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    1. “ The capital projects backlog is expanding and currently lists 151 projects region-wide. ”
      In Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds
    2. “ More revenue is needed in the system. ”
      In Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds
    3. “ A lot of people in Holyoke need jobs, so what kind of strategy could we use to create them? What things can we do to deal with that? ”
      In Programming the Future
    4. “ There's a lot of interesting, exciting things going on in the Valley. ”
      In In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines
    5. “ We have a regional loan pool of funds for projects around the Valley that are seeking to do cleanup. ”
      In Springfield's Union Station project 1 of 3 locally to win federal 'brownfields' grant
    6. “ We need to be competitive with people driving their own car. ”
      In Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding
    7. “ Western Massachusetts did very well with this program. ”
      In Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor | masslive.com
    8. “ The first thing they do is look at the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and see if this is a project that fits in with that strategy. ”
      In Pioneer Valley Planning Commission report shows $1.3 billion in ongoing construction in region
    9. “ We're now one of the public organizations that calls Springfield home. ”
      In The Pioneer Valley Planning commission moves into new offices at 60 Congress St. in Springfield

  1. Timothy W. Brennan

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    2. Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Transportation

      Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State ...tee on Transportation. The tax was suggested as a way to pay for specific projects in the region by Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. It has been used successfully in suc... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   West Springfield   Springfield

    3. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission lists goals for 2012

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 4 2012)

      Pioneer Valley Planning Commission lists goals for 2012 ...lican Follow 4 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 1025_BRENNAN.jpg Timothy W. Brennan SPRINGFIELD – The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission’s overall goal for 2012 is to “connect in orde... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Holyoke

    4. Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 16 2011) Transportation

      Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds ... to support public transportation and highway projects in the region in next year’s state budget. Timothy Brennan 2010.jpg Timothy W. Brennan PVPC executive director Timothy W. Brennan called for more revenue to help address nearly $1.2 billion in area highway projects in backlog sin... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

    5. Programming the Future

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 30 2011) Information Technology

      Programming the Future ...ge the computing centers can be described as “the surround-sound approach to economic development.” Tim Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, also cited agriculture as a way to ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Kathleen G. Anderson   Holyoke

    6. In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 17 2011)

      In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines Though he called the regional economy "sluggish," Allan Blair of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, says companies here remain sound. They are, however, moving cautiously - holding off on hiring and watching what they spend - because of the volatility around the world. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Coca-Cola   Springfield

    7. Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts rail system important to the future of rail transportation

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2011) Transportation

      Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts rail system important to the future of rail transportation So we’re pleased by the news that work could begin as soon as this summer on a $72.8 million upgrade of train tracks from Springfield to the Vermont state line – part of a broader plan to improve rail service form New Haven, Conn., on Amtrak’s busy Northeast corridor all the way up to Montreal. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Amtrak   Springfield

    8. Leadership Pioneer Valley

      Explore BusinessWest (Jul 5 2011) Education

      Leadership Pioneer Valley ... Wondolowski is now working out of a small office just down the hall from PVPC Executive Director Timothy Brennan because of what’s known colloquially as Action Item 7: “Recruit and train a new generation of regi... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   MassMutual   Greenfield Community College

    9. Springfield's Union Station project 1 of 3 locally to win federal 'brownfields' grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 10 2011)

      Springfield's Union Station project 1 of 3 locally to win federal 'brownfields' grant ... funds for projects around the Valley that are seeking to do cleanup,” said PVPC executive director Timothy W. Brennan. “Projects start to move forward and, over time, the monies are paid back at a very attractive inte... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   The Republican

    10. Development following New England high-speed rail

      Explore masslive.com (May 28 2011) Transportation

      Development following New England high-speed rail "It's not just about the train service," said Timothy Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in Springfield, Mass. "It's how train... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Timothy W. Brennan

    11. Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding

      Explore masslive.com (May 10 2011) Transportation

      Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding ... and the project was abandoned. "Connecticut got about 13 percent of what they had asked for," said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. "At least in this particular round."... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Palmer   Amtrak

    12. Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2011) Transportation

      Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference ...on logistics this week in Springfield. “All these things are ports. We’ve got all the assets,” said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. “I think now we’ve just got to learn... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    13. Utility set for major electricity transmission upgrade in WMass, Connecticut

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 1 2010) Energy

      Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in Springfield, said attracting econo... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    14. EDC Emphasizes Cooperation with Regional Partners

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 25 2010) Education

      ...grant to assess opportunities in the Hartford-Springfield area, the new “Twin Cities”, according to Tim Brennan of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.   The EDC has been a champion of this approach for o... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    15. Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 24 2010) Education , Transportation

      Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor | masslive.com “It’s transportation connected to housing and housing connected to environmental quality,” said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. “What we’re trying to do is take Spr... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    16. Editorial: Plan for Progress puts Western Massachusetts on same page

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 21 2010)

      Editorial: Plan for Progress puts Western Massachusetts on same page ...torials Follow Share this story Story tools Brennan.JPG Pioneer Valley Planning Commission director Timothy Brennan 0 0 Share The region’s annual reminder that its assets outweigh its liabilities has hit the press......010 Pioneer Valley Plan for Progress: The Region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. And Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the commission, wants everyone to read all about it. For the first time, the... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   The Republican

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