In Memoriam – Laurence Beede

Larry and Beth have been very active in Northampton and the Pioneer Valley supporting many area organizations such as the Northampton Survival Center, Food Bank of Western, MA, CISA and the International Language Institute of MA.

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“A Valley of Plenty?” Western Mass Business Show – February 26, 2022

Listen to this weekend's edition of the Western Mass Business Show, "A Valley of Plenty?" with host Tara Brewster and special guests Heidi Nortonsmith from the Northampton Survival Center, Amy Cahillane of the Downtown Northampton Association, and Deb Christakos from Pioneer Valley Food Tours.

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Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce sees ‘robust recovery’ ahead

As we head into a third year of the pandemic, the situation remains exhausting and challenging, especially with the omicron variant stalking from every corner. But I believe there’s a bright side somewhere, especially for small businesses that have demonstrated resilience through knowledge, pivots, disruptions, innovations, and collaborations.

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In Memoriam – Peter Rowe

NORTHAMPTON, MA — Peter Rowe, 92, died at the Fisher Home in Amherst on January 17, 2022. Born in Washington D.C. on April 27, 1929, he was the son of Sumner Conrad Rowe and Gertrude Boyd Williams.

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bankESB raises $39K for pantries

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB’s inaugural Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $39,000 for local food pantries.

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