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We tell the stories of business leaders and their companies in our biweekly print issues www.businesswest.com and use FB and SM to share these stories and engage with our business associates, friends and the community. Have questions or suggestions for stories about business leaders and companies in our region?

13/02/2025

Thank you to our Partner Sponsor, the Royal Law Firm, for your incredible support and for making the Difference Makers program possible!

12/02/2025

Thank you to our Partner Sponsor Burkhart Pizznelli for your incredible support and for making the Difference Makers program possible!

11/02/2025

Congratulations to the Difference Makers class of 2025!

These honorees truly exemplify the unique ways to make a real difference in our community.

You can read their inspirational stories in the February 17th issue of BusinessWest, and visit our website now to reserve your tickets to congratulate them in person at the April 9 Difference Makers awards gala!

https://businesswest.com/difference-makers/

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

Photo credit: Robert Zemba, Simple Truth Imaging

10/02/2025

“David vs. Goliath.”

That was how Bill Gagnon chose to describe the ongoing fight between the still-emerging high-speed hand-dryer industry and the huge paper industry for the right to put their products in restrooms across the county and the around the globe.

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/excel-dryer-continues-to-push-the-envelope-in-an-emerging-sector/

And let us know what other and stories you want to see!

06/02/2025

Introducing our new Difference Makers logo! 🦋

Tickets are on sale at https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets/

Our signature events are a great way to make connections and celebrate those making a difference in our community! All are welcome! Join us April 9th at the Log Cabin 🦋

05/02/2025

What is the outlook on artificial intelligence in 2025?

Read the full article on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/what-is-the-outlook-on-artificial-intelligence-in-2025/ or in the February 3rd issue of BusinessWest.

And let us know what topics you'd like to read more about!

04/02/2025

It’s become a model for how someone can take an idea — and then take full advantage of the vast resources within the area’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — and transform it into a thriving business and employer.

It’s called Rozki Rides.

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/jessika-rozki-puts-her-transportation-venture-on-the-road-to-success/

And let us know what other stories you want to see!

03/02/2025

🦋Tickets are on sale now for this year's Difference Makers Award Gala!

Join us April 4th to honor those making a difference in our community.

Reserve your tickets today at businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets

And you can meet the honorees in the February 17th issue of BusinessWest, coming soon!

31/01/2025

🎙️ New BusinessTalk Episode Coming Monday!

Don't miss BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar's discussion with DJ Tucker, Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Holyoke!

Hear his thought on why it’s important that “children discover how the world works by doing."

BusinessTalk can be found on our website and wherever you listen to podcasts.

30/01/2025

Get the story behind the story, the latest trends across all industries, and expert-provided content.

Since 1984, BusinessWest has been a reflection of commerce in the Western Massachusetts region. We're working diligently to keep you informed, educated, and engaged.

Stay up to date with the latest news about the business community in our region — subscribe today at https://businesswest.com/contact-us/subscribe/

29/01/2025

📷 Picture This! 📸

• Monson Savings Bank recently hosted an internal, employee-led winter clothing drive among the bank’s seven offices.
• bankESB’s fourth annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $28,000 for local food pantries.
• Baystate Noble Hospital team members showed their holiday spirit again this past holiday season by donating an abundance of toys and gifts.
• The seventh annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner welcomed 300 first responders and their families for a night filled with food, games, and fun.
• Johnson Memorial Hospital recently earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group.

Submit your Picture This photos to [email protected] !

28/01/2025

What if there were a way to support a preferred sponsoring organization while also receiving a valuable tax benefit? Giving to a donor-advised fund (DAF) might be your answer.

Read the full article on our website to learn more about DAFs: https://businesswest.com/blog/the-benefits-of-charitable-giving-to-donor-advised-funds/
And let us know what and stories and advice you'd like to see more of!

27/01/2025

July 18 to Sept. 3. That’s 47 days. Not quite seven weeks.

That’s how much time LightHouse Holyoke, a non-traditional middle and high school celebrating its 10th year in operation, had between its purchase of the Gateway City Arts property on Race Street and the start of classes for the 2024-25 year.

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/lighthouse-holyoke-expands-its-space-and-its-innovative-vision/

23/01/2025

While he admits to practically growing up at the Carr Hardware store in Pittsfield, working beside his father, Marshall, during the summer and school vacations, Bart Raser says he had no real interest in living in the Berkshires or making the family business a career.

