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The Markens Group’s iCons summer intern, Bobby Murray (center), with Ben Markens and Emily Leonczyk.
“This partnership exemplifies our commitment
to building community and empowering local talent.”
in graduate school and in their careers.”
Scott Auerbach, Mahoney Family Sponsored Executive
Director of iCons, noted that the program’s mission can be boiled down to three words: “add real value.”
“Our excellent partnership with the Western Mass. Eco- nomic Development Council and terrific member organiza- tions like the Markens Group provides powerful opportunities to accomplish this important mission,” he said.
Through this collaboration, the leaders of the Western Massachusetts EDC and the iCons program say they want to pave the way for talented students to excel in their academic
and professional pursuits while driving economic growth in the region. By nurturing the next generation of leaders and problem solvers, they add, this partnership will leave a lasting impact on both the students and the community as a whole.
“The Markens Group firmly believes in the power of com- munity,” President and CEO Ben Markens said. “Beyond our association-management services, we actively engage in initia- tives that foster growth, build relationships, and strengthen the region. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to building community and empowering local talent.” BW
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