Member News

Fitzgerald Law has named attorney Andrea M. O’Connor as a shareholder and announced that attorney Christina M. Turgeon had joined the firm. “Andrea’s depth of experience and teamwork has really helped our firm grow, so she was very deserving of appointment,” noted Seth Stratton, a shareholder with the firm. “We are also delighted to announce…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Knowing that a good night’s sleep is essential for children’s health, growth and development, Freedom Credit Union again partnered with the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Cooperative Credit Union Association to help provide A Bed for Every Child across the Pioneer Valley. Throughout the month of May, Freedom accepted cash donations, raising…

Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank regularly displays their dedication to supporting local community members. This includes supporting the up-and-coming generations of local high school students who will make a difference in surrounding communities for years to come. Monson Savings recently announced they have awarded $28,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating seniors of local high…

Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, announced the recipient of the 2023 President’s Platinum Award. The Bank’s recognition program, “Above and Beyond,” encourages team members to look for coworkers who embody the Bank’s corporate values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence, and Prosperity (iSTEP). Within this program, members can receive different…

SPRINGFIELD, MA —In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working all across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories…

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Why should students choose American International College (AIC), and how is it preparing them for their future? Those questions were answered by ten AIC students cast to appear in a season nine episode of the TV series, The College Tour. The production is streaming now on AIC’s website and will begin to…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates our Springfield Thunderbirds for the numerous recognitions and milestones achieved during the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Team Business Meetings that were held in Tucson, Arizona.  This annual event features all 32 AHL teams to acknowledge and recognize best business practices and achievements during the season. Our Springfield…

FLORENCE, MA — Florence Bank announced that vice president / director of marketing operations Jim Hickey of South Deerfield has been promoted to lead the bank’s marketing efforts as senior vice president / director of marketing. Hickey replaces Monica Curhan, who retired on April 7 after serving as senior vice president / director of marketing…

NORTH ADAMS, MASS —The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has awarded the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) $1M to fund the College’s new Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) program. The grant will support the first two years of the program by supplementing its curriculum development and funding the cost of a…

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Graduates of American International College’s (AIC) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program have demonstrated exemplary performance on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NTPE) administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. For two consecutive years, the College’s DPT Program has surpassed the national performance level on the NPTE. The NPTE…