Springfield Regional Chamber to Host Spotlight and Annual Meeting on June 11

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber will host its newly named Springfield Regional Chamber Spotlight and Annual Meeting: Recognizing the People Behind the Progress on Wednesday, June 11 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at MGM Springfield. The evening will provide an opportunity to reflect on the chamber’s recent accomplishments, honor community members, and look toward the future.

This year, the chamber will honor Richard Tettemer, longtime WWLP 22News anchor, as the 2025 Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year. A graduate of the University of South Florida, he holds a degree in mass communications and broadcasting. He began his career in 1984 as a videotape editor at WFLA-TV in Tampa, later becoming a weekend sports anchor at KODE-TV in Missouri. He joined 22News in 1988 as sports director and transitioned to morning news anchor in 2006. A trusted voice in Western Mass. for more than 37 years, Tettemer has earned 13 Associated Press awards and has been recognized as the region’s top sportscaster by both the Springfield Advocate and Valley Advocate.

“Rich Tettemer has been a steady, inspiring presence in our community for decades. His professionalism, humility, and care for the people of Western Mass. embody the spirit of the Richard J. Moriarty award,” said Diana Szynal, president of the Springfield Regional Chamber. “We look forward to an evening of reflection and celebration with our members and partners who make this region such a special place to live and do business.”

The event will also include the election of the chamber’s board of directors and a variety of additional recognitions. These include the Lifetime Achievement Award for Jeffrey Fialky of Bacon Wilson, P.C., the Outstanding Board Member award for Sharianne Walker of Western New England University, the Outstanding Legislative Steering Committee Member award for Allison Ebner of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, the Outstanding Ambassador award for Candace Pereira of Windsor Federal Bank, and the Outstanding New Member award for Wash Works. Additionally, the chamber will highlight the names of all organizations that have been members for more than 50 years.

A cocktail hour will begin at 5 p.m., featuring an array of Italian favorites from MGM Springfield, including an antipasto bar with Caesar salad and fresh tomato bruschetta, classics like chicken parmigiana and meatballs in pomodoro sauce, and a live pasta station serving penne a la pomodoro and orecchiette Alfredo with broccoli and bacon.

Tickets cost $75 for chamber members and $100 for general admission. Tickets can be reserved by clicking here. For additional information, contact Karen Tetreault at [email protected] or (413) 755-1309.