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SUMMARY:2022 Difference Makers
DESCRIPTION:The Difference Makers program\, initiated in 2009\, is a celebration of individuals\, groups\, organizations\, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are\, as the name suggests\, making a difference in this region.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2022-difference-makers/
LOCATION:Log Cabin
CATEGORIES:BW Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessWest & Healthcare News":MAILTO:melissa@businesswest.com
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SUMMARY:The MOSSO season at The Westfield Anthenaeum Opens\, March 10
DESCRIPTION:The Westfield Athenaeum will host the first of the concert Chamber Music series on Thursday\, March 10\, at 7PM\, with Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra\, known as MOSSO\, providing the music. A String Quartet of MOSSO musicians will be showcased\, and Guy McLain\, Executive Director of the Westfield Athenaeum\, will offer a pre-performance talk at 6PM\, which is free to ticket holders. \nViolinists Mark Latham and Beth Welty\, violist Noralee Walker\, and cellist Sandi-Jo Malmon will perform William Grant Still’s Lyric String Quartet; Charles Ives’ String Quartet #1 Op.57 “From The Salvation Army: A Revival Service”; Beethoven’s String Quartet in C major\, op. 59 #3; and an additional piece to be announced at the performance.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-mosso-season-at-the-westfield-anthenaeum-opens-march-10/
LOCATION:Westfield Anthenaeum – Westfield\, Mass.\, 6 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Legacy Project
DESCRIPTION:Music in Common announces the world premiere of The Black Legacy Project\, a musical celebration of Black history to advance racial solidarity\, equity\, and belonging. The Black LP is a national project produced in partnership with community stakeholders at the local level. As it travels the country\, the Black LP brings together Black and White artists and artists of ALL backgrounds to record present day interpretations of songs central to the Black American experience and compose originals relevant to the pressing calls for change of our time. Community roundtable discussions help inform how these songs are interpreted and written. The Black Legacy Project launched in September 2021 in the Berkshires and will travel to Atlanta\, Los Angeles\, the Mississippi Delta\, Denver\, the Arkansas Ozarks\, and Boise in 2022 – 2023. \nOn March 6\, the Black Legacy Project will make its world premiere at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. The evening includes a preview screening of the documentary short about the Project produced by OUTPOST\, a concert\, and a community conversation. Wanda Houston\, Billy Keane\, Gina Coleman\, Matt Cusson\, Rufus Jones\, Annie Guthrie\, Diego Mongue\, and Eric Reinhardt are just a few of the artists who will be performing. Tickets for this FREE event\, including VIP tickets\, are available from the Colonial box office.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/black-legacy-project/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, 111 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T110000
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SUMMARY:BusinessWest's 3rd Annual Women of Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:BusinessWest’s 3rd Annual Women of Impact Awards\nThursday\, Dec. 10\n11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.\nSheraton Springfield One Monarch Place Hotel \nBusinessWest 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 and mentors within the field of influence. \nNominees can be high-level executives\, entrepreneurs\, leaders of a non-profit organization\, business owners\, volunteers\, or mentors: any inspirational woman\, at any level in her career\, who is doing remarkable things. Nominate NOW! Nominations for 2020 consideration close on Friday\, Aug. 21\, 2020.  \nHonorees will be profiled in the October 26\, 2020 edition of BusinessWest. 
