Posts by Janice Jackson

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today named Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Deputy Director Amanda Pham as its new Executive Director. With Mayor Sarno’s appointment, Deputy Director Pham becomes the first female ever to lead the SRA in the City’s history. She will follow in the footsteps of retiring Executive Director Christopher Moskal. Executive…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, released their full schedule for the 2021-22 regular season on Friday. The season marks the first year in the Thunderbirds’ new affiliation agreement with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues. It will also be the 5th Anniversary season of Thunderbirds hockey after the…

(Springfield/Ware/Worcester) – July 22, 2021- Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox have announced a community giving campaign to support non-profit leaders throughout the region. To kick off the campaign – dubbed “WooStars,” Country Bank recognized 11 local non-profits at Polar Park to include Springfield based organizations: Friends of the Homeless, Ronald McDonald House, Christina’s…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has partnered with the MassHire Hampden Country Workforce Board, and Tri-State CDL Training Center in Springfield, to provide free Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training to approximately sixty (60) Springfield residents. The program…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli are pleased to announce that Springfield DPW has been awarded its third Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Shared Streets and Spaces Program funding in the amount of $167,000 for improvements along the Main Street corridor in Indian Orchard.  …

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer, has added a new director of marketing to the team. A seasoned professional with 24 years of experience, Tony Ieraci will be responsible for helping Excel Dryer create and execute long-term marketing strategies that will help grow the brand.   “We are…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Market Mentors, the region’s largest marketing, advertising and public relations agency, is pleased to announce it has received certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping women-owned businesses thrive and grow. “We had previously received certification through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Because we have…

July 20, 2021—PHILADELPHIA—Comcast Business today announced it has launched its new wireless mobile service for small businesses, Comcast Business Mobile, nationally across its footprint. Comcast Business Mobile is designed to help small businesses be ready for today and whatever comes next with flexible data options, nationwide 5G coverage, and savings. Comcast Business Mobile benefits from the…

LONGMEADOW, Mass. – MassDevelopment has issued an $8 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Glenmeadow, Inc., a nonprofit life plan community at 24 Tabor Crossing in Longmeadow for individuals aged 62 or older. Using bond proceeds, the organization will fund improvements to the approximately 24-year-old facility’s residential apartments and common areas, including upgrading flooring, lighting,…

Springfield (MA)—The Springfield Museums and Springfield Cultural Partnership (SCP) are excited to announce the artists chosen to augment the beautiful, newly renovated Pynchon Plaza. The SPark! Igniting Our Community call resulted in remarkable applications. “We were very excited about the strength of the applications to participate in the public art program in Pynchon Park,” said…