Business Briefs: April 9, 2021
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Orthopedic Physical Therapy, located within The Body Shoppe at 306 High St. in Greenfield, pictured, has joined Cypress Physical Therapy. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
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After cancellation, Women to Watch reschedules luncheon
AGAWAM After having to cancel its March luncheon, the Western Massachusetts chapter of Women to Watch USA has rescheduled the program for April 22. The luncheon will still be held at 141 Main Street Restaurant in Agawam starting at 11:30 a.m.
According to a press release from Dee Emery-Ferrero, founder of the Western Massachusetts chapter, the luncheon is open to both members and the public. The cost to attend is $25.
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Florence Bank to open 3rd Hampden County branch
CHICOPEE Florence Bank will open its third Hampden County branch at 705 Memorial Drive in Chicopee on March 22, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for May 5.
A small number of bank employees, board members and corporators will be present for the in-person, socially distanced, ribbon cutting, along with Chicopee Mayor John L. Vieau.
The Chicopee branch has an open floor plan with two teller pods and innovative technology for quick cash handling. The location will also feature a drive-up ATM with SMART technology for easy depositing.
Kimberly Downing of Wilbraham will serve as assistant vice president/branch manager for the new location. Downing attended Holyoke Community College and has 35 years of banking experience. She will manage the daily operations and growth of the branch.