The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is sending weekly event updates to our friends and members. These updates will include Chamber, civic, and organizational news, events and entertainment.
Our goal is to keep our Chamber and Community members informed and engaged in local events. We invite you to discover the creative pulse that makes Holyoke such a great place to live and to visit. We will also, on occasion, include information on regional events that might be of interest to our Chamber and Communtity members.
If you would like to include a company or civic event please do so by submitting it on the Chamber's website at holyokechamber.com and clicking on "Submit a Community Event".
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Deadline to sign up for lobster is Friday (tomorrow) at 5:00 p.m. Please call the Chamber at 413-534-3376 to make a reservation.
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Holyoke Chamber
Member Spotlight
Reidy Heating & Cooling, Inc. is a professional licensed and insured heating, ventilation and air conditioning service company dedicated to providing residential and commercial customers in the Pioneer Valley with quality products an dependable service. We provide new equipment installations, as well as repairs and maintenance of existing heating and air conditioning equipment. We install and service: Gas and Oil Heating Units - Boilers and Furnaces; Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps; Air Purification and Whole Home Humidification Systems; and Stand-By Generators.
In the early 1930's, Valmore Carpentier opened an ice business in Holyoke on the corner of Whiting Farms Road and Lower Westfield Road, now the current location of the Holiday Inn. This was the first ice manufacturing plant in Holyoke. Years later, Valmore's son, Armond, took over the business. In 1953, Armond sold the business to Roger Reidy, Sr. Reidy decided to expand his business by delivering fuel oil. With two ice trucks and one oil truck, Reidy moved his business to North Bridge Street and changed the name to Reidy Oil. By 1980, Reidy Oil had a fleet of 14 vehicles and 17 employees, which included his son, Roger Reidy, Jr. In 1987 Roger Reidy, Sr. sold the business and retired. Continuing in his father's footsteps, Roger Jr. serviced the people of the Holyoke area with quality heating and cooling products and services.
Today, Reidy Heating & Cooling, Inc. is a thriving family-owned, small business. It is still growing, still based in Holyoke and like his father before him, Roger Jr. continues to be an avid supporter of youth sports and many other civic organizations.
"Keep your furnace running smoothly and efficiently with a yearly check and service. Call our office today at 413-534-3749 to schedule an appointment and ask about our Maintenance Plans."
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16th Annual
2013 Table Top Showcase
& Business Networking Event
Tuesday October 1, 2013
4:30 to 7 p.m.
Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee
We are accepting registration for the 2013 Table Top Showcase.
The Table Top events usually sell out so please make your reservation early.
To reserve your table ($100), call the Chamber at 413-534-3376, fax us at 534-3385, or email to zabawa@holycham.com.
We look forward to your participation.
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 Holyoke the Focus of Design Innovation
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) has launched a design competition featuring Holyoke as its focus in 2013-14 for innovation in energy consumption. The competition invites student designers to envision ways Holyoke could lead the way as a sustainable city of the 21st century by using renewable energy and energy efficiency to fuel an economic revitalization.
Students from universities across New England and the Northeast will compete for awards and accolades from the region's leading membership organization promoting sustainable energy practices in the built environment. The student-teams are charged with designing cost-effective, super-insulated and net zero energy proposals that have high aesthetic value, to promote acceptance and adoption of such projects by owners, developers and the public. Click on image for full story.
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 Alzheimer's Association Workshop on Legal & Financial Issues.
Alzheimer's Association Workshop / Legal & Financial Issues. The Alzheimer's Association is presenting a workshop on legal and financial issues related to elder care on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Soldier's Home, 110 Cherry Street. The workshop is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in more information about this program and other offerings of the Alzheimer's Association can visit www.alz.org/MANH or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
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Holyoke Community College, Dean Vocational-Technical High School team up for community education effort
HOLYOKE - Dean Vocational-Technical High School and Holyoke Community College are collaborating on a new series of non-credit courses called "Community Education @ Nite."
All classes will meet at Dean Tech, 1045 Main St., on Tuesday nights beginning Sept.. 24 and running through Oct. 29. The classes will last from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The courses are:
- Introduction to Cosmetology (six sessions, $149 plus $49 materials fee)
- Basic Car Care, Maintenance & Repair (six sessions, $149)
- Carpentry for Beginners (six sessions, $149, plus $45 materials fee)
- Secrets of Great Restaurant Chefs (six sessions, $199, plus $89 materials fee)
Complete fall course listings for the college's non-credit community education and personal enrichment courses and online registration forms are available at www.hcc.edu/bcs.
Registration can also be completed by telephone at (413) 538-5815. For more information, call (413) 552-2320.
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THREE tighe & bond scholarships awarded to promising students
Westfield, Mass. - September 12, 2013 -The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recently announced its award of three Tighe & Bond college scholarships, which honor several of the firm's former leaders, to three local college students pursuing engineering degrees. Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers a charitable endowment consisting of approximately 542 separately identified funds, and administers scholarships and loan funds through one centralized application process.
According to David Pinsky, president and chief executive officer of the civil and environmental engineering firm, "Tighe & Bond established our annual scholarships to memorialize the careers and contributions of three former principals and owners of the firm who provided exceptional leadership for more than 40 years. Our goal is help fund higher education for promising young students who are pursuing engineering careers." He adds, "We can see from the quality of students that the Community Foundation supports that these funds are being administered wisely to recipients who can go on to make the world a better place."
