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OCTOBER 2007
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A PUBLICATION OF THE AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
Serving Agawam • East Longmeadow/Longmeadow • Hampden/Wilbraham • Ludlow • Springfield • West Springfield • Westfield
Super 60 Honors Region’s Top Economic Drivers
T
he Affiliated Chambers
of Commerce of Greater
Springfield, Inc.
(ACCGS) will celebrate
excellence in the region
at its Super 60 Luncheon and Recognition Program on Friday, October
26, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at Chez Josef
in Agawam, sponsored by Health
New England, Hampden Bank, Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, Sovereign
Bank New England, Westfield Bank,
and ACCGS Media Partner WWLP
22News.
Now in its eighteenth year, the
program celebrates the success of the
fastest-growing, privately-owned
businesses in the region which continue to make significant contributions to the strength of the regional
economy.
Companies were nominated in
two categories: total revenue and
revenue growth. Companies eligible
for the program must be independent, privately-owned businesses, be
based in either Hampden or Hamp-
Chamber
Channels
Presenting
Sponsor
shire counties or be a member of
ACCGS, be in business for at least
three full years and produce revenues
of at least $1 million in the last fiscal
year.
This year’s revenue
winners combined
for almost 710
million dollars in
the past fiscal year
with average revenue for the top 30
exceeding $24 million and 25%
exceeding $30 million. Thirteen (13)
companies are new to the revenue
category this year. Three (3) companies new to the category are also
new to the top-ten revenue winners
list.
In the growth category, the average growth among winners was over
71%. 57% of the top thirty (30)
companies had growth in excess of
50%. Thirteen (13) companies are
new to the growth category this year.
Six (6) companies new to the category are also new to the top-ten revenue winners list.
Agawam
Scholarship
Winners
Page 9
90% of the Revenue honorees are
ACCGS Chamber members, while
almost one-half of the Growth recipients are members. The Super 60
companies represent seven affiliate
chambers of the ACCGS with the
breakdown by Chamber as follows:
Agawam Chamber – 9 honorees,
East Longmeadow/Longmeadow
Chamber – 6 honorees, Hampden/
Wilbraham chamber – 2 honorees,
Ludlow Chamber – 1 honoree,
Springfield Chamber – 16 honorees,
West Springfield Chamber – 4 honorees, and the Westfield Chamber
has 3 honorees.
Jim Madigan, Director of Public
Affairs at WGBY will serve as the
master of ceremonies of the program. Reservations for the Super 60
Luncheon and Recognition Program
are $45 for Chamber members and
$65 for non-members. Reserved
seating will be available for tables of
10. Reservation forms are being
mailed directly to Chamber members
and will also be available at the
Celebrate
Our
Members
Page 12
OCTOBER 2006. Nearly 700 business leaders from throughout western Massachusetts were on hand at Chez Josef in
Agawam to honor the success of the top
fastest-growing, privately held companies
in the region at the Affiliated Chambers
of Commerce of Greater Springfield Inc.'s
annual Super 60 Recognition Luncheon.
In the collage above, clockwise from top
left: sponsor Health New England with
Wholley Computer Associates, Inc.,
Springfield College, our lunch attendees,
Hannoush Jewelers, Allen & Burke Construction of Springfield, & Ace Precision,
Inc. Photos: Ed Cohen
Chamber offices. Reservations must
be made in writing and in advance.
Reservations may be made to Diane
Swanson, Events Manager, Affiliated
Chambers of Commerce of Greater
Springfield, Inc., 1441 Main Street,
Suite 133, Springfield, MA 011031449, fax: (413) 755-1322, e-mail:
swanson@myonlinechamber.com, or
online at www.myonlinechamber.com, Events, ACCGS.
Honorees Listed on Pages 6 & 7
Breakfast
Club
Photo
Album
Pages
10 & 11
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield • OCTOBER 2007
HAMPDEN/WILBRAHAM CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS MORNING ROUNDTABLE
Wilbraham Public Library Offers Many Business Resources
Chamber involvement, membership
benefits and an “Issue of the
Month.” At the meeting scheduled
for Thursday, October 18, 2007,
Robert Weitz, Town Administrator
for Wilbraham will provide an
update on Town business. Roundtable meetings are held in the Lak
Dining Hall at Wilbraham & Monson Academy at 8:00 a.m. All are
invited to attend.
For more information on the
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber’s
Small Business Morning Roundtable
or other Chamber events visit the
Events Calendar on the Chamber’s
website at www.myonlinechamber.com, Hampden/Wilbraham
Events, or contact Sylvia Poole,
Affiliate Coordinator at 755-1318 or
by email at poole@myonlinechamber.com.
H
ampden/Wilbraham Chamber members recently had
the opportunity to hear
from Christine Bergquist, Library
Director and Nancy Manard, Assistant Director from the Wilbraham
Public Library. The discussion for
the morning “We Mean Business @
the Library,” highlighted the many
resources available for the small
business owner.
The library maintains a collection
of popular works on business topics,
such as small business practices,
management trends, and customer
service. Cardholders have access to
several specialized business databases
including the Business and Company
Resource Center which contains
company profiles, brand information, rankings, and investment
reports. In addition, the General
Business File ASAP, provides analysis
of company performances and activity, industry events and trends as well
as the latest in management, economics and politics.
The Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber of Commerce meets the 3rd
Thursday of each month to discuss
Speakers for the morning Nancy Manard and Christine Bergquist.
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©2007 Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Governor Patrick’s Agenda Dominates State House
T
he legislature is back in full
swing, having met in August
and half of September in
informal sessions. While work is still
done in informal sessions, and hearings are held, debate and votes on
major issues usually do not occur.
Major issues do seem to be surfacing, especially from Governor
Patrick’s administration. The Governor has spoken about plans to invest
$1 billion into life sciences, $1 billion into higher education infrastructure, $1 billion in education in general, and to take on the $19 billion
shortfall in needed infrastructure
repairs.
At the same time, he spent the
summer reading reports on legalizing
gaming and at the time of this writing, was expected to release his view
on this subject. The legislature
would have to approve any changes
in the current gaming laws.
The Governor continues to push
what he is calling his Municipal
Partnership Act, which is a complex
piece of legislation that has already
had some parts enacted. The goal of
the act is to allow municipalities
more freedom in how they conduct
their businesses in the hopes of driving costs down on items such as
health care and pensions. Other
parts of the act would allow municipalities to enact their own sales and
rooms taxes. The health care reforms
and pension reforms were enacted
but the local taxes have run into
serious opposition.
The last major issue the Governor
continues to push is what he calls
“business tax loophole” closings. As
the Chamber studies these several
taxes, it is more and more apparent
that they are indeed the legal ways in
The last major issue the Governor continues to push is what he
calls “business tax loophole” closings. As the Chamber studies
these several taxes, it is more and more apparent that they are
indeed the legal ways in which businesses have been taxed for
many years and that the term loophole is inappropriate.
