Largest roof-mounted solar project in Franklin County installed at Valley Steel Stamp (VSS)
Valley Steel Stamp (VSS), a precision machine shop specializing in complex CNC machined components, now has the largest roof-mounted solar project in Franklin County. The 550 kW solar project, installed by PV Squared Solar, is on two buildings at Valley Steel Stamp’s headquarters in Greenfield. “We applaud VSS for their commitment to powering their operations with clean renewable energy generated directly from the roof of their facility, and for choosing to work with a Greenfield based solar installer,”
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
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
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