Tighe & Bond established its first memorial scholarship fund in 1996 to honor past president George H. McDonnell, and in 1999 set up another scholarship to honor past president, Edward J. Bayon. In 2006, the firm established yet another scholarship to honor past president Philip W. Sheridan. This year's Tighe & Bond scholarship recipients are described below.
Denisha Brown, a 2013 graduate of the Springfield Renaissance School, is the recipient of the Philip W. Sheridan - Tighe & Bond Scholarship that is awarded to graduating seniors from Hampshire or Hampden counties. She plans to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology to study civil engineering. Besides playing basketball, she has been on the cheerleading squad, volunteered at a food bank, and is a member of the National Honor Society.
David Brazeau, a 2013 graduate of Holyoke High School, is the recipient of the Edward J. Bayon Memorial Scholarship that is awarded to graduating Holyoke seniors. He plans to attend the University of Rochester to study engineering. Besides being captain of the wrestling team, he was a member of the varsity cross country team for track and field, and a sound technician for the high school's musical productions.
Tess Gauthier, a 2013 graduate of South Hadley High School, is the recipient of the George H. McDonnell Scholarship that is awarded to graduating South Hadley seniors. She plans to attend Boston University to study engineering. Besides working for the South Hadley Recreation Department as a summer camp counselor, she is a member of the National Honor Society, and a coordinator for the South Hadley Youth Commission. She was also vice president of the Student Councilor in her senior year, and captain of the varsity softball team.
Tighe & Bond
Founded in 1911, Tighe & Bond is one of the most experienced engineering firms in New England, with offices in Pocasset, Westfield, and Worcester, Massachusetts; Middletown and Shelton, Connecticut; and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Engineering News Record annually ranks Tighe & Bond among the top design and environmental engineering firms nationally. ZweigWhite also recognized Tighe & Bond as one of the best engineering firms to work for in the nation at its 2012 Best Firms to Work for Summit in Seattle, Washington. Tighe & Bond provides engineering and environmental services for clients in government, industry, healthcare, education, real estate, energy, and water/wastewater markets. For more information, contact Mary Beth Morris, P.E., Director of Marketing,413-572-3247 or email at BMorris@tighebond.com, or visit www.tighebond.com.
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Welcome to our
New Members
Holyoke Blue Sox
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LaCopa
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MD Beauty Salon
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MoFroYo
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Community Shred | |
Holyoke Council on Aging,
291 Pine Street. Sat., Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-noon. $5 per box
(the size of a carton of copy paper). Rain or shine event -
open to the community.
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FARMERS MARKET AT OPEN SQUARE
Hours for the market are 9:30am-1:30pm every Saturday until October 19th.
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Holyoke Farmers Market
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Farmers Market
Stop by every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on High Street in front of City Hall.
The market offers fruit, vegetables, meat and eggs from local farmers and vendors and runs every Thursday through October.
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 Soldier's Home of Holyoke Events
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September 13 - Military Appreciation Day at The Big E (Soldiers' Home will participate in outreach activities with Veterans on the Avenue of States)
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September 21 - Hoof for a Roof Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m. at Van Horn Park on Armory Street in Springfield. For more information, go to bilingualvets.org
www.facebook.com/HolyokeSoldiersHome
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Monday, Sept. 16
BLOOD DRIVE. Holyoke YMCA, 160 Beech St,
Holyoke; Mon., Sept. 12-6 p.m. The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED
CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org.
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Holyoke Mall Welcomes French Brand "Sergent Major"
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Holyoke, MA- A new French children's clothing store is NOW OPEN at Holyoke Mall!
Sergent Major's style stands out because of its cutting-edge patterns, practical features, and an infinite amount of mix and match possibilities. Sergent Major pairs modern design with functionality, to create a collection that inspires children to embrace difference, dream big and live with a sense of adventure. Sergent Major offers cleverly designed garments for children aged 0 to 14 years old, at an affordable value.
Sergent Major began as a dream that was brought to fruition in 1987. Since then it has developed into the successful children's boutique it is today with over 400 shops in France and abroad. To learn more about Sergent Major, please visit their website at www.sergent-major.com.
The Sergent Major store is located on the Upper Level of Holyoke Mall near Target.
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Wistariahurst Museum Presents
Saturday Night Jazz
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Saturday Night Jazz premieres as a series of four concerts this fall at Wistariahurst Museum. The series begins with Arthur Brooks and Ensemble V, who return after a fantastic musical debut this past Spring. The group will play at Wistariahurst on Saturday, September, 14th at 7:30. This show features Jeremy Harlos; double bass, Anthony Santor; double bass, Matt Weston; percussion/ electronics, and Arthur Brooks; trumpet and flugelhorn. Ensemble V plays music that is provocative, eliciting either great joy or head scratching! This band is one of seven ensembles led by Bill Dixon, the late founder of the ensemble, creative innovator, and educator. The musicians are recognized professionals who have performed both nationally and internationally. This music comes from traditional jazz, but utilizes more contemporary schemes of formal music to create post modern jazz. Tickets are $12 general / $8 Wistariahurst members.
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A Little History for Kielbasa Lovers
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No summertime outing is complete unless kielbasa is sizzling on the grill.
Kielbasa is the delightful treat my forefathers brought from the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. I was introduced to American kielbasa and the plain jar of Domin's horseradish at a post-war family picnic. At these events, the kids got hot dogs and hamburgers and were very happy. But I was a chunky little guy who took eating very seriously.
Read the full story on Masslive
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Sept. 14 and 15
noon to 5 p.m each day
Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA.
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