Helix Marks 160 Years
SPRINGFIELD — Helix Human Services, formerly known as the Children’s Study Home, is today celebrating 160 years of dedication to individuals
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Anytime Fitness in Hadley Hosts Open House
HADLEY — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Anytime Fitness Hadley for an open house event on Wednesday,
Read More12Local Men to Graduate from Springfield Rescue Mission’s New Life Program
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) is holding a graduation commencement and celebration for 12 residents of its Men’s New Life Program.
Read MoreMeet the 40 Under Forty Class of 2025
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest has announced its 40 Under Forty class of 2025. This year, we honor: • Olivia Calcasola, tax supervisor, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.;
Read MoreDakin Announces 2025 Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The Dakin Humane Society of Springfield recently announced its 2025 Board of Directors. The all-volunteer Dakin board represents communities from
Read MoreElms College to Host Annual Experiential Learning Showcase May 2
CHICOPEE — Elms College students will showcase their real-world experiences gained through internships, research, service work, and travel opportunities at the
Read MoreProstate Cancer Symposium Slated
The Mass. Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading physicians and medical professionals to share the latest in
Read MoreHealthy Air Network Launches Redesigned Website
The Healthy Air Network announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, HealthyAirNetwork.org. The enhanced platform offers a more user-friendly, visually engaging,
Read MoreHearing Health Info Session Slated
LONGMEADOW — Blake Audiology Clinic, located on the Willie Ross School for the Deaf campus in Longmeadow, will host a free community
Read MoreHead Start Director Sounds Alarm on Looming Federal Funding Cuts
By Nicole Blais Since 1965, Head Start has been an essential source of support for millions of children and families, offering
Read MoreMiraVista Behavioral Health Center Marks Four Years of Service
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center is celebrating its four-year anniversary this month, commemorating a period of steady growth and expanded
Read MoreLee Bank Foundation Awards $69,800 in First Grant Cycle of 2025
LEE — The Lee Bank Foundation has awarded $69,800 in grant funding to 13 Berkshire-based nonprofits as part of its first
Read MoreWestern Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis Slated for June 1 at Stanley Park
ATLANTA — The Arthritis Foundation announced that the Western Massachusetts Walk to Cure Arthritis will take place on Sunday, June
Read MoreWNE Launches New Master’s Degree in Biopharmaceutical Technology
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) is launching a new master of science in biopharmaceutical technology (MSBT) program this
Read MoreState Kicks Off Data Advisory Commission on Early Education and Care
BOSTON — This month, the Healey-Driscoll administration launched the Data Advisory Commission on Early Education and Care. Established in the
Read MoreMassachusetts Prostate Cancer Symposium to Be Held Virtually on May 16
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) will bring together today’s leading physicians and medical professionals to share the
Read MoreWestfield State Students Launch Campaign for Friends of the Homeless
WESTFIELD — Advanced public relations students at Westfield State University (WSU) are launching a campaign, “Putt a Hole in Homelessness,”
Read MoreAlumni Achievement Award Nomination Deadline Extended to May 2
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest has extended the nomination deadline for the 11th annual Alumni Achievement Award until May 2. This award is
Read MoreKamp for Kids Golf FUN-raiser Celebrates 50 Years, Raises $30,000
SPRINGFIELD — Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities, recently held
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Present Champions of Change Event on May 1
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) invites the community to its Champions of Change event, a heartfelt celebration
Read MoreBerkshire Bounty Fundraiser Responds to Growing Community Need
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Bounty, a 501(c)(3) food-recovery organization, will conduct a crowdfunding campaign April 22-29 to raise funds to
Read MoreHuntington Disease Society Announces Golf for a Cure on May 12
NEWBURYPORT — The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) Massachusetts & Rhode Island Chapter will host Golf for a Cure
Read MoreLori Callahan Promoted to Funeral Director at Wilbraham Funeral Home
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Funeral Home announced that Lori Callahan has satisfied all the requirements of the Massachusetts Division of Occupational
Read MoreHCC to Host First ASL Pickleball Tournament on April 19
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host its first-ever American Sign Language (ASL) immersion pickleball tournament on Saturday, April
Read MoreSpringfield City Hall Hosts New England Donor Services Flag-raising Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez, state Rep. Carlos González, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Matt Boger of New England
Read MoreSTCC Announces Pinning Ceremonies for Health Programs
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced upcoming pinning ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of students in its health
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Invests More Than $400,000 in Local Nonprofits
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $400,000 in communities through grants and
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf to Host Hearing Health Information Session on April 25
LONGMEADOW — Blake Audiology Clinic, located on the Willie Ross School for the Deaf campus, 104 Nevins Ave., Longmeadow, will
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Offers Innovative Treatment for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced it is the first hospital in Springfield to offer an innovative approach to provide
Read MoreLiving Local 413 Launches 413 Women’s Health Connect
SPRINGFIELD — Living Local 413 announced the launch of 413 Women’s Health Connect, the first official program under its new
Read MoreGreenfield Community College to Host Nursing Health Expo on April 26
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) announced the second annual Nursing Health Expo, taking place on Saturday, April 26 from
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley’s Kara Peters Named Staff Member of the Year
GREENFIELD — On March 28, Kara Peters, Enrollment manager for Community Action Pioneer Valley’s (CAPV) Head Start and Early Learning
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to Revitalize CDC
MONSON — In alignment with its ongoing mission to give back to the communities it serves, Monson Savings Bank donated
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Offering Free Hands-only CPR Training
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital is offering the Greater Westfield community life-saving training so that they can be prepared to
Read MoreState Announces Inaugural Victim Services Conference
BOSTON — In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced its first-ever Victim Services Conference, themed
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — When BusinessWest launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify rising stars across
Read MoreSen. Velis Sounds Alarm over Proposed DMH Budget Cuts
BOSTON — With more than $80 million proposed to be stripped from mental-health programs by Gov. Maura Healey’s FY 2026
Read MoreRachel’s Table to Hold Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for New Refrigerated Truck
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of its new 16-foot
Read MoreSTCC Welcomes More Than 50 Employers, Schools to College and Career Fair
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) welcomed job seekers, students, alumni, and community members to the Glorious Jobs Galore
Read MoreSTCC to Offer Free Dental Care at Seventh Annual Community Dental Day
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Dental Sciences Department, in partnership with the Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation and
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