Bay Path University announced that its Master of Science in Nursing program has received initial five-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, a national accrediting agency.
Designed for registered nurses who hold a Bachelor of Science in nursing, Bay Path’s MSN program offers a curriculum with a focus on nursing administration and education.
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Eastern States Exposition bestowed Copps Island Oysters by Norm Bloom and Son, LLC with the Agricultural Adventurers Award. The award was presented by ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy, accompanied by ESE staff, at the Bloom family’s four-generational aquaculture site in Norwalk, Conn. This is the first time an aquaculture farm has received this recognition.
Since 1953, the New England Fellowship of Agricultural Adventurers has celebrated exceptional farmers from New England. In 1968, ESE first sponsored the award. Nominations are sent to a selection committee, appointed by the ESE Board of Trustees. The committee reviews candidates and selects a fellow based on innovation, pioneering and lifetime dedication to the betterment of agriculture. This year’s committee, led by Chairman Greg Breene of Rhode Island, selected Copps Island Oysters for their multi-faceted approach to shellfish farming, commitment to sustainability and population regeneration efforts.
In 1994, Norm Bloom Jr. founded Copps Island Oysters. However, the farm’s history stretches back to the 1940s, when Norm Bloom Sr. and his twin brother, Hillard Bloom, first decided to invest in the industry. In 1972, they purchased the Tallmadge Brothers Oyster Co. Now, Norm Jr. and his son, Jimmy, and daughter, Jeanne, carry on the Bloom brothers’ legacy.
The Blooms hold leases and grants for approximately 14,000 acres of municipally owned and state-permitted beds in the Long Island Sound.
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The sponsors of MassSave partner with 80 municipalities across the state as part of the 2025 Main Streets initiative. Running from April through November, this statewide effort helps small business owners take advantage of Mass Save solutions to curb their energy use and take control of their bills. Small business owners can sign up for no-cost energy assessments and receive a personalized plan to boost energy efficiency and improve operations.
In Hampden County, those communities are Agawam/Feeding Hills, Chicopee, Ludlow, Springfield and Westfield.
The program starts with a no-cost, no-obligation energy assessment to identify energy-saving opportunities for small businesses, such as weatherization, insulation, occupancy sensors, programmable thermostats, refrigeration controls, lighting controls and more. For more information, visit www.masssave.com/smallbusiness.
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For the fifth consecutive year, Keiter supports the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce with a $25,000 donation to fund the annual Keiter Card promotion.
The initiative has generated a quarter of a million dollars in direct economic impact since its inception in 2021.
The Keiter Card allows consumers to receive $50 in local spending power for $25, effectively doubling the impact on participating small businesses. The Northampton Chamber will contribute $5,000 to the campaign this year as well, increasing the benefit to the local economy to $60,000.
The 2025 Keiter Card promotion launches Monday, Aug. 4. Cards can be purchased at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, located at 99 Pleasant St., Northampton, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Supplies are limited, and customers must request the Keiter Card at the time of purchase.
The promotion applies only to $25 Northampton Gift Card purchases and is limited to one per customer, per transaction. The Northampton Gift Card is accepted at more than 131 local businesses, including restaurants, shops, services and spas.
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The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield has announced summer events
Springfield YPS events are concentrated on business & career development, networking, social and cultural involvement, and community activism. Their goal is to make Springfield a better place to work, live, play and stay and their events fulfill their mission. To learn more about Springfield YPS and its programming, visit their website.
Upcoming events include: Morning Mingle Coffee & Confidence with POP!More, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m., at Next Level Cowork, located at 11 Herbert P. Almgren Dr., Agawam; Third Thursdays, on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Ballroom at The Delaney House, located at 3 Country Club Rd, Holyoke.
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Monson Savings Bank is proud to support the Ware community with a $1,000 donation to help fund this year’s highly anticipated Ware Community Fireworks. The event, presented by the Ware Business & Civic Association (WBCA) and the Town of Ware, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Ware High School, 237 West Street, from 5 to 8 p.m., culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. The fun-filled community event will feature several attractions, including: Two bounce house, one inflatable obstacle course, face painting, kickball game, a dunk tank, live Neil Diamond Tribute concert, a variety of food trucks.
Monson Savings Bank team members, including representatives from the Ware Branch, will be on-site, to manage the inflatable attractions and ensure a safe and fun experience for all attendees.
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