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West of the River Chamber of Commerce Hosts First Annual Job Fair

AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the town of Agawam and the town of West Springfield, hosted its first annual job fair on May 10 at Crestview Country Club.

The job fair focused on bringing together, in one room, local business owners looking to hire and people of all ages looking for employment. More than 40 local businesses showcased their opportunities to more than 300 local people looking for employment during this event.

Local vendors included OMG, Big Y, Friendly’s, Six Flags, Dave’s Soda & Pet Food City, Spherion Staffing, U.S. Army, Baystate Health, and many more. The evening was topped off with the awarding of two $500 business grants from the West of the River Chamber Foundation, presented to CHD in West Springfield and Reliable Temps in Agawam, both vendors at the event.