Tickets on Sale for 2025 Difference Makers Awards Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are on sale for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event will
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MiraVista Expands Hours for Top Talent Tuesday
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the expansion of its Top Talent Tuesday hiring event, now running from 9:30
Read MoreBig Y Donates $75,000 to Red Cross California Wildfire Relief
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y collected donations from customers and employees from Jan. 17 to Jan. 31 through its registers, online,
Read MoreFitch Maintains Baystate Health’s Credit Rating
SPRINGFIELD — Fitch has affirmed Baystate Health’s credit rating of A+ and Negative Outlook. Baystate delivered first-quarter results better than
Read MoreWebinar to Tackle Implications for Subsidized Health Insurance from Federal Policy Changes
BOSTON — On Thursday, March 20 from 10 to 11 a.m., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation will present
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters Announces Bowl for Kids’ Sake Returning to Three Counties
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The youth empowerment nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) invites the public to help
Read MoreLegacy Gift Creates Endowed Chair for Cancer Care at Baystate Health
SPRINGFIELD — The generosity and forward thinking of Diane Gallan, who passed away last spring at age 86, has led
Read MoreKamp for Kids to Celebrate 50 Years with Golf FUN-raiser on April 10
SPRINGFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities, has planned
Read MoreGeneral Cleaners of Holyoke Completes Coat Drive with Delivery to Salvation Army
HOLYOKE — General Cleaners of Holyoke announced the culmination of its New Year coat drive with the delivery of coats
Read MoreMelha Shriners Elect Christopher Parker as 115th Potentate
SPRINGFIELD — The Melha Shriners, a philanthropic organization based on fun, fellowship, and Masonic principles, announced the recent election and
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Family Services Welcomes Back Ariana Williams
SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Inc. (MLKFS) announced the appointment of Ariana Williams as the organization’s first-ever
Read MoreLocal Experts Provide Counsel for Financial Planning Without Children
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recently offered a complimentary breakfast and conversation called “Financial and Estate Planning
Read MoreSen. Velis Reappointed to Lead Mental Health & Substance Use, Veterans & Federal Affairs Committees
BOSTON — Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka announced Senate committee leadership assignments for the new 194th legislative session. State Sen.
Read MoreHCC to Host Fresh Check Day, Promoting Mental Health, Wellness
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host a day dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness on Tuesday, March
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware’s Round Up for Kids Fundraiser Brings in $91,687
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 50 locations in nine states,
Read MoreGreater Springfield Senior Services Welcomes Beth Chague as Finance Director
SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI) announced the appointment of Beth Chague as the agency’s new Finance director,
Read MoreUMass Amherst Opens Registration for 14th Annual 5K Dash & Dine
AMHERST — UMass Dining Services invites the community to participate in its 14th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on
Read MoreGreater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Shining Stars
CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce will host its Shining Stars Gala on Friday, Feb. 28 from 6
Read MoreWellpoint, Playworks New England Empower Teachers, Students Through Recess Events
SPRINGFIELD — Wellpoint and Playworks New England hosted a lively recess event at Springfield Public Schools on Feb. 24, showcasing
Read MoreAIC’s GROW-You Scholarship Supports Future Educators, Addiction Counselors
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has established the GROW-You scholarship program to support Springfield residents pursuing careers in educational
Read MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts to Raffle Off Car in Collaboration with Berkshire Mazda
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced a new fundraiser brought to UCP by Berkshire Mazda in Lenox beginning on
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals
Read MoreWillPower Foundation Invites Community to Sip, Bid & Boogie on April 3
EASTHAMPTON — The WillPower Foundation, a source of support for Western Mass. individuals and families with different abilities, announced its
Read MoreTime Is Running Short for 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is
Read MoreBig Y Appoints Michael Pashko as Director of Pharmacy
SPRINGFIELD — The Big Y board of directors announced the appointment of Michael Pashko as director of Pharmacy. As director,
Read MoreCommonwealth Corp. Aims to Boost Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities
BOSTON — Commonwealth Corp., a quasi-nonprofit under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, has launched two requests for
Read MorebankESB Donates $50,000 to United Way
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB and its employees recently made donations of $50,000 to the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire
Read MorePartnerships Aim to Improve Maternal, Cardiometabolic Health in Chicopee, New Bedford
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced partnerships with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and Atrius Health Equity Foundation
Read MoreTop Talent from Springfield Thunderbirds to Visit MiraVista
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced that top talent from the Springfield Thunderbirds, the American Hockey League affiliate of
Read MoreExcel Dryer Wins Two Sustainability Awards from Business Intelligence Group
EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc. was recently recognized as a double winner in the 2024 Sustainability Awards, hosted by
Read MoreRegistration Open for Run to End Homelessness on March 8
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rescue Mission is asking runners and walkers to register for its Run to End Homelessness on
Read MoreSTEM Center at STCC to Host Mental-wellness Coach for Stress-reduction Events
SPRINGFIELD — The STEM Center at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host two events featuring mental-wellness expert Jordan Friedman,
Read MoreGreenfield Savings Bank Reports 2024 Contributions, Volunteer Efforts
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) reported that 2024 marked a significant milestone in contributions and volunteer initiatives. Last year,
Read MoreBerkshire Harm Reduction Places 100th Naloxone Box in Community
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Harm Reduction, a Berkshire Health Systems program funded through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has
Read MoreSecond Chance Urges Community to Consider Pet Adoption as Shelter Remains Full
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is calling on the community to help pets in need by adopting now. With
Read MoreGreater Springfield Habitat to Launch Free ‘Savvy Seniors’ Series on March 6
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, March 6, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) will introduce its newest series, “Savvy Seniors,”
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Receives Four 2025 Women’s Choice Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award. The 2025
Read MoreBFAIR Raises More Than $140,000 in Celebration of 30 Years of Service
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR is celebrating 30 years of service with a milestone year of fundraising, raising more than $140,000
Read MoreSenate Passes Supplemental Funding for Emergency Shelters
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to allocate $425 million to support emergency housing assistance for unhoused families across
Read MoreVA CWM Nurse Executive Receives Prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
LEEDS — VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VA CWM) announced that Dr. Catherine Giasson has been awarded the esteemed
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