Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, is pleased to welcome James Dyment, PE as a Vice President in its Water Business Line.

American International College (AIC) welcomes Melisa Loa as its first Afro-Latina Dean of Students, coinciding with the College's milestone toward Hispanic-Serving Institution status.

American International College has reached the enrollment threshold for Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation, a key milestone in its mission to support diversity and access to higher education.

Florence Bank has pledged a gift of $100,000 to Caring Health Center of Springfield and officially presented the award on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the center.

American International College offers new renewable merit scholarships for the Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy programs, starting Summer 2025. AIC aims to support future healthcare leaders amid rising economic pressures.

Florence Bank recently sponsored Cancer Connection’s 2024 Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction with a $7,000 gift to support the organization that serves as a haven for people with a cancer diagnosis and their caregivers.

Florence Bank has donated $5,000 to Tech Foundry of Springfield in its 10th anniversary year, supporting its newly established Innovation Fund to help enhance the organization’s digital literacy curriculum and grow its reach.

AIC launches a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in fall 2025, with tracks in Public Health and Exercise Science. Intro course available January 2025.

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Tax-Exempt Bond from MassDevelopment & PeoplesBank Helps Organization Buy Former Long-Time Location in Springfield That Was Destroyed by a Tornado in 2011 & Build New 26,000-Square-Foot Facility

PeoplesBank, a mutual bank with a strong Hartford-area presence and over $4B in assets, and Storrs Central have announced a multifaceted, multiyear NIL partnership.

New interdisciplinary Master’s in Pharmaceutical Engineering degree supports advanced education and training for careers in biopharmaceutical fields

Western New England University (WNE) is the recipient of a $500,000 grant to establish an interdisciplinary Master’s in Pharmaceutical Engineering degree program. The grant was announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration as part of an overall $13.1 million awarded through the Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC).

SSO subscribers receive substantial savings on ticket prices and many additional benefits; 2024-25 season to feature nine concerts

Season subscriptions are now on sale for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) 2024-25 season, “A Tapestry of Music,” opening in October with nine concerts. Subscriptions can be purchased on the SSO website, SpringfieldSymphony.org, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 733-2291. Subscription renewals for previous subscribers can be reserved through August 30.

CET (formerly the Center for EcoTechnology) is proud to announce the launch of its Carbon Conscious Business Accreditation, a groundbreaking initiative designed to recognize and celebrate businesses committed to reducing their carbon footprint through energy conservation, transitioning off fossil fuels, reducing waste, and other solutions. With commercial and residential buildings contributing 30% of the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonizing this sector is essential to meeting our climate goals.