Partners and Underwriters We would like to thank all of our Partners and Underwriters.
The Association of Diversity Councils is a practice group of PRISM International, Inc., and the premier resource for diversity and inclusion professionals dedicated to increasing the impact, effectiveness, and recognition of ERGs and Councils as an essential partner in developing, implementing, and maintaining a strategic diversity focus within organizations.
Headquartered in Springfield, MA, Big Y is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Proud to be family owned and operated, they currently operate 61 locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour, the store was named after an intersection in Chicopee, Massachusetts where two roads converge to form a “Y.”
Founded in 1922, Freedom Credit Union consists of nine branches throughout the Pioneer Valley and offers mobile banking, online account opening, savings and checking accounts, personal loans, mortgages, business services, and financial planning. Membership is open to any resident who lives or works in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties.
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Since 1852 Hampden Bank has been “brightening the days” of its customers. A local community bank serving the families and businesses throughout Hampden County, Hampden Bank has ten branch office locations in Springfield, Agawam, Longmeadow, West Springfield, Wilbraham, at Tower Square in downtown Springfield, and Indian Orchard. In addition to offering the most up-to-date banking services, Hampden Bank offers clients a full array of insurance and financial products through its subsidiary, Hampden Financial. “What can we do to brighten your day?”
Health New England’s story… Access to high quality affordable health care. Innovative coverage to meet the needs of different customers. Reasonable corporate citizenship. Like our parent company, Baystate Health, we’d like to open our doors to everyone in Western Massachusetts.
The Human Resource Management Association of Western New England (HRMAWNE) is a progressive organization attracting top Human Resource Practitioners into its membership since 1945. HRMAWNE is committed to developing the professional knowledge, competence, and effectiveness of its membership by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and best practices. (hrmawne.shrm.org)
Pioneer Valley Credit Union is a full service not-for-profit financial cooperative serving members and employers throughout Western Massachusetts. PVCU offers Free Checking Accounts, Auto Loans, Mortgages, Student Loans, convenient branch and ATM locations. Dedicated, devoted, and committed that is the PVCU difference. For more information call 413-733-2800 or visit www. pvcu.org.
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), the only technical community college in the state, is a major resource for the economic vitality of western Massachusetts. With an annual enrollment of over 9,000 day, evening, weekend, and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity that offers a variety of career programs.
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing nearly eight million customers with a full range of retail, small business, and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas, and Florida.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home, and business, sold primarily through independent agents and brokers. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and operations in the United States and selected international markets.
United Way of Pioneer Valley mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our communities. UWPV targets the community’s most pressing needs and focuses resources, agency partnerships, and the energy of volunteers to create measurable results. To invest, volunteer, or to obtain more information, call United Way of Pioneer Valley at (413) 737-2691 or visit www.uwpv.org.
Celebrating 175 years as America’s first public institution of higher learning without barrier to race, gender or economic class, Westfield State University honors the legacy of its founder, Horace Mann, who believed that education was the birthright of every child and the “the great equalizer of the conditions of men.”
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts is a public foundation that builds better communities by investing in and fostering the leadership talents of women and girls through our grants in the areas of education, economic justice and safety, and freedom from violence; and our Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI).
The YMCA of Greater Springfield exists to serve the human needs in Greater Springfield by providing programs that promote lifelong personal growth and the balanced development of spirit and body for all. Serving 14 cities and towns, we address community needs as One Association, the Community Partner, and the Third Place.