Open call for multimedia art submissions for “The ART of social distancing” gallery show
WHO: Local visual artists WHAT: A gallery show in windows of Hawks and Reed WHEN: April 6th - ??? WHERE: The Ballroom at Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St., Greenfield, MA TICKETS: Free and open to the public Calling all artists who are crafting, creating and imagining their way through the strange days of this pandemic: we want to help showcase your art! Beginning this week, Hawks and Reed will be seeking art submissions for “The ART of Social Distancing” gallery show, which will be displayed in
CISA Emergency Farm Fund now open
Contact: Philip Korman, Executive Director413-665-7100, ext. 13phil@buylocalfood.orgMargaret Christie, Special Projects Director413-665-7100. ext. 23margaret@buylocalfood.org Loans available for farms affected by COVID-19 CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), in collaboration with the FCCDC (Franklin County Community Development Corporation) and the PVGrows Investment Fund, announced today that its revolving Emergency Farm Fund is reopening on April 1st to aid Pioneer
Webinars Designed to Help you Manage Your Business During this Crisis: 4/3/2020
Webinars Designed to Help you Manage Your Business During this Crisis e-Commerce 101: Getting Your Business Online MONDAY, APRIL 6 20201:00 - 2:00 PMYOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE WEBINAR LINK Programs & Funding Available for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 WEDNESDAY,APRIL 8 20201:00 - 2:00 PMYOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE WEBINAR LINK Brought to You by the Western Mass Business Technical Assistance Collaboration:
Funding & Programs Offering Economic Relief for Small Businesses
Resources and News forSmall Businesses & Entrepreneurs Info about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) You can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at any lending institution that is approved to participate in the program through the existing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lending program and additional lenders approved by the Department of Treasury. This could be the bank you already use, or a nearby bank. There are thousands of banks that already participate in the SBA’s
MHC’s Prevention message has never been more critical 4/2/2020
Dear partners, As we all know by now, the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic is in front of us. April is certain to be a difficult month and I want you to know the Massachusetts Health Council (MHC) is here connecting our health, business, civic, school and academic partners as deftly as possible to address growing need. Please see what we are working on and reach out if we can assist your organization in any way. For those of you with middle and high school students, the Video Contest, below, is a great
TAKE ACTION NOW TO PREPARE TO APPLY FOR THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM THROUGH THE SBA & YOUR LOCAL BANK
Applications and guidance are now available through the SBA for the Paycheck Protection Program! Do not delay taking action if you plan to apply through your bank for this important loan program, which is forgivable given specified continued operation spending. Click here to visit the Paycheck Protection Program website today, educate yourself, collect your necessary payroll and expense records, and prepare to apply with your bank as early as Friday! Although more than $350 Billion has been made
PV Squared welcomes four new worker-owners
Greenfield, MA – PV Squared, a worker-owned cooperative and local solar design and installation company located in Greenfield, MA, is very excited to welcome four new worker-owners to the ownership team- Karen R, Jeannine H, Rachel L, and Heather S. There are now 30 worker-owners out of 40 employees at PV Squared, and ownership spans every department- Accounting, Design & Sales, Operations, Installation, and Service. This means that PV Squared clients are working directly with owners in all aspects of the
Zoar Outdoor Named Top 5 Rafting Company by USA Today
For Immediate Release: 7/25/2019Media Contact: Brad Moss, brad@activetravelmarketing.com Zoar Outdoor Named Top 5 Rafting Company by USA Today Charlemont, MA… With 15 rafting outfitters nationwide chosen from an expert panel by USA Today, readers voted Zoar Outdoor, a New England rafting company based in Charlemont, MA as a Top 5 rafting company in the Nation. “We couldn’t be prouder.” Says Bruce Lessels, President and Co-Founder. “I believe we have the best guides and guests in the world and now it’s
Franklin County aiming to be top destination for outdoor recreation
http://wwlp.com/2018/01/29/franklin-county-aiming-to-be-top-destination-for-outdoor-recreation/ GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce wants to make Franklin County Masachusetts’ top destination for outdoor recreation. In the winter, skiiers and snowboard riders head to Berkshire East in Charlemont. When it warms up in the spring and summer, a lot of outdoor enthusiasts come here for white water rafting, fishing, golfing and zip-lining. The Franklin County Chamber of
