Plenty of hands-on photography experience, and with zero intimidation! You will learn: 1) Best handling techniques and tips/tricks to work with a DSLR camera 2) Understand and feel comfortable in manual mode on your DSLR 3) Learn and apply the basic principles of photography composition 4) Apply what you learn in walking photography field […]
Please be our honored guest as we celebrate the opening of this unique, all-private room rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center is introducing a whole new way to recover in an environment dedicated to patient wellness and clinical excellence. Join us for a first look at the newest center in the […]
Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job? Attend AAUW Work Smart, a FREE, salary negotiation skills workshop co-hosted by the Women’s Fund of Western MA, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, the Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment, […]
The Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) surveyed women and girl-serving organizations across all of Western MA to identify their capacity-building needs. The WFWM is collaborating with expert trainers to offer capacity-building workshops focused on the needs of organizations serving women and girls. Join The Connecticut Data Collaborative for a Data Storytelling Workshop. Data stories […]
The East of the River Five Town Chamber is responding to the COVID-19 global pandemic by hosting a gift certificate center. We are providing a place where individuals can purchase gift certificates from participating restaurants and businesses to help support our local communities. Certificates can be purchased in increments of $25 up to $100, handling […]
Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job? Attend AAUW Work Smart, a FREE, salary negotiation skills workshop co-hosted by the Women’s Fund of Western MA, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, the Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment, […]
Join us with your favorite snack as Senator Eric Lesser shares an update from Beacon Hill and answers some of your questions on our recovery from COVID-19.
The ERC5 virtual Annual Breakfast Meeting is scheduled for June 24th at The Starting Gate at GreatHorse. Thanks to technology, we will be connecting you via Zoom. Tickets are selling fast, so please if you are interested go online and purchase a ticket to participate. We have a number of surprises along with our Keynote […]
The Annual Breakfast Meeting this year will be held via Zoom. The meeting will be packed with chamber updates and in ERC5 fashion, we will proudly share the good work of our business community. Anthony Cignoli will host this year's event as we welcome Gaming Commissioner Bruce Stebbins as our Keynote Speaker. ERC5.com to register […]
Beyond the Blues - Aging & Depression Understand the difference between the normal blues and clinical depression, including symptoms and treatment. Including coping with the specific challenges of life under COVID-19. During all things COVID, JGS has chosen to bring their Lunch & Learn series virtual since they have been so popular. Our upcoming topic […]
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and Berkshire Community College are celebrating 25 years since the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. This event became the impetus for the founding of The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM). On Friday, […]
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 We have moved to a virtual event concept. Ticket sales are currently closed. Celebrating the 2020 Class Back in late 2008, BusinessWest conceived a new recognition program. It was called Difference Makers because, well, that’s the best way to describe those who would be honored. No matter what their career or […]
This is the 18th year of the ERC5 Golf Classic, one of the longest running premiere golf tournaments in Western Massachusetts. Please join us and enjoy great food, generous raffles and awards, contests of skill and of course networking and spirited competition. We limit our players, so the day is casual and full of great […]
2020 40 Under Forty Virtual-Hybrid Celebration Wed., Oct. 7 & Thurs., Oct. 8, 2020 The regularly scheduled gathering to honor our 40 Under Forty Class of 2020 had to be post-poned because of the pandemic and ongoing bans on large gatherings. Amid new restrictions imposed by the governor on large gatherings and with a strong […]
The Feast in the East, a premiere event to network with like-minded businesses and fabulous foodies! The talk of Massachusetts, this event features thirty top restaurants with their Chefs, premiere local beverage providers and confectioners. Together, they will be competing and showcasing their products to claim the esteemed Top Chef Trophy and for our confectioners […]