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Kayla Andrews on Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration with the Springfield Regional Chamber  

In the network of professionals that make up the Springfield Regional Chamber, certain individuals stand out for their enthusiasm and contributions to the community. This month, we shine the spotlight on Kayla Andrews, a New Business Development Specialist for HUB International and Springfield Regional Chamber Ambassador.   HUB International is more than just an insurance…

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Business Owners Revolutionize Laundry Experience with the Grand Opening of Wash Works’ State-of-the-Art Smart Laundromat

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Springfield is about to witness a laundry revolution, as Westfield family proudly announces the upcoming grand opening of their third laundromat this being the 2nd Wash Works location at 169 Hancock St. The brand-new smart laundromat promises to redefine laundry chores with cutting-edge technology and an array of convenient services. The new Wash…

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Jackie Seklecki on Creating Community & Making New Connections with the Chamber  

Meet Jackie Seklecki, the Director of Strategic Accounts at BANKW Staffing and a Springfield Regional Chamber Ambassador. BANKW Staffing is a family of specialized staffing companies operating throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. They offer services in Accounting, Finance, IT, HR, Administration, Customer Service, Legal, and Sales.   Although the BANKW Staffing brand is newer to…

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AIC President Benitez Champions Global Education Initiatives at Occupational Therapy Conference in Morocco

KENITRA, MOROCCO – Hubert Benitez, DDS, PhD, president of American International College (AIC) in Springfield, Massachusetts, recently took center stage at the 6th annual International Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of Morocco (OTAM) held on January 6, 2024, in Kenitra, Morocco. The conference recognized President Benitez with the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award, shining a…

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Tighe & Bond Acquires Coastal Engineering

WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS– Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, announces it has acquired Cape Cod-based Coastal Engineering Co., Inc. (Coastal), a civil, structural, and waterfront/marine engineering firm that specializes in projects located in environmentally sensitive areas. This strategic acquisition aligns with Tighe & Bond’s vision of being a trusted advisor…

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SECOND CHANCE RECEIVES $1.1 MILLION GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBLE VETERINARY CARE

EAST BROOKFIELD, MA – Fifty million pets in the U.S. experience a lack of access to even basic veterinary care. Rising costs and other barriers mean these pets struggle to access services such as spay/neuter procedures, vaccinations and critical medical and preventative care. With as many as 70% of households now including pets, this issue affects…

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Kathy Mague on Building & Investing in Community with the Chamber

  Western Massachusetts has a long history of dedicated nonprofit organizations serving our community, and the Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is one of the biggest in terms of employees, revenue, and impact.   BHN was founded back in 1992 when four community clinics came together to pool resources to better serve our community, and since then…

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