Social Issues

Entrepreneurial Strategies & Resources

Marla Michel, Executive Director of Economic Development Strategies & Regional Partnerships at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Hendalee Wilson, CEO & Founder at CellAssist, and Keith Parent, CEO & President of Court Square Group will be our guests to...

Elderly Suicide Prevention

Paul Manship, Supervisor of Greater Springfield Senior Services will be our guest to discuss the common signs of depression, a leading factor to suicide in elderly adults, the prevention and resources in the region to help overcome depression. Watch the Segment...

Repeal of the Alcohol Tax

The 6.25 percent sales tax on alcohol in Massachusetts was repealed on January 1, 2011. The money generated $97 million in fiscal 2010 – partially funded abuse prevention and treatment programs across the state. Linda Sarage, “The Recover Project” Director,...

Status of Rail in Western New England

Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Tim Brennan will be our guest to discuss upcoming plans for rail travel in the region and the latest updates on the process to link Vermont and Hartford by rail. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Pioneer...

Alison Childs, R.N.: Haiti Volunteer

Alison Childs is a Registered Nurse with twelve years of experience who is employed at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA.  Alison first responded to the need for medical care in Haiti following the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010, working...

Economic Preview for 2011

Allan W. Blair, President and CEO of the Western MA Economic Development Council and John Rogers, Economist and Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at American International College will be our guests to discuss the Economic Outlook for the nation...