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......achusetts Taxpayers Foundation, both spoke Monday at the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield Outlook 2012 luncheon at the MassMutual Center. At center is Chambers President Jeffrey Ciuffreda. SPRINGFIELD ... (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 ...... 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

Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)

... 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 script similar to GR’s. “I do beli... (Read Full Article)

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

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...y Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce and Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce. 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. Neithe... (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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...mpany that automates financial 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 the mids... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield College   West Springfield   Springfield

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,....... 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... (Read Full Article)

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OUTLOOK 2011 SPEAKERS CONGRESSMAN RICHARD NEAL AND GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICK

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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

Explore BusinessWest (Jun 21 2011)

...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... (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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...Housing and Economic Development Gregory P. Bialecki while touring Main st area hit by the tornado. SPRINGFIELD – Despite the pain, people should now look at rebuilding from the June 1 tornadoes that cut a swath... (Read Full Article)

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Regional Approach

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...e of a regional voice in the business community. For the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, this was a decidedly precarious spot. With the ACCGS already in transition mode — Jeff Ciuffreda succeeded long-time President Russell Denver in the head chair — the ACCGS endured a high-profile d... (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...... 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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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. Affiliated Chambers o......y from the Affiliated Chambers and taking its 250 members with it. “But we have every confidence in Jeff Ciuffreda and the presentation he gave us was very professional and persuasive,” said Tammy A. Bordeaux, chai... (Read Full Article)

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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, ......al Patrick, left, greets Russell F. Denver, president of Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc. and ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

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

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...ussell F. Denver will leave his post as president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield no later than March. Denver, 54, announced his plans to leave Tuesday during a board meeting of the... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Russell Denver   Springfield   Health New England

Pioneer Valley to get a slice of federal small-business loan program

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...hat its loaned funds can be used to do. Local banks report having the money to lend already, said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, vice president of government affairs for the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield. Companies basically fall into two categories, those that want loans but can’t get them because of ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Springfield   Holyoke

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 posit... (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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...al 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