M.L. Schmitt Raises More Than $39,300 with Charity Golf Tournament
SPRINGFIELD — M.L. Schmitt Inc. hosted a charity golf tournament at Springfield Country Club on Sept. 30 to raise funds
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Mayflower Marathon Raises More Than $236,000 for Open Pantry
SPRINGFIELD — Last week, for the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted its Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Open
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Expands Services in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced the expansion of its program offerings in Greenfield with the addition of
Read MoreEversource Offers Holiday Energy-efficiency Tips
SPRINGFIELD — With the holiday season upon us, neighborhoods are starting to twinkle with festive light displays inside and out.
Read MoreDifference Makers Nominations Now Being Accepted
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you
Read MoreFollow These Tips to Ensure a Healthy Holiday Season for Pets
NORTH BROOKFIELD — As the winter holidays approach, Second Chance Animal Services is reminding pet owners to keep their pets’
Read MoreCountry Bank Supports Wonderfund with $10,000 Donation
WARE — Country Bank has partnered with the Wonderfund of Massachusetts with a $10,000 donation. This collaboration will make a
Read MoreState Receives $490,000 in Funding to Support Family Caregivers
BOSTON — While recognizing November as Family Caregiver Month, the Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that Massachusetts is set to receive
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Welcomes Acts of Kindness on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3
SPRINGFIELD — Tuesday, Dec. 3 is Giving Tuesday, described as “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on Dec. 11
PALMER — The community is invited to begin the holiday season by giving the gift of life by donating blood
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) announced that it has achieved the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Medical Group Receives Blood-pressure Recognition
SPRINGFIELD — Seventeen Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group internal-medicine and primary-care practices have been recognized by the American
Read MoreEastern States Exposition Donates Food From 4-H Beef Sale to Local Food Pantries
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A team of employees from Eastern States Exposition (ESE), headed by ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy,
Read MoreBFAIR CEO Rich Weisenflue Announces Retirement in March 2025
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced that Rich Weisenflue, its long-serving CEO, will retire effective March 27, 2025. His departure marks
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $2,250 to Shriners Children’s New England
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank is devoted to helping those in need, especially when it comes to helping younger generations.
Read MoreFifteenth Annual March for the Food Bank Kicks Off Nov. 25
CHICOPEE — Fifteen years ago, Monte Belmonte pushed an empty shopping cart from Northampton to Greenfield, hoping to raise $5,000
Read MoreThree Baystate Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health’s three community hospitals — Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Noble Hospital, and Baystate Wing Hospital —
Read MoreRock 102 to Host Annual Mayflower Marathon to Benefit Open Pantry
SPRINGFIELD — For the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 is hosting its annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. Family Services Announces Holiday Tree Jubilee
SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS), in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS), the
Read MoreTime 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.
Read MoreMiraVista 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
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