Economy

The State We’re In: Jeffrey McCormick

Businessman and venture capitalist Jeffrey McCormick of Boston discusses his decision to run for Governor of Massachusetts as an Independent candidate and his approach to key issues facing the Commonwealth – especially economic development and job...

The State We’re In: Stephen Kulik (May 23, 2014)

State Representative Steve Kulik, (D) –Worthington and the 1st Franklin District and Vice Chair of the budget-writing House Ways and Means Committee, discusses the 2015 State Budget and state finances. We’ll also talk about the rising concern in the region regarding a...

Westover Job Cuts

Last week Westover Air Reserve Base announced that it will shed 300 jobs and half of the 439th Airlift Wing’s C-5 fleet under new budget cuts. Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath talks with Base officials, and Chicopee Business owners to learn what...

Florence Savings Bank Grants

Florence Savings Bank President John Heaps and representatives of three local non-profit agencies benefiting from $100,000 in Customers’ Choice Community Grants to be distributed by the bank this year, discuss that program. Joining Mr. Heaps is Betty Neisner,...

The State We’re In: House Budget

State Representative John Scibak (D) – South Hadley,previews next week’s debate on the House Budget proposal for Fiscal year 2015, including additional state spending for public higher education and drug treatment...

Financial Literacy

Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative (MFEC) and MassSaves, which is an initiative of MFEC, work together to help Massachusetts residents improve their financial confidence and build wealth. Recently, Monson Savings Bank partnered with them to bring...