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Inside
Features
DRESSING DOWN
Professional offices are changing into something more comfortable ..................................................... 4
COOLING AGENT
Local executive coach writes the book on defeating burnout........ 8
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Longmeadow shows resilience amid challenges ....................... 12
Banking & Finance
POINTS OF INTEREST
UMassFive charts a course for continued growth, expansion.. 15
YEAR-END TAX PLANNING
Legislation continues to impact strategies for individuals, businesses.... 18
SAVING GRACE
New cap announced on retirement-plan contributions ......................................... 21
Women in Business
GRASS-ROOTS EFFORT
Meg Sanders infuses energy, innovation into Canna Provisions ... 26
DISHING OUT SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Teri skinner serves up eclectic menu, atmosphere at Nosh............. 30
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Departments
OPINION...10
PICTURE THIS...43
COURT DOCKETS...47
AGENDA...49
CHAMBER CORNERS...48
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE...50
COMPANY NOTEBOOK...51
INCORPORATIONS...53
DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES...53
BANKRUPTCIES...53
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS...53
BUILDING PERMITS...58
On the Cover
GRASS-ROOTS EFFORT
Meg Sanders guides Canna Provisions to higher levels of success ...26
Cover photography by George O’Brien
SEE: List of Financial Services/Brokerage Firms>>Page 22
Education
WHAT’S COOKING?
HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute marks five years at new location......... ......................................................... 33
MUSIC HEALS THE SOUL
SEE: List of Early Education & Child Care Facilities >>Page 41
Community Music School is making an impact of note ................ 37
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