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Amherst Area Chamber Wins $116K MOTT Travel & Tourism Recovery Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/20/21 CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-687-9661 AMHERST AREA CHAMBER WINS MOTT TRAVEL & TOURISM RECOVERY GRANTAMHERST – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) Marketing Travel & Tourism Recovery Grant of $116,655 in a very competitive application process to leverage a comprehensive marketing campaign to attract visitors to the Amherst area: to reach across our neighboring and cities and towns and to
Hampshire Mall Hosts ''Get Hired!'' Job Fair
HAMPSHIRE MALL HOSTS “GET HIRED!” JOB FAIR WITH IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE--Hampshire Mall is hosting a hybrid online and in-person job fair for several open positions available starting Monday, April 19th -- Hadley, MA – Starting today, Hampshire Mall is hosting a special “Get Hired!” job fair featuring numerous businesses looking to fill several part-time and full-time positions. Available jobs vary and will be updated frequently on Hampshire Mall’s website. Potential candidates can apply for
UMassFive Announces Promotions
UMassFive Announces Promotions Hadley, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) is pleased to announce four promotions that occurred between December 2020 and Q1 2021. Alex Fullerton has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Loan Operations. In this new role, Alex is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and direction for all Consumer Lending activities. Fullerton has been with the Credit Union for nine years and has held numerous roles, beginning as a Teller, and most
Florence Bank announces Cynthia Malinowski as Community Support Award Winner
Florence Bank announces Cynthia Malinowski as Community Support Award Winner FLORENCE—Florence Bank has named Cynthia Malinowski of Easthampton as this year’s Community Support Award winner. Malinowski, vice president / branch manager of Florence Bank’s downtown Northampton office, joined Florence Bank in October 1999 and has 33 years of banking experience. The Community Support Award was established by the bank in 1997 as a means of formally recognizing employees who are active participants
New Women-Owned Hospitality Business Aims to Bring Tourism to Western Massachusetts
New Women-Owned Hospitality Business Aims to Bring Tourism to Western Massachusetts CONTACT: Maureen Sullivanmaureensullivanmedia@gmail.com or 413-535-8872 Three Chics Hospitality to Create Custom Travel Packages for Group Tours of Western MassachusettsSpringfield, MA – After a year of isolation, people are ready to get out of the house and out of town. Gillian Amaral and Stacey Warren are ready for them. Their newly launched business, Three Chics Hospitality LLC, will put the pair’s 25 years of
Tara Brewster is new host of WHMP’S Western Mass Business Show
Tara Brewster is new host of WHMP’S Western Mass Business Show The Western Mass Business Show, the WHMP radio program showcasing business leaders of Pioneer Valley, will have a new host, Tara Brewster, beginning May 1st. The show explores the experiences and perspectives of entrepreneurs, about their aspirations, strategies, evolution in friendly but probing conversations. It is both entertaining and instructive, whether the listener runs a company or not. Listen to the show at WHMP, Saturdays at 11am
Hilltown Community Health Centers to Receive $1.8 million Federal American Rescue Plan Award
Hilltown Community Health Centers to Receive $1.8 million Federal American Rescue Plan Award HCHC among the Commonwealth’s 37 Federally Qualified Health Centers receiving over $144 million in combined funding. Worthington, MA – March 26, 2021 – Hilltown Community Health Center (HCHC) is pleased to announce that it will receive $1.8M in rescue funds from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Biden Administration’s historic $6 billion investment in community health
CISA Seeks Community Support for $100K Local Food for All Initiative
CISA Seeks Community Support for $100K Local Food for All Initiative CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), in response to the impacts of the pandemic, is raising $100,000 by March 31 for its Local Food for All Initiative. When funded, the initiative will support outreach at farmers' markets to families on SNAP and HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) and serve 500 low-income elders through CISA's Senior FarmShare program. Massachusetts is projected to see the steepest percent increase in
Amherst Area Chamber Winter Pivot Grants Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/8/21CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-687-9661 ANNOUNCEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMHERST AREA CHAMBER WINTER PIVOT GRANT AWARDS ANNOUNCED DATE: March 8, 2021 AMHERST – In keeping with its mission to create, maintain and promote a vital, thriving business climate throughout the Amherst area especially during this economic crisis, the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announces it has now distributed over $278,000 in microgrants with the addition of 23 $1000