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswests-3rd-annual-women-of-impact-awards/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T131424Z
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SUMMARY:BusinessWest & Healthcare News 4th Annual Healthcare Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare Heroes 2020 to Honor the Heroes of COVID-19\nSince the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon\, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as the true heroes during a pandemic that has changed every facet of life as we know it. And over the past several months\, the world has paid tribute to these heroes\, and in all kinds of ways — from applauding in unison from apartment-complex windows to bringing hot meals to hospital and nursing-home workers; from staging parades in front of these institutions to donating much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE). \nBusinessWest and its sister publication\, the Healthcare News\, will pay tribute in their own way\, by dedicating our annual Healthcare Heroes program in 2020 to those who are have emerged as true heroes during this crisis. We invite you to nominate one\, or several\, for what has become a very prestigious honor in Western Mass. — the Healthcare Heroes award. \nSave the Date\n4th Annual Healthcare Heroes Awards\nWednesday\, Nov. 18\, 2020 \n 
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswest-healthcare-news-3rd-annual-healthcare-heroes/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessWest & Healthcare News":MAILTO:melissa@businesswest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T173000
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SUMMARY:Feast in the East
DESCRIPTION: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 the Sweetest Chef Trophy. A portion of the evening’s proceeds supports the ERC5 Scholarship Fund\, which has awarded over $163\,000 to local high school seniors attending a program which furthers their education.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/feast-in-the-east/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="90770":MAILTO:NConnor@erc5.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T190000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Minds Innovations to Host Virtual Healthy Minds@Work MasterClass on Mental Health and Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:In such unprecedented and uncertain times\, resilience and coping skills are more essential than ever. Healthy Minds Innovations’ (HMI) upcoming virtual workshop series\, the Healthy Minds@Work MasterClass\, will address these growing needs by teaching participants to improve their personal and professional relationships\, reduce stress\, and increase focus and health. \nBeginning Tuesdays between October 20 and December 15\, from 7 pm to 9 pm\, each live Zoom session will explore one of the four pillars of a healthy mind: Awareness\, Connection\, Insight\, and Purpose. They will each include a presentation\, experiential activities and opportunities to connect with your cohort of learners. \nThe workshops entail two-hour live sessions each week\, led by experts in the fields of neuroscience\, contemplative practice\, and professional development. The lessons are based on breakthroughs in neuroscience research on meditation by Dr. Richard Davidson\, Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \nFor More information: : https://hminnovations.org/hmi/blog/healthy-minds-work-public-masterclass \nTo Register:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-minds-work-masterclass-tickets-116649952147
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/healthy-minds-innovations-to-host-virtual-healthy-mindswork-masterclass-on-mental-health-and-stress-reduction-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, N/A\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T190000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Minds Innovations to Host Virtual Healthy Minds@Work MasterClass on Mental Health and Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:In such unprecedented and uncertain times\, resilience and coping skills are more essential than ever. Healthy Minds Innovations’ (HMI) upcoming virtual workshop series\, the Healthy Minds@Work MasterClass\, will address these growing needs by teaching participants to improve their personal and professional relationships\, reduce stress\, and increase focus and health. \nBeginning Tuesdays between October 20 and December 15\, from 7 pm to 9 pm\, each live Zoom session will explore one of the four pillars of a healthy mind: Awareness\, Connection\, Insight\, and Purpose. They will each include a presentation\, experiential activities and opportunities to connect with your cohort of learners. \nThe workshops entail two-hour live sessions each week\, led by experts in the fields of neuroscience\, contemplative practice\, and professional development. The lessons are based on breakthroughs in neuroscience research on meditation by Dr. Richard Davidson\, Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \nFor More information: : https://hminnovations.org/hmi/blog/healthy-minds-work-public-masterclass \nTo Register:: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-minds-work-masterclass-tickets-116649952147
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/healthy-minds-innovations-to-host-virtual-healthy-mindswork-masterclass-on-mental-health-and-stress-reduction/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, N/A\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Minds Innovations":MAILTO:dave.gentile@gsmltd.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T160000
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SUMMARY:BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty
DESCRIPTION:2020 40 Under Forty Virtual-Hybrid Celebration\nWed.\, Oct. 7 & Thurs.\, Oct. 8\, 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nAmid new restrictions imposed by the governor on large gatherings and with a strong desire to keep everyone safe\, it was decided that the most prudent course was to  instead celebrate our honorees’ accomplishments with a hybrid platform. \nThe hybrid event will be spread out over two days on Wed.\, Oct. 7 and Thurs.\, Oct. 8. Each “mini-event” will allow 10 honorees and one guest to celebrate in person at the Upper Vista of the Log Cabin. The award presentation will take place as it normally would\, but with a very small group (under 40 people) in-person. For all paid registered guests\, we will provide a unique code to celebrate virtually with a live stream. Guests will view the virtual program on this page. \nAs mentioned above\, because of the size of the class and to adhere to CDC guidelines\, we will be splitting up the event over two days\, with two sessions on each of those days. To streamline the process\, we have split up the sessions in alphabetical order by last name of the honoree. Please refer to the below list to see when your 40 Under Forty honoree will be accepting their award. Paid virtual guest may view any of the live-streamed sessions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2020; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.