Local Business Guide - Pioneer Valley Local First

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2011-2012
Local Business Guide
Building
Sustainable
Communities
Dear Friend,
WHY IT MAKES
MORE SENSE THAN
EVER TO SWITCH
TO A LOCAL BANK.
Frustration.
You’ve experienced it time and time again,
especially if you’re a customer of one of
those big, out-of-town banks obsessed with
taking over the world. The more times they
acquire other banks, the more problems
they create and the more times you – the
customer – get lost in the shuffle. If we’ve
learned anything in today’s economic
environment, we’ve learned that it’s not
about getting bigger – what really matters,
is getting it right.
Local Banks Get It Right.
Banking locally isn’t just a ‘good feeling’. Today it makes practical economic
sense – one that can significantly impact the local economy and your financial well being, as well. Because when you bank locally your money goes to
work locally. This means you’re not only helping your friends and neighbors,
local businesses and your community, but you end up helping yourself. At
Hampden Bank we describe this as our “Circle of Prosperity”, where deposits
made here go to work here for the benefit of all.
Local Banks Deliver.
Thanks to technology your local community bank offers you everything
the big banks can in the way of products, services and overall convenience.
All without making you feel like a very small frog in a very, very large pond.
Local Banks Live Here.
Because our headquarters are local and not in some far off place we have the
ability to make decisions quicker, respond faster and apply our local knowledge
for the benefit of all our customers. And if problems arise, it’s comforting to
know our key decision makers are accessible, available and nearby.
Experience local banking at its best – switch to
Hampden Bank.
You know you’re ready. You know it’s time. Which is why I’m inviting you stop
by any of our offices today. We’ll welcome you with opened arms, make the
switch easy, and brighten your day along the way.
Thomas R. Burton,CPA
President and CEO
[email protected]
Brighter days begin right here.
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We are delighted to present our 2011-2012 PIONEER VALLEY LOCAL
FIRST Business Guide. Inside you will discover more than 235 local and
independently owned businesses throughout our region. The Guide is
designed to make it easy for you to locate our member businesses, each
of whom contributes to the unique economic vitality and character of our
community. They represent a diverse range of businesses, family farms,
and non-profits from the Connecticut border to Vermont.
We hope this convenient tool will encourage you to “Think Local First!”
and support the hundreds of locally owned independent businesses
that provide quality products and responsive customer service. Pioneer
Valley Local First has a commitment to the long-term economic, social,
and environmental health of our region. Each purchase you make from
PVLF members helps to keep our Pioneer Valley vibrant and economically
sustainable.
In this guide we have emphasized the importance of our many local banks
and credit unions. The shift to banking locally, combined with a shift in
spending to locally owned, independent businesses, is a powerful force
that will re-shape our local economic landscape.
We hope you carry this guide with you and discover hundreds of local
businesses and farms in the Pioneer Valley from Springfield to Greenfield
and many cities and towns in between.
We are expanding our work to include educational workshops on Search
Engine Optimization, Social Marketing, Sustainable Business Practices,
Energy Efficiency, and Promotion of local food and farming.
In August 2010, we hired a part-time Executive Assistant, Jennica PetrikHuff. Jennica brings experience both as an entrepreneur and in the nonprofit sector. The work of Pioneer Valley Local First is greatly expanded
with the addition of paid staff. Jennica can be reached at jennica@
pvlocalfirst.org. If you are interested in volunteering for PVLF, please
contact Jennica or come to our monthly meetings.
If you are a locally owned, independent business or organization, we
encourage you to join PVLF. Just go to our website, www.pvlocalfirst.org.
Sincerely,
The Pioneer Valley Local First Executive Committee:
Nancy Felton, Broadside Bookshop
413.586.4235
Daniel Finn 413.364.7266
Mitch Gaslin, Food for
Thought Books 413.253.5432
Joan Grenier, Odyssey
Bookshop 413.534.7307
Our Mission Pioneer Valley Local First is a network
of locally owned, independent businesses in Western
Massachusetts working to create a vibrant community
and a strong local, living economy. We do this by:
Organizing the Pioneer Valley Think Local First campaign, which
informs and educates people, businesses, non-profits, and state
and municipal governments about the benefits of purchasing from
locally owned, independent businesses.
