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  1. Articles mentioning both MassDevelopment and The Republican

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    1. Northampton officials break ground on latest Village Hill development

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 24 2012)

      Mayor David J. Narkewicz and Kent Pecoy joined officials from MassDevelopment at the ground-breaking for 24 new houses being built by Pecoy Homes, a construction company based i......ed: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 11:03 AM Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 11:04 AM Fred Contrada, The Republican By Fred Contrada, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print File photo ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   West Springfield   Springfield

    2. MassDevelopment celebrates completion of renovation of former courthouse at 1550 Main St.

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 9 2012)

      MassDevelopment celebrates completion of renovation of former courthouse at 1550 Main St. ...er, and praised the restoration of the downtown Springfield building. The property was purchased by MassDevelopment in 2009 for $2.5 million, and the agency invested approximately $3.6 million in renovations. 1550 M......$3.6 million in renovations. 1550 Main St. Published: Monday, April 09, 2012, 4:23 AM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassDevelopment   Baystate Health

    3. State grants totaling more than $6.4 million allow Westfield to proceed with public works projects

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 8 2012)

      State grants totaling more than $6.4 million allow Westfield to proceed with public works projects ...onomic Development; $1 million from state Department of Environment and Conservation and $25,000 in MassDevelopment urban renewal funding. State grants totaling more than $6.4 million allow Westfield to proceed wit......shed: Thursday, March 08, 2012, 2:28 PM Updated: Thursday, March 08, 2012, 2:28 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 1 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Westfield   The Republican

    4. Deval Patrick administration plans strategy to protect Massachusetts military facilities

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2012) Aerospace/Defense

      Deval Patrick administration plans strategy to protect Massachusetts military facilities ...ed: Monday, February 27, 2012, 8:57 PM Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 8:57 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 020312 timothy murray.......Massachusetts National Guard, Massachusetts Port Authority, state Department of Veterans’ Services, MassDevelopment as well as a state senator and state representative. The Defense Department plans to cut ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Bradley International Airport   MassDevelopment

    5. Arm Brook Village assisted living center under construction in Westfield

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2012)

      Arm Brook Village assisted living center under construction in Westfield MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, announced Wednesday that it made a $3.9 million partic......enter under construction in Westfield Published: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Ambrook Senior Living ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Springfield   Westfield

    6. Hospital of the Future: Baystate Health persevered with major construction project through 'Great Recession'

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 20 2012) Health Care

      Hospital of the Future: Baystate Health persevered with major construction project through 'Great Recession' ...mble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Tour of the Hospital of the future Enlarge Mark M. Murray, The Republican 02/16/12 Springfield - Republican Photo by Mark M.Murray - Dr. Aaron D. Kugelmass,chief of the divi......ough the Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, which merged two years ago with MassDevelopment, the state’s quasi public economic development agency. MassDevelopment itself issued a $25 million tax-exempt bond and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   MassMutual   Baystate Health

    7. Holyoke Medical Center gets $3 million in state help to obtain medical, non-medical and IT equipment

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 28 2011) Health Care

      ...sychiatric and oncology services, as well outpatient and therapeutic services, a press release from MassDevelopment said. Holyoke Medical Center gets $3 million in state help to obtain medical, non-medical and IT e...... Monday, November 28, 2011, 6:54 PM Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 6:54 PM Mike Plaisance, The Republican By Mike Plaisance, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Holyoke Medical Center   Springfield

    8. Village Hill project in Northampton gathers steam

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2011)

      Village Hill project in Northampton gathers steam ...are already occupied. The success of that phase has led to an agreement between Wright Builders and MassDevelopment, which owns the property, to build six additional single-family homes in a new section of Village H......: Monday, November 21, 2011, 4:30 PM Updated: Monday, November 21, 2011, 4:31 PM Fred Contrada, The Republican By Fred Contrada, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

    9. MassDevelopment issues $45 million in low-interest, tax-exempt financing to Baystate Medical Center expansion project

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 15 2011) Health Care

      MassDevelopment issues $45 million in low-interest, tax-exempt financing to Baystate Medical Center expansion project MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, has issued $45 million in low-interest, tax-exempt fin...... Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 6:24 PM Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 6:24 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print baystatephot.JPG View ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bank of America   MassDevelopment   Baystate Health

