Podcasts: The Western Mass. Business Show

The Western Mass. Business Show

Entrepreneurs undertake risk and responsibility, in order to solve problems, contribute their passions and talents to society, and make the world go round. Our success and survival depends on them, and they depend on you. Hear their stories, perspectives, and inspirations every week, as they reveal themselves in a conversation with Tara Brewster. Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 2PM on The Western Mass Business Show.

Western Mass Business Show 8.12.17

8.12.17 Ira talks with Janet Callahan of Palmer Paving, a WMass family business building roads since 1955

Western Mass Business Show 8.5.17

Ira talks with Shonda Pettiford (CEO) and Dave Christensen (owner) of Gravity Switch, a web design company from Northampton, and soon, Hadley

Western Mass Business Show 7.29.17

7.29.17 Tim O’Brien talks with Robin Brown from The Lord Jeffery Inn

Western Mass Business Show

Ira speaks with Eric Hagopian, who sold his 3rd generation company and bought another, now tuning it up to his specifications.

Western Mass Business Show 7.8.17

Ira talks with Kim Wheeler from Agawam Cinema.

Western Mass Business Show 7.1.17

Amy from the Downtown Northampton Association talks with the folks behind Sticks & Bricks and Assemble.

Western Mass Business Show 6.24.17

Ira talks with Sheryl Fappiano from Golden Moments Spa & Elder Care Access headquarter in Florence, MA

Western Mass Business Show 6.17.17

Amy from the Downtown Northampton Association talks with the owner of a new store coming to the J. Rich spot on Main Street

Western Mass Business Show 6.10.17

Ira talks with Cindy Hackworth, of Ci Ci Boutique, moving from Main Street, Northampton to online store, still offering stunning prom gowns and all the rest

Western Mass Business Show 6.3.17

Martha Salem talks about the past, present and future of Salem Cross Inn

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