Vol XXV • No. 10 • Chamber Channels (USPS681-850)
is published monthly with $5 of Chamber dues covering
subscription costs. Periodicals postage paid at Springfield, MA
Post Office, 01101.
Postmaster: Send address changes to:
Chamber Channels
1441 Main Street - Suite 133
Springfield, MA 01103-1449
TEL: 413-787-1555 FAX: 413-731-8530
email: woeppel@myonlinechamber.com
web site: www.myonlinechamber.com
News & Advertising Deadline: 10th of every month.
Publisher:
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc.
Editor: Theodora Woeppel
which businesses have been taxed for
many years and that the term loophole is inappropriate. Once again,
the legislature has resisted embracing
this bill stating that any actions taken that could make Massachusetts
noncompetitive or looked upon as a
state not friendly to business would
have a serious negative effect on jobs
and revenues.
All of this means the legislature
will be very busy in the next two
months. This year they will recess on
the third Wednesday of November
but all bills will carry over into the
New Year. With so many complex
issues before them, it is difficult to
predict what ones will rise to the
top.
Therefore, it is more important
than ever that you, personally, get
involved in the issues your Legislative Steering Committee is working
on. We will be articulating our views
on the “loophole closings” and how
this is the wrong signal to send. We
must be sure that a rate increase for
Unemployment Insurance does NOT
take place as planned on January 1,
2008. A bill to enable paid family
leave is being heard this month and
we must articulate why this is not a
good idea for businesses as it could
increase costs and cause serious
problems in staffing. The best
spokesperson is you as you know
how all of these issues affect your
ability to remain competitive and
grow jobs here.
PLEASE make every effort to
attend our Government Reception
on November 28, 2007. There is no
better forum for having casual yet
meaningful conversations with many
of our elected officials than this
venue. (See article on page 20.)
CHAMBER STAFF & THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
President: Russell F. Denver, Esq. • 755-1304
Senior Vice President: Debra A. Boronski • 755-1309
Vice President, Government Affairs: Jeffrey Ciuffreda • 755-1312
AFFILIATED
CHAMBERS OF
COMMERCE
OF GREATER
SPRINGFIELD, INC.
MISSION
STATEMENT
The Affiliated Chambers of
Commerce of Greater
Springfield, Inc. serves area
affiliated chambers,
organizations, and the
businesses they represent, to
meet individual and collective
goals promoting prosperity
for the region.
Accounts Payable Clerk: Carrie Dzialo • 755-1307
AFFILIATED
Affiliate Coordinator: Sylvia Nadeau-Poole • 755-1318
CHAMBERS OF
Communications Director: Teddy Woeppel • 755-1316
COMMERCE
Controller: Lynn Kucejko - 755-1306
OF GREATER
SPRINGFIELD, INC.
Events Manager: Diane Swanson • 755-1313
Executive Assistant • Lynn Johnson • 755-1310
Production Manager • Mary Petrone • 755-1317
Receptionist • Martha Tilden • 787-1555
Staff Accountant: Elizabeth McGrath • 755-1308
Westfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director: Lynn Boscher • 568-1618
Send any staff member email: lastname@myonlinechamber.com
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EW
Companies and organizations listed
here have made an important investment in their business and in the
community by joining the Chamber.
Do business with Chamber members—it’s good business!
Corporate Housing of Western MA
Agawam Chamber
785 Williams Street, #348
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Jacqueline Wise, President
(413) 567-5212
Housing Services
Florence Savings Bank - Belchertown
Branch
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber
P.O. Box 60700
Florence, MA 01062
Elissa Langevin, Assistant VP
(413) 587-1880
Banks
M
S
EMBER
Owen Employee Benefit Strategies,
LLC
Springfield Chamber
2133 Boston Road, Unit 6A
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Victoria Owen, President
(413) 596-0172
Employee Benefit Consultants
Smart Moves Advertising
Springfield Chamber
24 Birnie Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Janet Casey, Owner
(413) 896-0800
Advertising Specialists
Sponsor: Gina Barry, B&W
productivity21
Springfield Chamber
P.O. Box 792
Lee, MA 01238
Eberhard Schmidt, President
(617) 642-0071
Consultants-Specialized
Springfield Pack & Ship
Springfield Chamber
1801 Page Blvd.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Allison Wheaton, President
(413) 543-5300
Packaging Service
Rocky’s Hardware, Inc.
Westfield Chamber
48 Center Street
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Jayson Falcone, VP Real Estate
(413) 486-1122
Hardware-Retail
Taras Communications
Springfield Chamber
75 Mountain View Drive
Belchertown, MA 01007
Elizabeth Taras, Owner
(413)
Public Relations Counselors
Indian Orchard Main Street
Partnership
Springfield Chamber
137 Main Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151-1143
Heidi Coutu, Executive Director
(413) 543-6994
Art Galleries-Dealers & Consultants
The Appraisal Group
Springfield Chamber
50 Cherryvale Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
Thomas Frodema, President
(413) 747-0840
Real Estate Appraisers
Williamson Commercial Properties,
LLC
Springfield Chamber
One Monarch Place, Suite 1320
Springfield, MA 01144
John Williamson, President
(413) 736-9400
Real Estate-Industrial &
Commercial
Sponsor: Paul Picknelly, Monarch
Enterprises
WVEI - FM
Springfield Chamber
326 Chicopee Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
Jerry Hyland, Station Manager
(413) 594-6585
Radio Stations & Broadcasting
Companies
Information Systems Group, Inc.
Westfield Chamber
94 N. Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Gerry Moreau, Director of Sales
(413) 667-4032
Computers-Software & Services
Junior League of Greater Springfield,
Inc.
West Springfield Chamber
2085 Riverdale Street
West Springfield, MA 01089-1025
Barbara Fitzpatrick, President
(413) 781-2545
Service Organization
1441 Main Street • Suite 136
Springfield, MA 01103-1449
Telephone: 413-787-1555 • Fax: 413-731-8530
Web site: www.myonlinechamber.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 - 2008
Chairman
Dave Hobert, Sovereign Bank New England
Vice Chair
Arlene Putnam, Eastfield Mall
President
Russell Denver, Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer
Barbara Jean DeLoria, United Bank
Clerk
David J. Martel, Esq., Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C.
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Directors
Marco Amato, James J. Dowd & Sons Insurance Agency, Inc. • Tammy
Bordeaux, Berkshire Bank • Edward Borgatti, EB’s Restaurant • Steven
Bradley, Baystate Health • Al Bryant, H.L. Dempsey Company • Karen
Charbonneau, Hatheway Homes • T. David Constant, Webster Bank, N.A.
