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Springfield College announced that
Beth Zapatka has been hired as the new vice president for Institutional Advancement, following a national and competitive search. Zapatka comes to Springfield College from Yale University, where she served as associate dean for Development and Alumni Affairs for the Yale School of Nursing. She will join the President’s Leadership Team on July 1 and oversee all institutional-advancement efforts, including the departments of Advancement Services, Alumni Relations, and Development. In a nine-year career at Yale, Zapatka held numerous roles that created a well-rounded set of experiences in institutional advancement that are directly transferable to Springfield College. In her most recent role in the School of Nursing, her accomplishments include securing significant new resources nearly tripling contributions to the school overseeing a rebranding campaign, building university-wide collaborations, broadening the use of social-
Business Briefs: April 23, 2021
After a month-long fundraiser in March, Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch and Vice President of Retail Administration Kara Herman present a check for 1,736 to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals in Springfield and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls. Contributed photo/Market Mentors
Published: 4/22/2021 2:27:12 PM
Freedom Credit Union raises $1,736 for animal shelters
SPRINGFIELD Freedom Credit Union raised $1,736 at its 11 Western Massachusetts branches to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals in Springfield and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls.
“As a member-owned institution, we do our best to support organizations that are near and dear to our members’ hearts, and it’s obvious by this outpouring of support that we have a lot of animal lovers in our community,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a press release. “We wer
Business Briefs: April 16, 2021
Dr. Robert Redwood, medical director of the Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department, and Emergency Department Nursing Director Sara McKeown display the Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department accreditation certificate. Standing with them are Cooley Dickinson Interim President and CEO Dr. David Brown and Chief Nursing Officer Angela Belmont. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Published: 4/15/2021 2:34:42 PM
$2.2M grant to help businesses use artificial intelligence
WESTBOROUGH The Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) has awarded Northeastern University a $2.2 million grant for the AI Jumpstart Program, a pilot program to assist Massachusetts firms interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their businesses.
According to a MassTech press release, the program will incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning tools and techniques into businesses across a range of industries, including: process an
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Business Briefs: Feb. 26, 2021
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Freedom Credit Union nets nearly $59K for training
SPRINGFIELD Freedom Credit Union was awarded a $58,800 Workforce Training Fund Program grant from the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development that will allow it to train 29 workers by 2023.
“We were thrilled to learn that our grant application was successful,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a press release. “Ongoing training and learning opportunities allow our staff to increase their expertise and grow in their careers. Not only does this benefit our employees, business and members, but our whole community.”
Freedom Credit Union has branches across Western Massachusetts, including in Greenfield and Turners Falls.