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Local Gift Guide
’Tis the Season
Holidays Bring Reminder to Support Local BWusinesses
It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift item for everyone on your list, but, thankfully, Western
hen Bill Cole took over leadership of Living Local 413, he said, it
Mass. provides a plethora of options, from cooking was a loose collec-
classes to balloon rides; from sporting events to spa experiences — not to mention books, toys, locally created art pieces ... the list goes on. Even better, all support local businesses and organizations — many of which have struggled during the pandemic — and, in turn, boost the region’s economy at a time when it could really use the lift.
tion of businesses in Longmeadow and East Longmeadow
supporting each other. He knew it could be more, and grew its presence and mis- sion; soon, it will even launch an accel- erator program.
“Ultimately,” he said, “it’s about the entire business community in Western Mass.”
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