2. Categories

      Industry Clusters: Aerospace/Defense, Education, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Green Region, Health Care, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Logistics, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Paper Manufacturing, Plastics, Retail, Tourism, Transportation

  3. Organizations in the News

    (46 articles) University of Massachusetts

    (12 articles) Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    (10 articles) Smith College

    (9 articles) Knowledge Corridor

    (8 articles) Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute

    (8 articles) Amherst College

    (5 articles) Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    (5 articles) Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    (4 articles) Springfield Technical Community College

    (4 articles) University of Connecticut

    (4 articles) Greenfield Community College

    (3 articles) Cooley Dickinson Hospital

  4. Government Officials in the News

    (13 articles) Governor Deval L. Patrick

    (10 articles) Congressman Richard E. Neal

    (10 articles) Congressman John W. Olver

    (4 articles) Domenic J. Sarno

    (3 articles) Teri Anderson

    (1 articles) Michael J. Sullivan

    (1 articles) Edward J. Gibson

    (1 articles) John Musante

    (1 articles) Michael D. Bissonnette

    (1 articles) Daniel M. Knapik

    (1 articles) William Martin

  5. Western Mass Cities in the News

    (69 articles) Springfield

    (42 articles) Holyoke

    (36 articles) Greenfield

    (23 articles) Westfield

    (21 articles) Easthampton

    (19 articles) Chicopee

    (16 articles) Palmer

    (4 articles) West Springfield

    (1 articles) Ware

  6. Western Mass EDC Staff Members in the News

    (7 articles) Allan W. Blair

    (1 articles) Mary Kay Wydra

    (1 articles) Ann Burke

  7. Companies in the News

    (59 articles) The Republican

    (9 articles) Amtrak

    (8 articles) Baystate Health

    (3 articles) Yankee Candle, Inc.

    (3 articles) Florence Savings Bank

    (3 articles) Peter Pan Bus Lines

    (2 articles) Dielectrics

    (2 articles) Kollmorgen

    (2 articles) Big Y Foods

    (2 articles) Smith & Wesson Corp.

    (2 articles) MassMutual

    (2 articles) MassMutual Center

  8. Business Leaders in the News

    (2 articles) Robert L. Culver

    (2 articles) Peter J. Abair

    (2 articles) Kevin E. Lynn

    (2 articles) Paul Friedmann

    (2 articles) Timothy W. Brennan

    (1 articles) Jason Mark

  9. Western Mass EDC Board of Directors in the News

    (4 articles) Carol T. Christ

    (2 articles) John Heaps

    (1 articles) Paul C. Picknelly

    (1 articles) Peter Clarke

  1. Articles mentioning both Northampton and Amherst

    1-24 of 117 // 1 2 3 4 5 »

    1. Amherst native Alex Krogh-Grabbe named director of Amherst Business Improvement District

      Explore masslive.com (18 hours, 19 min ago)

      Amherst native Alex Krogh-Grabbe named director of Amherst Business Improvement District ...ct proposed by business leaders along with representatives from the University of Massachusetts and Amherst College. That group had been working for more than two years to establish the district, which allow......improvements and supplement services downtown. It is only one of eight such districts in the state. Northampton created a Business Improvement District in 2009. Districts have also been established in Westfield ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst College   Springfield

    2. Amherst chooses first BID director

      Explore GazetteNET (May 22 2012)

      Amherst chooses first BID director ...as for the area, including more decorative lighting and a shuttle bus that would connect the UMass, Amherst College and Hampshire College campuses. He also wants to encourage cooperation between the BID and ......e returns to the town in which he was born and raised to run the BID, just the eighth in the state. Northampton also has a BID. He begins work June 1. "One of the first things ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Amherst

    3. Amherst residents looking to launch store selling locally grown produce and locally created wares

      Explore masslive.com (May 21 2012)

      Amherst residents looking to launch store selling locally grown produce and locally created wares ...ly. Now, a group wants to create a year-round market similar to that held the last two years at the Amherst Regional Middle School in a downtown store. It would be modeled after the market and Local Roots Ma......s would be more diverse than those products offered at the cooperatively run River Valley Market in Northampton or at an artisan’s cooperative, for example, he said. He also sees ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton

    4. Arts Walk in Holyoke promotes cultural renaissance of downtown

      Explore masslive.com (May 21 2012)

      Arts Walk in Holyoke promotes cultural renaissance of downtown ...re more than 60 tenants. “This has all happened in just the last five or six years,” said Aubin, an Amherst native and former New York architect who returned to the Pioneer Valley in 1999. The rebirth of dow......dy going on here,” said Lori Divine, an artist who has been on the board of the Guild Art School in Northampton and Snow Farm in Williamsburg. “It’s making others ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   Holyoke

