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  1. Articles mentioning both Michael Graney and Springfield

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    1. EDC to Present Specialized Manufacturing Event

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 23 2012) Manufacturing

      ...r. DouglasFisher, Manager of Economic Development for Northeast Utilities, and Chair ofthe Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership, will moderate an industry panelof Knowledge Corridor manufacturers. The event... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor

    2. Springfield School Superintendent Search Committee

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 22 2012) Education

      I submitted an application to serve on the Search Committee toadvise the Springfield School Committee on its choice of a new Superintendentof Schools. I attended a meeting of all appli...... thequality of the applicants for the Search Committee, the City and the region will be wellserved. Michael Graney m.graney@westernmassedc.com I submitted an application to serve on the Search Committee toadvise th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney

    3. Grants Available to Companies Involved in International Business Development and Trade

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 8 2012)

      Comment "It was a wonderful chance to visit this kind of site and I am happy to know. thank you so ..." - gabblet

      ...nterested companies on Wednesday, March 14 at 5:00 in the TD Bank Community Room, 1441 Main Street, Springfield. Please contact Karen Tetreault at k.tetreault@westernmassedc.com or 413-233-9851 if you plan to at......application is available at the website notedabove. Interested parties should contact EDC Senior VP Mike Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com or413-755-1300 for more information. Mike has numerous international... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    4. Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2012) Education

      Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business ... and the potential to train new workers is key to bringing new businesses to the area, according to Michael Graney, senior vice president for business development with the Economic Development Council of Western Ma......en training workers in the fields of precision machining, healthcare and early childhood education. Springfield Technical Community College is taking the lead in training workers in green technologies through th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    5. Growth Industry Sector Series Kicks Off with Photonics Event

      Explore From the EDC (Feb 10 2012) Medical Devices

      ...r Industry Sector series, “New Market Opportunities for Photonicsand Fiber Optics Companies” at the Springfield Technology Park earlier thisweek. Photonics company executives from six states constituted the majo......wth potentialin the region. If anyone has ideas for any of these subsequent sessions, pleasecontact Michael Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com. The EDC hosted, and First Niagara Bank sponsored, the firstevent in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    6. Register for Photonics Industry Sector Presentation

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 31 2012) Manufacturing

      ...ors in western Massachusetts. The session will be held on Tuesday, February 7 from 4:00-6:30 at the Springfield Technology Park. More information can be found in the invitation -- http://www.westernmassedc.com/p...... accurate count for the caterer) to Karen Tetreault, k.tetreault@westernmassedc.com. Please contact Michael Graney from the EDC, m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300, with any questions. Future panels will f... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    7. Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires

      Explore Home - Berkshire Eagle Online (Jan 29 2012) Manufacturing

      Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires Michael Graney, the senior vice president of business development at the Economic Development Council of Western M......e president of business development at the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts in Springfield, said the "traditional, commodity-based heavy stuff" normally associated with New England manufactu... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Berkshire Bank

    8. EDC to Host Industry Sector Series

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 12 2012) Manufacturing

      ...pportunities for Photonics and Fiber Optics Companies” on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 4:00 at the Springfield Technology Park. This will be the first in a series of presentations to be scheduled over the next ......about this event or to recommend sites or panelists for future events, please contact EDC Senior VP Michael Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300.     The EDC will host “New Market Opportunitie... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    9. Municipal Economic Development Announcements

      Explore From the EDC (Dec 20 2011)

      ... missed, but we look forward to working with her in her new role at Common Capital.   Yesterday, Springfield Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal announced that the Congressman’s long-time colleague Kevin Kennedy......yesterday that he made a great hire and I wish Kevin nothing but success in his new position.   Mike Graney, m.graney@westernmassedc.com     There have been two significant announcements about municipal ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Michael Graney

    10. 2012 European Business Development Mission

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 10 2011) Medical Devices

      2012 European Business Development Mission   EDC Senior VP of Business Development Mike Graney will return to Europe in November to continue our international business development initiative. Mi......ldorf. He will also represent the EDC as part of a New England’s Knowledge Corridor® (Hartford CT – Springfield MA region) sponsorship of a Dutch medical device regulatory affairs conference two days before Medi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    11. EDC Hosts French Delegation

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 5 2011)

      EDC Hosts French Delegation ...n in 2012.   Since we had the delegation in the region for the day, we worked with partners in Springfield, Holyoke and Northampton to share best practices and opportunities for future collaboration, as wel...... to working with these and other partners to host similar delegations in the future. Please contact Michael Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300 if you would like to participate in future internati... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith College   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    12. Governor Patrick Recommending Western Massachusetts

