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Meet our Healthcare Heroes 2026 Honorees!

We’re proud to celebrate Autism Connections at ServiceNet, one of this year’s Healthcare Heroes.

Read the full story: https://businesswest.com/blog/autism-connections-at-servicenet/

Tickets are on sale now! Join us on October 22 for the 2026 Healthcare Heroes Awards Gala https://businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes/

A special thank you to our sponsors for making this celebration possible:

Presenting Sponsors: Baystate Health & Health New England & Elms College
Partner Sponsors: Holyoke Medical Center & Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Supporting Sponsors: JGS Lifecare & Mercy Medical Center

Big changes are coming to the MassMutual Center in Springfield.

A $93 million, five-year investment will bring upgrades to the arena and convention center, including improved concessions, premium seating, digital signage, a new scoreboard, expanded breakout space, and infrastructure improvements.

Read the full story:

Upgrades Expected to Make MassMutual Center More Competitive - BusinessWest   Building Momentum Sean Dolan says the hard work to secure nearly $100 million from the state for upgrades to the MassMutual Center began years before the press conference earlier […]

Check out the newest issue of BusinessWest here!

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🎙️ New BusinessTalk podcast! Associated Industries of Massachusetts

What does it take for Massachusetts businesses to grow and thrive in today’s challenging environment?

BusinessWest sits down with Brooke Thomson, president of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), to explore advocacy, workforce challenges, HR services, training, research, and the power of connection — all against the backdrop of tariffs, inflation, housing issues, and labor shortages.

Thank you to our sponsor Greenfield Cooperative Bank!

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BusinessTalk with Brooke Thomson, President and CEO, AIM: Getting Down to Business Brooke Thomson’s career path has long brought her to the intersecti...

Join us for our latest Strategy + AI seminar on September 24 at The Tech Foundry in Springfield.

Discover practical AI strategies designed to help you:
✨ Work smarter and streamline operations
✨ Identify new opportunities for growth
✨ Make AI more actionable for your organization
✨ Stay competitive in a rapidly changing business landscape

👉 Register for FREE today and reserve your spot!

A special thank you to our Presenting Partner, Tech Foundry and supporting sponsor, Brick Marketing, for helping make this program possible!

Strategy+AI is a program of BusinessWest. https://businesswest.com/stratai-series/

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Join us for the BusinessWest 2026 Healthcare Heroes Awards Gala as we celebrate 14 amazing honorees who are making an incredible impact across the healthcare industry.

WHEN: Thursday, October 22, 2026
WHERE: The Log Cabin

These healthcare heroes are doing extraordinary work every day — and we can’t wait to celebrate their dedication, compassion, leadership, and commitment to our community.

Meet the honorees in the September 14 issue of BusinessWest!

A special thank you to our 2026 Healthcare Heroes Awards sponsors for helping make this celebration possible:
⭐ Presenting Sponsors: Baystate Health & Health New England & Elms College
⭐ Partner Sponsors: Holyoke Medical Center & Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
⭐ Supporting Sponsors: JGS Lifecare & Mercy Medical Center

Visit https://businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/for more information and to reserve your tickets!

ReVision Energy Continues to Grow Its Regional Presence

James Manzer of ReVision Energy shares how solar, battery storage, heat pumps, employee ownership, and customer education are helping homeowners and businesses across New England take control of their energy—and build greater energy independence.

Read the full BusinessWest story here: https://businesswest.com/blog/revision-energy-continues-to-grow-its-regional-presence/

ReVision Energy Continues to Grow Its Regional Presence - BusinessWest James Manzer has long had an interest in sustainability — well before he came to ReVision Energy in Maine in 2014. “It’s always been my passion to do what I could to benefit the planet as best as I could,” said Manzer, regional vice president for ReVision Energy, an employee-owned renewable ...

Beacon Bank is building its brand across Western Massachusetts and Connecticut, combining big-bank resources with a strong community focus. Learn more about the bank’s regional growth strategy and what’s ahead.

Read Full Article Here: https://businesswest.com/blog/beacon-bank-looks-to-build-its-brand-in-the-region/

Beacon Bank Looks to Build Its Brand in the Region - BusinessWest Jim Hickson calls it “the best of both worlds.” He was referring to what has resulted from the merger of Berkshire Bank and three other institutions — Brookline Bank, Bank of Rhode Island, and PCSB Bank — to create Beacon Bank. Specifically, it’s a $22 billion institution operating in five...

🎙️ New BusinessTalk episode!

Dawn Creighton shares how the Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business helps entrepreneurs build the skills, connections, and confidence they need to succeed—from marketing and record keeping to risk management and so much more.

Tune in to the latest BusinessTalk, presented by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

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BusinessTalk with Dawn Creighton, Community Outreach Officer, Liberty Bank: Crash Course in Success - BusinessWest 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 […]

Who deserves to be recognized as a Woman of Impact? 👏

Now’s the time to shine a light on the women making their mark — through leadership, innovation, service, and more.

Submit your nominations by September 3rd at 5 p.m.

https://businesswest.com/women-of-impact-nominations/

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Women of Impact Nomination Form - BusinessWest The team at BusinessWest created the Women of Impact awards in 2018 as a way to honor the women in the region that are making an impact. When selecting a […]