    5. Job fairs in Hampshire and Franklin counties draw youth

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 23 2012)

      The Northampton event on April 11 drew 87 young people from Northampton and Easthampton high schools, Amherst Regional High School and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, according to Donna DuSell, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith College   Amherst   Northampton

    6. Northampton City Council endorses constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court 'Citizens United' ruling

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 19 2012)

      Northampton City Council endorses constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court 'Citizens United' ruling ...ay it has unleashed a torrent of corporate money into the political process, influencing elections. Northampton City Council endorses constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court 'Citizens United' ruling Pu......ections. During the public comment session, a half dozen people spoke in support of the resolution. Amherst resident John Bonifaz, the co-founder of Free Speech for People, called the court's ruling "a direc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   The Republican

    7. Florence Savings Bank celebrates 10th anniversary of Community Choice Awards

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 1 2012) Financial Services

      ...ociety, during the bank's recent "Adopt-a-Pet" day. By STEFAN WARD-WHETEN Special to the Republican NORTHAMPTON – Visitors to the main branch of Florence Savings Bank were greeted one morning last month not only......that just missed qualifying were given $500 in a spontaneous live drawing, including the Friends of Amherst Libraries and the Hilltown Community Development Corp., bringing the total of recipients to an even... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    8. Fiksu expands with Northampton office

      Explore masshightech.com (Mar 27 2012) Information Technology

      Fiksu expands with Northampton office “We found people here [in Northampton] that we were unable to hire in Boston. We need to hire people where they are rather than where we ......vasive computing and an associate professor on extended leave from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the company said. He added, “There is a nice synergy with all the universities in western Massachu... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst College   Amherst

    9. Greenfield potter Tiffany Hilton relocates to new studio in the Arts and Industry Building in Northampton

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 19 2012)

      Greenfield potter Tiffany Hilton relocates to new studio in the Arts and Industry Building in Northampton ...said. Greenfield potter Tiffany Hilton relocates to new studio in the Arts and Industry Building in Northampton Published: Monday, March 19, 2012, 4:53 AM Cori Urban By Cori Urban The Republican Follow 1 Tweet......ating and challenging and relaxing.” After teaching pottery classes for more than 12 years – at the Amherst Community Arts Center, at Mudpie Potters in Leverett and at Snow Farm in Williamsburg – Hilton want... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   Greenfield

    10. Hampshire College conference focuses on importance of videogame, digital animation business to Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 15 2012) Information Technology

      Hampshire College conference focuses on importance of videogame, digital animation business to Western Massachusetts ...a symposium called "Digital Games: Playing in the Valley" conference at Hampshire College Thursday. AMHERST – Rafael Anzovin wanted to make a career doing computer animation, but he didn’t want to leave the ...... to San Francisco to do it,” Anzovin, an owner of Anzovin Studio in the Florence Neighborhood of Northampton said Thursday. Anzovin helped found the business 12 years ago. Since then it has grown to eight em... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Hampshire College   Amherst   Northampton

    11. Hickory Ridge in Amherst sold to New-Jersey based golf course management company

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 15 2012)

      ...0,050 for the Hickory Ridge Country Clubat a TD Bank foreclosure auction Thursday. Hickory Ridge in Amherst sold to New-Jersey based golf course management company Published: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 12:46 ......etired, said he plays every day. Last week, the former owner of the clubhouse at the nine-hole Northampton County Club and the mortgage holder bought the clubhouse for $600,000 at a foreclosure auction. The... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   The Republican

    12. Northampton Country Club clubhouse sold to former owner at foreclosure auction

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 8 2012)

      Northampton Country Club clubhouse sold to former owner at foreclosure auction ...ly area course seeing a sale. Next week, TD Bank will auction off the Hickory Ridge Country Club in Amherst a foreclosure auction. The 18-hole course also includes restaurant, banquet facility and pro shop. ...... According to the latest assessor’s records, the 150-acre course is valued at nearly $1.3 million. Northampton Country Club clubhouse sold to former owner at foreclosure auction Published: Thursday, March 08, 2... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    13. MAAC pleased with first year of conference tournament in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 6 2012) Tourism

      MAAC pleased with first year of conference tournament in Springfield ...s great and this is only going to get better every year,” said Patsos, who also brought his team to Amherst and Northampton. “We had a super time and it was a great venue.” More than 16,000 fans came through the turnstiles ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Amherst

    14. STCC shows would-be entrepreneurs the road for taking their ideas to market

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 26 2012)

