The Liberty Bank Foundation, an extension of Liberty Bank’s commitment to the communities it serves, granted Dress for Success Western Massachusetts (DFSWM) $10,000 in support of its mission […] ...

Golden Opportunity When Dr. Julie Watson arrived at Bay Path University, she recognized a rapidly growing population in need ...

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature ...

Community Spotlight After relocating to Belchertown a few years ago, Jacob Robinson found himself a frequent visitor to ...

Dana Burton, scholarship chair for the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, announced that Veera Patel is this year’s Young Women in ...

Under Forty Click on each name to read their story Shirley ArriagaLev BenEzraKara BombardDalila CardonaSean DolanNikai ...

Age 31 Stephanie Slysz has long been interested in politics. In college and early in her career, she interned in the ...

Youth Mental Health Coalition Manager, Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts: Age 39 It’s called “I Am More Than ...

Age 36 It’s difficult enough to start a new business or nonprofit at any time and under any circumstances. But to do so at ...

Director of Operations and Finance, Revitalize Community Development Corp.: Age 36 Chelsea McGrath knows what kind of impact ...

Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, MGM Springfield: Age 38 Jennifer McGrath is fond of saying there are … ...

Age 35 For a decade, Jen Walts was a high-school teacher. And she’s still an educator today — in a much different way. “I […] ...