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Difference Makers Nominations
Through Dec. 10: BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its Differ- ence Makers class of 2023. This pro- gram, initiated in 2009, is a celebra- tion of individuals, groups, organiza- tions, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are, as the name suggests, making a differ- ence in this region. As previous classes have shown, there are many ways to do this: through work within the com- munity on one or many initiatives to improve quality of life; through suc- cess in business, public service, or education; through contributions that inspire others to get involved; through imaginative efforts to help solve one or more societal issues; or through a combination of the above. Nomina- tions for the class of 2023 are due by Saturday, Dec. 10, and can be submit- ted at businesswest.com/difference- makers-nomination-form. For more information, call Melissa Hallock, Marketing and Events director, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email hallock@ businesswest.com.
LumiNAMA Holiday Lights
Nov. 23 to Jan. 1: The North Adams Chamber of Commerce announced the first citywide LumiNAMA holiday lights initiative. LumiNAMA is intend- ed to brighten up the city, give resi- dents and visitors a memorable expe- rience, and encourage foot traffic dur- ing the holiday season. All businesses, not just downtown businesses, in North Adams are encouraged to create a window display and illuminate their windows with holiday lights from 4 to 8 p.m. daily, coinciding with the city’s tree-lighting ceremony on the evening of Nov. 23. The LumiNAMA downtown holiday lights route will run along Marshall, Holden, Main, and Eagle streets, and Route 2 between Big Y and behind 85 Main St. Many downtown businesses have already committed to participating in the initiative, includ- ing MASS MoCA, MCLA, and Gallery 51. The city of North Adams will also assist in installing lights along Route 2. Additionally, the chamber is con- necting commercial real-estate own- ers with local artists and community groups to activate unoccupied store- fronts. Businesses interested in par- ticipating in LumiNAMA are encour- aged to register their display by Nov. 18 at nachamber.org/luminama. Those who register will be considered for
the following awards: Brightest Lights, Best Window Display, and Best Art Installation. Voting begins on Nov. 23 and ends on Dec. 14. Winners will be announced on Dec. 16.
Back to Business
Career and Transfer Fair
Dec. 8: Springfield Technical Commu- nity College (STCC) will host a Back to Business Career and Transfer Fair with
area employers seeking to attract and retain employees. The event, which
is free and open to students, alumni, and friends of STCC looking for their next career move, will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ira H. Ruben- zahl Student Learning Commons (Building 19). The fair is an oppor- tunity for businesses in the region to connect with STCC students, alumni, and friends who are searching for their next career move. Attendees also will have a chance to meet with represen- tatives from four-year colleges and universities who can discuss transfer options. During an employer break- fast, the college will host a moderated
panel of industry experts discussing the future of work. Conversations will include focus on how managers are responding to such topics as quiet quitting, hybrid/remote
within the business community and created the Women of Impact awards in 2018 to further honor women
who have the authority and power
work requests, losing
women in the work-
force, and more.
Participants can visit stcc.edu/backtobusiness
to find more information, including a link to download the CareerFair Plus app and links to register.
Women of Impact Gala
Dec. 8: BusinessWest has long recog- nized the contributions of women
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to move the needle in their business, are respected for accomplishments within their industries, give back to the community, and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors
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DIFFERENCE
Now Accepting
Nominations for The
Class of 2023
Difference Makers is a celebration of individuals, groups, organiza- tions, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region.
Help us identify those making a difference through initiatives to improve quality of life; through success in business, public service, or education; through contributions that inspire
others to get involved; through imaginative
efforts to help solve one or more societal issues; or through a combination of the above.
A PROGRAM OF BUSINESSWEST
Deadline: December 17, 2022
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