Biz Buzz 413

LIVE from November "413 Entrepreneur Spotlight" brought to you by Common Capital  Host Jill Monson catches up with Kelly Thadison, Business Navigator, at Common Capital. Kelly equips entrepreneurs with technical assistance, funding readiness, and business strategy support. Learn more about what she does and how she can help you with entry into Common Capital.  Contact Info: Website >...

LIVE from November "413 Entrepreneur Spotlight" brought to you by Common Capital  Chatting with Janell Caldwell, Founder & CEO of Phenomenal Js LLC. They are committed to helping companies maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Whether you're hiring CDL drivers or ensuring your team meets workplace standards, we provide trusted solutions to support your business growth....

Host Jill Monson sits down with Mary-Anne Schelb from JGS Lifecare to discuss ways to help an aging loved one (or prepare ahead for yourself), learn more about JGS, and explore what holistic life coaching is all about. THANK YOU TO OUR GROUNDBREAKER SPONSOR: Home City Development has been building better neighborhoods since 1967. Based out of Springfield, Mass, Home City believes everyone deserves...

In this episode, our host, Jill Monson caught up with Bud Sumner, Partner at Sumner & Toner Insurance Services. She admitted early on that the topic could be one less than exciting (LOL), but she was pleasantly surprised and you will be too. Their chat includes some very practical tips for you to save on your insurance premium, plus a discussion about recent changes in the industry and Bud’s t...

We're live at the “Western Mass Developers Conference” hosted by the Western Mass EDC with special guest, with Cesar Ruiz; Founder CEO USA International Sports Complex; Wyckoff Country Club and the Ruiz Family Foundation  Website: https://www.wyckoffcountryclub.com   Website: https://usaisports.com   Connect with Cesar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesarruizjr   Connect with Wester...

We're live at the “Western Mass Developers Conference” hosted by the Western Mass EDC with special guest, with Tessa Murphy-Romboletti, Executive Director of EforAll Pioneer Valley and Holyoke City Council President Website:   https://eforall.org/es/programs/pioneer-valley   Website: https://www.holyoke.org   Connect with Tessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-murphy-romboletti...

We're live at the “Western Mass Developers Conference” hosted by the Western Mass EDC with special guest, with Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry. Website: https://www.thetechfoundry.org   Connect with Tricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-canavan-4351774   Connect with Western Mass EDC: https://www.westernmassedc.com

We're live at the “Western Mass Developers Conference” hosted by the Western Mass EDC with special guest, Seth Stratton of Fitzgerald Law, P.C.  Website: https://fitzgeraldpc.com Connect with Seth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-stratton-63ab877 Connect with Western Mass EDC: https://www.westernmassedc.com

We welcomed an old friend with a great tie, Paul Silva from Innovate413.  Western Mass is bursting with creativity, talent, and grit. Now, Innovate413 is building a startup community to catalyze innovation and create the future. Innovate413 recently launched a new kind of venture studio – a designed to help bold ideas grow, connect founders to game-changing partners, and build the next generation...

"413 Entrepreneur Spotlight" is a monthly event that shines light on our local entrepreneurs brought to you by Common Capital & Living Local 413.  Check out this episode with Roberto Nieves, Common Capital, Director of Outreach and Communications Common Capital is an approved SBA Microloan and Community Advantage Lender, a member of Opportunity Finance Network, and is certified by th...

We sat down for a quick chat with Senator Adam Gómez during the "413 Entrepreneur Spotlight" . This month it was a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special Spotlight event features Unstoppable Latina, an initiative empowering Latina entrepreneurs and business professionals across the region. The "413 Entrepreneur Spotlight" is a monthly event that shines light on ou...

Host Jill Monson connected with Maura Lessard from Nurse Advocates to chat about a very important topic… What challenges do the aging population face while navigating the healthcare system? Whether you are aging yourself or taking care of a loved one we dive into some very critical things to consider.  Today (10/9) is also her birthday. Happiest of days to you Ms. Maura!!! Connect with Maura: Maur...

SEASON TWO'S FIRST EPISODE! Podcast host, Jill Monson, was thrilled to welcome Shannon Rudder, President & CEO, Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) .  They cover A LOT (lol) in this two-part episode including in PART ONE: How MLKFS is working to build a “just, compassionate region”. Defining the term “no cap”  Discussing who is welcome at MLKFS Sharing about “Be Love” travelin...

