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The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields […]

The following building permits were issued during the month of February 2024. CHICOPEE City of Chicopee 0 Front St. $409,500 — Remove exterior doors, windows, existing MEP equipment, concrete slab […]

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on […]

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on […]

Concrete Example It’s called the Justice40 Initiative, also known as Section 223 of Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.” It was issued by President Biden […]

Ian Noonan teaches a workforce-development class at STCC.

Professional Development It’s called the IT Academy. Launching on March 12, it’s a new program within Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) Workforce Development Center that focuses on cybersecurity, a growing […]

Andrew Crane

Up Close and Personal   Andrew Crane said the annual Home & Garden Show staged by the Home Builders and Remodelers Assoc. of Western Massachusetts (HBRAWM) began as a way […]

Prepare for Compliance By David A. Parke, Esq.   The new reporting rules that became effective Jan. 1, 2024, under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) now require many small […]

Unmarried Parents Are Still Parents By Julie A. Dialessi-Lafley, Esq.   More and more frequently, people are opting not to get married, but are still desirous of having children and […]

Walking a Fine Line By Trevor Brice, Esq.   As Massachusetts employers know, one of the best defenses to a discrimination or retaliation suit is to implement preventive measures. One […]

Easing the Load   Currently, there are more than 11 million family members and friends across the country providing care to more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. […]

Goal Oriented     Jeff Smith acknowledged that, at this time of year, he’s certainly plugged into the NCAA Division 1 hockey rankings, standings, and something called … bracketology, a […]

Curio and Frank Nataloni

A Lifetime of Lessons One great thing about opening a business, Curio Nataloni said, is that no one can lay you off. Oh, sometimes businesses fail, but entrepreneurship means everything […]

New Year, New Protections By John S. Gannon, Esq.   Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that provides businesses with guidance to be used […]