That all changed when...

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/carr-hardware-is-a-chain-and-an-institution/

22/01/2025

This Community Spotlight is on... 🔦🌟 Enfield, CT!

Learn about the new projects in development and how they'll revitalize the community.

https://businesswest.com/blog/enfield-is-all-aboard-the-development-train/

21/01/2025

We are now accepting nominations for our 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award, 2025!

When BusinessWest launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify rising stars across our region – individuals who were excelling in business and through involvement within the community –and celebrate their accomplishments. In 2015, BusinessWest announced a new award, one that builds on the foundation upon which 40 Under Forty was created. It’s called the Alumni Achievement Award. As the name suggests, this award will be presented to the 40 Under Forty honoree who, in the eyes of an independent panel of judges, has most impressively continued and built upon their track record of accomplishment.

Nominate someone today!
https://businesswest.com/40-under-forty/alumniachievementaward/

The nomination deadline is February 27th, and the winner will be announced at the June 19th awards gala.

17/01/2025

🎙️ New BusinessTalk Episode Coming Monday!

Don't miss George O'Brien's discussion with John & Chris DeVoie, owners of Hot Table and BusinessWest's Top Entrepreneurs for 2024!

BusinessTalk can be found on our website and wherever you listen to podcasts.

16/01/2025

The story of the DeVoies and Hot Table echo some of the region’s better narratives of entrepreneurship.

It speaks to a business, a brand, and an entrepreneurial gambit that continues to grow, evolve, and become an ever-bigger part of the regional landscape, both literally and figuratively. And one that has earned its founders BusinessWest’s coveted Top Entrepreneur award for 2024.

Read their full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/businesswests-top-entrepreneurs-2024/

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🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guests DJ Tucker, Executive Director of the The Children's Museum at Holyoke! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-dj-tucker-executive-director-of-the-childrens-museum-at-holyoke/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisode

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guests John and Chris DeVoie, owners of @hottable ! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-john-and-chris-devoie-founders-and-owners-of-the-growing-chain-of-hot-table-panini-restaurants/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisode

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Meg Sanders, CEO of Canna Provisions! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-canna-provisions-ceo-meg-sanders-2/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisode

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Kathy Martin, President and CEO of Glenmeadow! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-kathy-martin-president-and-ceo-of-glenmeadow/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisodes

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Matt Bannister, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility at People's Bank! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-matt-bannister-senior-vice-president-of-marketing-and-corporate-responsibility-at-holyoke-based-peoplesbank/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisodes

Thank you again to everyone who came out to support our Women of Impact on Thursday, December 5, and congratulations to our class of 2024! • Alison Berman • Dianne Fuller Doherty • JoAnne Finck • Kimberley Lee • Megan McDonough • LaTonia Monroe Naylor • Kristi Reale • Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group, and to our Partner Sponsor Cooley Dickinson Health Care Video credit to Greg Cormier Media

November 25, 2024 Episode of BusinessTalk

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Mick Corduff, Chief Operator and Executive Chef at the Log Cabin, Delaney House, and D. Hotel & Spa! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-mick-corduff/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisodes

🎙️ Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Emily Leonczyk, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Markens GroupGroup! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-emily-leonczyk-executive-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-at-the-markens-group/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisodes

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Healthcare Heroes on Thursday, October 17, and congratulations to our class of 2024! • Dr. Andrew Balder • Bernice Drumheller • Lucinda Canty • Peta-Gaye Johnson • Maggie King • Alexa Mignano • Dr. Laki Rousou • Janet Williams Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Baystate Health & Health New England and Elms College, and to our Partner Sponsors Holyoke Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center | Trinity Health of New England Video credit to Greg Cormier Media #HCH2024 #HealthcareHeroes #HCH #healthcarenews #businesswest #the413 #westernmass

Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest WIlliam Gagnon, Executive Vice President and COO of Excel Dryer! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-bill-gagnon-executive-vice-president-and-coo-excel-dryer/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisodes

Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Sadiq Elias, Plant Manager at Ace Precision Inc.! https://businesswest.com/blog/businesstalk-with-sadiq-elias-plant-manager-ace-precision-inc-success-by-design/ Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisodes

Bernice Drumheller our seventh Healthcare Hero deserves some love for all her hard work with NAMI Western Massachusetts! #HCH2024 #HealthcareHeroes #HCH #healthcarenews #businesswest #the413 #westernmass

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