Worcester’s ‘You Belong Here’ project wins national recognition, here’s what Western Mass can learn
Worcester’s You Belong Here project just won national recognition. Here’s are some takeaways about framing, funding, and building civic movements.
7 lessons from Endia DeCordova ahead of her keynote at the Women in Business Summit
The Women in Business Summit starts tomorrow in Springfield, MA, bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders from across the region. We recently shared an overview of the summit on Inc413. We did some digging to find out more about
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Ad Club’s Unconference names featured panel speakers, reveals keynote & drops massive discount code
Wicked Good Cupcakes co-founder Tracey Noonan Wheeler, who turned a Shark Tank pitch into a national success story, headlines the Ad Club’s Creative Unconference.
Greenfield Savings Bank unveils revamped Money Tree & teaches us a new financial acronym
Nearly a year after thieves damaged the ATM inside Greenfield’s beloved Money Tree, the landmark has returned with a fresh look and a new ITM.”
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MassDevelopment is dropping $150K business assistance grants – Western Mass, are you paying attention?
MassDevelopment is offering up to $150K to nonprofits that support small businesses. With priority for Western Mass, the SBTA program could help local entrepreneurs access the advising, training, and financing they need to grow and stay strong.
Eric Paley sworn in as Economic Development Secretary & Western Mass has already made his highlight reel
Eric Paley has been sworn in as Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development, overseeing everything from the $4B Mass Leads Act to small business support. In his first interview, he gave Western Mass more love than many Beacon Hill veterans manage in years.
Part career fair, part basketball tournament, all powered by local businesses. Here’s your invitation…
Shooting for Success, created by Follow My Steps, returns for its 3rd year. The two-day event blends basketball competition with career exploration, giving Western Massachusetts youth the chance to compete, connect with businesses, and discover pathways to future success.
Women in Business Summit marks 20 years of elevating leaders
The Women in Business Summit celebrates 20 years this September in Springfield. With diverse speakers, interactive workshops, and a legacy of powerhouse voices, the event offers inspiration, connection, and practical tools for women entrepreneurs and professionals across Western Massachusetts and beyond.
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Tiffany Allecia: Building pathways for an equitable creative economy in Springfield
Tiffany Allecia is helping redefine Springfield’s creative economy by pushing for equitable economic development.
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Feel Good, Shop Local: How Michelle Wirth is changing the game for small businesses
Michelle Wirth launched Feel Good Shop Local to help small businesses thrive by providing an accessible digital marketplace. Now, it’s a growing movement redefining local commerce.
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How this Amherst, MA digital marketing agency uses AI to deliver results
Artist Dynamix, a digital marketing agency in Amherst, MA, uses AI to streamline SEO, content creation, and data analysis—enhancing efficiency while keeping creativity at the forefront.
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This is how we save main streets in Western MA – the story of Living Local 413
Living Local 413, founded by Bill Cole, is dedicated to revitalizing Western Massachusetts’ local economies through business support, investment, and community-driven development.
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