• Rick DeBonis, Hampden Bank • Gloria Faria, Chicopee Savings Bank
William Harmon, William B. Harmon P.C. • Keith Harvey, United Bank • Robert Kolb, TD
Banknorth, N.A. • David Leslie, Glenmeadow Retirement Community • Michael Mannix,
U.S. Postal Service • Joel Morse, Marcus Printing Company • David Parke, Esq., Bulkley,
Richardson and Gelinas, LLP • Barbara Perry, Reminder Publications, Inc. • Christine
Phillips, United Personnel Services, Inc. • Mary Ellen Scott, United Personnel Services, Inc.
Dr. Julie Siciliano, Western New England College • Dawn Starks, Acres Power Equipment
Co. • Tina Stevens, Stevens Design Studio • Donald Williams, Westfield Bank • Victor
Woolridge, Babson Capital Management LLC • Joseph Young, United Bank
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NNIVERSARIE
Every month the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce honors those
members who have continuously
supported our mission throughout
the years. The following members
joined in the month of October.
Happy Anniversary!
S
MEG Springfield LLC
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Simos Produce
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
WP - Kathryn Dube
10 Year Anniversary
1 Year Anniversary
Aflac - Steve Martin
AFP Western Mass Chapter
Agawam Medical Supply Corp.
Allen Park Tenants Association
Bark Busters Home Dog Training
Berry Construction
Campagnari & Moltenbrey
Construction, LLC
Citizens Bank - East Longmeadow
College Highway Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Easthampton Savings Bank
Global Link Translations
Gold’s Gym
Greater Westfield Habitat for
Humanity
Klondike Sound Company
New England Orthopedic Surgeons,
Inc.
Pioneer Valley Winnelson
Platterpus Records
Ramos Accounting & Tax Service,
Inc.
Samuels Tavern
Shaker Farms Country Club, Inc.
United Industrial Textile Products
Univision WHTX-TV Ch. 43
WebHelp Plus
WP - Alyssa Carvalho
WP - Janice B. Carmichael
WP - Melissa Voutour
Dimauro Carpet & Tile, Inc.
Distinctive Marketing Co. Inc.
Driscoll Photography
Management Search, Inc.
15 Year Anniversary
Corbin & Tapases, PC
Paul Schnaittacher Photography
Rejean J. Remillard Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Tessier Associates, Inc.
20 Year Anniversary
Hartline, Inc.
Kelly’s Beauty Salon
Harrell Funeral Home
Lawson, Marino & Bertera
Insurance Agency, Inc.
Sarat Ford Sales, Inc.
Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn
President
Victor Woolridge, Babson Capital Mgt.
Treasurer
Susan Chamberlain, TD Banknorth,N.A.
Clerk
Atty Timothy Murphy, Skoler, Abbott & Presser,
P.C.
Past President
Carol Baribeau, Verizon
Executive Director
Russell F. Denver, ACCGS
The Benefits of Membership
Through membership in the ACCGS and its seven affiliated chambers in nine
cities and towns, members can take advantage of a variety of cost-savings programs, marketing benefits and aggressive legislative advocacy.
NEW members receive:
2 Season Passes for After 5 (value $80.00)
2 Season Passes for Executive Power
Networking (value $240.00)
Business Card advertisement in Chamber
Channels (value $100.00)
Introduction in Chamber Channels’ New
Member section
Introduction at one monthly Breakfast Club
ALL members receive:
Annual Membership Directory Listings
-Alphabetical & by Business Category
Online Membership Directory Listings
-Alphabetical & by Business Category
Opportunity to highlight you business as an
event sponsor
Networking opportunities at more than 80
events each season
Liaison to Health Insurance Industry
Cost Saving Opportunities
Jewish Ledger Publications - 10% of open
advertising rates for W MA monthly
Compleat Communications - 10% off writing and design projects
Center for Business & Technology (STCC) 10% off training course enrollment fee
Moriarty & Primack, PC - Free initial consul-
tation - one hour maximum
Building Inspector of America - $20.00 off
home inspection
Affiliated Chambers of
Greater Springfield, Inc.
Leading Businesses. Leading Communities.
30 Year Anniversary
Valley Communications Systems,
Inc.
Gerry FitzGerald
Advertising
Susan Mastroianni
Public
Marketing Strategy
Relations
Serving clients throughout New England, New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1983.
Bliss Yoga of Wilbraham
East Village Place
Harvey Industries
25 Year Anniversary
5 Year Anniversary
Springfield Chamber
Service/Information/Networking/Advocacy
32 Hampden Street Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 737-8757 suem@fandmadvertising.com
Directors:
Robert Bonsall, Disability Management Services, Inc., Barbara Campanella, Western New England College, Juan
Campbell, Health New England, Joseph Carvalho, Springfield Museums, Thomas Creed, Sovereign Bank N.E.,
Frank Crosby, Verizon, Patricia Crutchfield, Cambridge College, Stephen A. Dinoia, Eastern Advertising Novelty, Inc., John Doleva, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, John T. Driscoll, Driscoll Photography,
Bruce Eger, Westfield Bank, Susan Fenelon-Kerr, Sisters of Providence Health System, Jeffrey Fialky, Bacon &
Wilson, PC, Daniel Flynn, The Bank of Western Massachusetts, Mark French, The Republican, Atty. Ellen Freyman, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, PC, John Garvey, GarveyCommunications Associates, Inc., Kathryn Gibson,
The MacDuffie School, Atty. Daniel Glanville, Comcast, Atty. Michael Gold, Big Y Foods, James Goodwin,
Center for Human Development, Matt Hollander, MassMutual Center, Dr. Roland Holstead, American International College, Michael Hurwitz, Uno Chicago Grill, Art Jasper, Courier Express, Inc., Joan Kagan, Springfield
Day Nursery, Bruce Landon, Springfield Falcons Hockey Club, Patrick Leary, Moriarty & Primack, P.C., Mary
MacInnes, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, Douglas L. Macmillan, Macmillan and Son, Inc., Gary Martinelli,
Martinelli, Discenza & Hannifan, PC, Judith Matt, Spirit of Springfield, Inc., William Miller, Friends of the
Homeless, James Morton, Y.M.C.A. of Greater Springfield, John M. O’Brien, J.M. O’Brien & Company, P.C.,
William M. Pepin, WWLP 22News, Paul C. Picknelly, Sheraton Springfield, Evan Plotkin, NAI Samuel D.
Plotkin & Associates, Atty. Arthur W. Price, Arthur W. Price & Associates, P.C., Arlene Putnam, Eastfield Mall
Oscar Ramos, Ramos Accounting & Tax Service, Inc., Dora Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr. Community
Center, Ira Rubenzahl, Springfield Technical Community College, Mary Ellen Scott, United Personnel Services
Inc., J. Jeffrey Sullivan, United Bank, Atty. Meghan Sullivan, Mark Tolosky, Baystate Health, Nancy Urbschat,
TSM Design, Inc., Mary Walachy, Irene E & George A. Davis Foundation, Glenn Welch, Hampden Bank
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Super 60 Honors Region’s Top Economic Drivers
Growth
2007
M J Moran, Inc.
