Chamber Reschedules Government Reception
Due to winter weather and with the safety of its members, elected officials, and all attendees in mind, the Springfield
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BOGG Continues to Expand Care in Western Mass.
Baystate Ob/Gyn Group, Inc.(BOGG), the largest privately owned women’s healthcare practice in Massachusetts, announced continued growth and expansion, increasing access
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Welcomes New Director of Development
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire United Way (BUW) announced that Jennifer Baril has been named its new director of Development. “This opportunity feels like a
Read MoreNoncredit Cooking and Wine-tasting Classes Return to HCC This Spring
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College is running a series of noncredit cooking and wine-tasting classes this spring at the HCC MGM
Read MoreShriners Children’s Boston Shares Winter Safety Tips to Avoid Frostbite
BOSTON — With frigid temperatures and snow in the forecast, Shriners Children’s Boston is alerting parents about the risk of
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Recognizes Five Long-time Employees
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society recently honored five staff members who reached their 10th year of employment at a team
Read MoreShe Decides Women’s Empowerment Brunch Returns March 1
SPRINGFIELD — At a time when women are balancing rising economic pressure, caregiving responsibilities, and increasing burnout, the Becoming Initiative
Read MoreAMR Urges Vigilance as Dangerous Cold, Ice, Snow Move into Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD — As ice, snow, and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact Western Mass. this weekend, American Medical Response
Read MoreFood Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Two New Board Members
CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of two community members, Dr. Elizabeth Eagleson and Ariana
Read MorePioneer Valley Financial Group Partners with Rachel’s Table
LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV Financial) has partnered with Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, donating $10,000 in support
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Names Dr. Katie Spaulding Medical Director
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has named Dr. Katie Spaulding medical director of its organization, according to Executive Director Meg
Read MoreBHN to Hold Grand Opening for Springfield Abilities Learning Center on Jan. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will celebrate the grand opening of its new Abilities Learning Center, located at
Read MoreWestfield Bank Contributes $10,000 to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in support of the organization’s
Read MoreZonta Club’s Period Project Seeks Hygiene Products
BELCHERTOWN — The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, a nonprofit organization, has begun its annual Period Project collection. This fundraising
Read MoreClinical & Support Options Welcomes Yaw Gyebi Jr.
NORTHAMPTON — Local nonprofit community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (CSO) announced the appointment of Yaw Gyebi Jr.
Read MoreCongressman Neal Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge
GREAT BARRINGTON — On Jan. 16, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Peter Dillon, superintendent of Berkshire Hills Regional School District;
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Offers Diabetes Education, Support Group
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host an ongoing bilingual Diabetes Education and Support Group for community members with
Read MoreSecond Chance Launches Emergency Fundraiser to Replace Failed Heating System
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to replace the heating system at its
Read MoreGrow Food Northampton Announces Addition of Three New Board Members
NORTHAMPTON — Local food and farming justice nonprofit organization Grow Food Northampton announced the addition of a cohort of three
Read MoreChanda Care Celebrates Five Years of Care, Community Impact
AGAWAM — Chanda Care, a home care, education, and care coordination organization, is celebrating five years of service to individuals
Read MoreNew Data Show Sustained Gains in Massachusetts Childcare Stability, Capacity
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration released new data about the impact of the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) program that
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Widespread Burnout Among Nurses
DRAPER, Utah — A new survey from Joyce University of 1,000 U.S. nurses highlights the burnout many nurses say they
Read MoreDOC, VitalCore Launch Mental Health Wellness Helpline for Incarcerated Individuals
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC), in partnership with VitalCore Health Strategies, announced the launch of a new
Read More40 Under Forty Nominations Due Feb. 24
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreHolyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Welcomes Two Members to Policy Council
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently welcomed two new members, Monalisa Smith and Maritza Sostre, to its
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Shatters Record for Pets Helped in 2025
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced that the nonprofit helped a record-breaking 64,143 pets in 2025, far surpassing
Read MoreGCC Expands Inclusive Higher Education Through MAIPSE Support
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) is expanding access to inclusive higher education as part of a statewide investment in
Read MoreWomen’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Awards $130,000 for Community Resilience
SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts announced $130,000 in Community Resilience grant awards this year to 17 organizations
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Offering Sign Language Classes for Community
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced its spring term of American Sign Language classes beginning Tuesday,
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Distributes More Than $3.3 Million to Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced the distribution of $3,347,000 in unrestricted grant funding through its Flexible
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Distributes $550,000 in 2025
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation distributed $550,000 in 2025 funding to support women and families across Springfield, advancing
Read MoreNew AMA Survey Spotlights Top Priorities, Challenges in 2026
CHICAGO — Physician organizations are preparing for a dynamic state legislative landscape this year with health policy changes poised to
Read MoreBHN Launches Family-based Intensive Treatment Program to Support Youth, Families
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN), the designated community service agency for Western Mass., announced the launch of its
Read MoreLocal Restaurants Unite to Fight Food, Fuel Insecurity
GREENFIELD — Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) announced the return of Eat Up for Heat Up, a week-long dining event
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Receives Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced it has been named a 2025 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award winner by
Read MoreUMass Amherst Receives $3.6 Million from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
AMHERST — The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at UMass Amherst received two grants totaling nearly $3.6 million from
Read MoreBulkley Richardson Welcomes Erin Thron
SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that Erin Thron has joined the firm as counsel. Thron is a litigator with nearly
Read MoreMiraVista Psychiatrist Encourages Compassion-centered Resolutions
HOLYOKE — As the new year begins, many people feel pressure to set ambitious resolutions or reinvent themselves overnight. Mental
Read MoreSharp Sterile Manufacturing Increases Capacity with $28 Million Investment
LEE — Sharp Sterile Manufacturing announced a $28 million expansion of its site in Lee. The enhanced, state-of-the-art facility will
Read MoreAttorney Karolina Weagle Named a 2025 Massachusetts Rising Star
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a regional law firm with offices in Springfield and Northampton, announced that attorney
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