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1441 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 787-1555; www.westernmassedc.com
EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHEAST
67 Hunt St., Agawam MA 01001
(877) 662-6444, ext. 3009; www.eane.org
FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
324 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 774-7204; www.fccdc.org
FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT BOARD INC.
One Arch Place, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1835; www.franklinhampshirereb.org
GREENFIELD BUSINESS ASSOC.
289 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2791; www.greenfieldbusiness.org
HOLYOKE OFFICE OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Room 406, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 322-5575; www.holyoke.org
HOME BUILDERS AND REMODELERS ASSOC. OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
240 Cadwell Dr., Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 733-3126; www.hbrawm.com
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE OF MASSACHUSETTS
25 New South St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 586-7569; www.ili.edu
Ann Burke
Meredith Wise
John Waite
Patricia Crosby
Bill Baker
Marcos Marrero
Andrew Crane
Caroline Gear
Working under the aegis of the Economic Development Council, EDP participants are economic-development representatives of area cities and towns who assist with site selection, capital financing, and labor-force issues for existing and prospective businesses, and promote a regional approach to economic development
Helps member companies remain competitive in an ever-changing economy by developing strong workforces; provides talent, training, and tools that result in effective management practices and an engaged, productive workforce; more than 1,000 members range in size from startups to Fortune 1000 companies and represent a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, finance, human service, retail, and government
Assists small-business owners in Western Mass. with business planning, lending, and commercial space; helps entrepreneurs in Western Mass. succeed by connecting them to resources
Coordinates and oversees workforce training and placement programs in the Hampshire, Franklin, and North Quabbin region, including one-stop career services in three locations; clearinghouse for labor-market information and hiring/training incentives
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 Franklin County in part by running events downtown throughout the year
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
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
Private nonprofit providing 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; world language for international travel
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EFORALL HOLYOKE / EPARATODOS HOLYOKE
193 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040
(833) 336-7255; www.eforall.org/ma/holyoke
Tessa Murphy- Romboletti
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) accelerates economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship; EforAll/EparaTodos Holyoke serves the Pioneer Valley with a year-long business-accelerator program and pitch contests throughout the year; programs available in English and Spanish; the SPARK co-work space is home to EforAll/EparaTodos Holyoke and is available for solopreneurs and small businesses in need of a professional and accessible work environment in the heart of downtown Holyoke
FORGE MANUFACTURING INITIATIVE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE
Springfield Technology Park
1 Federal St., Springfield, MA 01105 www.forgemass.org
Adam Rodriguez
A nonprofit (501c3) on a mission to help startups with physical products navigate the journey from prototype to commercialization and impact at scale. With HQ at sister organization Greentown Labs in Somerville, western Massachusetts operations drive economic growth by connecting regional suppliers with startups through the Manufacturing Initiative
FRANKLIN HAMPSHIRE CAREER CENTER
One Arch Place, Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-4361; www.masshirefhccareers.org
Teri Anderson
Provides employment and training services at no charge to businesses and job seekers in the Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin area; assists employers with job posting, recruitment, labor market information, hiring incentives, and employee training; assists job seekers with job search, skill building, workshops, and job training; resource room available for computer use, phones, and copying
GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
1441 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 787-1548; www.explorewesternmass.com
Mary Kay Wydra
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.
HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY
1 Mill Valley Road, Hadley, MA 01035 (413) 658-4615; www.happiervalley.com
Pam Victor
Happier Valley Comedy’s Through Laughter program offers interactive professional-development workshops to improve the workplace through improv training exercises
HOLYOKE REDEVELOPMENT
20 Korean Veterans Plaza, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 322-5575; www.holyokeredevelopment.com
Marcos Marrero
Connects entrepeneurs with space, resources, and people in the Holyoke area
INNOVATION ACCELERATOR
9.5 Market St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 667-9886; www.unrestrictedrevenue.com
Paul Silva
Helps nonprofits adapt and innovate
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