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FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD INC.
(413) 552-2500
Coordinates and oversees workforce training and placement programs in the Hampshire, Franklin, and North Quabbin region,
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040 Holyokmea,kMe yAou0r1n0ex4t0event a memorable one.
(413) 552-2500 www.hcc.edu
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FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE CAREER CENTER
One Arch Place, Suite 2, Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 774-4361; www.masshirefhccareers.org
One Arch Place, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1835; www.franklinhampshirereb.org
Provides employment and training services at no charge to businesses and job seekers in the Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin
Conference & Meeting Space Available
Maura Geary
meeting or conference that’s affordable and convenient? For groups 15-150
area; assists employers with job posting, recruitment, labor market information, hiring incentives, and employee training; assists job
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and terrific food service options with teleconferencing ability, consider
303 Homestead Avenue
the Kittredge Center. With a state-of-the-art facility second to none, we’ll
make your next event a memorable one.
Call Carol at (413) 552-2088, and leave the details to us.
Rebecca Bialecki including one-stop career services in three locations; clearinghouse for labor-market information and hiring/training incentives;
Mary Kay Wydra
Bill Baker Mik Muller
Pam Victor
Aaron Vega
Tom Creed
Andrew Crane
Heather Bell
Caroline Gear
Paul Silva
Julia Dvorko
Kathie Mahoney
Peter Milano
Peter Cokotis
Anita Eliason Allen Kronick
Dan Rivera
David Cruise
David Gadaire
Kevin Lynn
Chris Whelan
email: [email protected]
www.hcc.edu
email: [email protected]
focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, educational services, and green jobs; also provides youth programs
GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
1441 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 787-1548; www.explorewesternmass.com
GREENFIELD BUSINESS ASSOC.
278 Main St., Suite 205, Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 774-2791; www.greenfieldbusiness.org
HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY
1 Mill Valley Road, Suite B, Hadley, MA 01035 (413) 658-4615; www.happiervalley.com
HOLYOKE OFFICE OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 406, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 322-5575; www.holyoke.org
HOLYOKE REDEVELOPMENT
20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 406, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 322-5655; www.holyokeredevelopment.com
HOME BUILDERS AND REMODELERS ASSOC. OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
240 Cadwell Dr., Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 733-3126; www.hbrawm.com
INNOVATION ACCELERATOR
9.5 Market St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 695-6159; www.innovationaccelerator.co
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE OF MASSACHUSETTS 25 NEW SOUTH ST., 101, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
(413) 586-7569; www.ili.edu
LAUNCH413
103 Moser St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 667-9886; www.launch413.com
MASSACHUSETTS EXPORT CENTER, WESTERN AND CENTRAL OFFICE
100 Carlson Ave., Suite 207, Newton, MA 02459 (617) 973-6610
MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
27A Midstate Dr., Auburn, MA 01501 (508) 831-7020; www.massmep.org
MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
136 Blackstone St., Boston, MA 02109
(413) 733-5357; (617) 595-6363; www.mass.gov/mobd
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
One Federal St., Bldg. 101, Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 545-6303; www.massptac.org
MASSACHUSETTS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK
One Federal St., Bldg. 101, Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 545-6301; www.msbdc.org
MASSDEVELOPMENT
1350 Main St., Suite 1110, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 731-8848; www.massdevelopment.com
MASSHIRE HAMPDEN COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD
1441 Main St., Suite 136, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 787-1547; www.masshirehcwb.com
MASSHIRE HOLYOKE CAREER CENTER
850 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4900; www.masshireholyoke.org
MASSHIRE SPRINGFIELD CAREER CENTER
95 Liberty St., Third Floor, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 858-2800; www.masshirespringfield.org
NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
99 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1900; www.northamptonchamber.com
A private, nonprofit destination marketing organization that generates economic growth for Western Mass. by marketing the region as an ideal destination for meetings and conventions, group tours, sports and leisure travel; affiliate of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass.
Voluntary association of businesses, organizations, and community members that helps local businesses attract their target audience, and promotes public awareness of the strong business community serving Greenfield in part by running citywide events throughout the year
Happier Valley Comedy, a 501(c)(3) organization, offers in-person and online interactive professional-development and workplace- wellness trainings and keynotes to improve the workplace through improv
Manages programs and provides services that fulfill the immediate needs and long-term vision of the development of the city; business-development programs include site planning, incentive programs, financing, permitting of subdivisions, site-plan review, special permits, zoning and land-use inquiries, comprehensive planning
Connects entrepeneurs with space, resources, and people in the Holyoke area
Regional resource promoting professionalism and quality in the construction industry in Western Mass. and promoting the industry and members’ success through networking, community service, public policy, and social and educational opportunities
Helps nonprofits grow in shifting economy through online training programs, networking, and scholarships
Private nonprofit providing online and in-person corporate training; workplace language programs in Spanish, Portuguese, and English to speakers of other languages; language classes; teacher training; free English classes for immigrants and refugees; intensive English for international students, including visa assistance
Post-accelerator that helps startup CEOs achieve and sustain success
Offers a full range of targeted, customized services at any stage of the export process; serves as the state’s one-stop resource for export assistance; an advising center of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
Creates economic impact by transforming manufacturing enterprises and the manufacturing ecosystem; provides operational excellence, workforce-development strategies, and innovative growth initiatives, enhanced through leveraging strategic public/private partnerships; offers workshops and training grants
Source of economic-development information regarding tax incentives and financial and development programs available to help businesses grow in the Commonwealth
Provides education regarding requirements to successfully perform federal, state, and local government contracts; guidance on initial registrations and small-business certifications, researching procurement histories, proposal guidance and review, and contract- performance issues; small-business matchmaking conferences
Focuses on business growth and strategies, financing, and loan assistamce, as well as strategic, marketing, and operational analysis; low-cost training programs are targeted to needs of small businesses; services provided through three integrated product lines: business advisory services, international trade assistance, and government contracting; multiple locations, with a regional satellite within 30 minutes of any potential client; offers
Offers financing and real-estate solutions to support companies and nonprofits, increase housing, eliminate blight, and drive economic growth across Massachusetts
Resource for information on programs and funding for training, job placement, and other workforce issues; STEM resources help businesses find employees; training and partnership initiatives and retention services; training and hiring tax credits; offers job board and training for those looking for employment; offers youth work board, education and training programs, career information, and school-to-career programs
Career-readiness and workforce-development services; seeks to support economic growth of the region by proactively providing innovative opportunities for both businesses and job seekers
Advances customer careers and supports business customer needs; people looking for work can take advantage of a variety of job- search workshops, career trainings, and computer skills development; business customers take advantage of recruitment services and supportive work programs, such as on-the-job training
A membership-based nonprofit that develops and enhances business opportunities for the next generation of the Northampton area’s business leaders to grow personally, professionally, socially, and philanthropically; an affiliate group of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
THE KITTREDGE CENTER FOR BUSINESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 552-2587; www.hcc.edu/kc
Jeffrey Hayden
Resource for workforce skills training, professional development, adult education, English for speakers of other languages, and personal growth; provides affordable, customized programming to assist businesses, organizations, and individuals in achieving their goals; online and in-person classes
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