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A+ Award Nominations
Through Aug. 29: Nominations for the Amherst
Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 A+ Awards
are now open. Each year, the chamber bestows A+
Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich
the life of the community through their work in
education, business, and civic engagement across
the area the chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown,
Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunder-
land) and the Pioneer Valley as a whole. Nomina-
tions are welcome in six award categories: Legacy
Award, Leader in Innovation Award, Leader in Sus-
tainability Award, Young Professional Award, Com-
munity Service Award, and Chamber MVP. Nomina-
tions can be submitted online through the cham-
ber’s nomination form at amherstarea.com/awards.
The deadline is Friday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. Chamber
membership is not necessary to nominate or be
nominated for an A+ Award. There is no limit to the
number of nominations a person can submit. Every-
one who submits a nomination will be entered into
a raffle to win one free ticket to the A+ Awards Din-
ner held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the UMass Student
Union Ballroom, presented by PeoplesBank. Anyone
interested in learning more about the event or join-
ing as a sponsor can visit www.amherstarea.com/
awards or email Robinson at director@amherstarea.
com for more details and sponsorship information.
Women of Impact Nominations
Through Sept. 4: BusinessWest is now accept-
ing nominations for the eighth annual Women of
Impact awards. Nominations for the Women of
Impact class of 2025 are due by Thursday, Sept.
4. They can be submitted at businesswest.com/
women-of-impact-nominations. In 2018, Business-
West created the Women of Impact program as a
way to honor women in the region who are mak-
ing an impact and creating positive change. There
are many different ways to do this. While nominees
can hail from the world of business, they can also
emerge from other realms, such as the nonprofit
community, public service, law enforcement, edu-
cation, social work, the mentorship community, a
combination of these — in short, the program rec-
ognizes inspirational women on any level. For more
information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Market-
ing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100,
or email [email protected].
Discounted Big E Tickets
Through Sept. 10: Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of
the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware
dealers with 50 locations in nine states, announced
the return of its Big E ticket presale. Now through
Sept. 10, customers can purchase one-day tickets
to the Big E at discounted prices at select Rocky’s
locations: $16 for adults and $10 for children.
Beginning Sept. 11, tickets will still be available at
participating stores, but at regular pricing. Partici-
pating locations include Agawam, East Longmead-
ow, Holden, Ludlow, Northborough, Palmer, South
Hadley, Springfield, Westfield, and Worcester, as
well as Stamford and Vernon, Conn.
Food Truck Friday
Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29: The town of West Springfield
announced the launch of its inaugural Food Truck
Friday series, inviting the entire community to the
town common for food, local crafts, and family
fun throughout August. This event series aims to
bring residents together and support local busi-
nesses. Food Truck Friday will take place on the
West Springfield town common on Park Street from
4 to 8 p.m. The series is sponsored by Titan Fence.
Attendees can expect a diverse lineup of food and
craft vendors. Parking will be available at the West
Springfield Council on Aging. Confirmed participat-
ing trucks include Aqui Me Quedo, Macken’s Slid-
ers, and Holyoke Ice Cream on Aug. 8; West Side
Creamy Cones, the Saucy Mama, and Holyoke Ice
Cream on Aug. 15; Macho Taco, Macken’s Sliders,
and Holyoke Ice Cream on Aug. 22; and Macken’s
Sliders, Lattitude 850 Degrees Artisan Wood Fired
Pizza Truck, and Holyoke Ice Cream on Aug. 29. In
addition to the vendors, various town departments
will be present, including representatives from the
Police Department, Fire Department, Veteran Ser-
vices, Whip City Fiber, and more, offering an oppor-
tunity for community outreach and engagement. A
handful of local craft vendors will also be featured
on each date.
Book of Lists Addendum
BusinessWest recently presented its 2025 Book of Lists, a resource guide to the region’s business community. What follows are needed additions and corrections to
the charts that appeared in that issue.
Correction to Financial Services/
Brokerage Firms:
UMassFive Wealth Management
200 Westgate Center Dr., Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 256-5500; umassfive.coop/wealth-management
Licensed Brokers in Western Mass.: 2
Branch Managers: Aimee Marden, Sam Einzig
Addition to Behavioral
Health Services:
Helix Human Services
44 Sherman St., Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 739-5626; www.helixhumanservices.org
Services: Trauma-informed therapeutic and educational
services; provides programs for children and families who
are struggling to cope with behavioral, psychiatric, and
cognitive issues related to trauma they have experienced;
team members assess client needs, develop individualized
plans, and work to restore wellness.
Correction to General
Contractors and Home Builders:
Keiter
Employees: 95
Correction to General Contractors:
Chicopee Industrial Contractors
Specialties: Machine installation and relocation; industrial
construction; SDO certified WBE; WBEC
Recent Local Projects: Titeflex, Smith & Wesson, Springfield;
U.S. Tsubaki, Holyoke; Stanley Black & Decker, East
Longmeadow; NuWay, Windsor, Conn.
Addition to General
Contractors:
Mowry & Schmidt Inc.
15 Power Court, Greenfield, MA 01302
(413) 773-3176; www.mowryandschmidt.com
Employees: 15
Chief Executives: Robert Provost Sr., Robyn Provost
Specialties: Commercial and residential construction,
construction management, property management,
restoration, additions, new home construction, and pre-
engineered metal buildings.
Recent Local Projects: Greenfield Savings Bank Leavitt-
Hovey House restoration, Country Club of Greenfield,
Terrazza Restaurant at Country Club of Greenfield,
Greenfield District Attorney’s Office, Greenfield; Northfield
Mount Hermon New Ice Rink, Gill; Veterinary Emergency &
Specialty Hospital, West Springfield; Farm Table Restaurant
and Dining Room, Kringle Candle Co., Bernardston;
Greenfield Savings Bank, Shelburne Falls; Greenfield
Savings Bank, South Deerfield; Children First, Granby.
Correction to Banquet Facilities:
450 Banquets
Services: Banquet facility featuring a combined total of
6,790 square feet of meeting space with several different
rooms ranging in capacity up to 200 people; business
meetings, corporate events, weddings, showers, birthdays,
anniversaries, celebrations, holiday parties, and more;
free WiFi and parking; A/V equipment available; overnight
accommodations at adjacent Tru by Hilton Chicopee/
Springfield.
Addition to Meeting
& Convention Facilities:
450 Banquets
450 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 739-7311; www.450banquets.com
Contact Person: Rachel Nawrocki
Seating Capacity: 200
Rooms: 3
Services: Banquet facility featuring a combined total of
6,790 square feet of meeting space with several different
rooms ranging in capacity up to 200 people; business
meetings, corporate events, weddings, showers, birthdays,
anniversaries, celebrations, holiday parties, and more;
free WiFi and parking; A/V equipment available; overnight
accommodations at adjacent Tru by Hilton Chicopee/
Springfield.
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