      STCC shows would-be entrepreneurs the road for taking their ideas to market ...market. The two teams – Team CTC-Closet Clothing System, including Christina Lyman-Sandoz, 25, of Northampton; Taquawn Daniels, 21, of Springfield; and Catherine Reynolds, 27, of East Longmeadow; and Team Sle......t. Today, Lare continues work on his invention while studying at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. “Students gain a lot from the class,” said Sabato. “They learn what can be possible–that innovat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    15. Amherst business district picking up steam

      Explore GazetteNET (Feb 23 2012)

      ...not to be part of the BID. In the end, 85 percent of the 100 property owners agreed to participate. Amherst's BID is one of eight in the state, including one established in Northampton in 2009. Roberts said the district is expected to have in excess of $400,000 in its annual budget t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Northampton

    16. Amherst officials hope to have an agreement with solar company soon

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 2 2012) Energy

      Amherst officials hope to have an agreement with solar company soon ...ey are trying “to get the best possible price for the town” and should have something settled soon. Amherst officials hope to have an agreement with solar company soon Published: Thursday, February 02, 2012,......e track” according to court records with a settlement date listed in 2014. The lawsuit was filed by Northampton attorney Michael Pill on behalf of 13 residents, all of whom live on Tanglewood and Summerfield roa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   The Republican

    17. Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz taps Alan Seewald as new city solicitor

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 4 2012)

      ...ewald earned his law degree from Western New England University School of Law in 1985. He served as Amherst Town Counsel from 1988-2006. He is currently in private practice with the Amherst firm Seewald, Jankowski & Spencer. Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz taps Alan Seewald as new city solicitor Published: Wednesday, January 04, 201... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Northampton

    18. Railroad developments on track for Valley

      Explore GazetteNET (Jan 1 2012) Transportation

      Railroad developments on track for Valley ...hat the town will retain passenger rail service. Without it, some 14,000 passengers who now use the Amherst train depot will have to take buses or find other means of transportation to Northampton to get on board. Under one proposal that would retain an Amherst stop, the new rail service would include a loop that would tie together both the University of M... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Palmer

    19. A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 30 2011)

      A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton ...onomic development projects throughout western Massachusetts when he served U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. In his mayoral campaign, Narkewicz pledged to create an economic development advisory committee to......and proactive approach" to attract business. A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton By JIM FOUDY Editor * Login to post comments * Printer-friendly version Saturday, December 31, 2011... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Amherst   Northampton

    20. Village Hill project in Northampton gathers steam

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2011)

      Village Hill project in Northampton gathers steam Last week, city and state officials gathered at the former Northampton State Hospital campus for a ceremony marking the completion of 11 energy-efficient Craftsman and Vi......Kegelman, senior project manager; then Mayor Mary Clare Higgins; state Sen. Stanley C. Rosenberg, D-Amherst; Robert L. Culver, the chief executive officer and president of Massachusetts Development Finan... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

    21. Patrick administration plans $10.1 billion in capital projects over 5 year period

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 17 2011)

      Patrick administration plans $10.1 billion in capital projects over 5 year period ...lion to complete a new $86 million Taunton trial court facility; • Funds for the state to work with Northampton to develop a master plan for court facilities there; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • $60 million to support ......ng systems; HIGHER EDUCATION • Funds for construction of a $144 million science building at UMass Amherst, a new academic building at UMass Amherst, the Emerging Technology Center at UMass Lowell, a $40 million classroom building at ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Greenfield Community College

    22. Western Massachusetts food programs receive grants from Project Bread to fight hunger

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 9 2011)

      Western Massachusetts food programs receive grants from Project Bread to fight hunger ... among the guests at the annual Thanksgiving Day Manna Soup Kitchen dinner at the Edwards Church in Northampton last year. Manna Soup Kitchen was among the hunger relief agencies to receive funds from Project Br......rams in Western Massachusetts. Here is a list of the agencies, by community where they are located: Amherst: Amherst Survival Center; Massachusetts School-to-Farm Ashfield: Hilltown Churches Food Pantry Athol: Salvat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Amherst

    23. Palmer, Amherst, Montague among communities advocating restoration of passenger rail service along New England Central rail line

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      ...west side of the Connecticut River are completed. The Vermonter would stop in Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Greenfield. "That would remove any direct rail passenger service to Amherst and significantly worsen access to passenger rail service for the 90,000-plus people living in Amherst and its immediately abutting communities," Tucker said. Another issue is how train riders from Amherst would get to the new stop intended for Northampton, Tucker said ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    24. Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy

      Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday ...s to collect tree limbs and other debris from the storm if the waste is placed along the tree belt. Amherst Amherst Town Manager John P. Musante reported Thursday afternoon that about 20 percent of the town was stil......id they have had people from other towns, such as Wales and Wilbraham, stay at the shelter as well. Northampton All but about 6,000 National Grid customers in Northampton had ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

    25. 1-24 of 117 // 1 2 3 4 5 »