Western Mass Business Show on 11.29 — Megan Allen & Dawn Creighton

Join us as we converse with Megan Allen who is the Co-Founder of the Sphere in Florence (big props to Christina Webster the other Co-Founder) and Dawn Creighton who is the Community Outreach Officer with Liberty Bank. Their partnership runs deep and the synergy in programming for the regions small business owners is palpable. You may know Dawn as the selfie queen, or perhaps from her stint at AIM (Associated Industries of MA), or maybe through her volunteer efforts at Dress For Success. You may also know Megan through her other business Community Classroom in Florence helping kids reach their goals through teaching them 1-1 with educators. Listen in as these two powerhouse women discuss their 413 Entrepreneur Initiative, Academy of Small Businesses in MA and CT, surveys with gift cards, and more. You will want to book some of these dates in your calendar stat. Thanks for joining us.
www.spherenorthampton.com
www.liberty-bank.com

Western Mass Business Show on 11.15.25 — Chicopee Chamber of Commerce and Principal Consultant at Greylock Management Consulting

Join us as we chat with Melissa Breor, the Executive Director of the Chicopee Chamber, and Samalid Hogan, who is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Greylock Management Consulting. They are well known individuals throughout the region because of the important past roles that they have held. Samalid was the former Executive Director at the MSBDC in Springfield and Melissa worked at the Northampton Chamber for many years. They have partnered up to do a series of workshops in Chicopee sponsored by the City of Chicopee. 13 workshops to be exact. Their topics will include business planning, capital resources, financial planning, energy, and impact.

For more information, please go to:
www.bit.ly/chicopeebizworkshops
www.chicopeechamber.org
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Western Mass Business Show on 11.8.25 — Shoshana Wirth, Allergy Relief Care

Join us as we hear from Shoshana Wirth about her business Allergy Relief Care. She has a deeply personal experience about the work that she does and the relief that she is providing to so many. She has been able to treat people with allergies and sensitivities successfully since opening her practice earlier this year in Easthampton. She holds an MBA, BSN, and RN degrees as a foundation for her alternative health care practice. By using high tech allergy mapping/acupressure she can find what patients are allergic to and tell the body to calm down. She works directly with the relationship between major organs, symptoms, and overreactions to substances. Check out her website: www.allergyreliefcare.com for more information.

Western Mass Business Show on 11.7.25 — Whole Children/Milestones and The Friendship Band

Join us as we speak with Chris Harper, Eddy Hougen, Sydney Meininger, and Sari Mohammed from Whole Children/Milestones (ServiceNet) and The Friendship Band. WC and Milestones is inclusive programming for children, teens, and adults with and without disabilities. Founded 20+ years ago they are now a part of ServiceNet. Offering afterschool and weekend classes as well as adult day programming. With a focus on belonging, skill building, opportunity, and community. The Friendship Band is an inclusive rock band with musicians with and without disabilities. Their concert on 11/3 at 7PM at the Iron Horse with Soul Magnets is sure to bring the house down. Inclusion doesn’t mean lowering the bar, it means opening the stage. Listen in as we discuss these topics and more. Thank you.

Western Mass Business Show on 10.25.25 — LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Massachusetts

Listen in as we have a conversation with Alex Eberhardt, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts, LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Angie Montalvo, the Membership and Engagement Director. The chamber believes that inclusive relationships lead to social and economic justice. The chamber supports LGBTQ+ owned businesses throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Alex and Angie, both focus on ecosystem building and community leadership. The growth of their organization is a testament to their values and intentionality. Through workforce development and partnering with corporate organizations they can help find people jobs and be creative and their approach. No more than ever we need people to step into partnership and allyship with organizations like this. They are working across the state to create bridges, not dismantle them. Join us as we hear from them about their upcoming job fairs and conferences and how you can partner locally in November at an event. Visit their website www.malgbtcc.org to find out more.

Western Mass Business Show on 10.17.25 — Happier Valley Comedy

Join us as we chat with Pam Victor, Founder/President and Head of Happiness and Scott Braidman Managing and Artistic Director about the past 10 years of the HVC story and where they are headed next. Thanks to a strong board of directors, performers, audience, and community they are smiling ear to ear. Located at 1Mill Valley Road in Hadley they are building out their stage literally and figuratively to encompass more room for more people. Their core values sum up the way that they approach most things:
Follow the Joy and Ease
Assume Good Will
Be of Service
Redefine and Disempower Failure
Play More

Listen in as we lean into improv and how we can play more. Whether you come for a class, or to attend a performance, perhaps a workshop, just come. You will find a place that you can be yourself and enjoy the time away from all the other obligations that weigh you down. Oh, and Bob Lowry if you are listening, we love you, Scott especially. Thanks for joining us.

Western Mass Business Show on 10.11.25

Join us as we listen to the latest from the Team at Safe Passage. We had a full house with Marianne Winters Executive Director, Natalie Ulrich Development Director, Hannah Smith Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Margo Kinney-Petrucha Volunteer, Nashaly De Jesus LatinX Outreach Coordinator, and Karla T Latinx Counselor & Immigration Specialist joining us. Tune in as we talk about funding cuts, grass roots support, survivor anthology project, peer to peer fundraising, immigration, housing, safety, almost 50 years, and the HOT CHOCOLATE RUN. Go to www.safepass.org for more info on the topics discussed. We are in this together and we must find a way through these times together. Thank you for listening and supporting the important work of Safe Passage.

Western Mass Business Show on 9.20.25 — Cutchins

Paul Foster Moore Board Member and Past Employee
Amanda Harrison VP Director of Community Services
Amanda Rodriquez Board Member and Past Employee
Gina Krosoczka Development Director and Parent Partner

Joined us from the Cutchins orbit to discuss why after 46 years Cutchins continues to be a leader in the care of children who have been dealing with heightened levels of trauma and emotional needs. Currently, this country’s children and families are facing the worst mental health care crisis we have ever seen. Non-profits like Cutchins help to ease the burden of life and trauma by offering a host of programs that cater to the state’s population of need. Between Three Rivers, the Children’s Clinic, Northampton Center for Children and Families, New Directions School, and Flexible Support Services what you are looking for you will find at Cutchins. Find out about some important dates and events that this organization is putting on this month and next: Wicked Fun Birthday Parties, Superhero Run’s, HUG Campaigns, and more. Special shout out to Dr. Tina Champagne and the staff at Cutchins who keep it all going, we appreciate you very much.

Western Mass Business Show on 9.13.25 — Tapestry Health

Mavis Nimoh
CEO
Lisa Andrews
Chief Development and Communications Officer

When we think about health equity how is this tied to social justice? How can the intersections of healthcare, government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector work together to create better outcomes for marginalized communities? Join us as we heard from Mavis and Lisa about the work of Tapestry and how they have been driving impact through leadership and innovation for 53 years. Serving all 4 counties of WMA, Tapestry focuses on sexual and reproductive health, harm reeducation, WIC, and mobile care. Listen in as we discuss their work and their upcoming event the Walk for Every Body on 9/28 in downtown Northampton. Go to www.tapestryhealth.org to learn more about them and the event. Hope to see you there on the 28th. Thanks for listening.

WMBS-REBELLE 8.24

ReBelle and TapRoots and Bomba De Aqui Perform at the Academy Of Music Saturday August 23rd, 2025, at 7:30PM as a Global Groove Festival-Join Us!!!