SPRINGFIELD, MA – American International College (AIC) All-Conference running back Sidiki Kone has earned an invitation to rookie mini-camp with the Baltimore Ravens, becoming the latest Yellow Jacket with an opportunity to reach the NFL. Kone’s invitation, extended late Saturday evening, positions him to potentially become the fifth AIC player in the past decade to sign with an NFL roster.Kone now looks to join the ranks of recent AIC alumni Mike Ford (Kansas City Chiefs), Omari Manhertz (Carolina SPRINGFIELD —Tickets are now on sale for the 19th annual 40 Under Forty awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest, the business journal of Western Massachusetts.
The event will take place on Thursday, June 19 at 5:00 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
Tickets cost $135 per person, and tables of 10 are available. They can be purchased at https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/40-under-forty-event-gala/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
The 19th annual 40 Under Forty program is presented by PeoplesBank and SPRINGFIELD, Mass., – The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) has announced an exciting lineup of Spring 2025 events!
Springfield YPS events are concentrated on business & career development, networking, social & cultural involvement, and community activism. Their goal is to make Springfield a better place to work, live, play and stay and their events fulfill their mission. To learn more about Springfield YPS and its programming, visit their website.
Upcoming events SPRINGFIELD —The 40 Under Forty class of 2025 has been announced by BusinessWest. This year, we honor:Olivia Calcasola, Tax Supervisor, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.Tatiana Cole, Business Connector and Coach, Free to Flourish, LLCSherleen Crespo, Vice President, Branch Manager, and Mortgage Specialist, Westfield BankChelsea Depault, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, Greenfield Cooperative BankAmber Estelle, Clinical Director, YWCA of Western MassachusettsParis Felogloy, School-age Childcare Director SPRINGFIELD, Mass., – The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) has announced an exciting lineup of April and May 2025 events!
Springfield YPS events are concentrated on business & career development, networking, social & cultural involvement, and community activism. Their goal is to make Springfield a better place to work, live, play and stay and their events fulfill their mission. To learn more about Springfield YPS and its programming, visit their website.
Upcoming events
BOSTON, April 16 — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $400,000 in communities through grants and other giving in the first quarter of the year.
Several Pioneer Valley organizations were among the 118 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont that the foundation supported from January to March, including:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Inc.Seeding Guests will Receive an Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Newly Renovated Program Space and Hear from Children’s Book Author, Lesléa Newman
Holyoke, MA – Girls Inc. of the Valleyis celebrating the unveiling of their newly renovated program space and the extraordinary achievements of all girls and alumni leading up to Girls Inc. Week 2025 and Girls Inc. Together - Day of Giving. Girls Inc. of the Valley is embracing the community’s support in addressing a critical issue facing youth today: mental Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Awildo “Wil” Morales to the position of Assistant Vice President Community Lending Officer. In his new role, Morales will focus on building strong lending relationships within the local community, supporting individuals and businesses in achieving their financial goals, and providing access to loan solutions that meet their unique needs.
Morales, a Ludlow resident, has been with Monson Savings Bank for over eight years. Previously Westfield, MA— Westfield Bank is pleased to announce that it will be holding four shred events this year. In efforts to help the community dispose of their personal information properly, Westfield Bank has partnered with ProShred Security® to provide a free shred event, with a limit of five boxes per person. The first event will be held at our East Street Branch, located at 569 East Street in Chicopee, on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To see the full schedule of shred events, please visit Monson Savings Bank employees proudly present a $10,000 donation to RCDC representatives.
Monson, MA – In alignment with its ongoing mission to give back to the communities it serves, Monson Savings Bank proudly donated $10,000 to Revitalize Community Development Corporation (Revitalize CDC) in support of their upcoming 2025 #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild event.
Revitalize CDC, based in Springfield and founded in 1992, is a well-respected nonprofit that provides critical repairs and rehabilitation to
April 11, 2025 — Country Bank, a leading full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the addition of Lucy Sanchez to its Retail Lending Team. Lucy brings nearly two decades of experience in the banking industry and a strong commitment to community engagement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lucy to the Country Bank team. Her extensive background in banking and mortgage lending, with deep ties to the community and financial literacy, make her an
April 3, 2025 — Country Bank, a leading full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Chrystal as the new Vice President of Project Management. Liz’s appointment represents an important step in the Bank’s continued focus on operational excellence and strategic growth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Liz to the Country Bank team. Her extensive experience across financial services and healthcare, combined with her passion for project Program helps power revitalization projects and neighborhoods
BOSTON, April 3, 2025 — Berkshire Bank’s Community Comeback program concluded by exceeding its $5 billion goal to lend and invest across the company’s markets. The bank launched the multi-year program as communities emerged from the pandemic in 2021.
The impact of the Community Comeback, which has been honored nationally as an exceptional demonstration of corporate responsibility, is a testament to the bank’s commitment to unlock the SPRINGFIELD, MA — American International College (AIC) announced it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly ® School designation. AIC’s Silver Award signifies that the College is among the top twenty percent of colleges supporting veterans and military-connected students. Only a select group of institutions achieve this honor, highlighting their commitment to serving military personnel and their families.Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data Springfield, Mass. – 52 Sumner, the electrifying new arts and entertainment hotspot from Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. (“SPAV”), is cranking up the volume this month with another stellar lineup - including more shows in their highly regarded ROCK REWIND series of tribute shows. Get ready—because they’re just continuing to amp up the fun!
Springfield Performing Arts Ventures Inc. is a non-profit created to ignite the artistic spirit within Springfield’s urban community. SPAV is focused on Springfield, MA – Nicole Blais, Chief Executive Officer of Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start, Inc. (HCS Head Start) was recently elected to the New England Head Start Association (NEHSA) Board of Directors. NEHSA, a membership-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, exists to unite and support New England Head Start programs as leaders in early education. For the past 40 years, NEHSA has worked with, and on behalf, of children, families, staff and Early Head Start / Head Start programs located
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