Moriarty &
Primack, P.C.
Nominating firm in italics
Micro Test
Laboratories
Westfield Bank
+*Kleer Lumber, LLC
Moriarty & Primack, P.C.
Millrite Machine,
Inc.
Kostin, Ruffkess &
Company, LLC
+Complete Payroll
Solutions
United Bank
Moriarty &
Primack, P.C.
Bank of Western
Massachusetts
+*Kittredge Equipment
Company
Meyers Brothers Kalicka,
P.C.
P C Enterprises, Inc.
Kostin, Ruffkess &
Company, LLC
Ace Metal Fabricators, Inc.
Kostin, Ruffkess &
Company, LLC
Parts Tool & Die,
Inc.
Meyers Brothers
Kalicka, P.C.
Ace Precision, Inc.
Kostin, Ruffkess &
Company, LLC
Allen & Burk Construction
Aaron- Smith, P.C.
CeraOptec Industries
Meyers Brothers Kalicka,
P.C.
Poly-Metal
Finishing
Kostin, Ruffkess &
Company, LLC
Dimauro Carpet & Tile, Inc.
Peter S. Benton, CPA’s
Haluch Water Contracting, Inc.
Meyers Brothers Kalicka P.C.
R & R Industries, Inc.
Aaron-Smith, P.C.
Chicopee Industrial
Contractors, Inc.
Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC
Egan, Flanagan & Cohn, P.C.
Innovative Physicians Services, LLC
Custom Carbide Corp.
Aaron-Smith, P.C.
Field, Eddy & Bulkley Inc.
Insurance Center of New
England, Inc.
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
*Specialty Bolt & Screw, Inc.
Downey, Sweeney, Fitzgerald &
Co., P.C.
*Suddekor, LLC
Aaron-Smith, P.C.
Delaney Restaurant, Inc.
C
ELEBRATING
SUCCESS
Super 60 Awards Luncheon
Chez Josef, Agawam, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
$45 Per Member • $65 Non Members
Reservation form on page 18.
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Terrien Transportation, Inc.
Co., P.C.
Chandler Architectural Products,
Inc.
Westfield Bank
Texcel, LLC
Dietz & Company Architects, Inc.
United Bank
Tunstall Associates, Inc.
Sovereign Bank
Disability Management Services,
Inc.
Meyers Brother Kalicka, P.C. and
Sovereign Bank
Whalley Precision, Inc.
Aaron-Smith P.C.
Rediker Software, Inc.
William J. Mahoney Jr., CPA
*Specialty Bolt & Screw, Inc.
Co., P.C.
Spectrum Analytical, Inc.
Lester Halpern & Company, P.C.
and Westfield Bank
Springfield Spring Corp.
Meyers Brother Kalicka, P.C.
* An asterisk identifies those
companies which would qualify in
both categories.
Environmental Compliance
Services
and Westfield Bank
+ A plus identifies the top three in
each category.
Governors America, Corp.
Sovereign Bank
Tighe & Bond, Inc.
Joseph Freedman Co., Inc.
United Personnel Services, Inc.
*Kittredge Equipment Company
Universal Plastics, Corp.
*Kleer Lumber, LLC
University Products, Inc.
Louis & Clark Drug
Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC.
Valley Communications Systems,
Inc.
Charles E. Sullivan, CPA, Inc.
Revenue
2007
Nominating firm in italics
+Springfield College
Cooley, Shrair, P.C.
+Whalley Computer Associates
Aaron-Smith, P.C.
+Rocky’s Hardware, Inc.
Greenberg, Rosenblatt, Kull &
Bistoli, P.C.
Atlantic Fasteners Co., Inc.
Bassett Boat Co., Inc.
Merrick, Young, LLC
Maybury Associates Inc.
TD Banknorth
Merriam Webster, Inc.
Sovereign Bank
Plastic Packaging Corporation
Greenberg, Rosenblatt, Kull &
Bistoli, P.C. and PeoplesBank
Quabbin Wire & Cable Co., Inc.
Biolitec, Inc.
West Springfield Chamber of
Commerce
President: Marco Amato, Dowd, James J. & Sons Insurance
Agency, Inc.
First Vice President: T. David Constant, Webster Bank, N.A.
Second Vice President: Joyce Viecelli, McNally Brothers, DMD.
Treasurer: Dale Mazanec, United Bank
Clerk: John P. Weiss, Ormsby Insurance Agency, Inc.
Past President: Al Bryant, H.L. Dempsey Company
Members: Scott Abel, Southworth Company • Donald Clark, Clark Office Paper Handling Equipment, Inc. • Judith N. Davis, Insurance Center of New England, Inc. • John P. A Ely, Bozenhard,
Socha & Ely • Susan Kelly, Management Search, Inc. • R. G. Ledoux, NewAlliance Bank • Anne
McKenzie, Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative • Remo Pizzichemi, Hampton Inn
West Springfield • Schley Warren, Berkshire Service Experts
*Suddekor, LLC
Aaron-Smith, P.C.
W.F. Young, Inc.
J.M. O’Brien & Company, P.C.
* An asterisk identifies those companies which would qualify in both
categories.
+ A plus identifies the top three in
each category.
Agawam, West
Springfield
Chambers to
Host Joint
Legislative
Breakfast
E
d Borgatti, President of the
Agawam Chamber of Commerce and Marco Amato,
President of the West Springfield
Chamber of Commerce are pleased
to announce plans to host a joint
Legislative Breakfast. According to
Presidents Borgatti and Amato “this
is the first time a joint event has
been planned and it is a wonderful
opportunity for our members to
meet and network with each other”.
They are expecting over 200 people
to attend the Breakfast, sponsored
by Berkshire Service Experts, that
will be held on Friday, October 19,
2007 at The Oaks, 1070 Suffield
Street, Agawam from 7:15 a.m. –
9:00 a.m. Tickets are $20.00 for
members and $25.00 for non-members.
Guest speaker Dan O’Connell,
Secretary, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development will
discuss the year’s focus on economic
development initiatives for the state
and the Greater Springfield area in
particular. In addition, there will be
comments by State Senator Stephen
Buoniconti and State Representatives
James Welch and Rosemary Sandlin.
For more information on the
Agawam/West Springfield Chambers’
Legislative Breakfast or other Chamber events, visit the Events Calendar
on the Chamber’s website at
www.myonlinechamber.com, Events,
or contact Sylvia Poole, Affiliate
Coordinator at 755-1318 or by
email at poole@myonlinechamber.com.
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007-2008
Chair: Barbara Perry, Reminder Publications, Inc.
