Celebrating the 2018 Difference Makers

Back in late 2008, the management team at BusinessWest conceived a new recognition program.

It was called Difference Makers because this would be a trait shared by those who would be honored — they were all making a difference in the community. The goal was, and is, to show the many ways in which an individual or group can make a difference, and suffice to say this goal has been met.

And the class of 2018, the program’s 10th, makes this even more abundantly clear, as the stories below show.

This year’s sponsors are Health New England, Royal, P.C., and Sunshine Village.

The six members of the Class of 2018 will be honored on Thursday, March 22 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. For information about that event, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets, go HERE or call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Photography by Leah Martin Photography

 

Community Pride

Bob Bolduc Cooks Up New Ways to Better the Lives of Young People

Pedal to the Mettle

‘Bike Man’ Bob Charland’s Story Has Been a Truly Inspirational Ride

A Force to Be Reckoned With

Girls Inc. Inspires Members to be Strong, Smart, and Bold

Portrait of the Artist

Evan Plotkin Works to Fill in the Canvas Known as Springfield

Write On

Crystal Senter-Brown Enlightens and Empowers Those She Touches

Where There’s a Will

The Unique Nonprofit Known as WillPower Meets Some Very Special Needs

 

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