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FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD INC.
One Arch Place, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1835; www.franklinhampshirereb.org
303 Homestead Avenue
GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
303 Homestead Avenue
the Kittredge Center. With a state-of-the-art facility second to none, we’ll
Holyoke, MA 01040
Holyoke, MA 01040
1441 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 552-2500
(413) 552-2500
(413) 787-1548; www.explorewesternmass.com
www.hcc.edu
email: [email protected]
Professional development classes
Computers & Technology
Customer service
Team building
www.hcc.edu/kc
Management skills
Conference & Meeting Space Available
Rebecca Bialecki
Does your organization or group need a first-class facility to hold your next
meeting or conference that’s affordable and convenient? For groups 15-150
and terrific food service options with teleconferencing ability, consider
the Kittredge Center. With a state-of-the-art facility second to none, we’ll
make your next event a memorable one.
Mary Kay Wydra
Call Carol at (413) 552-2088, and leave the details to us.
www.hcc.edu
email: [email protected]
Professional development classes
Computers & Technology
The Kittredge Center
Management skills
Conference & Meeting Space Available
Does your organization or group need a first-class facility to hold your next
Coordinates and oversees workforce training and placement programs in the Hampshire, Franklin, and North Quabbin region,
meeting or conference that’s affordable and convenient? For groups 15-150
including one-stop career services in three locations; clearinghouse for labor-market information and hiring/training incentives;
and terrific food service options with teleconferencing ability, consider
focuses on manufacturing, healthcare, educational services, and green jobs; also provides youth programs
make your next event a memorable one.
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
Call Carol at (413) 552-2088, and leave the details to us.
Council of Western Mass.
GREENFIELD BUSINESS ASSOC.
278 Main St., Suite 205, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2791; www.greenfieldbusiness.org
Bill Baker
Voluntary association of businesses, organizations, and community members that helps local businesses attract their target audience,
Mik Muller
and promotes public awareness of the strong business community serving Greenfield in part by running citywide events throughout
the year
HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY
1 Mill Valley Road, Suite B, Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 658-4615; www.happiervalley.com
Pam Victor 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
HOLYOKE OFFICE OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 406, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 322-5575; www.holyoke.org
Aaron Vega
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
HOLYOKE REDEVELOPMENT
20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 406, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 322-5655; www.holyokeredevelopment.com
Tom Creed Connects entrepeneurs with space, resources, and people in the Holyoke area
HOME BUILDERS AND REMODELERS ASSOC. OF WESTERN
MASSACHUSETTS
240 Cadwell Dr., Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 733-3126; www.hbrawm.com
Andrew Crane 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
INNOVATION ACCELERATOR
9.5 Market St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 695-6159; www.innovationaccelerator.co
Heather Bell Helps nonprofits grow in shifting economy through online training programs, networking, and scholarships
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE OF MASSACHUSETTS
25 NEW SOUTH ST., 101, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
(413) 586-7569; www.ili.edu
Caroline Gear
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
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
LAUNCH413
103 Moser St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 667-9886; www.launch413.com
Paul Silva Post-accelerator that helps startup CEOs achieve and sustain success
MASSACHUSETTS EXPORT CENTER, WESTERN AND CENTRAL OFFICE
100 Carlson Ave., Suite 207, Newton, MA 02459
(617) 973-6610
Julia Dvorko 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
MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
27A Midstate Dr., Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 831-7020; www.massmep.org
Kathie Mahoney
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
MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
136 Blackstone St., Boston, MA 02109
(413) 733-5357; (617) 595-6363; www.mass.gov/mobd
Peter Milano Source of economic-development information regarding tax incentives and financial and development programs available to help
businesses grow in the Commonwealth
MASSACHUSETTS PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
One Federal St., Bldg. 101, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 545-6303; www.massptac.org
Peter Cokotis
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
MASSACHUSETTS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK
One Federal St., Bldg. 101, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 545-6301; www.msbdc.org
Anita Eliason
Allen Kronick
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
MASSDEVELOPMENT
1350 Main St., Suite 1110, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 731-8848; www.massdevelopment.com
Dan Rivera Offers financing and real-estate solutions to support companies and nonprofits, increase housing, eliminate blight, and drive
economic growth across Massachusetts
MASSHIRE HAMPDEN COUNTY WORKFORCE BOARD
1441 Main St., Suite 136, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 787-1547; www.masshirehcwb.com
Peter Farkas
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
MASSHIRE HOLYOKE CAREER CENTER
850 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4900; www.masshireholyoke.org
N/A 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
MASSHIRE SPRINGFIELD CAREER CENTER
95 Liberty St., Third Floor, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 858-2800; www.masshirespringfield.org
Kevin Lynn
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
NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
99 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1900; www.northamptonchamber.com
Chris Whelan
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
NUEVA ESPERANZA INC.
401 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 437-7666; www.nuevaofholyoke.org
Juan Sanchez
Affordable-housing development; community-leadership development; Puerto Rican/Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center; Cuyo Social
Justice Arts Camp (ages 9-13); Las Nueva Luchadoras (women’s group for Puerto Rican/Afro-Caribbean women); business-incubator
space; Palante Theater Company
PIONEER VALLEY LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE
3601 Main St., Springfield, MA 01199
(413) 794-0653; www.pvlsi.org
Joe Jerry
Sally Schneider
Partnership of UMass Amherst resources and Baystate Medical Center’s clinical expertise; interactive teams of allied health
professionals and life and physical scientists focus on clinical disorders with a goal of developing new approaches for the diagnosis
and treatment of disease
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