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  3. About Brian M. Connors

    Brian M. Connors

    Brian M. Connors is the Deputy Director of Economic Development for the city of Springfield

  5. Quotes

    1. “ Ultimately, it (the Pinevale Street site) will be put out to bid again. ”
      In Springfield awaits study to help sell former Chapman Valve property in Indian
    2. “ We are excited to have multiple proposals. ”
      In Mason Square developer in Springfield submits high bid for tax-foreclosed property on State Street
    3. “ It's rare that the city has this kind of acreage for industrial uses. ”
      In Springfield seeks to sell tax-foreclosed Bay Street industrial sites for new uses, jobs, revenue | masslive.com
    4. “ As always, we will consider any proposal appropriate with zoning in the neighborhood. ”
      In Springfield seeks to sell tax-foreclosed Bay Street industrial sites for new uses, jobs, revenue | masslive.com
    5. “ We think they have some great conversion potential. ”
      In Springfield seeks sale and redevelopment of Sumner Avenue and Oakland Street fire stations
    6. “ Fire stations can lend themselves to residential or commercial conversions. ”
      In Springfield seeks sale and redevelopment of Sumner Avenue and Oakland Street fire stations
    7. “ We are excited a company here in Springfield wants to expand and invest in the city in these tough economic times. ”
      In Tax incentive for F.W. Webb relocation and expansion plans gets Springfield City Council final approval
    8. “ It's of huge importance to the success of the project. ”
      In Springfield, Bernardston and Williamsburg receive $1.5 million in state grants for economic development
    9. “ It's essential in terms of assembling and preparing the site for future redevelopment. ”
      In Springfield getting ready to demolish former Chapman Valve building in Indian Orchard

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    2. DevelopSpringfield's 5th annual Celebrate Springfield Dinner | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 11 2016)

      DevelopSpringfield's 5th annual Celebrate Springfield Dinner | masslive.com ...Recognized with Partners in Progress awards, were Brian M. Connors, deputy director of Office of Planning and Economic Development for the city of Springfield, Maureen C. Hayes, president of Hayes Development S... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Brian M. Connors   Springfield Technical Community College

    3. DevelopSpringfield to Host Fifth Annual Celebrate Springfield Dinner

      Explore BusinessWest (Feb 12 2016)

      DevelopSpringfield to Host Fifth Annual Celebrate Springfield Dinner ...norees are selected for their leadership and ability to motivate and inspire others. This year’s honorees are Brian Connors, Springfield’s deputy director of Economic Development; Maureen Hayes, president of Hayes Develo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Brian M. Connors   MassMutual

    4. FutureWorks Welcomes Six New Board of Directors Members

      Explore BusinessWest (Feb 2 2016)

      FutureWorks Welcomes Six New Board of Directors Members ...INGFIELD — FutureWorks Career Center announced the addition of six new directors to the organization’s board: Brian Connors, deputy director, Economic Development, city of Springfield; Kermit Dunkelberg, assistant vice p... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Holyoke Community College   MassMutual

    5. Springfield releases $20,000 marketing video to show positive developments in city

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 20 2015)

      Springfield releases $20,000 marketing video to show positive developments in city ...$20,000 by Chris Teebo Films, which won the contract in a public bid, Deputy Director of Economic Development Brian Connors said. Connors put together a list of scenes the city wanted shot, and the video was produced sta... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Springfield   MGM

    6. Springfield awaits study to help sell former Chapman Valve property in Indian

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 2 2015)

      Springfield awaits study to help sell former Chapman Valve property in Indian ...ale Street in Indian Orchard, part of the Chapman Valve site, but a city planner was undeterred by the snub. Brian Connors, the city's deputy director of planning and economic development, said the city will try again, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    7. Wellspring Cooperative plans worker-owned greenhouse to grow produce for local hospitals, colleges

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 10 2014)

      Wellspring Cooperative plans worker-owned greenhouse to grow produce for local hospitals, colleges ..., the land needs to put out to public bid before Wellspring can submit a formal proposal to purchase it, said Brian Connors, the city's deputy director of planning and economic development. But the property has a histor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Brian M. Connors   Baystate Health

    8. Mason Square developer in Springfield submits high bid for tax-foreclosed property on State Street

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 10 2014)

      Mason Square developer in Springfield submits high bid for tax-foreclosed property on State Street ...elect the high price, but rather will evaluate the best proposal for the site based on multiple factors, said Brian Connors, the city’s deputy director of planning and economic development. “We are excited to have multi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Brian M. Connors   Springfield

    9. EDC, Springfield and Commonwealth Take Pitch to New York

      Explore From the EDC (Jun 12 2013) Financial Services

      EDC, Springfield and Commonwealth Take Pitch to New York ...on organizedby the EDC. Greg was joined by Mass Office of Business Development ExecutiveDirector Jim Ermilio, Brian Connors from the City of Springfield, Jay Minkarahfrom Develop Springfield, Nick Fyntrilakis from MassMu... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Massachusetts Office of Business Development   MassMutual

    10. Gateway Cities $1.7 billion investment proposal could drive projects in Springfield, Holyoke, Pittsfield and Westfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 14 2013)

      Gateway Cities $1.7 billion investment proposal could drive projects in Springfield, Holyoke, Pittsfield and Westfield ...ting to redevelop Union Station, while Holyoke was awarded a $2 million state grant to build a rail platform. Brian Connors, deputy director of economic development in Springfield, said new state funds could close the ma... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Brian M. Connors   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    11. Springfield seeks sale and redevelopment of Sumner Avenue and Oakland Street fire stations

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 25 2012)

      Springfield seeks sale and redevelopment of Sumner Avenue and Oakland Street fire stations ...l Nov. 14 to submit proposals for either site, with price offered being just one of many considerations, said Brian Connors, deputy director of planning and economic development. “We think they have some great conversion... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Brian M. Connors   Springfield

    12. Springfield seeks developer for Lyman Street building with a preference for use by artists

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 21 2012)

      Springfield seeks developer for Lyman Street building with a preference for use by artists ...at will help to bring about a revitalization of the downtown,” Plotkin said. Kennedy and his deputy director, Brian Connors, believe the property is a key piece of downtown revitalization due, in part, to its proximity t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Brian M. Connors   Springfield

    13. DevelopSpringfield announces leadership team for Rebuild Springfield effort

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 12 2012)

      ... Spradley of the School Department. Physical -- Timothy Brennan of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and Brian Connors of the city’s Planning and Economic Development Office. Cultural -- Ron Ancrum of Community Foun... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.

    14. Tax incentive for F.W. Webb relocation and expansion plans gets Springfield City Council final approval

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2011)

      ...ted a company here in Springfield wants to expand and invest in the city in these tough economic times,” said Brian M. Connors, deputy director of planning and economic development. “It’s a great project.” Under the tax ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield City Council

    15. Springfield, Bernardston and Williamsburg receive $1.5 million in state grants for economic development

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 14 2011)

      Springfield, Bernardston and Williamsburg receive $1.5 million in state grants for economic development ...ing at 13-31 Elm St., at Court Square, by exploring how the city can create added parking for that site, said Brian M. Connors, deputy director of the city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development. “It’s of huge imp... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Brian M. Connors

    16. Plan for restaurant among latest proposals for use of former Visitor Information Center building in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 15 2011) Retail

      Plan for restaurant among latest proposals for use of former Visitor Information Center building in Springfield Two developers have again submitted proposals for re-use of the vacant, former Visitor Information Center building on West Columbus Avenue. Both plans are under review and a decision is possible in October. The site has been vacant since 2009. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

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