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May 21, 2024 The East of the River Chamber, West of the River Chamber, Greater Chicopee Chamber, Greater Holyoke Chamber, Greater Westfield Chamber, and the Springfield Regional Chamber all came together on March 27th to FILL THE FOOD BANK! The event, which took place at the new Western Mass. Food Bank in Chicopee on March…

         Baystate Health to build new, state-of-the-art community health center with landmark donation and support from MassMutual  Centrally located, comprehensive facility to improve access to quality healthcare for adult and pediatric patients in Greater Springfield region  Springfield, Mass., May 21, 2024 — In an effort to improve health equity and meet the…

Springfield, MA (April 30, 2024) – Square One’s school-age childcare program received a $5,000 boost from Liberty Bank this week. The funds will be used to enhance the experiences of Square One’s children, Kindergarten through grade 5, who attend after-school and summer programming. Enhancements will include a partnership with Mass Audubon, and educational and recreational…

SPRINGFIELD, MA (APRIL 30, 2024) – Second Chance Animal Services, a beloved animal welfare organization, is excited to announce a significant milestone: 80,000 all-time spay/neuter surgeries performed. This achievement coincides with the organization’s 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of dedication to furry friends in need. Mable Henderson, a female 16-week-old Basset Hound, had the honor…

Springfield, Massachusetts—The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast is a morning filled with flapjacks and fun in honor of Springfield’s 388th birthday.  It has been an annual tradition since 1986 and sponsored by MGM Springfield since 2013. On Saturday, May 18, 2024, with the American Flag flying high over Main Street, the Spirit of Springfield will present…

Springfield, MA (5/8/24) – Dakin Humane Society, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $124,000 from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, a supporting organization of the Northwest CT Community Foundation. The Programmatic Sustainability and Capacity Building grant will fund three key initiatives during the next year…

FLORENCE—Celebrating its 22nd year, Florence Bank’s Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program is set to distribute $150,000 among 40 esteemed local nonprofits during a prestigious gala event on Tuesday, May 14. Hosted at the Garden House within the scenic grounds of Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park, the evening promises a memorable occasion from 5 to 7…

Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Open House May 18 to Include Outreach to Veterans; Kicking Off Dragon Boat Fest Season Springfield—The Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club (PVRC) will host a Dragon Boat Open House on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the PVRC Boathouse at North Riverfront Park, 121 West Street, Springfield. The event…

In the dynamic realm of community engagement, there are those whose commitment radiates, fostering connections and nurturing progress. This April, we turn our attention to Brittany Beaumier, a key figure in the Personal Lines Risk Manager position at Hub International, a leading insurance agency in New England.   Brittany’s journey with the Springfield Regional Chamber…

SPRINGFIELD — 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 that builds on the foundation upon which 40…