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A Look Back — and Ahead What’s Changed — and What Hasn’t — in 40 Years

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Another Bold Step for Bay Path

Editorial   As you likely know, BusinessWest marked its 40th anniversary this month. Over that time, the magazine has told many intriguing stories involving entrepreneurship, innovation, risk taking, and pioneering. And one of the best — one that involves all those qualities and more — has been the meteoric rise

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Fostering a Culture of Respect

Opinion By John Henderson Let’s face it: we are living and working in a socially and politically divisive world that can have a negative impact on a company’s culture. So what can an organization do about this in order to create and sustain a culture of respect in their workplace?

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Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]   Education and Fun Square One’s school-age childcare program recently received a $5,000 boost from Liberty Bank. The funds will be used to enhance the experiences of Square One’s children, kindergarten through grade 5, who attend after-school and

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Designer Showhouse at Cassilis Farm June 1-30: Construct Inc., a nonprofit provider of affordable housing and supportive services to residents in 15 towns across the Southern Berkshires, announced its first Designer Showhouse fundraising exhibition. Slated for the entire month of June, the Designer Showhouse will highlight the elegant, creative work

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People on the Move

United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced that Megan Moynihan, who has been serving as interim CEO since February 2023, has officially been appointed CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Moynihan was selected by the UWPV board of directors after a nationwide search. Moynihan has more than 18 years of

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Company Notebook

AIC to Launch Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Development SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined American International College (AIC) interim President Nicolle Cestero to announce a $1,050,000 earmark to launch a Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Development. The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from

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Incorporations

The following business incorporations were recorded in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and are the latest available. They are listed by community. CHICOPEE ALS Habitat Services Inc., 26 Call St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Mark Johnston, same. Retail and residential habitat maintenance and service. RB&C Financial Services Inc., 117 Dejordy Lane,

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Doing Business as Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of April and May 2024. BELCHERTOWN Bridge the Gap Property Partners 240 Stebbins St. Juliana Salva JB Excavation 63 Barton Ave. Jonathon Bish Pelham Auto Service 1315 Federal St. Gwendolyn Hubler, Eyituoyo Amoye, Jeremy Smith Soundscape

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Bankruptcies

The following bankruptcy petitions were recently filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Readers should confirm all information with the court. Ames, Lucas H. 472 Union St., Apt. B North Adams, MA 01247 Chapter: 7 Date: 04/17/2024 Anello, Heather 732 Main St. Becket, MA 01223 Chapter: 13 Date: 04/29/2024 Bess, Matthew Eugene

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Real Estate Transactions

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed. FRANKLIN COUNTY ASHFIELD 449 Main St. Ashfield, MA 01330 Amount: $510,000

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