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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?

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/

15/01/2025

We are now accepting nominations for our 40 Under Forty class of 2025!

40 Under Forty was launched in 2007 to honor young professionals in Western Massachusetts, not only for their career achievements, but for their service to the community. Winners hail from a host of different industries. Many are advancing the work of long-established businesses, while others have created their own entrepreneurial opportunities.

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

The nomination deadline is February 27th, and honorees will be announced in our April 28th issue.

14/01/2025

People on the Move 🎉

• The Springfield Rocks Media Group announced the addition of Adam Moreau as a senior media advisor for Rock 102, Lazer 99.3 & 98.5, and the digital team.
• bankESB recently hired Kelly Martins as social-media manager
• Hometown Financial Group, MHC congratulates Alexandra Chapman on her new role as a financial advisor.
• Jay Queenin has been appointed to the Westfield State University board of trustees.
• Greenfield Community College announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Jenni Lanoue and Shonda Pettiford, to its board of trustees.

13/01/2025

🦋Meet the 2025 Difference Makers in the February 17, 2025, edition of BusinessWest!

🦋Congratulate this year's honorees with an ad! The deadline to reserve space in this special edition is January 31.

🦋For more information, visit our website: https://businesswest.com/difference-makers/

🦋Save the Date: Difference Makers Awards, April 9, 2025

🦋Stay tuned for event details!

09/01/2025

While the park’s gates are officially closed this time of year, this is actually considered busy season at Six Flags New England.

It’s just a different kind of busy, said Peter Carmichael, president of the amusement park in Agawam.

Read the full story: https://businesswest.com/blog/six-flags-new-england-provides-experiences-for-guests-employees/

08/01/2025

This Community Spotlight is on... 🔦🌟 Agawam!

See how the town is updating its infrastructure with new building projects.

https://businesswest.com/blog/in-agawam-momentum-is-building/

07/01/2025

A community bank should be about, well, the community.

That’s the prevailing thought, anyway, among bank and credit-union leaders throughout the Western Mass. region when it comes to philanthropy, volunteerism, and other activities under the broad umbrella of corporate responsibility.

Read the full story: https://businesswest.com/blog/local-banks-credit-unions-emphasize-corporate-responsibility/

06/01/2025

How do individual business owners and executives in Western Mass see their own enterprises faring in 2025?

We asked 27 of them to offer thoughts on that question, and about the trends, challenges, and opportunities they see arising in the coming year.

See what they told us: https://businesswest.com/blog/snapshots-of-a-region/

02/01/2025

“Almost immediately after the first quarter, we really experienced a lot of peaks and valleys, and I think it was the uncertainty of the election and the uncertainty of the world..."

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/economic-outlook-2025/

31/12/2024

Tonight, we celebrate the start of a new year. As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for letting us be a part of your success story. We look forward to a happy and prosperous new year filled with new beginnings and stronger connections. Here’s to another wonderful year together!

30/12/2024

Amid a shifting landscape for higher education, Nicolle Cestero says, colleges that are unwilling to change will be left behind.

That’s the idea behind a new, expansive organizational business plan at American International College, announced last month, that will guide the college over the next several years, said Cestero, AIC’s interim president.

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/aic-announces-detailed-strategy-to-guide-next-several-years/

26/12/2024

The truism “if it’s too good to be true, then it probably isn’t” has been pushed aside by those convinced that if they hesitate, they lose the opportunity. Studies have shown that, when it comes to fraud, fear is a stronger motivator than greed.

Learn about the complexities of financial fraud and what's being done to combat it.
https://businesswest.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-financial-fraud-let-common-sense-prevail/

25/12/2024

As we celebrate this joyous holiday season, we reflect on the good things we have and want to give a heartfelt thanks to you for your continued support. From enjoying our thoughtful articles to attending our signature events, your enthusiasm for the business community allows us to continue doing what we do. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season. Merry Christmas from all of us at BusinessWest & Healthcare News.

24/12/2024

Jeb Balise says he’s always called Springfield’s South End home.

Today, Balise Motor Sales has dealerships across Western Mass., and also the Cape and Rhode Island. But in most all respects, the South End is still home. And there’s more to come...

Read the full story on our website: https://businesswest.com/blog/balise-steps-up-again-in-springfields-south-end/

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🎙️ 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

Unfortunately our third Healthcare Hero Janet Williams of Elms College could not make it tonight due to an illness. But leaves some likes to let her know she is appreciated for all her hard work! #HCH2024 #HealthcareHeroes #HCH #healthcarenews #businesswest #the413 #westernmass

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