With a goal of revitalizing downtown Holyoke, SPARK (Stimulating, Potential, Accessing, Resource & Knowledge) has been helping entrepreneurs launch small businesses in the Paper City. …
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Chris Sikes, CEO at Common Capital, discusses Common Capital’s mission to help local people gain the financial support to start businesses under the motto: “Local …
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Saturday, April 22 was Record Store Day, a celebration of independent record stores who help to keep the tradition of playing music on vinyl alive …
Continue ReadingMaking It Here: Crooked Stick Pops
After considering several business ventures in the food and beverage industry, Julie Tuman realized that the Valley was already saturated with bakeries, bars and restaurants, …
Continue ReadingNorth Adams and the Small Business Revolution
Like many towns throughout the state, the city of North Adams has struggled economically, with traditional manufacturing jobs disappearing along with the huge industrial businesses …
Continue ReadingValley Venture Mentors’ Diversify Access to Capital
Valley Venture Mentors CEO Liz Roberts and Springfield Venture Fund Co-Manager Jay Leonard discuss their recently-announced “Diversify Access to Capital Pledge,” part of the launch …
Continue ReadingMaking It Here: Vintage Steele
Brattleboro-based Vintage Steele was born several years ago in owner Josh Steele’s garage, out of a love of riding and wrenching on old motorcycles. Producer …
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On the Road in Southern Vermont: Vintage Steele Brattleboro-based Vintage Steele was born several years ago in owner Josh Steele’s garage, out of a love …
Continue ReadingMaking It Here: Behrens Boards
Nick & Kory Behrens grew up around wood; their father is a woodworker and builds custom homes. The brothers took that foundation and turned it …
Continue ReadingMaking It Here: Images Cinema
Since its opening in 1916 as the Walden Theater—when silent films graced its screen—Images Cinema in Williamstown has been the place to go to in …
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