Vice Chair: Terry Nelson, Terry Nelson Consulting Services
Treasurer: Joseph Lawler, The Gaudreau Group
Clerk: Janet Murphy: Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Past Chair: Maura Tobias, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation
Directors: Charles Bennett, Wilbraham-Hampden Times • Suzanne M. Boniface, ValleyStone
Credit Union • M. Trant Campbell, Welch, Campbell, & Barba P.C. • Thomas M. Crochiere,
Collins-Crochiere Construction Services, Inc. • Lou Curto, Edward Jones • Art Ferrara, Landmark Realtors • Kate Forest, Bliss Yoga of Wilbraham • Richard R. Green, Richard R. Green
Insurance Agency, Inc. • Elaine Korhonen CPA • Elissa Langevin, Hampden Bank • Thomas S.
Manzi, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. • Kathryn Selvia, N.E.P.M. New England Promotional Marketing • Stoughton Smead, Motorace • Donna Stone, Monson Savings Bank
Advisors: Caroline Cunningham, Wilbraham Public Access
Advisors: Paul H. Boudo, Paul H. Boudo & Associates, Inc.
Honorable Edward J. Gibson, Mayor, Town of West Springfield
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Agawam Chamber Golf Tournament a Success
Front row: Scholarship recipients – Meaghan Serra, Myungsun Ro, Andrew Dawson, Caitlyn Tierney, Ashley Veilleux,
Back row: Dick Blomstrom, Canary-Blomstrom Insurance Agency and Chairman of the Tournament, Alan Rogers,
Defense Investigators Group and a member of the Agawam Chamber’s Education Committee, Ed Borgatti, EB’s
Restaurant and President of the Agawam Chamber of Commerce. Staff photo.
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ak Ridge Golf Club
was the setting for
the Agawam Chamber of Commerce 4th
annual 18-hole golf
tournament. With 80 golfers, the
event was declared a great success by
Golf Committee Chairman Dick
Blomstrom of Canary-Blomstrom
Insurance.
Proceeds from the tournament
benefit the Agawam High School
Scholarship Fund. This year the
Agawam Chamber was pleased to
award five seniors from Agawam
$1,000 scholarships to further their
education. This year’s recipients are
Andrew Dawson, who has been
accepted to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and will major
in English and Political Science;
Myungsun Ro, who will attend
Johns Hopkins University and will
be majoring in Biophysics; Ashley
Veilleux, who has been accepted into
the Nursing Program at Elms College; Meaghan Serra, who will enter
the Physicians Assistant Program at
Springfield College; and Caitlyn
Tierney, who will major in Elementary Education at the University of
Tampa. Scholarship recipients
attended the dinner following the
tournament and were introduced by
Alan Rogers, an Agawam Chamber
of Commerce Board member and a
member of the Agawam Chamber
Education Committee.
Six Flags New England was the
tournament’s Presenting Sponsor this
year. The four-person scramble featured a BBQ lunch, sponsored by
United Bank. Hole-in-One Sponsor,
OMG, Inc. put together a prize
package that included $10,000, 2
round trip airline tickets and Warrior golf clubs. Other Hole-in-One
Sponsors were Burack Realty, Hampden Bank, Rocky’s Hardware, and
Fran Johnson’s Golf & Tennis.
Chamber Insurance Program was the
Beverage Cart Sponsor. A special
thanks to Work Opportunity Center,
Millennium Press and Penfield Pro-
ductions for their generous contributions.
Tournament Par Sponsors were
Reliable Temps, Inc., and Campbell
Management.
This year’s tournament featured a
“Silent Auction” with items generously donated by Chamber Insurance Program, Oak Ridge Golf Club,
Six Flags New England, Avanti Skin
Centers of Springfield, St. Anne
Country Club, Crestview Country
Club, and Tufts Health Plan.
The Agawam Chamber is pleased
to recognize and thank golf committee members who gave so much time
to make this a great day: Dick Blomstrom, Canary-Blomstrom Insurance
Agency; Committee Chairman Joe
Ascioti, Reliable Temps; Daryl
Grabowski, Gaudreau Group;
Abbe McLane, Attorney at Law;
Alan Rogers, Defense Investigators
Group; Bonnie Massoia, CanaryBlomstrom Insurance Agency.
Tournament Winners:
With a score of 58, Skip Koszalka,
John Bland, Larry Nelson and Nick
Roussel won the 1st place prize, a
foursome to Oak Ridge Golf Club.
Coming in 2nd, with a score of 59,
the Environmental Compliance Team
of Mike Fioroni, Chris Godfrey, Phil
Serra and Andy Mirkin, won a foursome to St. Anne Country Club. And
in 3rd place, with a score of 60 and
winning a foursome to the Agawam
Municipal Golf Course was the Six
Flags New England Team of Chuck
Davis, Dave Jenks, Con Donahue
and Al D’Amours.
Other Winners:
1st Place Winners: Larry Nelson, Nick Roussel, Skip Koszalka, and John
Bland. Staff photo
Longest Drive for Women – Hole
16 – Bonnie Massoia
Longest Drive for Men – Hole 16
– Dave Jenks
Closest to the Pin – Hole 13 – Jim
Tinker at 5’11”
Closest to the Pin – Hole 17 –
Skip Koszalka
Closest –to-the Line – Hole 10 –
Tom Czapienski
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September Breakfast Club
September 5, 2007
Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House
Dave Barszcz of Berkshire Bank and Bill Simons of George Simons
& Son share laughs and enjoy the Coffee Bar sponsored by Skoler,
Abbott & Presser, P.C.
Speaker Michael Golden, President of Smith & Wesson, Corp. and Program
Chair Chris Buendo of the Reminder Publications trade success tips.
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Mary Ellen Scott, President of United Personnel Services, Inc. with Alison Ebner, Michelle Sade, and Christine
Phillips, all of United Personnel Services, Inc.
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Michael Golden shares the Smith & Wesson, Corp. Business Strategy
with nearly 300 people in attendance.
Photos by Driscoll Photography
Chief Greeter Thomas Burton, President of Hampden Bank welcomes
guests to the first Breakfast Club of the 2007-2008 season.
Peter Rosskothen, President of the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House checks to make sure that Joel
Weiss, President of United Way and Michael Katz,
also of United Way, are enjoying their breakfast.
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In celebration of CityStage and Symphony Hall’s 10th Anniversary, cake
will be served at all opening nights at CityStage. On hand to enjoy the
festivities and indulge in the first piece of 10th Anniversary cake with
Cindy Anzalotti, President of CityStage & Symphony Hall, were Michael
Nizoilek of Hasbro, Clerk of Courts Brian Lees, and Senator Stephen
Buoniconti. Photo submitted by CityStage and Symphony Hall.
sponsors
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WGBY Local
Programming Gets
Funding From MassMutual
WGBY has made its 2007 goal for
corporate underwriting thanks to a
corporate grant of $75,000 from
MassMutual. The funding will be
used to underwrite one of WGBY’s
core missions, connecting with people in the community through locally
produced programming.
