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Sublime Systems Awarded $87 Million in Federal Funds
SPRINGFIELD — As part of a $6.3 billion initia-
tive funding 33 projects across 20 states, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Sublime Sys- tems in Holyoke will receive $87 million in federal funding from its Office of Clean Energy Demonstra- tions and its Industrial Demonstrations Program. Sublime Systems plans to build a new, ultra-low- carbon cement manufacturing facility in Holyoke. The company’s new method to make cement replaces carbon-intensive limestone with abun- dant calcium-silicate-based feedstocks, resulting
in industry-standard cement that is produced elec- trochemically instead of using high heat. By dem- onstrating this transformational process that was previously supported by ARPA-E, Sublime aims to strengthen American supply chains for low-carbon products, increase transparency for product envi- ronmental impact and performance, and catalyze industry-wide change. The Sublime project expects to create 70 to 90 permanent manufacturing jobs in a community that once produced nearly all of the country’s writing paper but has seen a decline in industry over the 20th century.
Bay Path Cybersecurity Program Ranked in Top Five by Forbes
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced that its master of science (MS) in cybersecurity pro- gram has been recognized as one of the top five such programs in the nation by Forbes in its Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity rankings for 2024. Forbes’ ranking of Bay Path’s MS in cybersecurity online program reflects the university’s dedication to providing students with a comprehensive, cut- ting-edge education that prepares them to address the complex challenges of cybersecurity in today’s digital landscape. With a curriculum designed by industry experts and taught by experienced faculty members, the program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in this critical field. Bay Path is also a partner in the federally funded, $1.5 million Union Station cyber range project in Springfield. This state- of-the-art cyber range will mirror IT environments and allow students to gain experience through live- fire attacks, blue-team-red-team events, training modules, labs, assessments, and more. In addition,
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Bay Path is a member of MassCyber’s training and education working group, giving students access to internships and real-world opportunities, the latest research, professional networks, and insight into best practices.
Nonotuck Resource Associates Honored Among Top Workplaces
NORTHAMPTON — Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. was recently named a recipient of a USA Today 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Ener- gage. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employ- ees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 regional markets. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. More than 42,000 organi- zations were invited to participate in the Top Work- places USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feed- back gathered through an employee-engagement survey, issued by Energage. This news comes on the heels of Nonotuck being selected as a Boston Globe Top Workplace.
Modern Workspace Opening in East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — Bill Laplante of Laplante Construction announced that Modern Workspace,
a co-working facility he is developing with partners Chris Orszulak and Jason Pananos, should be open for business by May at 7 Purves St. in East Long- meadow. The modern, net-zero building will feature 25 individual spaces available on a membership basis for businesspeople who work remotely. The modern, luxury building will be heated and cooled by electricity produced from solar panels on the roof, which will also provide hot water and a charge for tenants’ vehicles. The building will be accessible to tenants 24-7. In addition to high-speed internet, amenities will include conference rooms and office equipment such as standing desks. Laplante and
his partners said Modern Workspace is the third in
a model that also extends to the historic Brewer Young Mansion in Longmeadow, with 17 offices; and Chatham, on Cape Cod, in a location with
nine offices. Various levels of membership will be offered, including an address-only membership, a
bankESB recently hired Lauren Tabin as assistant vice president, branch officer of its King Street, Northampton office. Tabin has nearly 30 years of banking expe- rience. Prior to joining bankESB, she was assistant vice president, branch officer at PeoplesBank, and previously held various
other positions there, including banking center manager, branch officer, trainer, and teller. She brings an extensive background in management and leadership experience to her new role, where she will manage the Northampton office team while remaining engaged in the community. She cur- rently serves on the board of the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club, and previously
10-day pass, or a private office with all amenities.
AIC Earns 2024-25 Designation as Military Friendly School
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced it has earned the 2024-2025 Mili- tary Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School designations. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a pro- prietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participat- ed in the 2024-25 survey, with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2024-25 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in
the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found online at www.militaryfriendly. com. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders
in the higher-education and military-recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with
the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
Bulkley Richardson Honors Jeff Poindexter with YMCA Gift
SPRINGFIELD — In continuing Jeff Poindexter’s legacy, Bulkley Richardson has partnered with the Greater Springfield YMCA to help area boys and girls attend summer camp. The firm will send 16 youth campers to a YMCA-run camp this summer for one week. Poindexter was a partner at Bulkley Richard- son and the former chairman of the Greater Spring- field YMCA board of directors. “Jeff knew summer camp was a privilege not all kids had access to, and he was a huge advocate of advancing equity in our Springfield neighborhoods,” said Dan Finnegan, Bulkley Richardson’s managing partner. “We felt that honoring Jeff’s longtime commitment to the YMCA and its efforts to provide opportunities to youth in the community was something he would be proud of.”
served on the board of Black Horse Trust, the Mira- cle League of Western Massachusetts, the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, and Providence Ministries. She is a member of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty class of 2011.
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Country Bank announced the appointment of four
new corporators and a new trustee at its annual meeting on March 11. Ivon Gois, president of Gois Broadcasting, brings a wealth of experience to the bank. Based in Worcester, Gois operates 12 radio stations in New England and is well-known for his contributions to the media industry, ethnic
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leading decision makers to create better policy. Duc-Pac is a family-owned and operated business that was founded in 1949. The company moved its manufacturing facility to Springfield in 2022. “I am proud to contribute my experience by helping lead the ADI,” Merchant said. “Duc-Pac has been a mem- ber of the organization for over 15 years. There is a lot of attention today on the use of green energy in HVAC and achieving ever-greater efficiencies with heating and cooling our homes. On one hand, we are very specialized production manufacturers. On the other hand, we have a big role to play in pro- viding products and information essential to more efficient HVAC systems. We cannot lose sight that to not participate in HVAC improvements this way is to invite overseas competition to do so.”
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