Honorees Announced in the Jan. 22, 2018 issue of BusinessWest Join us as we honor the 2018 Difference Makers with a celebration of their contributions to the community we call Western Massachusetts. Through their hard work to improve the quality of life of everyone in this region, these individuals are motivating others to understand that […]
Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island is hosting the 7th annual Swish Night, an evening of wishes and college championship basketball at Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm Street, West Springfield on Saturday, March 24, 7 – 11 p.m. Watch the magic happen on the court on large screen TVs and enjoy food and beverages in luxurious […]
The Blue House Visiting Writers Series at College of Our Lady of the Elms will host a reading by writer Sarah Blake at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in the Borgia Gallery. An author reception will be held in conjunction with this reading, which is free and open to the public. Blake is the founder […]
Future Tense: What Got You Here Might Not Get You There: Mistakes Business Owners Make Before and After RetirementThursday, May 17, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Amy Jamrog: The Jamrog Group, Wealth Management Advisor Feel like you’re doing a good job running your company, but wonder if you should […]
40 Under Forty is a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The 40 Under Forty Gala is a lavish cocktail party featuring butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations and entertainment. The event will begin with a cocktail hour, open food stations and networking. This will be followed by an exciting awards […]
Thursday, September 20, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Mark Borsari: Sanderson MacLeod, President Join us for a limited leadership series exclusively forbusiness owners, CEOs, and CFOs in the region. Mark Borsari, president at Sanderson MacLeod, will discuss change and innovation through lean concepts, and focus on resulting cultural considerations. […]
THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK: THE SCIENCE AND ART OF RECEIVING FEEDBACK WELL Join us at an evening with SHEILA HEEN, the bestselling co-author of the classic Difficult Conversations, who will teach how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning. We swim in an ocean of feedback. Bosses, colleagues, customers—but […]
BusinessWest and Healthcare News have created Healthcare Heroes to honor those who live up to that word’s definition. This region’s health and wellness sector is large, diverse, and dominated by heroes of all kinds. They’re on the front lines, in the administrative office, the research lab, the neighborhood clinic, the family dentist’s office, the college health and […]
Join us for Leadership Pioneer Valley’s Leaders OnBoard Program’s 3rd Annual Fall Board Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 8:30am to 2:00pm at Greenfield Community College, 1 College Way, in Greenfield MA. The theme of the conference is “Leading in a Time of Disruption” Boards and staff of non-profits come together each year to […]
Date of Event November 2nd & 3rd Time of Event 11/2 11am-7pm & 11/3 10am-6pm The extended collection of renowned jeweler Alex Sepkus is back! Indulge yourself in his distinctive, award-winning pieces. Select from earrings, necklaces, rings, bridal and more at this two-day event.
You have built the value of your business over many years, but how do you know when it is the right time to consider an M&A transaction? Now may be the time. On November 6, join XPX New England for a conversation with M&A experts who can help you identify key considerations, terms and pitfalls […]
The Fourth Installment of BusinessWest's Future Tense Lecture Series! Future Tense – Power of the Pause Thursday, November 8, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Susan O’Connor, Esq.: Health New England, Director & General Counsel It’s not easy managing in today’s fast-paced, complex, dynamic work environments. Leaders are required to […]
Future Tense: Important Healthcare UpdateThursday, November 8, 2018 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 donation to Tech Foundry Presenter: Susan O’Connor, Esq.: Health New England, Director & General Counsel More information to follow.
Dealing with conflicts between employees? Ineffective supervisory relationships? Teams not working well together? Workplace conflict can harm relationships, reduce productivity, increase costs and decrease a team’s effectiveness. One study found that an average workplace conflict eats up to three hours a week! In this workshop we’ll explore the range of conflict resolution tools available, including […]
BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has now created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors […]