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LEAP graduates 21 regional leaders
FLORENCE Despite a difficult year, there was nothing but laughter and smiles when Leadership Pioneer Valley hosted the graduation ceremony for its regional leadership development program, LEAP.
This year’s group of 21 professionals from area businesses, nonprofits and the public sector was able to gather at the Look Park Garden House in Florence for the celebration. This graduation came after an intense, condensed program conducted mainly virtually with a few outdoor learning experiences this spring.
Graduates from Hampshire County include: Jocelyn Alvord of Florence, with Greenfield Savings Bank; Lisa Brecher of South Hadley with Center for Human Development; David Feinstein of Amherst with The Eric Carle Museum; Doug Hall of Amherst with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission; Farid Kaymaram of Amherst of Hampshire Mosque volunteer; and Erin O’Neil of Hadley of New England Public Media.
As Massachusetts reopens and residents return to life without COVID-19 restrictions, state lawmakers are considering a host of fiscal 2022 budget amendments that could provide a boost to hard-hit nonprofits in Springfield and Western Massachusetts. The state Senate’s recently approved $47.7 billion budget includes several amendments led by Sen. Eric P. Lesser, amounting to about half a million .
UMass-Amherst’s external relations director Tony Maroulis joining WD Cowls Land Company as vice president of Real Estate
Updated Jan 12, 2021;
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The announcement was made in a press release over the weekend.
“A respected regional leader in economic and community development, tourism, and the arts, Maroulis brings a well-rounded blend of experience to WD Cowls as it continues to develop and market The Mill District in North Amherst as a premier eats, arts, and entertainment destination,” the Cowls statement says.
Maroulis is expected to grow The Mill District brand, along with the company’s real estate and business portfolios.