Articles mentioning both Mary Kay Wydra and MassMutual Center -Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Articles mentioning both Mary Kay Wydra and MassMutual Center

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1. Coronavirus: 107 canceled, postponed Western Mass. events cost economy $27M
  
  Explore masslive.com Apr 6 2020 Tourism
  
  ...ateur Athletic Union -- Volleyball Super Regional which would’ve taken place from March 13 to March 15 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield with 6,400 expected attendees generating 500 nights of hotels stays. The proj...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Amherst
2. Greater Springfield Becoming a More Attractive Convention Site
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 2 2020 Tourism
  
  ...eir convention experience as well,” added Alicia Szenda, the GSVCB’s director of Sales. “They might be at the MassMutual Center for three or four days, but they might do a couple off-site events, too. We can help them — ...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame
3. Red Sox Winter Weekend, Hoophall Classic drew 10,000 visitors and $7M in spending, visitors bureau says
  
  Explore masslive.com Jan 24 2020 Tourism
  
  ...wntown Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke and West Springfield with Red Sox Winter Weekend occupying space at the MassMutual Center and MGM Springfield. Hoophall was held on the grounds of nearby Springfield College. The Hoo...
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  Mentions: Springfield College MassMutual Center West Springfield
4. Hooplandia tournament will inject $12M into Springfield-area economy, visitors bureau says
  
  Explore masslive.com Oct 31 2019 Tourism
  
  ...All-Star Classic Game at the MassMutual Center in January pumped $2.8 million through the local economy, said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Wydra, speaking at a Thur...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center West Springfield Springfield
5. Tourism and Events Continue to Drive Region’s Hotel Demand
  
  Explore BusinessWest Mar 1 2019 Tourism
  
  ...rs. Depending on what they need for space, the lead could go to Eastern States, or the Mullins Center, or the MassMutual Center, all three.” Then she gets to work finding the aforementioned local connections, setting up ...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Chicopee
6. New Springfield Regional Visitor Center opens at downtown 'crossroads'
  
  Explore masslive.com Oct 25 2018 Tourism
  
  ...rger urban centers -- was something in the heart of downtown," he said. "There are so many things happening." Mary Kay Wydra, Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau president, called the spot a "crossroads" not...
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno MassMutual Center Springfield
7. Springfield Visitor Center to reopen in heart of downtown
  
  Explore masslive.com Oct 19 2018 Tourism
  
  ...ake sure to provide them with information to pique their interest so that they stay for other great reasons." Mary Kay Wydra, GSCVB President, said that her organization can help make sure visitors enjoy their stay in th...
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno MassMutual Center Springfield
8. Area Hospitality Venues Prepare for the Arrival of MGM
  
  Explore BusinessWest Jan 12 2017
  
  ... MassMutual Center. “This market has unique offerings for convention-goers and local residents alike, and the MassMutual Center should continue to be an integral part of what attracts visitors to downtown,” Michael Mathi...
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  Mentions: Comcast MassMutual Center Springfield
9. National Square Dance Convention kicks off today in Springfield
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 24 2015 Tourism
  
  ...nd beyond are planning to be busy and we all look forward to hosting a great group of convention goers," said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The presence that a grou...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Westfield
10. Going All In | BusinessWest
  
  Explore BusinessWest May 6 2014 Tourism
  
  ...in Meetings & Conventions Convention & Visitors Bureau Sees Regional Potential in Casino Mary Kay Wydra Mary Kay Wydra says a casino will draw people to downtown Springfield, but will also boost tourism across the ...
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Mohegan Sun MassMutual Center
11. New Holiday Inn Express construction in full swing on State Street in Springfield after years of delay and hurdles
  
  Explore masslive.com Aug 7 2013
  
  ... on Willow Street, and space for 15 cars on one side of the building, along with valet parking, Baymon said. Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Visitors and Convention Bureau, said she is encouraged th...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center West Springfield Palmer
12. Western Massachusetts Sports Commission introduced; will work to bring sports events to region
  
  Explore masslive.com Apr 11 2013 Tourism
  
  ...he guidance of the convention bureau's board of directors and its chairman, Michael E. Hurwitz, and president Mary Kay Wydra, the Western Massachusetts Sports Commission will be funded by the state Convention Center Auth...
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts MassMutual MassMutual Center
13. Getting Down to Business | BusinessWest
  
  Explore BusinessWest Sep 11 2012 Tourism
  
  ...VB’s Simple Mission: Putting Heads in Beds Mary Kay Wydra In these days of tight budgets and large workloads, Mary Kay Wydra says, the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau has become, in a word, nimble. Mary ...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame
14. Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry
  
  Explore masslive.com May 9 2012 Tourism
  
  ...nnual 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'...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center West Springfield Springfield
15. Conventional Thinking
  
  Explore BusinessWest Aug 30 2011 Tourism
  
  ...tes positive word-of-mouth referrals — and brings a group back again. Mary Kay Wydra, left, and Alecia Szenda Mary Kay Wydra, left, and Alecia Szenda, say one of the priorities for Team Springfield is to make groups feel...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Westfield
16. Hotels, tourism officials plead with Springfield City Council to reject 2% excise tax hike
  
  Explore masslive.com Jan 29 2011 Tourism
  
  ...ident of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau; Matthew A. Hollander, general manager of the MassMutual Center; and Gregory B. Chiecko, sales director for the Eastern States Exposition. Shardool Parmar, ...
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield City Council Springfield
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