SEASON TWO'S FIRST EPISODE! Podcast host, Jill Monson, was thrilled to welcome Shannon Rudder, President & CEO, Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) .  They cover A LOT (lol) in this two-part episode, if you missed PART ONE, make sure to check it out.  In PART TWO learn about an exciting event MLKFS is bringing back to our community.... The Social Justice Impact Awards Luncheon...

Episode 12 - Part 1 Another episode is LIVE!  This is a VERY special episode, live and IN-STUDIO with YPS President, Kara Bombard, and YPS Incoming President, Aiden McDonald and we’re chatting about a first-ever event hosted by Springfield YPS… the Up Next Summit .  October 16, 2025 10:00am – 5:30pm with 5:30 – 7:30pm Afterparty MGM Springfield Tickets are on sale now! Go to > https://www.sprin...

Episode 12 - Part 2 Another episode is LIVE!  This is a VERY special episode, live and IN-STUDIO with YPS President, Kara Bombard, and YPS Incoming President, Aiden McDonald and we’re chatting about a first-ever event hosted by Springfield YPS… the Up Next Summit .  October 16, 2025 10:00am – 5:30pm with 5:30 – 7:30pm Afterparty MGM Springfield Tickets are on sale now! Go to > https://www.sprin...

Our next “Beyond the Biz Card Series” special guest is Annie Keinath, owner of Juicy Cakes by Annie.  Host, Jill Monson, and Annie went to school together - see how Jill described Annie back in the day, plus learn more about the baker behind the apron in this episode.  A special shoutout to Annie's daughter, Ayden-Maeve Bradley, who reconnected these two East Longmeadow Spartans twenty-five o...

Our first "quick chat" guest is Jay Ash, President & CEO at Massachusetts Competitive Partnership and Former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development.  We are together at the “413 Entrepreneur Spotlight” – Living Local 413’s monthly event brought to you by Common Capital, that shines light on our local entrepreneurs!  For more information click here . 

Our first time BIZ BUZZ 413 goes live. We have special guest, Mark Ashe, CEO & President at MARX entertainment , and we are at Living Local’s first “413 Entrepreneur Spotlight” brought to you by Common Capital . It’s a monthly event that shines light on our local entrepreneurs! You don’t want to miss it. Sign up now for next month at > https://www.livinglocal413.org/413-entrepreneur-spotlig...

We are LIVE at the first “413 Entrepreneur Spotlight” with special guest Dylan Pilon, Founder of Cloud 9 Marketing Group . The event, presented by Living Local 413 and brought to you by Common Capital , is now a monthly must attend event that shines light on our local entrepreneurs! 

This week’s guest is Pam Victor, founder and Head of Happiness at Happier Valley Comedy. On this episode:  Find out about the experiment that started it all Learn who is famous for this quote, “Say yes then figure it out.” Pam does an improv exercise with Jill (how do you think Jill does??)  Hear the BIG announcement!!! MORE INFORMATION Happier Valley Comedy  Let's Make the Happy Valley HAPPI...

This week’s guest is Pam Victor, founder and Head of Happiness at Happier Valley Comedy. On this episode:  Find out about the experiment that started it all Learn who is famous for this quote, “Say yes then figure it out.” Pam does an improv exercise with Jill (how do you think Jill does??)  Hear the BIG announcement!!! MORE INFORMATION: Happier Valley Comedy  Let's Make the Happy Valley HAPP...

We are joined by Lindsay LaBonte, Branch Manager at Applied Mortgage Team. We’re chatting about their new initiative, Love Local Days. She shares what it’s all about, plus a little background on the company and what it was like taking over the reins from her father.  To learn more about Love Local Days click here > appliedmortgageteam.com/local-love-days And to learn more about Lindsay or to co...

Our guest is Michael Weber, Founder of North Star Technology Leadership Together we discuss Artificial Intelligence (aka AI). We chat about:   A 30K foot explanation of what it is? How does it affect local businesses? How can small businesses benefit from it? What should businesses do now or be aware of about AI? We also… Define SaaS (which I had no idea what it stood for LOL) Share an AI tool for...

It’s our VERY first ‘Behind the BIZ Card’ series guest!!!  Today we chat with the amazing Meghan Rothschild, President & Chief Bad Ass at Chikmedia (and full disclosure, I’m the Associate Dir. of Marketing at Chik). A couple things that come up during our chat…  Can two strong women work together? Why did I eat humble pie? Where the heck does her company name come from??? Meghan will share bri...