Recently appointed Holyoke Community College President William Messner is a firm believer in the community college mission of inclusion, not exclusion. But that assignment is becoming increasingly challenging at a […]
Author Archive | George O'Brien
Plan for Progress Sets New Course for Region
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Executive Director Tim Brennan says the overhauled Plan for Progress is an important step forward for the economic vitality of the region. And hes right. Why? […]
Is Westfield On Target?
Over the past 20 years, Westfield has transformed itself from a once-thriving manufacturing mecca into a distribution hub. Several national retailers and wholesalers have facilities in the city, and now, […]
Commerce 2004
Trade Show Organizers Add New Dimensions to EventThe 14th edition of the annual Commerce trade show, staged by the Chicopee and Holyoke chambers, is set for Oct. 28 at the […]