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    2. Critics assail cutbacks to machine technology program at Springfield's Putnam Vocational Technical Academy

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      Critics assail cutbacks to machine technology program at Springfield's Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ...nam student body, that rate is almost double. Andrew Luis Melendez, Greater Holyoke director of the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce, said, “the unemployment rate among Hispanics nationally is 10.8 percent, overall Massachusetts is ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   West Springfield   Palmer

    3. Holyoke students should know how to balance checkbook and what debt is as School Committee discusses financial literacy

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      ...empowering our students to create their own jobs,” said Andrew L. Melendez, Holyoke director of the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce. Melendez gave a presentation about the importance of training young people to become entrepreneurs... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke   The Republican   Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce

    4. Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino

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      Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield said his chamber participated simply as a way to get information to its member businesses. Neither he nor the Chamber are endorsing a proposal and members still have concerns about what a large casino operation will mean for local mom-and-pop businesses, especially restaurants, that will have to compete with the resort. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center

    5. Springfield boosters inspired by trip to Grand Rapids through City2City program

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      Springfield boosters inspired by trip to Grand Rapids through City2City program ...e Grand River. SPRINGFIELD — Andrew L. Melendez, the Holyoke director for the Springfield-based Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce, said there was something about downtown Grand Rapids, Mich., that looked familiar. It might have b... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   The Republican

    6. Mohegan Sun hosts event focused on business opportunities in Western Massachusetts

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      Mohegan Sun hosts event focused on business opportunities in Western Massachusetts ...velopment Council of Western Massachusetts, Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce and Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce. Mohegan Sun hosts event focused on business opportunities in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center   Palmer

    7. Local banks stepping up in business lending according to study

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      Local banks stepping up in business lending according to study ...t just worked out so much better,” said Carlos Gonzalez, president and CEO of the Springfield-based Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce. “Sometimes the business owners I work with, their operations are too small. It’s the same amount o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bank of America   Springfield   Chicopee

    8. Treasurer Steven Grossman slots $100 million for Massachusetts community banks to lend to small businesses

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      Treasurer Steven Grossman slots $100 million for Massachusetts community banks to lend to small businesses ...he story of Massachusetts in the next 10 years,” he said. Carlos Gonzalez, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce said the program is an invitation to minority business owners to seek out capital through banks. “T... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    9. Springfield-area Latino business leaders to encourage ties between Puerto Rico companies and Massachusetts

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      Springfield-area Latino business leaders to encourage ties between Puerto Rico companies and Massachusetts ...int carlos gonzalezII.jpg Staff photo by Michael S. GordonCarlos Gomez, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce. SPRINGFIELD – A delegation of Latino leaders will travel to Puerto Rico this month to discuss b... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   The Republican

    10. Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections

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      Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections In two weeks, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield will host its annual Outlook luncheon, a signature event where hundreds of business leaders from across the region will make contacts and get an update from government leaders on the year ahead. (Read Full Article)

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

    11. Latino consumers, Latino businesses: Forces on the move in Western Massachusetts

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      Latino consumers, Latino businesses: Forces on the move in Western Massachusetts ...s gonzalez crop.jpg The Republican / Michael S. GordonCarlos Gonzalez heads the Springfield-based Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce. Share Tweet 0 Comments In 2004, Carlos Gonzalez and the late Benjamin Ramos, two community leader... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bank of America   Springfield   Holyoke

    12. Small business focus of hearing

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      Carlos Gonzalez, president of the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce, said the small businesses he represents have tremendous potential to restart the local economy. S... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Holyoke

    13. Task force established to help with creation of high-speed computing center planned in Holyoke

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      ...ra H. Rubenzahl, president of Springfield Technical Community College * Carlos Gonzalez, president, Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce * J. William Ward, executive director of the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County * John D. ... (Read Full Article)

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

    14. Students in Springfield College's AmeriCorps program pleased by community service bill signed by President Obama

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      Students in Springfield College's AmeriCorps program pleased by community service bill signed by President Obama ...d. Volunteers work in places such as Career Point, Springfield's New North Citizens Council and the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce, she said. "We have a good mix, our VISTA members are retired and coming back to work to do a year ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield College   Michael J. Sullivan   Springfield

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