\nAmy Rediker Anderlonis\nAmanda Babinski\nRyan Barry\nMarco Basile\nConor Bevan\nJulio Carrasquillo III\nDanny Deane\nBrian Fournier\nSarah Goff\nBrendan Greeley \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2020; 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.\nJacquelyn Guzie\nPaul Hake\nKristina Healey\nShannon Hicks\nDan Holmes\nMelissa Knowles\nBenjamin Lamb\nJacob Lauzier\nPeter Leonczyk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 8\, 2020; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.\nKaren Ruiz León\nDave Lipke\nAndrea Luttrell\nWilliam Lynch\nAndrew Mankus\nAndrew McConaha\nKatie Manzi McDonough\nRonald Molina-Brantley\nModesto Montero\nTom Naro\nKelly Partridge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 8\, 2020; 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.\nAisha Pizarro\nLee Pouliot\nKyle Rodrigues\nEvan Ross\nAmanda Sbriscia\nSaba Shahid\nMelissa Sippel\nLenny Underwood\nKimberly Williams\nMarcus Williams \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 40 Under Forty program for 2020 is sponsored by PeoplesBank and Health New England (presenting sponsors); Comcast Business\, Isenberg School of Management\, and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield (sponsors); the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (partner); and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (exclusive media sponsor). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Sales Are Currently Closed \nPresenting Sponsor: \n \nAlumni Achievement Award Presenting Sponsor \n \nSponsors \n \n \n \nMedia Sponsor: \n \nPartner:
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswests-40-under-forty-2/
LOCATION:Mercedes-Benz of Springfield\, 295 Burnett Rd\,\, Chicopee\, 01020\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessWest & Healthcare News":MAILTO:melissa@businesswest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T180000
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SUMMARY:ERC5 18th Annual Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION: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 play! The Golf Classic helps to support the ERC5 Scholarship Fund\, which has awarded over $163\,000 to local high school students seeking to further their education.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/erc5-18th-annual-golf-classic/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T203000
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SUMMARY:BusinessWest’s 12th Annual Difference Makers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Sept. 24\, 2020\nWe have moved to a virtual event concept. Ticket sales are currently closed. \nCelebrating the 2020 Class \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBack in late 2008\, BusinessWest conceived a new recognition program. \nIt was called Difference Makers because\, well\, that’s the best way to describe those who would be honored. No matter what their career or field or passion — and\, over the years\, they have been myriad — the one common thread would be making a difference in the community. \nOur goal was\, and remains\, to show the many ways in which an individual or group can make a difference\, and suffice to say this goal has been met — as you’ll find out\, once again\, as you read the stories generated by the 12th such class of honorees. \nThe 12th annual Difference Makers gala will take place on Thursday\, March 19 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Tickets cost $75. To reserve a spot\, e-mail peters@businesswest.com or visit businesswest.com. Difference Makers is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli\, Royal\, P.C.\, and TommyCar Auto Group\, while the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament\, MHA\, and United Way of Pioneer Valley are partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2020 DIFFERENCE MAKERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher ‘Monte’ Belmonte\nDJ at WRSI the River Radio \nHis March is Changing\nThe Conversation\non Food Insecurity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIra Bryck\nConsultant and Former Executive Director of the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley \nHe’s Helped Create\nFun\, Imaginative\nLearning Experiences \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSandy Cassanelli\nCEO of Greeno Supply \nShe’s Fighting to Find a Cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDianne\nFuller Doherty\nRetired Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center \nShe’s Retired … but Not from Her Role as a Difference Maker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRonn Johnson\nPresident and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Inc. \nThis Community Leader\nHas Tackled Many Roles\nWith a Sense of Purpose \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Lowell\nPresident and CEO of\nMonson Savings Bank \nGiving Back Has Always Been a Big Part of His Life — and His Work \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRick’s Place\nThis Unique Nonprofit Provides Support\, Light in the Darkest of Times \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2020 Difference Makers Sponsors: \n \n \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPay it Forward Non-Profit Partners \n \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/businesswests-12th-annual-difference-makers/
LOCATION:The Log Cabin Banquet and Meting House
ORGANIZER;CN="BusinessWest & Healthcare News":MAILTO:melissa@businesswest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T164500
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SUMMARY:Global Experts Discuss Peace\, Power\, and Prosperity for Women and Girls
DESCRIPTION: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).\nOn Friday\, September 11th we invite you to join this virtual event featuring a conversation with Dr. Silke Staab\, Research Specialist at UN Women\, Dr. Valerie M. Hudson\, Author\, Professor\, and expert on national security policy and gender\, and Dr. Kathleen Szegda\, Director of Community Research and Evaluation at the Public Health Institute of Western MA. These prominent experts will speak to the progress toward peace\, power\, and prosperity for women\, girls\, and thus for communities.\nThe afternoon will begin with an address from Women’s Fund CEO\, Donna Haghighat with an introduction to our global experts to follow. Like the women who attended the Beijing conference\, we will then turn our perspectives from global to local to discuss the status of women and girls in Western Massachusetts before ending the event with a live Q&A.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/global-experts-discuss-peace-power-and-prosperity-for-women-and-girls/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T131500
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Lunch & Learn - Brown bag it with us!
