Western Mass Business Show on 11.7.25 — Whole Children/Milestones and The Friendship Band

Join us as we speak with Chris Harper, Eddy Hougen, Sydney Meininger, and Sari Mohammed from Whole Children/Milestones (ServiceNet) and The Friendship Band. WC and Milestones is inclusive programming for children, teens, and adults with and without disabilities. Founded 20+ years ago they are now a part of ServiceNet. Offering afterschool and weekend classes as well as adult day programming. With a focus on belonging, skill building, opportunity, and community. The Friendship Band is an inclusive rock band with musicians with and without disabilities. Their concert on 11/3 at 7PM at the Iron Horse with Soul Magnets is sure to bring the house down. Inclusion doesn’t mean lowering the bar, it means opening the stage. Listen in as we discuss these topics and more. Thank you.

Western Mass Business Show on 10.25.25 — LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Massachusetts

Listen in as we have a conversation with Alex Eberhardt, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts, LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Angie Montalvo, the Membership and Engagement Director. The chamber believes that inclusive relationships lead to social and economic justice. The chamber supports LGBTQ+ owned businesses throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Alex and Angie, both focus on ecosystem building and community leadership. The growth of their organization is a testament to their values and intentionality. Through workforce development and partnering with corporate organizations they can help find people jobs and be creative and their approach. No more than ever we need people to step into partnership and allyship with organizations like this. They are working across the state to create bridges, not dismantle them. Join us as we hear from them about their upcoming job fairs and conferences and how you can partner locally in November at an event. Visit their website www.malgbtcc.org to find out more.

Western Mass Business Show on 10.17.25 — Happier Valley Comedy

Join us as we chat with Pam Victor, Founder/President and Head of Happiness and Scott Braidman Managing and Artistic Director about the past 10 years of the HVC story and where they are headed next. Thanks to a strong board of directors, performers, audience, and community they are smiling ear to ear. Located at 1Mill Valley Road in Hadley they are building out their stage literally and figuratively to encompass more room for more people. Their core values sum up the way that they approach most things:
Follow the Joy and Ease
Assume Good Will
Be of Service
Redefine and Disempower Failure
Play More

Listen in as we lean into improv and how we can play more. Whether you come for a class, or to attend a performance, perhaps a workshop, just come. You will find a place that you can be yourself and enjoy the time away from all the other obligations that weigh you down. Oh, and Bob Lowry if you are listening, we love you, Scott especially. Thanks for joining us.

Western Mass Business Show on 10.11.25

Join us as we listen to the latest from the Team at Safe Passage. We had a full house with Marianne Winters Executive Director, Natalie Ulrich Development Director, Hannah Smith Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Margo Kinney-Petrucha Volunteer, Nashaly De Jesus LatinX Outreach Coordinator, and Karla T Latinx Counselor & Immigration Specialist joining us. Tune in as we talk about funding cuts, grass roots support, survivor anthology project, peer to peer fundraising, immigration, housing, safety, almost 50 years, and the HOT CHOCOLATE RUN. Go to www.safepass.org for more info on the topics discussed. We are in this together and we must find a way through these times together. Thank you for listening and supporting the important work of Safe Passage.

Western Mass Business Show on 9.20.25 — Cutchins

Paul Foster Moore Board Member and Past Employee
Amanda Harrison VP Director of Community Services
Amanda Rodriquez Board Member and Past Employee
Gina Krosoczka Development Director and Parent Partner

Joined us from the Cutchins orbit to discuss why after 46 years Cutchins continues to be a leader in the care of children who have been dealing with heightened levels of trauma and emotional needs. Currently, this country’s children and families are facing the worst mental health care crisis we have ever seen. Non-profits like Cutchins help to ease the burden of life and trauma by offering a host of programs that cater to the state’s population of need. Between Three Rivers, the Children’s Clinic, Northampton Center for Children and Families, New Directions School, and Flexible Support Services what you are looking for you will find at Cutchins. Find out about some important dates and events that this organization is putting on this month and next: Wicked Fun Birthday Parties, Superhero Run’s, HUG Campaigns, and more. Special shout out to Dr. Tina Champagne and the staff at Cutchins who keep it all going, we appreciate you very much.

Western Mass Business Show on 9.13.25 — Tapestry Health

Mavis Nimoh
CEO
Lisa Andrews
Chief Development and Communications Officer

When we think about health equity how is this tied to social justice? How can the intersections of healthcare, government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector work together to create better outcomes for marginalized communities? Join us as we heard from Mavis and Lisa about the work of Tapestry and how they have been driving impact through leadership and innovation for 53 years. Serving all 4 counties of WMA, Tapestry focuses on sexual and reproductive health, harm reeducation, WIC, and mobile care. Listen in as we discuss their work and their upcoming event the Walk for Every Body on 9/28 in downtown Northampton. Go to www.tapestryhealth.org to learn more about them and the event. Hope to see you there on the 28th. Thanks for listening.

WMBS-REBELLE 8.24

ReBelle and TapRoots and Bomba De Aqui Perform at the Academy Of Music Saturday August 23rd, 2025, at 7:30PM as a Global Groove Festival-Join Us!!!

Western Mass Business Show on 8.9.25 — Yonder Toys

Join us as we speak to Danielle Curry owner of Yonder Toy Shop and Play Space in Easthampton. As a life long educator, creator, camp counselor, teacher, and parent-Danielle knows children-and loves them. With her families support (thank you Milo and Silas), Danielle is living the entrepreneurial dream. Checkout www.yondertoyshop.com for more info and details about how to become a member of this amazing play space and creation zone. There is a stage, a foam pit, art area, creation/imagination space, and more-fun for the kids and the adults. Did you know you can have birthday parties here? I’m pushing for an adult gimp bracelet making class!!! Who knows other names for gimp? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening.

Western Mass Business Show on 8.2.25 — Women In Business Summit

Join us as we chat with Kisha Zullo founder of Women In Business Summit, Michelle Wirth founder of FeelGood Shop Local and Co-Owner of Mercedes Benz, and Jessi Kirley Founder and Owner of JKirley Collective. WIB, now in its 20th year, will be held on September 25th in Springfield. The annual event has drawn hundreds of women from around the Northeast to celebrate issues, causes, and uplift the power of women’s voices. The event is titled: Community and Connection. Tune in to hear what that means to each of these powerful women and why they are involved in WIB Summit. There is a VIP reception, a wellness lounge, sponsor tables, raffles, food, and over 15 speakers to fill your heads and hearts with ideas and tools to move past what blocks you. I feel energized to call these SHERO’S friends. Thanks for listening.

Western Mass Business Show on 7.29.25 — Georgie Brunton, Queen of Florence

Join us as we hear from the Queen of Florence, a business tycoon of restaurants with 3 under her belt, Georgie Brunton. Listen in as we hear from her how she found Miss Flo’s for sale on Facebook and how on a whim she decided to purchase the Old Girl. What does it mean to rehab old restaurants in small towns and how do business owners play an essential role in the vibrancy of a community. Having owned Miss Flo’s for over 7 years she now has 27 employees between all 3 locations. Georgie believes in community philanthropy and giving back is a part of her being. From plunging into freezing water for All Out Adventures or supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters with loads of pies for their Big Love Little Performances event, she steps up and encourages others to as well through her actions. I know that she will not stop at 3, does anyone want to guess how many businesses she will own in the next 10 years? I’ll guess 5 total. Who wants to bet me?