Category: Hampden County

Myke Connolly Excels At Getting The Message Across

Myke Connolly, known to some as Mr. Stinky Cakes, is a serial entrepreneur who has always understood — and always preached — the power of marketing. His latest venture is a business that brings that message to light, figuratively but also quite literally. Stand Out Truck has now attracted clients ranging from parents of high-school […] Continue Reading >

MGM Springfield To Usher In Holiday Season

MGM Springfield will ring in the holiday season on Nov. 26 with its annual tree lighting ceremony to mark the opening of its Holiday Winter Wonderland on Armory Square, featuring the city’s only outdoor skating rink. Continue Reading >

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations

An essential conversation for individuals, organizations, and communities to jump-start a dialogue on racism and bias and to transform well-intentioned statements on diversity into concrete actions. Dr. Livingston provides a compass for all those seeking to begin the work of anti-racism and how to become part of the solution. When: November 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 […] Continue Reading >

Lenny Underwood Is Making an Entrepreneurial Fashion Statement

When he was in college and developing his skills as a photographer, Lenny Underwood recalls being told to ‘get a real job.’ He thought he already had one, and eventually built a successful business. A decade or so later, he created another one, Upscale Socks, which is turning heads with its products while also helping […] Continue Reading >