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Blues – Aging & Depression \nUnderstand the difference between the normal blues and clinical depression\, including symptoms and treatment. Including coping with the specific challenges of life under COVID-19. \nDuring all things COVID\, JGS has chosen to bring their Lunch & Learn series virtual since they have been so popular.  Our upcoming topic is so very relevant for so very many.  Even though we\, here at JGS\, service a more elderly population\, this really hits home for allot of us\, especially during quarantine.  Depression is more prevalent now than ever.  Dr. Anfang\, a long-term board member of JGS will discuss the difference between the normal blues and clinical depression\, including symptoms and treatment.  \nBrief Ruth’s House Update followed by Presentation\, Q & A\, Raffle and Virtual Tour. RSVP*: Christina Tuohey 413-567-3949\, ext. 3105 or ctuohey@JGSLifecare.org  *A confirmation and Zoom invitation will be emailed to you prior to the meeting.  I hope you join us and feel free to share with those who you feel could benefit from the information. \nBe well and stay safe and healthy.\nMary-Anne Schelb\nJGSLifecare.org\n413-935-1791
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/virtual-lunch-learn-brown-bag-it-with-us/
LOCATION:MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T103000
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SUMMARY:ERC5-East of the River Five Town Chamber Annual Breakfast Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAnthony Cignoli will host this year’s event as we welcome Gaming Commissioner Bruce Stebbins as our Keynote Speaker.\nERC5.com to register $10 members $15 nonmembers
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/erc5-east-of-the-river-five-town-chamber-annual-breakfast-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T100000
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SUMMARY:ERC5 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 Speaker Mr. Bruce Stebbins\, Commissioner at Massachusetts Gaming Commission\, and of course famous emcee Mr. Anthony Cignoli\, A L Cignoli Co.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/erc5-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200609T213224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T213224Z
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SUMMARY:Snacks & Facts Online Zoom Business Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/snacks-facts-online-zoom-business-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200305T132517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T132517Z
UID:10001468-1589302800-1589313600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job? \nAttend 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\, and the Berkshire Community College Women’s Center.\nThis program provides women with the tools they need to overcome the negative impacts of wage inequality. AAUW’s Work Smart program is designed to empower women with skills to advocate for themselves in the workplace\, close their personal pay gaps\, and earn their market-value through salary negotiation.\nCheck-in begins at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/aauw-work-smart-salary-negotiation-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, South County Campus\, 343 Main Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@mywomensfund.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200429T135113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T135113Z
UID:10001276-1588204800-1588291199@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:ERC5 Business Gift Certificate Center
DESCRIPTION: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 fee included at the time of registration. Consumers will be mailed the gift certificate and businesses will receive a payment. For a full list of participating restaurants and businesses please visit www.ERC5.com.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/erc5-business-gift-certificate-center/
LOCATION:MA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ERC5-Business-Gift-Certificate-Center.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200305T132535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T132535Z
UID:10001469-1586358000-1586367000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Amplify! Your Nonprofit Storytelling through Data
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoin The Connecticut Data Collaborative for a Data Storytelling Workshop. Data stories can be a powerful tool to communicate data in a clear and compelling way that can lead to action. Yet too often the data we convey leaves our audience wondering what they should do or with more questions than answers. In this workshop you will learn what a data story is\, a process to create clear and compelling stories\, and how to combine your insights with a visualization that will guide your audience to action.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/amplify-your-nonprofit-storytelling-through-data/
LOCATION:MassLive Building\, 1350 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@mywomensfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200305T132553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T132553Z
