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The tariffs being levied on exporting countries by the Trump administration are a headwind for many businesses and routinely discussed by CEOs and CFOs of major companies... Most economists agree that tariffs will ultimately result in... Read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/ekQPjTaB #tariffs #businessnews #localnews #businesswest #the413 #westernmass

This week marks the fifth anniversary of what most consider the real start of the pandemic. We asked local business leaders for their recollections about the difficult days of 2020, how they navigated the challenges, and what has changed because of the pandemic — in some cases, for good. Read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eN7gEf5x And let us know who else you'd like to hear from. #pandemic #businessnews #localnews #businesswest #the413 #westernmass

??Meet the 40 Under Forty class of 2025 in the April 28, 2025, edition of BusinessWest! ??Congratulate this year's honorees with an ad! The deadline to reserve space in this special edition is April 11th. ??For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eyibXAFj ??Save the Date: 40 Under Forty Awards Gala, June 19, 2025 ??Stay tuned for event details! ??Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, PeoplesBank #40U40 #40UnderForty25 #40U40classof2025 #40UnderForty #40UnderForty2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #nominations #awards #westernMa #local #the413

The Difference Makers class of 2025 truly exemplify the unique ways to make a real difference in our community, and you can congratulate them in person at the April 9 Difference Makers awards gala. All are welcome for a night of celebration and connection! Reserve your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/gDsA5_6G Special thanks to our Partner Sponsors Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., The Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Automotive Group, and Westfield Bank. #DM #DMclassof2025 #DifferenceMakers #DifferenceMakers2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #awards #westernMa #local #the413

??? Check out the latest episode of BusinessTalk, with guest Suzanne Parker, Executive Director of Girls Inc. of the Valley! https://lnkd.in/e4w92ZUm Listen to BusinessTalk wherever you get your podcasts. #businesstalk #businesstalkpodcast #businesswest #the413 #westernmass #businesspodcast #podcast #newepisode

Congratulations to the Difference Makers class of 2025! These honorees truly exemplify the unique ways to make a real difference in our community. You can read their inspirational stories in the February 17th issue of BusinessWest, and visit our website now to reserve your tickets to congratulate them in person at the April 9 Difference Makers awards gala! https://lnkd.in/e5U9Xd-A Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank. Photo credit: Robert Zemba #DM #DMclassof2025 #DifferenceMakers #DifferenceMakers2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #awards #westernMa #local #the413

We are now accepting nominations for our 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award, 2025! This award will be presented to the 40 Under Forty honoree who has most impressively continued and built upon their track record of accomplishment. Nominate someone today! https://lnkd.in/ee3KgVvs The nomination deadline is March 28th, and the winner will be announced at the June 19th awards gala. #40U40AAA #40UnderForty25 #40U40Alumni #40UnderFortyAlumniAchiementAward #40UnderForty2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #nominations #awards #westernMa #local #the413

??Congratulations to Dan Moriarty for being named a 2025 Difference Maker! Dan is the President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. He likes to use sports metaphors involving the importance of teamwork. But he practices what he preaches and leads by example, and has built a strong team committed to getting involved and giving back to the community. Read his story on our website: https://lnkd.in/exYJps6p Special thanks to our partner sponsors Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., The Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Automotive Group, and Westfield Bank. Photo credit: Robert Zemba, Simple Truth Imaging #DM #DMclassof2025 #DifferenceMakers #DifferenceMakers2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #awards #westernMa #local #the413

??Congratulations to the Michael J. Dias Foundation for being named a 2025 Difference Maker! This Foundation has grown out of tragedy — the deaths of several young men due to drug addiction — into a series of sober homes where individuals in recovery can develop resilience, responsibility, accountability, and a chance to move on to a successful life of independence. Read their story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eg5uZA2C Special thanks to our partner sponsors Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., The Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Automotive Group, and Westfield Bank. Photo credit: Robert Zemba, Simple Truth Imaging #DM #DMclassof2025 #DifferenceMakers #DifferenceMakers2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #awards #westernMa #local #the413

??Congratulations to John Doleva for being named a 2025 Difference Maker! John is the President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He has led the Hall over the past two decades through myriad challenges, while also becoming greatly involved in the Western Mass. community, especially with programs involving young people and sports. Read his story on our website: https://lnkd.in/ep3EzVcm Special thanks to our partner sponsors Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., The Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Automotive Group, and Westfield Bank. Photo credit: Robert Zemba, Simple Truth Imaging #DM #DMclassof2025 #DifferenceMakers #DifferenceMakers2025 #businesswest #checkitout #businesswest #classof2025 #awards #westernMa #local #the413