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, […]
The Issue About 1.2 million workers in Massachusetts currently lack access to a workplace retirement savings plan or sufficient financial preparation for retirement. This is about 43% of the state’s private sector workforce. This gap not only places a burden
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced the launch of the Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant. This program is designed to support small-scale projects that emphasize the reduction of waste through creative reuse and repair of items that would
Leading Western Mass law firm, Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas, has announced the passing of Jeffrey E. Poindexter, a well-known litigator in the Springfield MA area. “Jeff was a highly regarded litigator, but he was so much more than an attorney.
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The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Gift Card Match program returns for 2023 with a $7,500 match, up from the 2022 gift card figure of $6,000. The program supports local businesses by incentivizing shoppers to spend their money in
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The “Equity in the 413” summit, scheduled for October 24, 2023, will unite businesses and community leaders to explore ways of promoting racial equity in Western Massachusetts workplaces. Who’s putting it on? Organized by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
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In recent years, the small business landscape in Western Massachusetts has experienced a notable shift, with an increase in the number of new businesses starting up. This includes businesses run by Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs who sometimes face a language barrier when
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In what is becoming an annual tradition, the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its double-whammy gift card for the holiday season. Thanks to the support of Curran & Keegan Financial, Encharter Insurance, bankESB, and the Amherst Business
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