This year’s theme, “Sustainable Economic Development through Creativity,” highlights how arts and culture can support innovation and resilience in Springfield.
You’re invited to the Springfield Creative City Collective annual meeting Read More »
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Gift Card Match Day is back on Thursday, December 5, 2024, and if past years are any indication, you might want to get there early. This year, the program is sponsored in full by UMassFive College
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Nominations are open for the 17th edition of the Difference Makers Awards.
BusinesssWest calls for class of 2025 Difference Makers nominations Read More »
The Coalition for an Equitable Economy (CEE) has launched a new membership program aimed at continuing their mission to foster economic equity across Massachusetts. Designed to support small businesses, nonprofits, and financial institutions, the CEE Membership provides resources and opportunities
BusinessWest, The Business Journal of Western Massachusetts, has unveiled its 2024 Women of Impact, recognizing eight women for their significant contributions to the Western Massachusetts community. List of 2024 honorees Honoring high-impact women These women have demonstrated leadership and dedication
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The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has announced that the second edition of the “Equity in The 413: The Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit” will take place in June 2025. The first edition took place in 2023. This event gathers
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UMassFive College Federal Credit Union has teamed up with UMass Athletics to showcase local businesses that make a positive community impact. The initiative will offer a $10,000 marketing package grand prize featuring prominent signage and radio ads during UMass hockey
Your small business could win $10k worth of marketing at UMass sports events Read More »
Got a financial scare or two? You’re not alone. And this Wednesday, October 15, the Sphere Innovation Lab in Florence is offering a lifeline for women and nonbinary entrepreneurs to tackle some of those spooky money matters. From 9 to
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Freedom Credit Union is making it easy to support breast cancer patients and survivors this October by accepting cash donations at all its branches for Rays of Hope, a Baystate Health Foundation charity. “We’re always looking for ways to give
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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024 This October, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities invites you to join their Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration. Scheduled for October 23rd at the Massachusetts State House,
The Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Fund is hosting a forum on June 10th to discuss the redevelopment of the VFW site into a shelter plus supportive housing development. Members of the public are invited to attend. The VFW site was
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Every year, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts hosts an inspiring event known as Will Bike 4 Food. This event combines community spirit, physical activity, and a critical cause—fighting hunger. 2024 marks the 14th year of this vital community event,