In addition, to encouraging people and businesses to Think Local
First, we encourage businesses to be socially, locally, and environmentally responsible.
How To Get Involved
Join To join as a Sponsor, Business or Individual Member, visit
the Become a Member page on www.pvLocalFirst.org. Community
Partners are looked at on a case-by-case basis.
We are expanding our work to include educational workshops on
Search Engine Optimization, Social Marketing, Sustainable Business
Practices, Energy Efficiency, and Promotion of local food and
farming. Come and join us at one of our monthly meetings, we
would love to have your input on what types of workshops would
serve you best as a local business owner. We also welcome you to
attend or sponsor Pioneer Valley Local First Events.
Donate Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made by
check payable to Pioneer Valley Local First, PO Box 1413, Northampton MA 01061-1413. You can also donate by clicking the “Donate”
button on any page of our website and use PayPal to donate any
dollar amount. Thank you for your support.
Partner We work with many organizations to accomplish shared
goals. We recognize that we are but one part of the puzzle, and we
value our partnerships with other area organizations.
Membership Join online through the Become a Member page
at www.pvLocalFirst.org
Criteria for Business Membership
1. The business is privately held, not publicly traded.
2. The business owner(s) controls more than 50% of the business and
lives within 50 miles of the Pioneer Valley.
3. The business is based in Western Massachusetts and has no
corporate or national headquarters outside the state.
4. The business can make independent decisions regarding the name
and look of the business, as well as all business purchasing practices
and distribution.
Annual Fees
Pioneer Valley Local First has four levels of membership:
1. Business with 1-3 locations $100
2. Business with 4-6 locations $300
3. Business with 7 or more locations $500
4. Community Partners: fees are the same, but will be decided on a
case-by-case basis.
Farms and other businesses that are members of CISA receive a
15% discount off the cost of membership.
Members pay the full annual fee at the time of joining.
Volunteer We rely on volunteers for much of the work we do.
Opportunities are available to help administratively, assist with an
event, or get involved in a specific program.
Intern We have internship opportunities available for students
looking for an in-depth, educational experience with Pioneer Valley
Local First. Interns must either receive academic credit for their work
or provide a letter from an academic supervisor stating that their
work constitutes valuable life experience. Students with a background in graphic design, community organizing, communications/
media relations, marketing, and/or event organizing are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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Pioneer Valley Local First
For More Information Please be in touch with us via
www.pvLocalFirst.org or email [email protected]
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Top Ten Reasons
to Shop Local First
1) Significantly More Money Re-circulates In Western Massachusetts.
When you purchase at locally owned businesses rather than nationally
owned ones, more money remains in the community because locally
owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service
providers, and farms. Buying local helps grow other businesses as well as
our region’s tax base.
2) Non-Profits Receive Greater Support. Non-Profits often receive greater
support from local business owners—sometimes as much as 350% more
money—than they do from non-locally owned businesses.
3) Unique Businesses Are An Integral Part Of Our Distinctive Character.
The unique character of the Pioneer Valley is what kept or brought many
us here and it will keep us here. Our tourism businesses also benefit,
because our place doesn’t look every place. According to Richard Moe,
President, National Historic Preservation Trust, “When people go on
vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of
being someplace, not just anyplace.”
4) Environmental Impact Is Reduced. Local businesses make more local
purchases that require less transportation. They usually set up shop in
town centers rather than on the fringes. This generally means contributing
less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss, resource depletion, and pollution.
5) Most New Jobs Are Provided By Local Businesses. Small local
businesses are the largest employers nationally.
6) Customer Service Is Often Better. Local businesses often hire people
with more specific product expertise, and they invest in their employees
for better customer service.