    10. Business bits: Springfield No. 5 in construction hiring, Bostonians don't like to eat out and are saying 'humbug' to holiday spending, and more

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 31 2011)

      Business bits: Springfield No. 5 in construction hiring, Bostonians don't like to eat out and are saying 'humbug' to holiday spending, and more ...ore Published: Monday, October 31, 2011, 6:04 AM Boston Business Journal By Boston Business Journal The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 033111-jim......tips from Titleist fitting experts. Lawrence development gets $38 million in funds Eastern Bank and MassDevelopment put up a combined $37.87 million in loans, tax credits and other financing to advance the Riverwalk... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Springfield

    11. There's some interest in proposed Massachusetts-owned bank but required $2.5 billion investment could cause early withdrawal

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 13 2011) Financial Services

      There's some interest in proposed Massachusetts-owned bank but required $2.5 billion investment could cause early withdrawal ...ion investment could cause early withdrawal Published: Monday, June 13, 2011, 2:15 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print biz tucker.jpg ...... not always imply causation. Also, Massachusetts already has quasi-public financing agencies like MassDevelopment and MassHousing that do what the Bank of North Dakota does. “I want to keep ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassDevelopment   Springfield

    12. Solar facility proposed for formerly contaminated Chapman Valve complex in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2011) Energy

      Solar facility proposed for formerly contaminated Chapman Valve complex in Springfield ...gle Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print 042711 chapman valve solar carl frattini.jpg The Republican | Don TreegerCarl J. Frattini, of Western Massachusetts Electric Co., explains plans for a $12 mill......environmental remediation using funds from the state Department of Environmental Protection and MassDevelopment. A year ago the city demolished the main foundry on Goodwin Street. Chapman Valve was once the worl... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    13. Atkins Farm in Amherst and r.k. Miles in Hatfield take advantage of stimulus

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Retail , Tourism

      ...m shop. “Circumstances are pushing us toward it,” said Pauline A. Lannon, president of Atkins Farm. The Republican / John Suchocki1-14-2011 - Amherst - Atkins Farm store is expanding thanks in part to a $4.4 millio......the main facility on Rt. 116 In December, Atkins received a $3 million Recovery Zone Bond issued by MassDevelopment that financed a 25,000-square foot addition to an existing building at Atkins along with work to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Amherst   The Republican

    14. Western Massachusetts Business Etc.: MassDevelopment helps Thorn Industries, NE execs expect hiring, Zoar employees top 1,000 human-powered commuting miles, and more

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 13 2010)

      Western Massachusetts Business Etc.: MassDevelopment helps Thorn Industries, NE execs expect hiring, Zoar employees top 1,000 human-powered commuting miles, and more MassDevelopment has provided a $450,000 loan through its New Markets Loan Fund to the owners of Thorn Industries. ......ees top 1,000 human-powered commuting miles, and more Published: Monday, December 13, 2010, 4:32 PM The Republican The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools april 2009 Joanne Attardi.JPG The Republican / File photoJoanne Attardi, founder and chief executive officer of The Nut Lady, is offering a new ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Big Y Foods   Springfield

    15. Chicopee gets more Brownfield Redevelopment Fund money for Uniroyal, Facemate clean-up

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 26 2010)

      Chicopee gets more Brownfield Redevelopment Fund money for Uniroyal, Facemate clean-up MassDevelopment has released an additional $300,000 in funds from the state’s Brownfield Redevelopment Fund for two......ated: Friday, November 26, 2010, 5:53 PM Sandra Constantine, The Republican Sandra Constantine, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools Uniroyal17.jpg The Republican file photoDemolition work began in January at the former Uniroyal site at Oak and West Main streets... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

    16. Under Construction: Reconstruction of former federal building in Springfield nearly complete

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 8 2010)

      Under Construction: Reconstruction of former federal building in Springfield nearly complete ... of the former federal building at 1550 Main St. will be completed by the end of 2010, according to MassDevelopment. Fontaine Bros., on Cottage Street in Springfield, is doing the work. Under Construction: Reconst...... building in Springfield nearly complete Published: Monday, November 08, 2010, 12:00 PM Jim Kinney, The Republican Jim Kinney, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools 110810 school department building plaza construction.jpg The Republican ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Baystate Health   Springfield

