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Western Mass Women Magazine is in our 23rd year of bringing the best features of business, culture,

At Western Mass Women Magazine our mission is to open doors for the women of Western Massachusetts through information and community service. We believe there is a well rounded version of the woman who lives, works and plays here in Western Mass and in every issue we reach out and give you the information and interests that entertains, educates and enlightens our readership. The Western Mass Wome

n Magazine has a new fresh look on lifestyles, business, education, culture, family life and healthcare. We are proud to bring you all new information, great stories and articles that will entertain and inform our readership.

04/10/2024

Craving a burger? Try this instead and thank me later! 😉
𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗪 👇💬

07/09/2024

Bay Path University is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary-Knight "MK" Bell Young as Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

President Sandra J. Doran shared, "Her leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and impact in higher education, and with the acquisition of Cambridge College, embrace and support the newest members of the Bay Path family—our Cambridge College.

26/07/2024

On behalf of everyone at Each Moment We're Alive, Thank you Golden Years Home Care Services your generous donation. Your support is invaluable to us and plays a crucial role in furthering our mission to offer essential tools and unwavering support to cancer survivors both during and after their treatments.

09/07/2024

Wreaths for a reason to end human trafficking… Is offering beautiful holiday wreaths !!

Christmas in July We need more space, so we're offering a whopping 25% off any Christmas
and Winter wreath during the month of July. Below is a sampling of our inventory. Click on any picture to be directed to the
website. The sale price is already listed.
As always, the proceeds will be sent to rescue children from s*x trafficking.
Help us to help them.

04/07/2024

YPS to feature Lisa Totz guest speaker for July luncheon.

Our next Leadership Luncheon features a keynote address by Lisa Totz, the current President of the Women Business Owners Alliance of Pioneer Valley () on Tuesday 7/9.
At this luncheon, Lisa Totz will share her professional journey, which spans significant roles with major U.S. employers, including Boeing in Seattle, Raytheon in Tucson, and ITT in West Springfield. Her impressive career includes leadership in organizations like YESnet (Young Engineers and Scientists Network) and Raytheon Women on the Move, along with her entrepreneurial ventures as the owner of LT Consulting. Lisa's contributions to her community are further highlighted by her roles as President of the Jimmy Fund Council of Western Massachusetts, BNI President, and Race Director for various triathlons.
Lisa's journey of navigating business, career, and personal goals will provide valuable insights and inspiration to our Leadership Luncheon attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain knowledge from a leader who has successfully transitioned from corporate roles to impactful community engagement and entrepreneurship.
Admission is Free for all!
At the East Forest Park Branch of Springfield City Library
136 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Register at Springfieldyps.com/events
This event will begin promptly at 12pm, and a light lunch will be included.
Thank you to our Leadership Luncheon series sponsor, Liberty Bank

01/07/2024

American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, announces the appointment of Lisa Doherty as the newest member of its Board of Trustees.

Doherty is president and CEO of Business Risk Partners (BRP), which she co-founded with her sister, Linda Boborodea, more than twenty years ago. They started BRP in 2000 to provide professional specialty commercial liability insurance for small to medium-sized companies.
While BRP initially focused on businesses with up to $50 million in revenues, it has grown as a specialty insurance underwriter and program administrator and writes policies for companies of all sizes nationwide. BRP has been awarded the “best practice” distinction, meeting the rigorous standards and best practices set by the Target Market Program Administrators Association.

To read the whole story on Lisa please go to our July issue at www.westernmasswomen.com and click on Speaking of Women.

28/06/2024

Bay Path University welcomes new Executive Director Dr Jennifer Wade

The University is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Wade (they/them) to our community as Bay Path’s first executive director and special assistant to the president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Dr. Wade brings years of DEIB experience in strategic planning, implementation, and teaching to this position.

To read more about Dr. Wade go to our July issue at www.westernmasswomen.com and click on the education section

26/06/2024

29/04/2024

Polish National Credit Union proudly announces that Rachel Dionne, AVP and Credit Risk Officer, has joined the Board of Directors of Providence Ministries.
Rachel Dionne, who resides in Southampton, MA with her husband, Todd, is dedicated to community service. Her volunteer work includes over half a decade on the Board of Trustees for Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, membership on the school's Finance Committee, involvement in a Youth Ministry Group, service on the Town of Southampton Finance Committee, and as an Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. She now adds the Providence Ministries Board membership to her list of contributions.
to read the full article go to www.westernmasswomen.com under speaking of women.

10/04/2024

April is child abuse awareness month.

Child abuse is steadily on the rise. Are youaware of the statistics? Now that we have come out of the pandemic, youwould think that things would be turning around a bit, but the harsh truth is
abuse and neglect are getting worse.
To read this whole important and timely cover showcase article please go to www.westernmasswomen.com

03/04/2024

Happy April! The weather is heating up and so are my events (can you tell Josh wrote this line?)

This month is filled with 5 different opportunities to eat with Josh Houghton - hope to see you at least one.