7) Local Business Owners Invest In Our Community. Local businesses are
owned by people who: live in this community; are less likely to leave; and
are more invested in the community’s future.
8) Put Your Taxes To Good Use. Local businesses in city and town centers
require comparatively little infrastructure investments, add more to our tax
base, and make more efficient use of public services.
9) Competition And Diversity Lead To More Consumer Choices. A
marketplace of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure
innovation and low prices over the long-term.
10) Welcome In More Entrepreneurs And Skilled Workers. A growing
body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized
world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and
settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and
distinctive character.
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Counties of Pioneer Valley Local First
Greenfield
Orange
Montague
Franklin County
hampshire
County
Amherst
Northampton
South Hadley
Holyoke
Hampden County
Springfield
Monson
For listings by town please
see the index on page 86
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Index of Member Categories
Accommodations & Travel
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Agriculture
Farm/Dairy Store
General
8-10
10
Arts & Attractions
Galleries
Recreation
11-12
12-13
Community Partners
13-14
Food
Cafes/Bakeries/Ice Cream
Grocery
Pub & Restaurants
Tea/Coffee Roasters
14-18
18-20
20-26
26-27
Food & Retail Shops
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Retail
Arts & Crafts
Bargain Stores
Bookstores
Children’s
Clothing
Dance Apparel
Flooring
Furniture
Gardening/Landscaping
Gifts & Games
Hardware & Building Supplies
Health Products
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28-29
30
30-33
33
33-34
34
35
35
35-36
36-37
37
38
2009-10
Retail Cont.
Jewelers
Music/Instruments
Photography
Sporting Goods
Stationery/Office Supplies
Wine/Beer
38
38-39
39
39-40
40
40-41
Services
Art/Design/Photography/Printing
Auto/Power Equipment
Banking
Business Services
Community Services
Design/Construction/Maintenance
Education
Environment
Gardening/Landscaping
Health/Beauty/Fitness
Heating/Wood
Insurance
Investment
Legal
Movers
Pet Care
Printing/Copying
Real Estate
Technology/Internet
Waste Management
41-44
44-46
46-48
48-57
58
59-62
63
63-65
65-67
67-71
71-72
72
72-73
73-74
74-75
75
75-76
76
78-83
84-85
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Accommodations & Travel
Inn Nature Bed & Breakfast and Yoga
Solar powered, earth-sheltered B&B and
Yoga Studio on 12 wooded acres.
261 South Street
Chesterfield 01012
413.296.9201
www.innnature.com
[email protected]
Sarah Prince
Ivory Creek Bed and Breakfast
Comfy bed, private bath, cozy fireplace, yummy
breakfast, gracious innkeepers.
31 Chmura Road
Hadley 01035
413.587.3115
www.ivorycreek.com
[email protected]
Tod and Judy Loebel, Owners
Lighthouse Cruises & Vacations LLC
27 Bennett Road
Hampden 01036-9653
413.566.1214
800.420.6583
www.lighthousecruises.com
[email protected]
Doris Kuzminski MCC, Owner
Parker’s Bed & Breakfast and Sugar House
Wood fired evaporated maple syrup, candy & cream,
made by hand
310 Amherst Street
Granby 01033
413.467.7751
www.parkersbb.com
[email protected]
Mona and Ed Parker
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Sugar Maple Trailside Inn
Award-winning Bed & Breakfast close to Smith College
and downtown Northampton.
62 Chestnut Street
Florence 01062
413.575.2277
www.sugar-maple-inn.com
[email protected]
Craig and Kathy Della Penna, Owners
Agriculture: Farm/Dairy Store
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery
Family dairy farm, local produce, dairy, beef and
homemade treats with a view.
172 Hockanum Road
Hadley 01035
413.586.2142
www.barstowslongviewfarm.com
[email protected]
Bashista Orchards
Fresh fruit & vegetables, store baked pies & breads,
local maple syrup & honey & cider donuts!
see ad on facing page.
