Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation president: Bay State poised to take advantage of recovery, but problems loom

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The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield drew 585 people to the MassMutual Center for the annual luncheon, said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers. In recent years, the chambers had hosted the lunch at Chez J......ael J. Widmer, right, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, both spoke Monday at the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield Outlook 2012 luncheon at the MassMutual Center. At ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   The Republican

Getting Down to Business

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Jeff Ciuffreda has worn many hats over the years. He joked that his time in the Peace Corps taught him the virtue ......eople understand what you can do.” All eyes have been on Ciuffreda’s first year as president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. He took over last February, replacing long-time leader Russ Denver. It was a turbulent time to be... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Russell Denver   West Springfield

City2City

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... went on the trip feels the same way. There was a sense of real engagement among the participants.” Jeffrey Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, agreed, and said that Springfield has the ingredients — including leadership — in place to write a... (Read Full Article)

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Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino

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Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield said his chamber participated simply as a way to get information to its member businesses. Neither ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield celebrates Super 60

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...als review financial information submitted by nominees, but keep the actual figures in confidence. Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield celebrates Super 60 Published: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 4:30 PM Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2......and clinical data for medical practices, and Samuel’s restaurants in Springfield. Chamber President Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda said Super 60 sends a message of encouragement that there are companies doing well even in ... (Read Full Article)

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Stories Worth Telling

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Jeffrey Ciuffreda says the annual Super 60 luncheon is more than a recognition of individual achievement in business,......ty of our employment base, our businesses, which is our strength,” said Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, which sponsors the event. “The list of winners includes human-services providers, manufacturers, i... (Read Full Article)

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OUTLOOK 2011 SPEAKERS CONGRESSMAN RICHARD NEAL AND GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICK

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Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Congressman Richard E. Neal

Recovery in Slow Motion

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Jeff Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, took a glass-half-full outlook on the current situation, as might be expected given his title, but... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Hasbro, Inc.   Jeff Ciuffreda

Blown Away

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...appened, while sobering, has also quickly brought out the sense of community among area businesses. Jeffrey Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, said he and other chamber leaders are grateful for members who offered temporary office and ware......ing chamber members to reach out to some of those affected companies and direct them to contact the ACCGS or other resources now being established. “There are ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

Rebuilding from tornadoes gives Western Massachusetts residents chance to improve communities, economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki says

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...asketball Hall of Fame, Bialecki announced during his speech during the annual meeting lunch of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield at the Springfield Marriott. Rebuilding from tornadoes gives Western Massachusetts residents chanc... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Gregory P. Bialecki

Regional Approach

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...sted on 15 March 2011. Written by: Joseph Bednar Written by: Joseph Bednar Chambers Assess Value of ACCGS During Time of Transition ACCGS President Jeff Ciuffreda ACCGS President Jeff Ciuffreda With its leadership in transition and having endured one high-profile defection, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield got a needed break when the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce recently decided to re... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Russell Denver   Springfield   Chicopee

Editorial: Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield ready to rebound

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Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, who had been serving as interim president since Russell F. Denver announced he was stepping down i......s title and will stay on for the next year, providing stability the organization needs. Editorial: Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield ready to rebound Published: Monday, March 07, 2011, 2:00 AM Updated: Monday, March 07, 2011, 2:... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Jeff Ciuffreda

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield reorganizes with East of the River group on board

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...Share Email Print The Republican | Mark M. MurrayJeffery S. Ciuffreda will stay as president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield through at least June 2012. SPRINGFIELD – Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda will stay on as president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield for the next year or more as the regional umbrella group reorganizes itself. The arrangement had b......y from the Affiliated Chambers and taking ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Westfield

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections

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...’s Chamber, formerly the Women’s Partnership. “We’ve had the same challenges businesses have,” said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, interim president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. “We’re fine and moving forward. It’s business as usual.” But Ciuffreda said the chamber has given ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Russell Denver   Smith & Wesson Corp.

U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal to speak at Chamber Outlook lunch

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...rick doesn’t attend, chamber members will likely hear from a senior member of Patrick’s staff, said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, vice president of government affairs for the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal to speak at Chamber Outlook lunch Published: Sunday, January 23, 2011, ......ruary 12, 2010 - Agawam - S- Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick, left, greets Russell F. Denver, president of Affiliated Chambers ... (Read Full Article)

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

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... fits,” Denver said. The Springfield Chamber is one of the four component chambers that make up the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Others are the West of the River Chamber of Commerce, East of the River Chamber of Commerce and Pr... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Russell Denver   Springfield   Health New England

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

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...day, October 03, 2010, 1:11 PM The Republican The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools By JEFFREY S. CIUFFREDA Both the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts (EDC) have taken formal positions to... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

Chamber speak to key players in D.C.

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...view across to these officials, many of whom we'd never reach, other than coming down here,” said Jeffrey Ciuffreda, Vice President of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Representatives from local colleges to healthcare got a closer look at the happenings in Washingto... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

CNBC ranks Massachusetts No. 5 on its annual list of "America's Top States for Business"

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...2.12.2010 | AGAWAM - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, greets Russell F. Denver, president of Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc. and Jeffrey Ciuffreda, vice president of government affairs at the start of Outlook 2010, the annual business luncheon at... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

Chambers hear pitch on gambling - MassLive.com

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Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce

Insurers wary of health plans

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Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Health New England   Peter F. Straley