George O'Brien is a journalist at BusinessWest. He covers a range of topics within business and economics, including banking, corporate finance, and education, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and public education. His work has been featured in BusinessWest, WilmerHale, and NewsBreak.
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Landmark Decision Mick Corduff is now in what he calls “Big E mode,” and he’s been there for a while now. In other words, pretty much all his time and […]
Building Momentum Sean Dolan says the hard work to secure nearly $100 million from the state for upgrades to the MassMutual Center began years before the press conference earlier […]
Brian Easler was talking about the “visceral impact” of the new dining commons at Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA). That’s not a phrase usually applied to a facility where people eat, but in this case, it works.
Big E President and CEO Gene Cassidy was asked if he was nervous. “No,” he said with some resignation in his voice. “I’m very nervous.” He was referring, of course, to what’s happening — and has happened — to Memorial Avenue, the only means of access to New England’s largest state fair.
Peter Reinhart says it’s a case of making the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Possibly, much greater. He was referring to an ambitious, potential-laden, $120 million initiative that has taken the intriguing name Future of Food, which speaks volumes concerning what it’s all about.
North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey calls the Mohawk Theater a “hidden gem.” It’s not exactly hidden — it’s a very visible landmark on Washington Avenue — but it has been closed and somewhat forgotten for decades now, although it still plays host to a hugely popular haunted house at Halloween time.
By: Bruce S. Manheim Jr., George O’Brien, Liz Lindquist, Alexandra Maurer, Neena Shenai, David J. Ross
On September 29, 2026, the final phase of the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs established by Presidential Proclamation 11020 (the Proclamation), became effective, subjecting many imported patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients to an additional 100 percent ad valorem duty.
By: David Ross, George O'Brien, WilmerHale, Neena Shenai, Liz Lindquist, Bruce Manheim Jr., Alexandra Maurer
On September 29, 2026, the final phase of the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs established by Presidential Proclamation 11020 (the Proclamation),...
Dawn Creighton had just settled into her new job as chief Workforce Development officer at Greenfield Community College when the pandemic hit. “Like everything else in my life, it was perfect timing,” she said sarcastically, noting that, two months after everyone was sent home to work, her department was eliminated. In the weeks and months that followed, she did a little consulting while also keeping up a busy schedule, attending a wide array of functions for area nonprofit and economic development organizations across this region.
On Nov. 1, Mercy Medical Center will transition to Baystate Mercy Hospital and operate under the Baystate Health system. The work of transitioning the hospital from the Trinity Health Of New England system to Baystate has been ongoing for several months now, and Peter Banko, president and CEO of Baystate Health, believes the hard work put in to integrate the hospitals will generate positive results and an ultimately smooth transition
