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DevelopSpringfield’s Celebrate Springfield Dinner Set for March 21

SPRINGFIELD — DevelopSpringfield will host its seventh annual Celebrate Springfield Dinner in celebration of Springfield and the many accomplishments the community has achieved over the past year, along with new initiatives underway.

The event takes place Wednesday, March 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the MassMutual Center ballroom in downtown Springfied. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception hour including live music, hors d’oeuvres, mingling and networking, and a cash bar. Dinner seating is promptly at 6:30 p.m.

The event will be emceed by Jane Albert, senior vice president, Marketing, Communications & External Relations for Baystate Health. Greetings from the Commonwealth by Secretary Jay Ash, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, will be offered.

Nick Fyntrilakis, DevelopSpringfield’s chairman, will share a presentation on highlights of DevelopSpringfield’s first 10 years. Following the presentation, the first-ever Cornerstone Award will be presented to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Partners in Progress Awards will be presented to Robert Bolduc, founder of Pride Stores, and Joan Kagan, president and CEO of Square One. The awards recognize the contributions of the honorees toward creating a strong community, and for their commitment to economic development and revitalization in the city of Springfield.

The celebration is a benefit event; all proceeds will support DevelopSpringfield’s redevelopment initiatives, projects, and programs. Attendees, including city officials, leaders from the business and nonprofit communities, and local residents will come together in support of ongoing efforts to advance development and redevelopment projects, to stimulate and support economic growth, and to expedite the revitalization process within the city.

Advance reservations are required. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call (413) 209-8808 or visit developspringfield.com.