Chamber News
Apply Now for Leadership Institute 2020
The Springfield Regional Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2020 class of its Leadership Institute. The Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute focuses on developing core management and leadership skills for increasing personal and organizational effectiveness. This practical and applied program equips attendees with the knowledge and skills to take their leadership to the next…
Read MoreNovember Chamber Connection
November e-Connection 2019
Read MoreOctober Chamber Connection
Read the latest news about our members, the Chamber’s involvement on the East-West Passenger Rail Advisory Committee, our 2019 Super 60 winners, keynote speaker, Sheila Coon, founder of Hot Oven Cookies, and much more.
Read MoreBoston Marathon Bombing Survivor to Speak on The Power of Perseverance
Roseann Sdoia Materia, who lost one of her legs in the Boston Marathon bombing, will be the featured speaker the Springfield Regional Chamber’s November 6 Rise & Shine Business Breakfast from 7:15- 9 a.m. at Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm Street, West Springfield. The breakfast is sponsored by Rise & Shine Business Breakfast series sponsor…
Read MoreAttorney Tim Murphy from Skoler Abbott to Present on Paid Family and Medical Leave
Attorney Tim Murphy of Skoler Abbott will explain what employers need to know, what they need to do and what has changed about the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act at a Pastries and Policy event, Thursday, September 19, from 8-9:30 a.m. at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. The program is…
Read More30th Class of Super 60 Winners Announced
The Springfield Regional Chamber has announced the honorees for its annual Super 60 awards, presented by Health New England and sponsored by People’s United Bank, MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, Wells Fargo Bank, The Republican, 22News, and Zasco Productions. Now in its 30th year, the program celebrates the success of the fastest-growing and privately-owned businesses…
Read MoreDifferentiate Yourself at October Rise & Shine Breakfast
Mark Altman, founder and trainer at MindsetGo, will present one of his many popular business coaching topics, “Differentiate Yourself – It’s You They Buy,” at the Springfield Regional Chamber’s October 2 Rise & Shine Business Breakfast. The breakfast, sponsored by Series Sponsor, United Personnel, will be held at Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam,…
Read MorePresident of New England Patriots Foundation to Speak at September Breakfast
Josh Kraft, president of the New England Patriots Foundation and Nicholas President and CEO of the Boston Boys and Girls Clubs, will speak at the first Springfield Regional Chamber Rise & Shine Business Breakfast of the 2019-2020 season on September 4, at the Sheraton Springfield. The breakfast begins with networking at 7:15 a.m. At the…
Read MoreA View From the Hill
As we head into the summer recess for the Legislature, here’s a quick recap on where we are. Remember, we are just in the first session of the two-year Legislative Session and much of the work will get underway come January 2020. Despite missing the July 1 deadline, the House and Senate did vote a…
Read MorePresident’s Message
HUH! When I was trying to figure out what fun fact about August that I might include in my column this month, I wandered across this one – did you know that the “Dog Days of Summer” is actually a REAL time period? It is the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11,…
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