      Explore From the EDC (May 17 2011)

      ... and still be home for dinner”, the Governor noted that Liberty Mutual’s Customer Service Center in Springfield consistently ranks highest in productivity of all of their centers. Governor Patrick also touted ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Raytheon   Liberty Mutual

    13. The Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership’s 2011 Interstate Business Survey

      Explore From the EDC (Apr 13 2011)

      ... our region". Below is a link to a short Interstate Business Survey being conducted by the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership (HSEP). “Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to help improve the ...... Here is the link to the survey: http://cbia.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9ZuqJoy22oBOZeY Thank you! Mike Graney/EDC of Western Mass. P.S. For more information about HSEP: www.hartfordspringfield.com (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership

    14. 2011 Logistics Conference - MEDIA ADVISORY

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 25 2011) Transportation

      Springfield MA-- Associated Industries of Massachusetts (“AIM”) and the Economic Development Council of Western......arch 24, 2011     AIM and EDC to Host Logistics Conference   For more information, Contact: Mike Graney, Economic Development Council of Western Mass 413-755-1300, m.graney@westernmassedc.com  Dawn Crei... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bank of America   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    15. Do You Have What Raytheon Wants?

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 24 2011) Information Technology , Manufacturing

      .... The first OEM to participate will be Raytheon, which will send a team of Purchasing executives to Springfield on May 5. The EDC is tasked with identifying and inviting firms from western Mass to apply for incl......ubmit the application if you provide the products or services requested by Raytheon. Please contact Mike Graney from the EDC at 413-755-1300 or m.graney@westernmassedc.com with any questions. Neither the EDC ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 20 2011) Transportation

      Springfield logistics conference to focus on the cost of moving goods in a time of rising oil prices ... Logistics Conference from 1:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel, in Springfield. The cost is $25 and more information is available from either Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.co......rity for Pioneer Valley businesses. “Logistics costs are rising in corporate decision making,” said Michael J. Graney senior vice president business development Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts “S... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    17. EDC and AIM to Host Logistics Conference

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 9 2011) Transportation

      ...achusetts (“AIM”) are hosting a Logistics Conference on Tuesday afternoon, March 29 at the Sheraton Springfield hotel. The EDC and AIM want to thank conference sponsor, U.S. Trust, and supporters GZA and the Har......evelopers, planners, academics and public officials to attend. For more information, please contact Mike Graney of the EDC at 413-755-1300  or m.graney@westernmassedc.com or Dawn Creighton at 413-233-9850  or dc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Michael Graney

    18. On Logistics

      Explore From the EDC (Dec 16 2010) Transportation

      ...Feemster who manages Grubb & Ellis’s global logistics practice, the keynote speaker at the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership. The EDC also hosted Tim for a luncheon with local business executives and eco... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    19. Open Houses Coming Up at Springfield Incubator

      Explore From the EDC (Dec 13 2010) Energy , Information Technology

      ...would like to inform you about three Open Houses coming up at the Scibelli Enterprise Center at the Springfield Technology Park. Details are below. The EDC encourages small business formation and we would be ple... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    20. STATE OF THE REGION CONFERENCE

      Explore From the EDC (Nov 17 2010)

      ... as we wrap up 10 years of collaboration at the 2010 State of the Region Conference of the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in East Windsor, Conn. The EDC wo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    21. State of the Region Conference

      Explore From the EDC (Nov 3 2010)

      ... as we wrap up 10 years of collaboration at the 2010 State of the Region Conference of the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in East Windsor, Conn. Top nationa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    22. EDC Emphasizes Cooperation with Regional Partners

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 25 2010) Education

      ...or received the largest (per capita) federal planning grant to assess opportunities in the Hartford-Springfield area, the new “Twin Cities”, according to Tim Brennan of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    23. EDC Companies and Directors Well Represented at International Symposium

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 14 2010) Retail

      ...ssociated Industries of Massachusetts-International Business Council (“AIM-IBC”) at the Sheraton in Springfield. We wish to thank MassMutual for sponsoring the event. Almost 100 people attended the symposium, in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   TD Banknorth   MassMutual   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    24. AIM | Europe Opportunity

      Explore AIM | Home Page (Oct 14 2010)

      ...is comments during a keynote address at The Europe Opportunity, an international trade symposium in Springfield sponsored by the AIM International Business Council and the Economic Development Council of Western......e Page Basketball Executive Outlines full-court press overseas Basketball may have been invented in Springfield, Massachusetts, but the future of the game lies in aggressive expansion overseas, an executive of the National Bas... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Michael Graney

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