Posts by Irene Costello
October Super 60 Celebration Canceled
In an unprecedented year that posed a myriad of challenges, your businesses’ success is not only an indication of your hard work, but it’s also a testament to your leadership in our business community. Your perseverance in rising above the many setbacks that occurred in the past year deserves to be celebrated. However, we think…
Read MoreFlorence Bank Names Dawn Harrington a Recipient of its President’s Award
FLORENCE—Florence Bank announced that Dawn Harrington, of Ware, was recently selected as a recipient of its President’s Award. The President’s Award was established by the bank in 1995, affording employees the annual opportunity to nominate their peers for this prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding performance, customer service and overall contribution to Florence Bank. Harrington was…
Read MoreZoom Anniversary Celebration to Honor Robert MacDonald
Zoom Anniversary Celebration occurred to honor Robert MacDonald, Executive Director of Work Opportunity Center, Inc. ( WOC ) for his 40 years of leadership at WOC.
Read MoreTwo team members named to new roles at Louis & Clark Pharmacy in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Louis & Clark Pharmacy in Springfield has announced that Sarah Kapinos has been named to a new role as community liaison. Kapinos has served as the business development specialist for Louis & Clark Pharmacy for the past year. In addition, Yvette Morales, a certified pharmacy technician, has been appointed as pharmacy patient…
Read MoreWay Finders Names Keith Fairey as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
Springfield, MA, June 9, 2020— Way Finders’ Board of Directors announced today that Keith Fairey (photo attached)will serve as its next President and CEO, succeeding Peter Gagliardi who will retire on June 30 after nearly 30 years of service with the organization. Way Finders began a national search for its new CEO following Gagliardi’s…
Read MoreA Message to the Community
While the Springfield Regional Chamber works to get business back to normal post COVID, we must pause to recognize that, in this very moment, we are nowhere near “business as usual” in our Commonwealth or the country. People across the nation are rallying for social justice and change—and we hear you. We stand against racism,…
Read MoreDENNIS KEYSER APPOINTED VP, SALES MANAGER, LPL INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE AT WESTFIELD INVESTMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT WESTFIELD BANK
Westfield, MA—Westfield Investment Services located at Westfield Bank, a division of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce that Dennis Keyser has been appointed Vice President, Sales Manager and LPL Investment Advisor Representative, LPL Financial. Mr. Keyser will be based out of the Bank’s 47 Palomba Drive office in Enfield, CT. A graduate of Bloomsburg University…
Read MoreSpringfield Awards 76 New Grants to City Small Businesses as Part of the Second Round of “Prime the Pump”
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced today the awarding of 76 grants totaling $500,000 in the second round of the Prime the Pump program, assisting businesses in response to the economic crisis spurred from emergency closures due to Covid-19. The City saw overwhelming interest in the grant…
Read MoreBankESB Promotes Erin Joyce To Vice President, Special Assets
EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that Erin Joyce has been promoted to vice president, special assets. Joyce has more than 30 years of banking experience, much of it in the areas of residential and consumer collections. She joined bankESB in 2014 as special assets manager, and since then has been promoted to…
Read More11th Big Y Produce Manager Wins National Award
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (April 24, 2020) United Fresh Produce Association has named Big Y World Class Market Produce & Floral Sales Manager, Michael Foint, as a 2020 Produce Manager of the Year in its Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This year, Foint was honored among 25 outstanding produce managers representing supermarket chains, commissaries, and independent…
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