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‘BIZ BUZZ 413' podcast discusses western Mass. economy
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A new podcast launched by Living Local 413 plans to bring together voices in the western Mass. community to discuss economic changes and development in the region.
'BIZ BUZZ 413' invites listeners to learn about the improvements and challenges that western Mass. communities are facing, with expertise from local leaders. Living Local 413 has launched the four-part pilot episode this week, focusing on how each of the four counties is fueling growth through its Main Streets.
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Special guests in this debut episode include Ben Lamb, Vice President of Economic Development at 1Berkshire, Xiomara Albán DeLobato, Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC), Jacob Robinson, Executive Director at the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, and Hannah Rechtschaffen, Director of the Greenfield Business Association (GBA).
Local entrepreneur and owner of POP!more, Jill Monson, serves as the host of BIZ BUZZ 413, bringing with her years of experience in both talk radio and nonprofit and business sectors.
'I had a nugget of an idea,' said Bill Cole, President of Living Local 413. 'And then I met with Jill, and well, if you know Jill, the next thing you know, we had a show. I am beyond excited by the topics we have planned, including women's healthcare and the changes in our area, Artificial Intelligence (AI) – friend or foe, women in local government/politics, workforce, succession planning, business resources, and much more.'
Episodes will be released regularly on the Living Local 413 website, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. To listen to BIZ BUZ 413's first episode, visit
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