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  1. Articles mentioning both Michael Graney and Springfield

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    1. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    2. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Berkshire Bank

    3. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    4. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Michael Graney

    5. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    6. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Smith College   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    7. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Raytheon   Liberty Mutual

    8. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership

    9. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Bank of America   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    10. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    11. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    12. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Michael Graney

    13. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    14. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    15. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    16. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    17. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    18. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   TD Banknorth   MassMutual   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    19. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Michael Graney

    20. Knowledge Corridor Campaign Marks Tenth Anniversary

      Explore From the EDC (Sep 16 2010) Education

      This month marks the tenth anniversary of the formation of the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership (“HSEP”) and our “New England’s Knowledge Corridor” business development campa... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    21. EDC and AIM to host International Business Event

      Explore From the EDC (Sep 13 2010) Retail

      ...Industries of Massachusetts-International Business Council (“AIM-IBC”) on October 7 at the Sheraton Springfield, sponsored by MassMutual. We are inviting Trade and Investment agencies, consular officials and cha......locations for, the NBA Development (“D”) League. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mike Graney of the EDC at 413-755-1300 or m.graney@westernmassedc.com or Dawn Creighton from AIM at 413-233-985... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   National Basketball Association   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    22. Amarantus MA Announces Collaboration With Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute

      Explore earthtimes.org (Jun 25 2010) Life Sciences

      ...l add to the growing cluster of premiere life sciences research being conducted in this area," said Mike Graney, Senior Vice President of Business Development at the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Co... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    23. EDC and Regional Companies to Attend Medical Device Trade Show

      Explore From the EDC (Jun 7 2010) Medical Devices

      ...cturing (MD&M) trade show in New York this week, as we have done for the last decade. EDC Senior VP Mike Graney will join business development colleagues in the Team New England pavilion. But this year we will a...... for western Mass companies to exhibit at the show. Hoppe Tool from Chicopee, Mitchell Machine from Springfield and Peerless Precision from Westfield will exhibit. In addition, Pittsfield Plastics and the ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Chicopee

    24. (“MOITI”) hosted 40 Consuls General, Trade Attaches and Trade and Investment executives from 19 countries on a three-day tour of Massachusetts

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 13 2009)

      ...ationships with many of the international representatives and hosted the event along with MOITI and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. Mayor Sarno, EDC President Allan Blair , Liberty Mutual Regional Manager Susan......t or B2B opportunities. This service is free. Please contact EDC Senior VP for Business Development Mike Graney at 413-755-1300 or m.graney@westernmassedc.com for more information. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    25. Westfield, Massachusetts – Poised for Growth After Arrival of Distribution Centers

      Explore From the EDC (Aug 25 2009)

      ...tts Turnpike commonly referred to as MassPike, spans the state and runs through the major cities of Springfield, Worcester, and Boston.“Westfield is located in an ideal area,” says Lynn Boscher, executive direct......ost consistently available economic development program in the state. Their record proves it,” says Mike Graney, senior vice president of business development for the Economic Development Council of Western Mass... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   Michael Graney

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