Massachusetts Casino Update
Attorney and former State Representative Michael Walsh joins Jim Madigan to discuss the current situation regarding the awarding of casino licenses in Massachusetts. During his years on Beacon Hill, he chaired the committee overseeing gaming.
On the Road in Franklin County: Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Ed Hayes, Assistant Deputy Superintendent for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and Sheriff Christopher Donelan discuss their Transition from Jail to Community Program. With the help of grant money they assist individuals successfully reenter society after serving time in prison. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Female Entrepreneurs
Lioness Magazine, the digital magazine for female entrepreneurs, is based in Springfield, MA, and recently announced that they, along with Northampton Area Young Professionals (NAYP), are launching a new series titled 5. 5 talks will be hosted four times per year throughout the Pioneer Valley. The goal is to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the Pioneer Valley and to provide a stage for women to share their ideas, expertise and inspiration. Natasha Clark, founder of The Lioness Group and Lioness Magazine, explains more. Lioness Magazine on Facebook Follow Lioness Magazine on Twitter: @LionessMagazine Follow NAYP on Twitter: @thenayp
MLK Event
Ronn Johnson, President and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, talks about the impact that Dr. King had on African Americans and also about their organization helping the Springfield area. Benjamin Smith, the Executive Director from Dream Studios, and Eileen McCaffery, the Interim Executive Director from the Community Music School, join Johnson to talk about the MLK Day planned for January 20, 2014 at MassMutual. Follow MassMutual on Twitter: @MassMutual Martin Luther King Jr., Family Services on Facebook The Community Music School on Facebook D.R.E.A.M.S. Studios on Facebook
