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Company owners Kristin Wampler (left) and Kristen Sgroi.

Beyond the Quick Fix When Kristin Wampler and Kristen Sgroi met, they became fast friends. And now, they’ve turned that friendship into a women-owned electrical contracting company that has carved […]

Straight Talk About AI By Sean Hogan AI is everywhere right now. I have never seen a new technology move as fast as this. The pace of change is hard […]

Meeting a Critical Need By UnitedHealthcare   Behavioral health has become a strategic priority over the past five to 10 years. As utilization rises and employee expectations shift, employers are […]

Owner Mari Tarpinian

The Road Ahead When Rick Recor passed away on Jan. 21, it marked the end of a life well-lived. But it did not mark the end of an era — […]

Brian Campedelli says the harsh winter benefited landscapers in a few ways; it gave a solid start to those that plow snow, and it created great anticipation for spring.

Spring in Their Step   After the long, hard winter of 2025-26, Brian Campedelli notes, “people are saying, ‘get me outside — I don’t want to be in my house anymore.’” […]

John Fazzio of Pilot Precision Products leads a breakout session.

The Future Is Now   Ben Grande spends $20 a month on a ChatGPT subscription. It’s a small expense with an occasionally very high return on investment. “We’re making a huge […]

Lois Nesci says Gándara Center has its finger on the pulse of where regional mental health needs exist, and strives to meet them through a broad array of programs.

Mindful Approach   When Shelley Zimmerman arrived at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke in 2023, the facility had 56 inpatient adult beds. Now, with the opening of 10 new […]

Jeff Bagg says Amherst is well-stocked with assets as it goes about competing with other area communities for the dollars spent by visitors.

Community Spotlight Jeff Bagg says he’s come full circle. Sort of. He graduated from UMass Amherst back in 2002 and then worked for the town of Amherst as senior planner […]

Editorial   There are many positive aspects to the story (on page 4) about how Rick’s Auto Body will live on after the death of its founder and inspiration, Rick […]

Opinion By Sam Borsari HR professionals understand how critical the first 90 days are for a new hire. A thoughtful onboarding experience can make a significant impact on retention and […]

Baystate Health announced that gastroenterologist Dr. Kais Zakharia recently completed a medical mission to Ghana, where he delivered the first-ever training in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ever offered in the country.

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]   Landmark Medical Mission Baystate Health announced that gastroenterologist Dr. Kais Zakharia recently completed a medical mission to […]

BCDA Roundtable on Stewardship Best Practices April 14: The Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) will host a roundtable on stewardship best practices from 4:45 to 6 p.m. at Ventfort Hall, 104 […]

The Northampton Jazz Festival has welcomed two new board members who bring broad skills and experience in marketing, design, music production, and fundraising: John Anz, who joined in January, and […]

MountainOne Insurance Agency Opens Great Barrington Office GREAT BARRINGTON — MountainOne Insurance Agency Inc. announced the opening of an office at 4 Castle St., Suite 201, in Great Barrington, marking a […]