Hinds, Chamber members, call for greater promotion of the region’s outdoor recreation
By RICHIE DAVIS Recorder Staff Saturday, January 27, 2018 GREENFIELD — Glancing out at the snowy “great outdoors” just beyond the windows at the Country Club of Greenfield on Friday, state Sen. Adam Hinds pointed to an obvious resource that he said shouldn’t be taken for granted. “My god! Is that something to tap into or not?” asked Hinds, the Pittsfield state senator and West County native who was speaking to nearly 120 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce members at Terrazza Ristorante. “It’s hard
Chamber of Commerce exec. director hopes to position county as 'outdoor recreation hub'
By SHELBY ASHLINE Recorder Staff Thursday, January 25, 2018 NORTHFIELD – New Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Natalie Blais wants to make Franklin County the destination for activities like skiing, mountain biking and ice fishing, positioning the county as “the outdoor recreational hub of Massachusetts.” Blais, who joined the chamber last fall, spoke before members of the Northfield Area Tourism and Business Association Wednesday about her priorities for the chamber, with
MA State Senator Adam Hinds to Headline Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Greenfield, Mass. – MA State Senator Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield) is scheduled to speak at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly public breakfast on January 26, 2018. Hinds was elected State Senator of the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Senate District in 2016 and represents the largest geographic territory in the Legislature, comprised of 52 western communities. He serves as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development and the Senate
Franklin County has 'enormous economic opportunity' says chamber leader Natalie Blais
MassLive.com Posted December 25, 2018 By Cori Urban Special to The Republican Working in economic development and communications for U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, from 2005 through 2012, Natalie M. Blais quickly learned that economic development is most successful when it is driven from the ground up, not top down. "Community buy-in is a must," says Blais, who later worked as district representative for U. S. Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, following Olver's retirement. As the new
My Turn: Importance of Shopping Local
I recently sat down at the counter of the Brass Buckle in Greenfield to grab some breakfast and catch up on some emails. I had busily been working away when I was distracted by a conversation happening only a few feet away.In the bustling atmosphere, I heard owner Anika Balaconis greet a customer, “Good morning, Steve! How’re you doing? You want that coffee with milk to go this morning?” Anika paused and grinned, “And that cranberry scone you like?” After a brief conversation with Anika, Steve took the
The Importance of Shopping Local
I recently sat down at the counter of the Brass Buckle in Greenfield to grab some breakfast and catch up on some emails. I had busily been working away when I was distracted by a conversation happening only a few feet away.In the bustling atmosphere, I heard owner Anika Balaconis greet a customer, “Good morning, Steve! How’re you doing? You want that coffee with milk to go this morning?” Anika paused and grinned, “And that cranberry scone you like?” After a brief conversation with Anika, Steve took the
Cannabis Control Commissioner Jen Flanagan to Speak at November Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Greenfield, Mass. – Cannabis Control Commissioner Jen Flanagan is scheduled to speak at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly public breakfast on November 17, 2017. Commissioner Flanagan was appointed to the Cannabis Control Commissioner (CCC) in August 2017 by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Flanagan is the only gubernatorial appointee to the five-member Cannabis Control Commission. Established by a 2016 ballot initiative and signed into law by Governor Baker in July 2017, the
Leading Cybersecurity Expert to Speak at Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast
Greenfield, Mass. - The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Dr. Brian Levine, a leading cybersecurity expert, will speak at its monthly breakfast series on Friday, October 27th, at Greenfield Community College. “Every click of your mouse and stroke of your keyboard affects your online security,” said Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Natalie M. Blais. “With more and more individuals, organizations and businesses placing sensitive information online, it has
