Samalid Hogan
by Bill Cole | Jan 10, 2026
Joining Living Local 413 isn’t just about being seen — it’s about being part of something deeper: a community where local business, shared purpose, and regional pride come together.
Mark French
by Bill Cole | Jan 10, 2026
Living Local 413 has become a powerful force in reminding us that strong communities start with strong local businesses. Through Bill Cole’s tireless dedication to education, networking, and advocacy, he has built a platform to help small businesses grow and for the...
Paul Silva
by Bill Cole | Jan 10, 2026
By connecting leaders, businesses, and residents, Living Local 413 is creating partnerships that will shape the success of Western Massachusetts for years to come.
Sina Holloman
by Bill Cole | Jan 10, 2026
As an entrepreneur, I know how challenging it can be to grow and sustain a business. Living Local 413 provides the connections, resources, and support that local businesses need to succeed — and that makes our entire region stronger. As a board member, I’m proud to be...Recent Posts
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- LIVE! @ The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight – Bill Cole, Living Local 413, President and Founderby Jill MonsonSpecial guest Bill Cole, Living Local 413, President and Founder
- LIVE! @ The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight – United Way of the Pioneer Valley’s Katie Wajda, Non-Profit Resource Center Manager and Sarah Tanner, Chief of Staffby Jill MonsonSpecial guests United Way of the Pioneer Valley’s Katie Wajda, Non-Profit Resource Center Manager and Sarah Tanner, Chief of Staff
- LIVE! @ The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight – Jason Niles, SVP Director of MyBanker with Beacon Bankby Jill MonsonSpecial Guest Jason Niles, SVP Director of MyBanker with Beacon Bank
- S3 – EPISODE 13a LIVE!: Allison Henry, owner of The Sugar Chaletby Jill MonsonInterviewee: Allison Henry, owner of The Sugar Chalet The Sugar Chalet 1 Crane Park Dr, Wilbraham, MA, 01095 Bakery: (413) 279-1315Allison: (413) 668-8052Email: allison@thesugarchaletma.comWebsite: https://www.thesugarchaletma.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/thesugarchaletma IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesugarchaletma
- S3 – EPISODE 13b LIVE!: Diana Szynal, President/CEO of Springfield Regional Chamberby Jill MonsonInterviewee: Diana Szynal, President/CEO of Springfield Regional Chamber413-755-1309szynal@springfieldregionalchamber.comWebsite: http://springfieldregionalchamber.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/springfield-regional-chamberFB: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldRegionalChamberIG: https://www.instagram.com/spfldregchamber
- S3 – EPISODE 13c LIVE!: Lenny Underwood, owner of Underwood Photography and Upscale Socksby Jill MonsonInterviewee: Lenny Underwood, owner of Underwood Photography and Upscale Socks Underwood Photography Email: underwoodphoto@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.underwoodphoto.net Upscale Socks Email: upscalesocks@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.upscalesocks.com SocialsFB: https://www.facebook.com/upscalesocksFB: https://www.facebook.com/leonard.w.underwoodIG: https://www.instagram.com/Upscale_socks
- S3 - EPISODE 12: Nicole Blais from HCS Head Start shares the economic impact of early learning & lots moreby Jill MonsonOn this episode of BIZ BUZZ 413 your host, Jill Monson, welcomes Nicole Blais, Chief Executive Officer of HCS Head Start. They chat about the importance of early learning for children and the impact it has on our local community (you may be shocked to hear the economic ROI). Nicole also shares about Week of […]
- S3 - EPISODE 11: UMass 5K Dash and Dineby Jill MonsonThis week on BIZ BUZZ 413, host Jill Monson is joined by Brandy Sullivan, UMass Dining Meal Plan Manager and they chat about the fabulous upcoming UMass 5K Dash and Dine. This event is more than just a run, it is a powerful example of community, wellness, and impact coming together in one event. Hosted by […]
- S3 – EPISODE 10c LIVE!: Jessika Rozki, owner and CEO of Rozki Rides (spoiler alert – she shares BIG news!)by Jill MonsonJessika Rozki, owner and CEO of Rozki Rides, a small, woman-owned, and minority-owned certified business that provides professional and reliable transportation services for children and teens. Spoiler alert – she shares BIG news with our audience first!!!CONTACT INFO:Rozki Rides Jessika Rozki, owner and CEOWebsite: https://www.rozkirides.comPhone: (413) 314-3154 Email: contact@rozkirides.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozkirides Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RozkiRides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozkirides
