United Way of Pioneer Valley Donating 80 Winter Coats for Children in Need
SPRINGFIELD — In partnership with Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) in Holyoke, the United Way of Pioneer Valley is helping keep
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Time Is Running Out to Nominate a Difference Maker
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you
Read MoreServiceNet to Host Grand Opening of SkillBuilders Makerspace+ Today
CHICOPEE — Today, Dec. 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., ServiceNet will celebrate the grand opening of SkillBuilders Makerspace+, the
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Sells Leverett Property to Better Together Dog Rescue
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society announced the sale of its property located at 163 Montague Road in Leverett to Better
Read MoreAttorney Gina Barry to Discuss ‘Inspired Giving’ over Lunch at HCC on Dec. 8
HOLYOKE — Holyoke attorney Gina Barry, a 1994 graduate of Holyoke Community College (HCC) and an estate-planning specialist, will return
Read MoreRiver Valley Counseling Center Employees Receive Student-loan Forgiveness
HOLYOKE — Thirty-four team members at River Valley Counseling Center received nearly $1.8 million in student-loan forgiveness this year through
Read MoreMercy Medical Center to Host Annual Tree-lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6
SPRINGFIELD — The annual Gift of Light event at Mercy Medical Center will begin with a blessing and Christmas-tree-lighting ceremony
Read MoreMCLA Receives $306,000 Grant to Fund Mental-health Support
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced it has received the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Suicide Prevention
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Approved by VA for Home Care for Veterans
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield has recently been approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide
Read MoreUMassFive Employees Raise More Than $18,000 for Local Nonprofits
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that its employees have raised more than $18,000 for two local nonprofits
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Launches Hope for the Holidays Campaign
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) has launched its annual Hope for the Holidays campaign, a holiday gift
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Yvonne Cheung to Dual Leadership Role
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Dr. Yvonne Cheung has been named associate chief medical officer (ACMO) and associate chief
Read MorePatrick Arguin Appointed CEO of Lathrop Community
NORTHAMPTON — Lathrop Community announced the appointment of Patrick Arguin as its new CEO. Arguin brings nearly 20 years of
Read MoreWestfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the spring 2024 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic program offered at Westfield State University.
Read MoreThe Children’s Trust Honors Square One with Community Partnership Award
BOSTON — The Children’s Trust, the state’s child-abuse-prevention agency, awarded Square One in Springfield with its Community Partnership Award at
Read MoreState Launches $14.3 Million in Grants for Renovations at Childcare Programs
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has opened capital opportunities
Read MoreFourteenth Annual March for the Food Bank Close to Reaching Goal of $500,000
CHICOPEE — The 14th annual March for the Food Bank took place on Nov. 20-21 and is very close to
Read MoreOpinion: Rosalynn Carter Was a Beacon of Hope and Advocacy for Mental Health
By Kimberley Lee In the vast landscape of public service, few figures stand as tall and unwavering in their commitment
Read MoreUMass Amherst, AIC Sign Agreement to Share Classroom, Lab Space After Fire
SPRINGFIELD — UMass Amherst and American International College (AIC) signed an agreement allowing AIC to use clinical simulation laboratories and
Read MoreRock 102 Mayflower Marathon Benefits Open Pantry of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 is wrapping up its 30th annual Mayflower Marathon food drive today, benefiting Springfield’s Open Pantry. Bax
Read MoreBeveridge Family Foundation Awards $30,000 to MHA
SPRINGFIELD — Mental Health Assoc. Inc. (MHA) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation, which will
Read MoreBecker’s Honors Baystate Health President, CEO Dr. Mark Keroack
SPRINGFIELD — Becker’s Hospital Review named Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, to the recently released 2023
Read MoreMelissa Blissett to Chair Springfield College School of Social Work Advisory Board
SPRINGFIELD — Melissa Blissett, vice president of Family Services at Square One, has been named advisory board chair of the
Read MoreFlorence Hearing Health Care Welcomes Dr. Christine Kelley
FLORENCE — Florence Hearing Health Care (FHHC), a private audiology clinic serving Western Mass. and beyond, announced that Dr. Christine
Read MoreHealth New England Named a 2023 WWCMA Workwell Massachusetts Award Winner
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England has been named a 2023 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards Program winner in the small-group category for
Read MoreBusinessWest Calls for Book of Lists Updates; Advertising Opportunities Available
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest’s 2024 Book of Lists will be published soon. Companies in all sectors are encouraged to check their
Read MoreSpringfield Rotary Service Above Self Luncheon to Honor Dr. Mark Keroack, NBA Cares
SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Rotary Club of Springfield announced the honorees for the Westfield
Read MoreMercy’s Family Life Center Receives Breastfeeding Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) presented Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center with its 2023 Breastfeeding
Read MoreDifference Makers Nominations Due by Dec. 8
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you
Read MoreMary Dunn Appointed to Lead ServiceNet’s HR Team
NORTHAMPTON — Mary Dunn, a lifelong resident of the Pioneer Valley, has joined ServiceNet as chief Human Resources officer. Born
Read MoreBaystate Noble Ball Supports New Health and Wellness Center
WESTFIELD — It’s about time … to celebrate the spirit of Baystate Noble Hospital. And that’s exactly what attendees did
Read MoreBeauty Batlles Lounge Gives Back This Holiday Season with Toy and Coat Drive
CHICOPEE — Beauty Batlles Lounge is inviting the community to participate in its fourth annual Toy and Coat Drive to
Read MoreWestMass ElderCare Reflects on Accomplishments at 49th Annual Meeting
HOLYOKE — WestMass ElderCare (WMEC) hosted its annual meeting on Nov. 13, taking time to reflect on the organization’s accomplishments
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Announces Collaboration with MGH Dementia Care Collaborative
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank and its Center for Women, Wellness & Wealth (CWWW) announced a new effort to support the
Read MoreKarolina Weagle Chosen for 2023 Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Leadership Academy
SPRINGFIELD — Regional law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Karolina Weagle was accepted into the 2023
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Honored Among Top Women-led Businesses in Massachusetts
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital was honored as one of the top women-led businesses in Massachusetts during an award ceremony
Read MoreWestfield State University Offering Addiction Recovery Coach Certificate Program
WESTFIELD — The Office of Lifelong Education at Westfield State University is accepting applications for the spring 2024 addiction recovery
Read MoreMiraVista Introduces Top Talent Tuesdays as Part of Recruitment Efforts
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the launch of Top Talent Tuesdays, a recruitment initiative designed to connect with
Read MoreAtlas Chiropractic Surpasses Giving Goal in Support of Kate’s Kitchen
HOLYOKE — Atlas Chiropractic in Holyoke set a 2023 giving goal of $5,000 for Kate’s Kitchen, a food-distribution center also
Read MoreCommunity Invited to Remember Loved Ones on Baystate Wing Tree of Love
PALMER — As the holiday season approaches, the Baystate Wing Auxiliary will set up its annual Tree of Love. This
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