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Editorial   It’s a refrain we hear all the time: the construction trades are facing a shortage of workers as retirements continue to outpace young talent entering the pipeline. Sure, […]

Opinion By Samantha Borsari Generation Z is often coined the generation of ‘digital natives’ — quick to adapt, drawn to smart devices, and thriving in a world of new technology. […]

With new episodes airing every other Monday, BusinessTalk features in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders who offer thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachusetts economy and the many business […]

Culture Shock By Tanzi Cannon-Eckerle, Esq.   By now, most New England employers have heard the rumblings: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking a dramatically tougher stance on […]

A Liquor License Lesson By Joshua M. Goldstein, Esq.   Operating a restaurant, bar, event hall, or other business that utilizes a liquor license is hard enough without accidentally tripping […]

Celebrate The Class of 2026! Difference Makers Event GalaApril 7, 2026Log Cabin, Holyoke Tickets On Sale Now! Difference Makers was launched in 2009 to recognize and celebrate the work of […]

Tim and Andrea Monson, owners of Monsoon Roastery.

‘A Place, an Idea, an Inspiration’   Technically, it’s a collection of old industrial buildings on Albany Street in Springfield in the shadow of the huge oil storage tanks that provide […]

ICE at the Door By Marylou Fabbo, Esq.   In 2026, employers across the U.S. are expected to continue to face intensified and broadened immigration enforcement efforts. Executive actions, regulatory […]

Protecting the Future Lisa Johnson admits an insurance career can be challenging — and a constant learning experience. “Even our veterans will tell you, nobody knows everything about insurance. They’re […]

Victoria Tubbs and Vytautas Sukys have big plans for Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory.

Community Spotlight Victoria Tubbs says her first visit to Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in Deerfield was certainly a memorable one. Indeed, as she and her brother, Vytautas Sukys, offered a […]

Zeno Temple

Founder, Just Us Movement He Shows Up Every Day Striving to ‘Get One Better’   Zeno Temple played football at Western New England University. He started on the defensive line […]

Margaret Tantillo

Executive Director, O’Dell Women’s Center Her Life’s Work Centers on Helping Women Overcome Barriers to Success Margaret Tantillo has spent her entire career in the nonprofit space, much of it […]

Jess Miller

Comedian and Founder, The Kind Squad She Leads Thousands of People Whose Small Gifts Make a Big Difference Jess Miller has survived plenty of struggle. She lost her mother to […]

Edward Sokolowski

Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor, Pioneer Valley Financial Group He Sets the Tone at a Company That Cares About Community   Ed Sokolowski calls it the ‘triangle.’ It comprises what […]

Julie Quink

Managing Principal, Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C. She’s a Role Model, Tone Setter … and Great Listener Julie Quink says it’s easy for accountants to get involved in community. Indeed, she said, […]