Time Is Running Out to Purchase Tickets for 2024 Women of Impact Gala
SPRINGFIELD — The deadline to purchase tickets to BusinessWest’s seventh annual Women of Impact award gala is Monday, Nov. 25.
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MiraVista to Recognize Suicide Loss Day on Nov. 23
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center will illuminate its façade in teal and blue on Saturday, Nov. 23 in recognition
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Invites Customers to ‘Round Up for Kids’ Through December
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware is kicking off the season of giving with its “Round Up for Kids” fundraiser. Throughout
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Supports Food Drives, March for Hunger Awareness
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced its sponsorship of a rest stop at its Sunderland branch on Tuesday, Nov.
Read MoreBulkley Richardson Supports Local Cancer Care with $10,000 Donation
SPRINGFIELD — With a goal of ensuring premium healthcare for individuals in the community, Bulkley Richardson made a $10,000 gift
Read MoreWhip City Animal Sanctuary to Honor Local Donor on Nov. 23
WESTFIELD — Whip City Animal Sanctuary will honor William Reed on Saturday, Nov. 23. The sanctuary is the recipient of
Read MoreGreenfield Savings Bank Supports Hot Chocolate Run with Double Your Donation Day
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) announced its continued support of the 21st annual Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage.
Read MoreOpinion: Challenging Times for Pillars of the Local Economy
‘Eds and meds.’ You hear that phrase repeatedly in reference to the local economy. It refers to education and healthcare,
Read More‘Runway for Diapers’ Fashion Show on Nov. 23 to Benefit VOC/WIC Diaper Bank
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) will host “Runway for Diapers,” a fashion show featuring children from the community that
Read MoreFifth Annual Jessy’s Fight Golf Tournament Raises More Than $27,000
SPRINGFIELD — Local nonprofit Jessy’s Fight recently held its fifth annual Jessy’s Fight Golf Tournament to benefit the D’Amour Center
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Named Among Top 100 Women-led Businesses in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Women’s Edge, together with its partner, the Boston Globe, recently announced Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) was again
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Receives $150,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities
SPRINGFIELD — Fifty million pets in the U.S. experience a lack of access to even basic veterinary care. Rising costs
Read MoreHolyoke Mall Partners with Salvation Army for Red Kettle Campaign, Angel Tree
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall is partnering with the Salvation Army for its annual Red Kettle Campaign kickoff event today, Nov.
Read MoreBaystate Health Announces Elimination of 134 Leadership Positions
SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of its decision to eliminate 134 leadership positions, Baystate Health released the following statement on
Read MoreCooley Dickinson to Host Trees of Love & Thanksgiving Ceremony on Nov. 20
NORTHAMPTON — The trees in the Healing Garden at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) will again glow this season, honoring friends,
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Supports Children’s Advocacy Center
GREENFIELD — On Oct. 28, Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) presented a contribution to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County
Read MoreBFAIR’s ’90s-themed Fundraiser Raises More Than $70,000
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) announced that its recent, ’90s-themed fundraising event raised more than $70,000
Read MoreSTCC to Host Open House on Nov. 18 to Explore Health Careers
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host Allied Health Careers Exploration Night on Monday, Nov. 18 to give
Read MoreGirl Scouts Deliver Inspiration to MiraVista Adolescents on World Kindness Day
HOLYOKE — World Kindness Day, recognized globally today, Nov. 13, will bring the delivery of journaling books, hand-decorated by area
Read MoreRachel’s Table Food Drive at Big E Generates More Than 3,000 Pounds of Donations
SPRINGFIELD — The Big E facilitated a food drive among its concessionaires this year, which generated more than 3,000 pounds
Read MoreBaystate Wing Auxiliary Selling Lotto Calendars
PALMER — The Baystate Wing Hospital Auxiliary is currently selling its January 2025 lotto calendars. The one-month calendar, which costs
Read MoreCooley Dickinson, Greenfield Savings Bank Announce Hospital-based ATM
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital recently welcomed a new addition to its main lobby hallway: a Greenfield Savings Bank ATM.
Read MoreFallon Health, Pleasant View Senior Center Partner to Offer Memory Café
WORCESTER — Fallon Health announced a new partnership with the Pleasant View Senior Center in East Longmeadow. Together, they are
Read MoreZonta Club to Welcome YWCA CEO Elizabeth Dineen Today
LUDLOW — Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts — a passionate advocate for women and children throughout
Read MoreBusinesses Invited to Add or Update Information in BusinessWest’s 2025 Book of Lists
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is calling on all Western Mass. companies to update or add their listings in the 2025 Book
Read MoreAIC Announces Thousands in New Merit Scholarships for Incoming PT, OT Students
SPRINGFIELD — Recognizing the impact of inflation and current financial challenges, American International College (AIC) will begin offering renewable merit
Read MoreWestMass ElderCare, Knights of Columbus Partner to Serve Free Thanksgiving Dinner
CHICOPEE — WestMass ElderCare announced its continued partnership with the Knights of Columbus to bring Thanksgiving meals to those in
Read MoreU.S. Bancorp Impact Finance Gives $40,000 to ‘Back to Square One’ Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance has joined the growing list of businesses and community partners supporting Square One’s “Back
Read MoreVirtual Support Groups Offered for Patients and Families Facing Cancer
PALMER — During a cancer journey, patients and their families often benefit from the support of others. Baystate Wing Hospital
Read MoreElms College Partners with UNE on Pathway to Five Graduate Health Programs
CHICOPEE — Elms College signed an articulation agreement with the University of New England (UNE), creating a streamlined pathway for
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2024 Women of Impact Award Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest’s seventh annual Women of Impact award gala. The event will take
Read MoreGándara Center to Expand Services with MassDevelopment Bond
SPRINGFIELD — MassDevelopment issued a $1,256,000 tax-exempt bond on behalf of Gándara Mental Health Center Inc., which is using proceeds
Read MoreCommunity Members Invited to Remember Loved Ones on Tree of Love at Baystate Wing
PALMER — As the holiday season approaches, the Baystate Wing Auxiliary has set up the annual Tree of Love. This
Read MoreDakin Humane Society to Host Whisker Wonderland on Nov. 9
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will host Whisker Wonderland on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Read MoreBHN to Facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event on Nov. 23
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) will facilitate International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day), an event organized
Read MoreJimmy Fund WMass Classic Raises More Than $100,000 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
SOUTHWICK — The fourth annual Jimmy Fund WMass Classic, presented by Quality Beverage and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, was a resounding
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Raises $34,561.68 for Animal Shelters
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout its 14th annual Round Up for Pets fundraiser, Rocky’s Ace Hardware asked customers to round up their
Read MoreHealth New England Earns NCQA Accreditation for Commercial, Medicaid Plans
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced that it has earned reaccreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 A+ Awards Celebration
AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the A+ Awards celebration, set to honor exemplary
Read MoreAriana Chiapella to Give Environmental Issues Lecture at MCLA on Nov. 14
NORTH ADAMS — Ariana Chiapella, a faculty member with the Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at the
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