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very diverse business community in East Longmeadow, one that takes full advantage of many amenities, includ- ing a favorable location near popula- tion centers and the border with Con- necticut, as well as land on which to build and grow.
McGill Hose and Coupling is anoth-
“These are women who have had certain passions and interests and now they are trying them out. They are exploring their ideas to see where it will all lead. It’s exciting to see.”
er example.
As McGill employees settle into
its new location, Alex McGill said the company’s next goal involves growing the business and the team working in East Longmeadow.
Grace Barone
“We’re putting more of an emphasis on our employees,” McGill said. “We’re building a team atmosphere that has become a real catalyst for our recent growth.”
Using the strategy “if you treat your employees right, they will treat your customers right” is already paying off.
“We are poised for a nice shot of growth,” McGill continued. “We are paying attention to the future and investing in our employee culture serves as the guiding light for our growth.”
The same sentiments apply to the
town and many of the investments it is making.
Indeed, as part of the budget, the town council also approved hiring for 13 positions in various town depart- ments. McNally said Town Hall is scheduled to get 5 full time and one part time position out of the total.
“The staff at Town Hall work very hard to get things done,” McNally said. “Life would be easier if we had more staff, so I’m very pleased the coun-
cil saw fit to fund these positions.” The extra staff presents a challenge
of finding room where the new hires can work. The town is currently trying to find a balance between locating a
Erin Bissonnette says Secure Energy wanted to stay in East Longmeadow, because it “felt like home.”
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