UID:10001274-1585674000-1585684800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:AAUW Work Smart Salary Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job?\nAttend 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\, and the Greenfield Community College Women’s Resource Center.\nThis program provides women with the tools they need to overcome the negative impacts of wage inequality. AAUW’s Work Smart program is designed to empower women with skills to advocate for themselves in the workplace\, close their personal pay gaps\, and earn their market-value through salary negotiation.\nCheck-in begins at 5:00 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/aauw-work-smart-salary-negotiation-skills-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Greenfield Community College\, 1 College Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@mywomensfund.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200225T162022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T162022Z
UID:10001465-1584547200-1584554400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION: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 state. Hear from special keynote speakers while we raise our glasses to toast an extraordinary future. \nKeynote Speakers: 5:00 PM \nPlease kindly RSVP by March 12\,2020 to (413)-447-3500 or www.RSVPReimagined.org
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/east-longmeadow-skilled-nursing-grand-opening/
LOCATION:305 Maple Street East Longmeadow\, MA 01028\, 305 Maple Street\, East Longmeadow\, MA\, 01028\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200225T161943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T161943Z
UID:10001464-1583589600-1585411200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Photography 101
DESCRIPTION: \nPlenty 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 trips. Class Format: Lecture\, class discussions\, journaling\, and walking field trips. For adults and students 18+. \nThere are 5 shop cameras available\, or bring your own. Please email anamarie@makeitspringfield.org if you would like to use one of the shop cameras.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/photography-101/
LOCATION:Make-It Springfield\, 168 Worthington Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200225T162041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T162041Z
UID:10001466-1583341200-1583348400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Driven By Community
DESCRIPTION:Driven by Community is a networking event not to miss! FOUR CHAMBERS (East of the River Five Town Chamber\, West of the River\, Amherst Chamber\, North Hampton Chamber)\, TWO Young Professional Society groups (YPS Springfield\, YPS Hampshire County) and Six stellar non-profits! Hosted and held at Mercedes Benz Springfield and graciously sponsored by People’s Bank. Stop by at our table and say hello! ERC5.com for registration and more details.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/driven-by-community/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200107T133516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T133516Z
UID:10001268-1582999200-1583010000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Designer Purse Bingo to Support the Junior League of Greater Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join the Junior League of Greater Springfield on February 29th for Designer Purse Bingo! Tickets are $35 a person for 10 games and 10 chances to win a designer bag! We will also have raffle tickets available! The event is a fundraiser for the Junior League of Greater Springfield’s Scholarship. This event is BYOB.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/designer-purse-bingo-to-support-the-junior-league-of-greater-springfield/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society\, 93 Park Ave\, Enfield\, CT\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Junior League of Greater Springfield":MAILTO:jlgs.finance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200225T162056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T162056Z
UID:10001467-1582801200-1582810200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Multi-Chamber Lunch and Learn:  The Sate of Small Business in Western Mass
DESCRIPTION:The ERC5-East of the River Chamber and WRC-West of the River Chamber are co-hosting a Multi-Chamber event at the Springfield Country Club 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Participants will hear and learn about the State of Small Business in Western Mass. presented by Ms. Beth Yohai\, VP Business Development AIM HR Solutions. Be advised registration is closing on Monday February 24th. Visit ERC5.com for more information.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/multi-chamber-lunch-and-learn-the-sate-of-small-business-in-western-mass/
LOCATION:Springfield Country Club
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/The-State-of-Small-Business-in-Western-Mass.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200116T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T162803Z
UID:10001458-1581667200-1581674400@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Manufacturing Forum 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Western MA Chapter of the NTMA and the Masshire Hampden County Workforce Board cordially invites regional manufactures for an open forum discussion on existing and future-forward topics in Manufacturing on February 14th\, 2020. Non-NTMA Members and traditional manufacturers are welcome to attend this event as we will be discussing workforce requirements of diverse manufacturing Sectors. Topic such as the MA Manufacturing Investment Initiative (M2I2)\, apprenticeships\, research on electro-mechanical skills requirements and an open discussion on staffing skills and competencies for the existing and near-future workforce. Local legislators will also be in attendance for the discussion. This event will be held at Hamels Creative Catering in Holyoke\, MA from 7:30 to 10:00. Continental breakfast will be served\nPlease register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-for-the-workforce-of-today-and-the-future-tickets-83673990157 or contact Angie Beavis\, Western MA Chapter NTMA\, www.wmntma.org \, Cell: 413-219-6111\, E-Mail: angie_ntma@msn.com