American Red Cross
Assists Minneapolis
Chapter Following Bridge
Collapse
In the wake of the catastrophic
bridge collapse in Minnesota, the
Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross has assumed 24/7
responsibility for the Twin Cities
Chapter’s Armed Forces Emergency
Services work, to free their case-
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workers to focus on the I-35W
Bridge collapse relief effort. The Pioneer Valley Chapter’s Armed Forces
Emergency Communications Center
offers around the clock emergency
communications services to active
and reserve duty military personnel
and their families. In addition, the
Center provides disaster dispatch
and other emergency services to subscribing Red Cross chapters across
the country.
PVPC Connecticut River
Project Selected for EPA
Watershed Initiative
The Tri-State Connecticut River
Watershed Initiative, spearheaded by
the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), has been selected by
the US Environmental Protection
Agency to formally apply for a grant
to share in $13 million of funds
available nationally for state, local,
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and private agencies to work to
restore better health to watersheds
across the country. The grant will be
shared by five organizations in three
states, including PVPC, Franklin
Regional Council of Governments,
and the Massachusetts Water Watch
Partnership.
Falcons Name Theme Song
The Springfield Falcons have
announced “Don’t Stop Believing”
by Journey as the winner of their
“Name the Song Challenge”. The
contest, which began in May,
allowed Falcons’ fans to submit song
choices. All entries were voted on by
a panel of judges, and this song will
be played as part of the Falcons’ pregame activities.
Berriman & Associates, Inc.
Announce Name Change
Berriman & Associates, Inc. will
become ONE Source Financial
Group, Inc. as of October 1, 2007.
This firm has been assisting local
companies and investors with attaining their financial goals and business
needs for the past 20 years. Their
new name reflects the growth of the
company and the services offered.
ONE Source Financial Group, Inc.
will continue to adhere to the highest ethics and standards with their
team of trained specialists and committed staff.
John Levine, President, Pinsly Railroad; Michael Rennicke, General Manager, Pioneer Valley Railroad; Joseph Young,
President, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce. Staff photo.
Pioneer Valley Railroad
Celebrates its 25th
Anniversary
The Pioneer Valley Railroad can
trace its history back to the Westfield
and Holyoke Railroad of the 1870’s.
The PVRR began operations in the
summer of 1982 and has successfully
operated the line ever since.
Throughout its 25 years of serving
Westfield and Holyoke, the PVRR
has seen a dramatic change in the
businesses located here in these two
great cities. The Pioneer Valley Railroad has worked diligently in conjunction with the Community Devel-
opment Departments and Leadership
of both Cities to locate large and
sustainable customers on its line.
Recent successes have included the
opening of a large lumber distribution center for the Lowe’s Company,
manufacturing operations for Kleer
Lumber, bulk distribution of Plastics
and Food Grade Products with A&R
Transport and Foodliner and the
return of Yankee Candle’s wax transfer business with Superior Carriers in
Holyoke.
East Longmeadow/Longmeadow Chamber
President: Dawn W. Starks, Acres Power Equipment Co.
First Vice President: David Leslie, Glenmeadow Retirement Community
Second Vice President: Tammy Bordeaux, Berkshire Bank
Treasurer: John Downs, PeoplesBank
Clerk: Edward Zemba, Robert Charles Photography
Past President: Ken Spafford, Spafford Leasing Associates, Inc.
Directors
Rev. David Brown, First Baptist Church, Christopher M. Buendo, Reminder Publications, Inc.
Thomas Crogan, T.F. Crogan, P.C.. David Fuentes, Healthrax Fitness & Wellness, Steven Graziano,
Veritech Corporation, Susan Halpern, Jewish Geriatric Services, Inc., James Hannifan, Martinelli, Discenza & Hannifan, P.C., Tim O’Brien, Lenox/American Saw, Greg Pytka, Hasbro Games, Susan Roule,
Hampden Bank, Barry Stephens, IRM Insurance Agency, Inc., Jessica Szczepanek, East Village Place,
Debra Taylor, Debra Taylor, Realtor, Thomas J. Tubman, Carlin Combustion Technology, Inc.
Advisors: Nick Breault, Town of East Longmeadow, Dr. Edward Costa, East Longmeadow Public
Schools. Joseph F. Dilk, Sr., Connecticut Valley Artesian Well Company, Inc.. Gerri Gagnon, Gerri
Gagnon, John F. Maybury, Maybury Material Handling, Foy Miller, Foy Miller & Associates, Lavada
Munoz, The Republican
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Upon the Grand Opening of Ryan Liquor Store, Lynn Boscher, Executive
Director, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce; Bob Trivedi, Co-Owner,
Ryan Liquor Store; Nanda Trivedi, Co-Owner, Ryan Liquor Store; Charles
Medeiros, Acting Mayor, City of Westfield; Nitin Dave, store manager; and
Dennis Patel all took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photo submitted by
Frederick Gore, Westfield Evening News.
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Personal trainer and ‘strong man’ Michael Zolkiewicz of the Springfield
Jewish Community Center demonstrates his “strong man” skills to help
elementary- aged children learn about health and fitness. Photo submitted by
Springfield Jewish Community Center.
Women’s Partnership
Ludlow Chamber of Commerce
President • Karen Charbonneau, Hatheway Homes & Properties
Vice President • Ellen Albano, Eastfield Mall
Secretary • Susan Chamberlain, TD Banknorth, N.A.
Treasurer • Tracy Sicbaldi, Hampden Bank
Asst. Treasurer • Laurie Cassidy, Greater Springfield Senior Services
Past President • Atty. Mary A. Socha, Bozenhard, Socha & Ely
President • Gloria Faria, Chicopee Savings Bank
Vice President • Attorney William Rooney
Treasurer • Carla Alves, Berkshire Bank
Clerk • David Richer, HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital
Past President • Walter Seifert, Western Massachusetts Electric Co.
Directors
.Jennifer Midura D’Amour, Egan, Flanagan & Cohen, PC
Lisa Lemon, Canary Blomstrom Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jaclyn C. Stevenson, BusinessWest
Brenda Wolfe, Girl Scouts of Pioneer Valley
Directors:
Benta Alves, Westbank, Zelia Alves, Millennium bcpbank, Carmina Fernandes, Law
Offices of Carmina Fernandes, Lina Fernandes, TD Banknorth, N.A., Antonio
Goncalves, Ideal Insurance Agency, Inc., Chip Harrington, Our Town Variety
Theresa Kane, Ludlow Public Schools, John Pedro, John Pedro Real Estate Associates
Anthony Tavares, Villa Rose, Ken White, Holyoke Community College
Advisors:
Allen Gurka, Theresa Kane, Ludlow Public Schools, Toni-Marie Mancuso, Ludlow
Public Schools
Agawam Chamber
Greater Westfield
Chamber of Commerce
President: Edward Borgatti, EB’s Restaurant
Vice President: Dee L. Emery-Ferrero, The Western Mass Business
Woman
Treasurer: Janice Hills, Bank of America
Past President: Donna Safford Fleury,Vinson Associates
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2007 - 2008
Chairman • Joseph Young United Bank
1st Vice Chair • Kathleen Witalisz, Witalisz & Associates
Second Vice Chair • William Parks, Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Westfield
Treasurer • William Harmon, William B. Harmon, P.C.
