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Inside
Features
WELCOME MAT
As capacity limits rise, many businesses remain in limbo....6
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Amherst moves forward in challenging times..................10
SALUTING THE WOMEN OF IMPACT
A look back at this year’s honorees............................... 14
ENTERING A PARTNERSHIP?
Avoid costly tax issues by considering the Section 754 election .......................................................................... 16
Announcing the 2021 Difference Makers
KRISTIN CARLSON, PRESIDENT, PEERLESS PRECISION
She has in many ways become the face of manufacturing
locally ..................................................................................................................................... 22
EFORALL HOLYOKE
This nonprofit ensures that entrepreneurs won’t have to go it alone.................................. 29
JANINE FONDON, FOUNDER, UNITYFIRST.COM; PROFESSOR, BAY PATH UNIVERSITY
This journalist, educator, and mentor inspires others with her unstoppable energy ........ 32
HAROLD GRINSPOON, PHILANTHROPIST; FOUNDER, ASPEN SQUARE MANAGEMENT
By highlighting and supporting the under-recognized, he’s changing lives....................... 35
CHAD MOIR, OWNER AND FOUNDER, DOPAFIT PARKINSON’S MOVEMENT CENTER
He helps people with Parkinson’s disease live healthier, more confident lives ................... 39
BILL PARKS, CEO, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WESTFIELD
For this youth leader, opportunities make all the difference............................................... 42
PETE WESTOVER, FOUNDER AND PARTNER, CONSERVATION WORKS, LLC
When it comes to land preservation, he’s been a trailblazer ............................................... 45
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Departments
OPINION...12
PICTURE THIS...64
AGENDA...66
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE...66
COMPANY NOTEBOOK...67
INCORPORATIONS...70
DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES...70
BANKRUPTCIES...70
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS...70
BUILDING PERMITS...74
On the Cover
ANNOUNCING THE 2021 DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Cover photography by Leah Martin Photography
Auto Sales
Commercial Real Estate
FOR SALE, FOR LEASE
A listing of available commercial properties ....................................................................... 58
REVVING UP
Auto dealers finish strong and look ahead to 2021 ..............................52
DIFFERENCE
A PROGRAM OF BUSINESSWEST
SEE: List of Auto Dealers >>Page 56
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