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/manufacturing-forum-2020/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200212T181658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T181658Z
UID:10001463-1581638400-1581983999@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:LEGOLAND New York Resort at Holyoke Mall
DESCRIPTION:LEGOLAND New York Resort\, opening July 4\, 2020 in the Hudson Valley (60 miles north of NYC)\, is heading to Massachusetts from Friday\, February 14- Monday\, February 17 for a roadshow at the Holyoke Mall. Fun for the whole family\, the roadshow will include LEGOLAND characters\, a simulated Dragon Coaster ride vehicle\, LEGO building activities with Master Model Builders\, a large-scale LEGO panda and zebra\, and Driving School cars. Upon its summer grand opening\, the 150-acre theme park will include seven themed lands and 50 rides\, shows and attractions catered to families with kids ages 2-12.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/legoland-new-york-resort-at-holyoke-mall/
LOCATION:Holyoke Mall
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/roadshow.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="LEGOLAND New York Resort":MAILTO:LLNY.Experience@LEGOLAND.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200107T133538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T133538Z
UID:10001455-1581409800-1581442200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Snow Networking
DESCRIPTION:GraVoc\, a technology-consulting company located in Massachusetts\, is hosting a one of a kind business networking event at Pico Mountain in Vermont on Tuesday\, February 11th\, 2020. The event is open to any business professional who is looking to escape the office to enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding while networking with like-minded people from all over New England! \nTickets start at $50 and include 1 lift ticket\, lunch & access to the après ski party. Looking for a ride? Purchase the transportation ticket for $80 which includes lift ticket\, lunch\, access to the après ski party and a round-trip bus ride from GraVoc’s headquarters in Peabody\, MA to Pico Mountain. \nWhen you arrive\, you’ll check in at your registration table where you’ll get your lift ticket and other goodies. Then you are off to explore Pico Mountain and just about all the terrain it has to offer! The event will utilize the two main quads (Golden Express & Summit) so grab a chair with a stranger and network on your ride up the mountain! The après ski party will kick off at 3:00pm and the event will conclude at 5:30pm. Visit our website for more information or to purchase your ticket!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/snow-networking/
LOCATION:Pico Mountain Ski Resort\, 73 Alpine Dr\, Mendon\, VT\, 05701\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Snow-Networking-2020-Banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="GraVoc":MAILTO:kbruno@gravoc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20200107T181410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T181410Z
UID:10001456-1581188400-1581199200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:33 1/3 Live's Killer Queen Experience
DESCRIPTION:33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience is a 90-minute concert set of all your favorite Queen tracks spanning their extensive catalog and is guaranteed to satisfy even the biggest Queen fans. 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience reproduces each track faithfully\, while retaining the energy and excitement of a live performance. “For the Killer Queen Experience we have nine musicians\, playing multiple instruments\, and six vocalists\, so we can reproduce live the parts that even Queen could not manage on stage\,” says lead vocalist Justin Gonzalez. For details: https://kqexperience.com/ \nThe inaugural Westfield Concerts series are produced by Gaslight Entertainment\, co-founded by Patrick Berry and Jay Pagluica\, to present monthly music weekends with national touring music acts and regional up-and-coming artists in downtown Westfield\, MA.The music program s include all kinds of music genres from pop to rock\, jazz\, blues\, and folk. Westfield Concerts are held at The Westfield Woman’s Club in downtown Westfield\, MA. For details on Gaslight Entertainment and Westfield Concerts: 413) 579-8540‬ or www.westfieldconcerts.com.\, and on Facebook as Gaslight Entertainment.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/33-1-3-lives-killer-queen-experience/
LOCATION:Westfield Woman’s Club\, Westfield\, MA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/queen.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209
DTSTAMP:20260606T003919
CREATED:20191230T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T190150Z
UID:10001265-1581120000-1581206399@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:7th Annual Easthampton WinterFest
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Easthampton WinterFest will be held on Sat. Feb. 8\, 2020 in locations throughout the city.  This family-friendly event includes an historical ice harvest\, wagon rides \, a 90+ vendor craft fair\, dance and music parties\, art making\, a family movie\, chili cook-off\, scavenger hunt\, nature walks\, cupcake decorating\, magic shows\, public mural making\, and much more!  Most activities are free or by a small donation. For a description of updated activities\, go to http://www.nashawannuckpond.org/winterfest.html.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/7th-annual-easthampton-winterfest-2/
LOCATION:MA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wntrfst18_02300060.jpg
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