Who should attend? Anyone wanting to start a business and existing business owners looking for guidance on creating a business plan and securing financing to grow their business. Workshop Facilitators: Springfield - Allen B. Kronick, Senior Business Advisor, MA Small Business Development Center. Greenfield – Anita J. Eliason, Senior Business Advisor, MA Small Business Development […]
Sibling Connections' mission is to support the creation of enduring family relationships and community connections for sisters and brothers separated by the foster care system in Massachusetts. This effort is important in order to maintain their familial relationship and bond. Founded thirteen years ago, Sibling Connections is headquartered in Boston but has run programs in […]
BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their bu siness; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected […]
One of the best ways to build your network and career is through board service. Join a cohort of women leaders who want to give back and grow through board service. This four-week online course takes a deep dive into all you need to know to thrive on a corporate or nonprofit board. You will […]
The Western MA Lions Clubs will offer a free vision pre-screening for ages 2 through adult. This SPOT vision screening technology screens for 7 different vision problems and is non-invasive and simple to use. Requires only seconds to complete.
Called “dashing and extraordinary” by The Strad Magazine, the Apple Hill String Quartet is the resident ensemble of the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. They serve as the organization’s artistic directors as well as the coaches, mentors, and music directors for Apple Hill’s Summer Chamber Music Workshop, which welcomes 300 students and 45 […]
According to a recent Avast survey, the US professional spends an average of 61 hours per month in meetings and considers more than 50% of them to have been a waste of time (that’s 15 wasted days per year.) There are a number of simple and easily implemented tactics your organization can employ so that […]
CHD’s Family Outreach of Amherst (FOA) marks thirty years of service to Amherst’s most vulnerable families with a reception and presentation of the Helen Mitchell Community Service award to Tony Maroulis, Executive Director of External Relations and University Events at UMass Amherst. Catered by award-winning UMass Dining, the reception will be held Wednesday, February 5 […]
STARMAN presents the entire dynamic David Bowie Experience, covering all stages of his career. This includes mid-set costume changes -executed flawlessly- to represent his ever evolving stage personas and musical styles. Performed with much humor and a deep love of his music, the concert is authentically presented by an ensemble of 7 dedicated musicians who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]