Past Chairman • Ali Salehi, Columbia Manufacturing Inc.
Directors
Brook Ashby, Penfield Productions, Ltd. • Michael Grandfield, Hampden Bank
Mark Haynes, Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. • Larry Litton, Six Flags New
England • Robert MacDonald, Work Opportunity Center, Inc. • Christopher Magiera,
Christopher J. Magiera DMD, PC • Bonnie Massoia, Canary-Blomstrom Insurance
Agency, Inc. • Hubert McGovern, OMG, Inc. • Frank Palanage, V & F Auto Inc.
Alan Rogers, Defense Investigators • Ken Vincunas, Development Associates
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Members
Roger Butler, Roger Butler Insurance Agency, Inc. • Kathleen Damon, The Carson Center for
Human Services • Paul L. Harlin, Kitchens of Distinction • James Kauffman, Jen-Coat Inc. •
Daniel Kelly, Westfield Housing Authority • Marcil Kerdavid, 104th Fighter Wing MA Air
National Guard • Russ Klaubert, Air Compressor Engineering Co., Inc. • Dr. Thomas
McDowell, Westfield School System • Joe Nangle, C& S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. • Pablo
Nyarady, ECI • Judy Puffer, Puffers Salon and Day Spa • Joan Rasool, Westfield State College •
Harry Rock, YMCA of Greater Westfield • Philip Smith, Bacon & Wilson, P.C. • Dawn Carignan Thomas, Instrument Technology, Inc. • Brian Whiteway • Whiteway Construction Corp. •
Donald Williams, Westfield Bank
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Gary Rud, Store Manager; Nancy Reilly, VP of Marketing and Community
Relations; Steven Mundahl, President/CEO, Goodwill Industries of the
Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc. Staff photo.
Goodwill Industries
Expands
Promotions, Awards &
Honors
Goodwill Industries recently
opened it newest “superstore” in
Westfield. It will be the largest facility operated in the region by Goodwill Industries. Currently, Goodwill
has stores operating in Chicopee,
Palmer, Ware and two in Springfield.
Goodwill will employ a projected 12
employees, currently being hired.
The new store will have new and
gently used items and will feature
furniture, household goods and
clothing.
Chris Decker has joined TD
Banknorth as an Assistant VP.
Denise R. Jordan has been selected to receive the 16th annual Ubora
Award from the African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums.
Scott Primack has joined Moriarty
& Primack, P.C. as a junior accountant. As well, Yong Ju No, CPA has
joined as a senior audit manager.
Edward L. Alford of Carlson
GMAC Real Estate, has received the
Transnational Referral Certification
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He has also received Attendance
Certification toward the designation
of Certified International Property
Specialist, given by the National
Association of Realtors, International Operations. Also, Kathleen Morris
has joined the firm’s Wilbraham
office as a sales agent.
Pamela Baran will serve as the
interim dean of human resources at
Holyoke Community College until a
candidate has been selected for the
permanent position.
Kaila Curran of 94.7 WMAS &
AM 1450 WMAS has earned the
designation of Radio Marketing
Professional.
Todd Audyatis of Longmeadow
has been named director of development at Westfield State College.
Steven E. Grahn has been promoted to Vice President at TD Banknorth Insurance Agency, Inc.
David Bell has been named Assistant Coach of the Springfield
Falcons.
Aimee Griffin Munnings, director
of the Western New England College
Law and Business Center for
Advancing Entrepreneurship, has
been named one of the state’s Up
and Coming Lawyers by Massachusetts Law Weekly.
Dr. Steve Sobel was honored to
give the keynote address to over 300
educators of the Baltimore (MD)
County Schools. He was also a featured speaker for Cancer Survivor’s
Day for Mercy Medical Center.
SBID Mission Includes
“Joey”
The Business Improvement District is
“the focal point of regional commerce for social, cultural, governmental, business and residential activity in downtown Springfield.” Not
only does it operate maintenance,
beautification, and event and marketing activities, but also saves the lives
of abandoned or lost animals. “Joey”
was found in the middle of a busy
street, and has been adopted by an
ACCGS staff member. She is grateful
and proud to be a member of the
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Springfield Technical
Community College
Springfield Technical Community
College is offering numerous courses
and programs for those in need of
certification and the like. These
include “Preparation for the Real
Estate Exam”, a state-approved
course for those interested in becoming licensed real estate salespersons;
woodworking courses in conjunction
with the New England School of
Architectural Woodworking; Professional Pharmacy Technician Program; Web-Based Medical Coding
and Billing Specialist Program; EKG
Technician Training Program; Project Management Certificate Program; and Medical and Community
Interpreting Certificate Program. For
more information, call the Center for
Business and Technology at (413)
755-4225 to enroll or to request a
copy of the course brochure.
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design project in Washington, D.C, during the NISH Grassroots Advocacy conference held in June. Labrie finished second in the non-profit agency’s 2007 National Scholar Award for Workplace Innovation and Design for her project
“Improved Tape Cutting Process.” Labrie won $5,000 for her efforts and was a special guest at a congressional reception at the Capitol building. Photos submitted by WNEC.
Westfield State College
Westfield State is joining a collaborative effort to help the victims of
Hurricane Dean in Jamaica and central Mexico. As a member of the
Institution Recycling Network, the
college has donated 125 mattresses
to that organization’s hurricane mattress drive. Westfield has also incorporated a food drive for the Westfield Food Pantry.
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ACCGS Events Calendar
AFFILIATED
CHAMBERS OF
COMMERCE
OF GREATER
SPRINGFIELD, INC.
October
2
Board of Directors’ Meeting, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00
a.m., Lenox/American Saw.
•
Springfield Chamber of Commerce Executive
Committee Meeting, Noon – 1:00 p.m., EDC
Conference Room.
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ACCGS Board of Directors’ Meeting, TD Banknorth Conference Center, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Partnership Board of Directors’ Meeting, EDC Conference Room, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00
a.m.
Westfield Annual Dinner, Westwood Restaurant
and Pub, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $45 Member,
$50 Non Members.
19
ACCGS Membership/Marketing Meeting, EDC
Conference Room, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3
ACCGS Breakfast Club, The Oaks, Agawam,
7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., $20 Members, $25 Non
Members.
Agawam Chamber Board of Directors’ Meeting,
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Captain Leonard House.
24
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Executive Power Networking, Tower Square,
1500 Main Street, Springfield, 7:45 a.m.– 9:45
a.m., $20 Members, $25 Non Members.
