Smith & Wesson grows in Springfield hiring veterans, Putnam Vocational students

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...n in capital improvements at its sprawling Roosevelt Avenue plant through the end of December 2011. Smith & Wesson grows in Springfield hiring veterans, Putnam Vocational students Published: Monday, February 06, 20......reated 217 jobs and expects to hit 227 jobs by the end of the month.Looking on is Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, center, and Congressman Richard E. Neal, right, SPRINGFIELD – Brandon L. Vega, a 17-year-old senio... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

Editorial: New UMass president Robert Caret setting right tone

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...ity's presence and outreach in cities such as Springfield and Holyoke. Caret also made stops at the Smith & Wesson plant in Springfield and the $168 million Holyoke High Performance Computer Center site as well as ......Baystate Medical Center, and a urban design center at Court Square. We agree with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno that it’s time for UMass to expand its presence in “bigger, better and stronger ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health

Printing experts urge Springfield's Putnam High School to get larger printing press for student graphics instruction

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...ocal industry. The fund has had success working with the school’s machine-tool program and gunmaker Smith & Wesson. “That’s just a home run for us,” Upson said. “That’s what it takes to motivate a student, knowing......iness and concentrating the industry with large operations like TigerPress. Springfield Mayor Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said all the parties – the state, the city and the industry – are now on the same ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   West Springfield

John Judge resigns as Springfield's chief development officer

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...key role in several city initiatives, including retention of Titeflex Corporation, the expansion of Smith & Wesson, and creation of the UMass Design Center, according to Sarno, who praised Judge’s contributions to ......post. John D. Judge submitted his resignation, effective May 6, according to a statement from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s office. Hired in June 2009, Judge played a key role in several city initiatives, including reten... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Smith & Wesson Corp.

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections

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...e space and staff with the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is questioning the effectiveness of a broad-based regional chamber. “I believe it is an opportune t......ts own chamber.” But it’s a regional economy, Ciuffreda said. He used the example of encouraging Smith & Wesson to relocate 225 jobs to its plant on Roosevelt Avenue in Springfield. “It’s obviously a boon to ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Russell Denver   Smith & Wesson Corp.

Facilitating Job Growth

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... significant tax incentives. Recently, the agency has played a lead role in helping companies like Smith & Wesson and Titeflex continue or expand their presence in Springfield. Mike Golden likes talking about ......mented. There was a photo in the local press featuring a number of the players. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno was most prominent in that shot, and Vedovelli, while visible, was toward the back of the group. In... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Liberty Mutual   Smith & Wesson Corp.

Smith & Wesson to move 225 jobs to Springfield from Rochester, N.H., operation

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Smith & Wesson will add 225 jobs at its corporate headquarters here as part of a consolidation of its Rochester, N......unmaker and Springfield, the relocation will provide a major boost for Springfield’s economy, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

Smith & Wesson donates 580 pistols to Springfield Police Department

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...es debney The Republican photo by Dave RobackP. James Debney, president of the firearms division of Smith and Wesson, announces the donation of .40 caliber M&P; service weapons to the Springfield Police Department. L......partment. Leland N. Nichols, senior vice president, looks on. Share Tweet 2 Comments SPRINGFIELD - Smith & Wesson donated 580 new pistols valued at about $270,000 to the Police Department Tuesday, inspiring Mayor Domenic J. Sarno to ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

Doing Business in: Springfield

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Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   MassMutual Center

Innovative Force

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...cturing Regional Alliance Project, or PMRAP for short. Many of the speakers, from Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno to Greg Bialecki, secretary of the state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, said......its of Rolls Royces made in Springfield, Indian Motocycles that were invented in the City of Homes, Smith & Wesson guns, and some products made by current precision manufacturers spawned by what many consider the a... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

EDC Congratulates City of Springfield

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Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Colvest Group   Smith & Wesson Corp.