin... (Read Full Article)

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Small Business Administration to hold expo in Holyoke to help merchants beat sluggish economy

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David W. Glidden, banker, to be honored by Boy Scouts

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...ssachusetts for TD Bank. David W. Glidden, banker, to be honored by Boy Scouts By Patrick Johnson, The Republican March 21, 2010, 11:43AM David W. Glidden.jpg David W. Glidden AGAWAM – Former New England Patriots’... (Read Full Article)

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Big, small businesses assisted by Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com

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...y assist small and medium-sized companies more than our members. Big, small businesses assisted by Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts By The Republican Newsroom February 13, 2010, 3:23PM By ALLAN W. BLAIR The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts was formed by the regional business community, particularly the larger employers, in 1996. Business... (Read Full Article)

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Economic Development Council promotes WMass businesses | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com

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...nd domestic) corporate attraction goals. Economic Development Council promotes WMass businesses By The Republican Newsroom February 14, 2010, 5:44AM By MICHAEL J. GRANEY Michael J. Graney.jpg Michael J. GraneyThe ......xorably tied to world economic conditions, just like virtually every region on the planet. To quote Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council director George Burtch, senior vice president of global integration for Hasbro, “The term ‘global b... (Read Full Article)

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Larry McDermott, publisher of The Republican, announces retirement; to be replaced by Newark Star-Ledger publisher George Arwady

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... George Arwady, publisher of The Star-Ledger of Newark, will assume the duties of publisher at The Republican. LAMCrop.jpg Larry McDermottBoth companies are part of the Advance Publications newspaper grou...... executive for The Associated Press. He has served on a number of local boards, including the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, YMCA of Greater Springfield, Springfield Library and Museums Association, Western Massachusetts Li... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield ranks high for biotech readiness - The Republican

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Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Biotechnology Council   Baystate Health