5
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber Golf Tournament, Country Club of Wilbraham, $110 Per
Player, 11:00 a.m. Lunch, Shotgun Start 12:00.
8
Food Fest West – West Springfield Chamber of
Commerce, Clarion Hotel 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm,
$20 Members, $25 Non Members.
6
Board of Directors’ Meeting, Lenox/American
Saw, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.,
•
Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors Meeting, 12:00 pm – 1:00 p.m., EDC
Conference Room
25
Agawam Chamber Business Spotlight Tour,
TBA.
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ACCGS Breakfast Club, The Cedars, Springfield, 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., $20 Members, $25
Non Members.
Super 60 Awards Luncheon, Chez Josef,
Agawam, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $45 Per
Member, $65 Non Members.
Columbus Day Holiday Chamber Office Is
Closed.
10
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Agawam/West Springfield Chambers Legislative
Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., $20 Members,
$25 Non Members.
23
Westfield Chamber of Commerce West Net
After 5, Better Bedding, Westfield Shops Plaza,
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., $10 Members, $15 Non
Members.
November
•
9
ACCGS Legislative Steering Committee, TD
Banknorth Conference Center, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00
a.m.
12
Veteran’s Day-Office Closed
14
Ludlow Chamber Board of Directors’ Meeting,
HealthSouth, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
•
Women’s Partnership Luncheon, Clarion Hotel,
West Springfield, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, $20
Members, $25 Non Members.
•
ACCGS After 5, Keystone Woods, Springfield,
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., $10 Members, $15 Non
Members.
15
ACCGS Board of Directors’ Meeting, TD Ban-
Affiliate Networking Events
ACCGS After 5, Fathers & Sons, Memorial
Avenue, West Springfield, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
$10 Members, $15 Non Members.
October 3
12
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber Golf Tournament, Country Club of Wilbraham, $110 Per Player, 11:00 a.m. Lunch, Shotgun Start 12:00.
ACCGS Legislative Steering Committee, TD
Banknorth Conference Center, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
October 18
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October 25
West Springfield Chamber Board of Directors’
Meeting, United Bank, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
17
Westfield Chamber Board of Directors’ Meeting,
Noble Hospital, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
18
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber Small Business
Round Table, Wilbraham/Monson Academy,
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Westfield Chamber of Commerce West Net After 5, Better Bedding, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., $10 Members, $15 Non Members.
October 5
Hampden/Wilbraham Chamber Small Business Round Table, Wilbraham/Monson Academy, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Agawam Chamber Business Spotlight Tour, TBA.
November 1
Food Fest West – West Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Clarion Hotel 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm, $20 Members, $25 Non Members.
November 8
Westfield Annual Dinner, Westwood Restaurant and Pub, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $45 Member, $50 Non Members.
November 14
Women’s Partnership Luncheon, Clarion Hotel, West Springfield, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, $20 Members, $25 Non Members.
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ACCGS After 5, Fathers & Sons, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m., $10 Members, $15 Non Members.
October 26
Super 60 Awards Luncheon, Chez Josef, Agawam, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $45 Per
Member, $65 Non Members.
November 7
ACCGS Breakfast Club, The Cedars, Springfield, 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., $20 Members,
$25 Non Members.
November 14
ACCGS After 5, Keystone Woods, Springfield, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., $10 Members,
$15 Non Members.
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Return to Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc.
1441 Main Street - Suite 136, Springfield, MA 01103-1449. Or FAX to 413-755-1322.
East Longmeadow/
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Tammy Bordeaux, Branch Manager, Berkshire Bank, Golf Committee Chairwoman, and Dawn Starks, Office Manager, Acres Power Equipment, President of the East Longmeadow/Longmeadow Chamber are excited to golf!
Staff photo.
D
awn Starks, business manager, Acres Power Equipment
and president of the East
Longmeadow/Longmeadow Chamber, was pleased to welcome nearly
80 golfers and volunteers to the 15th
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
held at Elmcrest Country Club.
Proceeds from the tournament
benefit the Chamber Scholarship
Program that includes the Cheryl
Reed Wallace Memorial Student
Scholarships. Each year scholarship
applicants are judged on extracurricular activities, community service
and/or work experience, academic
performance, application essays, and
future plans. East Longmeadow
High School seniors Emily Leighton,
Diane Cuccovia, Luke Bartnik,
Megan Bobianski, Toobah Farooqui,
Chelsea Ferguson, Kurt Bihler and
Maryann Tiago were the 2007 scholarship recipients. Funds from the
program also support the Chamber’s
education and business programs in
both East Longmeadow and Longmeadow.
The golf committee, chaired by
Tammy Bordeaux, branch manager
of Berkshire Bank, worked hard to
ensure a successful event. Others
serving on the committee were Cliff
Bordeaux of NewAlliance Bank and
Greg Pytka from Hasbro.
The committee would like to
thank the area businesses that contributed to the tournament for their
generous support. Special thanks to
lunch sponsor, NewAlliance Bank,
dinner sponsor, PeoplesBank,
refreshment cart sponsor, Chamber
Insurance Program and photo sponsor, Momentum Group. Hole-in-one
sponsors were Fran Johnson’s Golf
and Racquet Headquarters, Burack
Realty, Teddy Bear Pool & Spas, and
Rocky’s Hardware.
Tournament Winners:
First Place Team, for the second
year in a row, was the Graziano
Gardens Team with a score of 58:
Dave Graziano, Chris Graziano,
Charlie Ross and Ken Burgess
Second Place, with a score of 60,
the Holden Associates Team: Paul
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Government Officials to Gather at Annual Reception Nov. 28
L
egislative officials from both sides
of the fence will gather for an informal opportunity to meet with
Chamber members at the Affiliated
Chambers of Commerce of Greater
Springfield Inc.’s annual Government Reception on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at the
Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern on the
Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield.
Sponsored by Bay State Gas, Baystate
Health, Comcast, Verizon, and Western Massachusetts Electric Company, the reception is a
traditional highlight of the ACCGS event
schedule and offers the opportunity to meet
local, state and federal key government leaders.
Last year, a great number of our area’s state
senators, state representatives, mayors, and
selectmen attended and we can expect the same
this year.
Reservations for the Legislative Reception
are $45 for ACCGS members and $55 for nonmembers and must be made in writing and in
advance. Reservations may be made on the
Chamber’s website, www.myonlinechamber.com, ACCGS Events or by mailing, e-mailing or faxing a request to Events Manager
Diane Swanson, ACCGS, 1441 Main Street,
Suite 133, Springfield, MA 01103-1449, swanson@myonlinechamber.com, fax: 413-7551322.
In November 2006, more than 200 business professionals and nearly 20 legislators attended the Goverment
Reception, again at the Carriage House at Storrowton Village, Eastern States Exposition. Photo by Ed Cohen.
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