- S3 – EPISODE 10a LIVE!: Lynn Turner, Chief Explorer at Core Business XP Solutionsby Jill MonsonLynn Turner, Chief Explorer of Core Business XP Solutions. Helping individuals and organizations build a strong CORE (of People and Culture), so that they can weather this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world!!CONTACT INFO:Website: https://www.corebusinessxp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-whitney-turner-256a5311
- S3 – EPISODE 10b LIVE!: Sarah Tsisto, Executive Director, The Zoo in Forest Parkby Jill MonsonMeet Sarah Tsisto, Executive Director at The Zoo in Forest Park and learn about their mission to inspire our community to respect and value the natural world through education, conservation and rehabilitation. CONTACT INFO:Website: https://www.forestparkzoo.orgEmail: sarah@forestparkzoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thezooinforestparkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forestparkzoo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtsitso
- S3 - EPISODE 9: Mass LGBT Chamber's Executive Director, Alex Eberhardt, joins usby Jill MonsonThis week Jill is pumped to chat with Alex (Alexandria) Eberhardt, Executive Director of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. They discuss...The Chamber’s drive for equitable economic development, how the Chamber helps strengthen regional competitiveness as a Commonwealth and how they promote and support Western Mass. Alex also shares thoughts about how becoming LGBTBE (LGBT Business […]
- S3 – EPISODE 8: Gordon Oliver from Cambridge Credit Counselingby Jill MonsonThe BIZ BUZZ 413 guest this week is Gordon Oliver, Director of Business Development with Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. Host Jill Monson and Gordon chat about how debt isn’t a failure, how just making minimum credit card payments can keep people stuck in debt, what someone can do to get out from under debt, the […]
- S3 – EPISODE 7: Gaby King Morse from the Center for Women & Enterpriseby Jill MonsonThis week on BIZ BUZZ 413 we sit down with Gabrielle "Gaby" King Morse, the President & CEO for the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) for a sneak peek to the March 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight with our partner, Common Capital. They’re the guest – sign up now the event sells out each month (it’s […]
- S3 – EPISODE 6b LIVE!: The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)by Jill MonsonLive from the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight (February) with our partner, Common Capital. The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is our featured partner this month. BECMA is dedicated to advancing the economic well-being of Black businesses and communities across the state. Our guests are Jae’da Turner, Senior Manager of Development and Member Relations, and Chris Sonnie, Pipeline […]
- S3 – EPISODE 6c LIVE!: Victoria Accorsi from the United Way Pioneer Valleyby Jill MonsonLive from the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight (February) with our partner, Common Capital. Our guest is Victoria Accorsi, Community Financial Coach at United Way Pioneer Valley. Here about the Thrive Financial Wellness program they offer plus lots more going on. Check them out at https://www.uwpv.org. Thank you to our Groundbreaker sponsor, Home City Development!
- S3 – EPISODE 6a LIVE!: Ray Berry of White Lion Brewing Companyby Jill MonsonLive from the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight (February) with our partner, Common Capital. Our guest is Ray Berry from White Lion Brewing Company. Check them out at https://www.whitelionbrewing.com.Thank you to our Groundbreaker sponsor, Home City Development!
- S3 – EPISODE 5: Samalid Hogan of Greylock Management Consulting talks about resources for small businesses & moreby Jill MonsonWe are joined by the remarkable Samalid Hogan, CEO of Greylock Management Consulting. She shares more about her company, about why the need for bilingual expertise is key to success, about a new and VERY exciting program called the BII GreenEdge Accelerator, plus other helpful tips and resources for small business owners here in Western […]
- S3 - EPISODE 4: #ElbowDeepInChocolate just in time for Valentine's with Truffles by Tarahby Jill MonsonThis week host, Jill Monson, has a SWEET guest just in time to talk Valentine’s Day. She welcomes Tarah Warner, the 413’s very own Willy Wonka – chocolatier and owner of Truffles by Tarah. This Berkshire-based business is a PERFECT solution for a Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day gift, but more than that, she’s doing big things […]
- S3 - EPISODE 3: Bill Cole talks all about Living Local 413!!!by Jill MonsonAnother episode of BIZ BUZZ 413 is LIVE and this is one you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! This week, Jill Monson, our host sits down (finally LOL) with founder and President of Living Local 413, Bill Cole. They chat about a lot including… What does it mean when we say the organization is a regional Business […]