Great Awakening Brewing Pop Up

I am so excited to be collaborating with Great Awakening for another kitchen takeover. Each dish is featuring or pairs with one of their amazing beers. The event is April 18 from 4-9pm. Make sure to reserve your seat as reservations do fill up fast.

April Meal To Go

Meals are available all month long for pick up (31 Elm St) or drop off - please text me to place your order 413-627-4057.

Glam Night Pop-Up

Tangles Hair Salon is hosting their first "Glam Night" event and I will be serving hors d'oeuvres. Call the salon to reserve your spot join the fun! 413-562-4100

Whiskey Dinner at the Gold Room

I'm very excited to be collaborating with Jay Cole, "The Whiskey Pirate" and hosting our first Whiskey Dinner at the Gold Room. The Gold Room is Westfields newest private event space, and with this event you'll get special access to this speakeasy style bar. Join us April 22, doors open at 7pm. There is limited seating available, so if you are interested, please text me 413-627-4057.

Comedy Night at St. Roccos

Come join the party and experience the laughs - Buddha Joe is hosting a comedy night at St. Roccos on April 13th. Dinner is served at 7pm and I'm so excited for the menu. Show starts at 8pm. For more information and to book your tickets, click here.

I absolutely love sharing my passion of cooking with you all. If you've attended one of my events, have had a private dinner or tried some of my food - would you mind leaving me a Google Review? It will help others find me and would mean the world to me.
Hope you have a great month and I look forward to cooking for you soon!
Until Next Time,
Joshua Houghton

See Joshua‘s latest recipes under “what’s cookin“ in our April issue

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At Western Mass Women Magazine our mission statement for the last 17 years and continues to be “OPENING DOORS FOR THE WOMEN OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS!”

We do that through updated information,community service and education.

We believe there is a well-rounded version of the woman who lives, works and plays here in Western Mass and in every issue we reach out and give you the information and interests that entertains, educates and enlightens our readership.

The Western Mass Women Magazine is a firm believer in “Women helping Women.” and we provide that through our publication and in all women owned and operated divisions of DEF Enterprises.

The Western Mass Women Magazine is published online www.westernmasswomen.com along with our sister publication, the Hartford County Women Magazine. www.hartfordcountywomen.wordpress.com

Our publications also carry information here on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms.

We also have a blog for our younger readership, called “SASSY GAL” this is located at the top of the page on the Western Mass Women Magazine and Hartford County Women Magazine websites toolbar and also here on Facebook.

The Western Mass Women Magazine has a new fresh look on lifestyles, business, education, culture, family life and healthcare. We are proud to bring you all updated information, great stories and articles that will inform our readership.

The Western Mass Women Magazine is growing rapidly and we are reaching all demographics of women in our region. Women from ages 18 to 64 and beyond. Women in the arts, working women, homemakers, moms, women in small business and women with home based businesses. Women in college, professional women, retired women, single and married women.

The Western Mass Women Magazine also offers the great positive business articles you love such as how to prepare a business plan, where to go for financial help, education, legal assistance, tax help and career information in our extended business pages of “EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLES“.

The Western Mass Women Magazine offers you the reader, information on balancing work, home, family and community involvement with information and articles such as affordable day care, volunteering for your community, prioritizing your schedules, making our world a better environment, what area college are offering each semester, what to wear for the new season, who is offering the best deals, where to eat, cooking easy meals, tips for raising your family, do it yourself projects, healthcare issues to keep you and your family healthy and safe and many more interesting and timely offerings.

The Western Mass Women Magazine has great FREE segments that are offered to area businesses and non-profit organizations such as Community Connections a community bulletin board for events and fundraisers to attend in your city or town.“Speaking of Women“. a section where companies can showcase their newly hired female employees and promotions or awards given with the employee’s headshots and short bios.“Women’s Community Calendar” features area women’s groups and the events and meetings they are holding each month.

Our new cover design features area people and places you know, and our stories in Special Articles and our Cover Showcase touch the heart of what is happening in our region, through the eyes of our writers. There is indeed something for every woman in the Western Mass Women Magazine.

Western Mass Women Magazine includes Sponsorships for: “Red Dress Day” for the Women’s Heart Association, The Annual Bay Path College Leadership Conference, The Professional Women’s Chamber, The annual Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston, The Valley Press Club Scholarships for up and coming journalist students, and the Women Business Owners Alliance events.

WOMEN TO WATCH USA - WESTERN MASS CHAPTER

In April of 2019, the WMWM started a new division the Women to Watch USA organization. The Western Mass Chapter is the flagship chapter and the plan is to have chapters all over New England and hopefully beyond. Women to Watch is dedicated to working with women of their region to open doors for women. Some of the projects include education for women owned businesses, mentorship programs for non-traditional women that return to school, working with other women’s groups on special projects, also with young women’s groups and special community connections. There is a board of Officers and Chairman and committees and a monthly luncheon meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month. We also offer scholarships through our own sponsored annual Western Mass Women Magazine Women to Watch Scholarship Fund. We hold a salute to the TOP 25 WOMEN TO WATCH in the spring and the next one will be in May of 2020.

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