by Bill Cole | Jun 4, 2023 | President's Blog
Living Local 413 Hosts First Annual Meeting Springfield, MA – June 1, 2023 – Living Local 413, a non-profit business community organization dedicated to helping the Western MA business community become stronger and more self-sustaining hosted its first Annual Meeting... 
by Bill Cole | May 15, 2023 | President's Blog
Over the past 15 years, nonprofit employment has grown 33 percent, dwarfing the 9 percent job growth enjoyed by the for-profit private sector over that time. Nonprofits have passed local government to become the second-largest source of employment in the country,... 
by Bill Cole | Apr 3, 2023 | President's Blog
Truly Helping Small Businesses is not a simple matter. Our approach is to create a stronger more sustainable business community in our region that is more conducive to small businesses being successful and perhaps more importantly, allowing local entrepreneurs to fail... 
by Bill Cole | Mar 3, 2023 | President's Blog
After engaging in numerous discussions with members of the local Western MA business community, a unanimous agreement has been reached that having a comprehensive calendar that displays all the events in the region would be highly beneficial. The community is faced... 
by Bill Cole | Feb 8, 2023 | President's Blog
In today’s interconnected world, the term “going global” has become synonymous with success and progress. With the rise of technology and globalization, it has never been easier to connect with people from all corners of the world and to access... 
by Bill Cole | Feb 2, 2023 | President's Blog
Understanding local business communities is crucial for economic development, job creation, and community growth. However, despite the importance of small and local businesses, it is often difficult for individuals and policymakers to have a clear understanding of the...
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