    17. Village Hill: Development of Northampton state hospital site finally taking hold

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2010)

      Village Hill: Development of Northampton state hospital site finally taking hold ...rtesy of the Daily Hampshire GazetteVillage Hill Share Tweet 0 Comments By ELLIE COOK / Special to The Republican NORTHAMPTON - Fall’s here, and with winter bearing down, projects race to the finish. If this most ......ch of bungalows are planned to go in along the western edge of the development. Kelsey Abruzzese of MassDevelopment, the quasi-state agency developing the property, said the agency is negotiating with a builder and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Northampton   Holyoke

    18. Growing market spurs innovation by Pioneer Valley agricultural start-ups

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 13 2010)

      Growing market spurs innovation by Pioneer Valley agricultural start-ups ...els that will provide half of the farm's electricity needs. 0 0 Share By BARBARA SOLOW Special to The Republican and MassLive.com NORTHAMPTON - Besides organic tomatoes, flowers and vegetables, Ryan Voiland has b......te and nonprofit funders looking for ways to invest in what is now a growing sector of the economy. MassDevelopment, an agency that finances projects statewide, recently announced that Barbara and Ronald Weaver, of ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver

    19. Westfield seeks state funding for environmental review

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2010)

      ...shed: Monday, August 02, 2010, 11:09 AM Updated: Monday, August 02, 2010, 11:13 AM Ted LaBorde, The Republican Ted LaBorde, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools 0 0 Share WESTFIELD – City officials are preparing applicatio......d then plan for any mitigation that may be necessary,” said Daley. He said he expects a decision by MassDevelopment on grant funding in about two months and work to begin ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency   Springfield

    20. Belchertown officials enthusiastic about Weston Solutions potential to develop former state school parcel

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 27 2010)

      Belchertown officials enthusiastic about Weston Solutions potential to develop former state school parcel ...lished: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 9:42 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 9:59 PM John Appleton, The Republican John Appleton, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools 050201_belchertown_state_school.JPG The Republican file photoThis is the D-Dorm at the former Belchertown State School. 1 0 Share BELCHERTOWN - The ......ials have agreed not to enter any contracts with other developers and to work with the quasi-public MassDevelopment agency on ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   The Republican

    21. Springfield receives grants for economic development, education and job creation

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 24 2010)

      Springfield receives grants for economic development, education and job creation ...ished: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 1:10 PM Updated: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 1:18 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican Peter Goonan, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools 0 0 Share SPRINGFIELD - A top state official on Thursday bega......at will allow the center to serve nearly double its current capacity. The low-interest loan is from MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development authority. Bialecki also stopped at ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Springfield   The Republican

    22. Town officials hope MassDevelopment can help them market former Belchertown State School property

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 17 2010)

      ...former Belchertown State School property Published: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 8:00 PM John Appleton, The Republican John Appleton, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools BELCHERTOWN – After years of working as a group of volunteers t...... State School property, the town development corporation is entering an agreement with experts at MassDevelopment who have experience with large projects throughout the state. “They can help us find funding s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Northampton   The Republican

    23. Chicopee City Council approves tax incentive for John Lyman Co. to relocate, expand on Westover Road

      Explore masslive.com (May 25 2010) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      Chicopee City Council approves tax incentive for John Lyman Co. to relocate, expand on Westover Road ...l approves tax incentive for John Lyman Co. to relocate, expand on Westover Road By Pamela Metaxas, The Republican May 25, 2010, 7:30PM CHICOPEE – City councilors have unanimously approved a tax incentive for a loc......iness. In April, the company received a $2.2 million tax-exempt industrial development bond from MassDevelopment to help renovate the new facility. MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development authority, works with businesses, financial ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Springfield   Chicopee

    24. Chicopee reaches agreement with MassDevelopment to study possible uses for Uniroyal, Facemate industrial site

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2010)

      ...ings on plans for the site, but that they have yet to be scheduled. Chicopee reaches agreement with MassDevelopment to study possible uses for Uniroyal, Facemate industrial site By Jim Kinney, The Republican February 11, 2010, 1:07PM CHICOPEE – The city of Chicopee hopes to have a comprehensive plan to re... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee

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