S3 - EPISODE 12: Nicole Blais from HCS Head Start shares the economic impact of early learning & lots more

S3 – EPISODE 13c LIVE!: Lenny Underwood, owner of Underwood Photography and Upscale Socks

Interviewee: Lenny Underwood, owner of Underwood Photography and Upscale Socks  Underwood Photography  Email: underwoodphoto@gmail.com [underwoodphoto@gmail.com] Website: https://www.underwoodphoto.net [https://www.underwoodphoto.net]   Upscale Socks  Email: upscalesocks@gmail.com [upscalesocks@gmail.com] Website: https://www.upscalesocks.com [https://www.upscalesocks.com]   Socials FB: https://www.facebook.com/upscalesocks [https://www.facebook.com/upscalesocks] FB: https://www.facebook.com/leonard.w.underwood [https://www.facebook.com/leonard.w.underwood] IG: https://www.instagram.com/Upscale_socks [https://www.instagram.com/Upscale_socks]

S3 – EPISODE 13b LIVE!: Diana Szynal, President/CEO of Springfield Regional Chamber

Interviewee: Diana Szynal, President/CEO of Springfield Regional Chamber 413-755-1309 szynal@springfieldregionalchamber.com [szynal@springfieldregionalchamber.com] Website: http://springfieldregionalchamber.com [http://springfieldregionalchamber.com] LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/springfield-regional-chamber [https://www.linkedin.com/company/springfield-regional-chamber] FB: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldRegionalChamber [https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldRegionalChamber] IG: https://www.instagram.com/spfldregchamber [https://www.instagram.com/spfldregchamber]

S3 – EPISODE 13a LIVE!: Allison Henry, owner of The Sugar Chalet

Interviewee: Allison Henry, owner of The Sugar Chalet  The Sugar Chalet  1 Crane Park Dr, Wilbraham, MA, 01095  Bakery: (413) 279-1315 Allison: (413) 668-8052 Email: allison@thesugarchaletma.com Website: https://www.thesugarchaletma.com [https://www.thesugarchaletma.com]  FB: https://www.facebook.com/thesugarchaletma [https://www.facebook.com/thesugarchaletma]  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesugarchaletma [https://www.instagram.com/thesugarchaletma]

S3 - EPISODE 12: Nicole Blais from HCS Head Start shares the economic impact of early learning & lots more

On this episode of BIZ BUZZ 413 your host, Jill Monson, welcomes Nicole Blais, Chief Executive Officer of HCS Head Start. They chat about the importance of early learning for children and the impact it has on our local community (you may be shocked to hear the economic ROI). Nicole also shares about Week of the Young Child and what it means plus they share about some of the challenges facing their organization and other similar ones.  A special thank you to our Groundbreaker Sponsor… Home City Development [https://homecitydevelopment.org/]for their support! INFORMATION ABOUT OUR GUEST: * Nicole Blais, Chief Executive Officer  * HCS Head Start, Inc.  * 30 Madison Avenue  * Springfield, MA 01105  * Office: 413-788-6522 ext.3514  * Website > www.hcsheadstart.org [http://www.hcsheadstart.org]  * Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/hcsheadstart [https://www.facebook.com/hcsheadstart]  * Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/hcsheadstart [https://www.instagram.com/hcsheadstart]  * LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/company/holyoke-chicopee-springfield-head-start-inc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/holyoke-chicopee-springfield-head-start-inc]

S3 - EPISODE 11: UMass 5K Dash and Dine

This week on BIZ BUZZ 413, host Jill Monson is joined by Brandy Sullivan, UMass Dining Meal Plan Manager and they chat about the fabulous upcoming UMass 5K Dash and Dine. This event is more than just a run, it is a powerful example of community, wellness, and impact coming together in one event.  Hosted by UMass Dining, this annual race invites both campus and community members to get active while supporting a meaningful cause, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Amherst Survival Center. Whether you are running, walking, or just showing up for the energy, this event highlights how something as simple as a 5K can create real change right here in Western Massachusetts. The Annual UMass 5k Dash & Dine  * Saturday, April 25th  * For more information & to sign-up > https://runumass.com [https://runumass.com/] *  For additional information, email our guest, Brandy Sullivan, UMass Dining Meal Plan Manager, at  basullivan@umass.edu [basullivan@umass.edu].