160 East Street
Southampton 01073
413.527.9091
www.bashist
Diemand Farm Store
A family farm since 1936. The local yolk and a
whole lot more! see ad on facing page.
126 Mormon Hollow Road
Wendell 01379
978.544.3806
www.diemandfarm.com
DIEMAND FARM
A Family Farm Since 1936
The natural choice for
Fresh Eggs
Free-Range
Turkeys and
Chickens
Our farm store has dozens of specialty
poultry products, including pot pies, a
host of home-style soups, along with
many delectible country-kitchen treats.
diemandfarm.com
Come visit us!
126 Mormon Hollow Rd., Wendell, via Millers Falls
[email protected] 978-544-3806
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Arts & Attractions: Galleries
Real Pickles
Raw, naturally fermented pickles. Certified organic
and locally grown.
311 Wells Street
Greenfield 01301
413.774.2600
Pinch
A vibrant artisan gallery focusing on art for the home
and art to wear.
www.realpickles.com
[email protected]
Dan Rosenberg and Addie Rose Holland
Agriculture: general
179 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.4509
www.pinchgallery.com
[email protected]
CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture)
Strengthening farms and communities since 1993.
1 Sugarloaf Street
South Deerfield 01373
413.665.7100
www.buylocalfood.org
[email protected]
Valley Malt
Hadley 01035
413.349.9098
www.valleymalt.com
[email protected]
WWW.BUYLOC ALFOOD.ORG
Membership has
its advantages.
T
here is nothing more powerful than a
community of voices speaking in unison to
sustain the local farms of western Massachusetts.
By becoming a CISA Community Member, you
help to preserve farmland, strengthen the local
economy, and directly support the programs and
services that make it possible for farmers to thrive
in this region. Join CISA and be a part of the
community involved in sustaining agriculture.
Please visit our website at www.buylocalfood.org or
call the CISA office at 413-665-7100 for information
about community membership enrollment and benefits.
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Shelburne Arts Cooperative
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
Member owned and operated co-op gallery;
Fine Arts and Crafts by local artists. see ad below.
8000 square foot indoor tropical conservatory,
4000 free-flying butterflies, open all year.
26 Bridge Street
PO Box 15
Shelburne Falls 01370
413.625.9324
281 Greenfield Road
413.665.2805
www.shelburneartscoop.com
Barbara Aiken
www.magicwings.com
[email protected]
Kathy Miller General Manager
Springfield Library & Museums Association
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
21 Edwards Street
Springfield 01103
413.263.6800
800.625.7738
4 Open Square Way, Studio 403
Holyoke 01040
413.536.6200
www.springfieldmuseums.org
[email protected]
Arts & Attractions: Recreation
Berkshire East Ski Resort
Southern New England’s Family Resort
66 Thunder Mt. Road
Charlemont 01339
413.339.6617
www.massacademyofballet.com
Rose Flachs
Zoar Outdoor
Whitewater rafting, zip line canopy tours, fly fishing,
biking and rock climbing.
7 Main Street
Charlemont 01339
800.532.7483
www.zoaroutdoor.com
[email protected]
Bruce Lessels
www.berkshireeast.com
[email protected]
Christopher Loftus
Community Partners
A Gallery
of Fine of
Arts
A Gallery
& Crafts
Fine Arts
& Crafts
Featuring
painting,fiber
fiber
arts,
Featuring painting,
arts,
photography,
wood,
pottery,
photography, wood
, pottery
and jewelry.
glass, jewelry,
wearables.
Daily Hampshire Gazette
115 Conz Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.5000
www.gazettenet.com
Owned
and& Operated
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26 Street,
Bridge Street,
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Falls
(off
Mohawk
Trail)
26 Bridge
Shelburne
Falls (off
Rt. the
2, the
Mohawk
Trail)
413-625-9324 www.shelburneartscoop.com
413-625-9324 | www.shelburneartscoop.com
Sun-Thurs. 11:00am
-5:00pm Fri
-Sat. 11:00am-8:00pm
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Hampden Bank
Bart’s Homemade
Full service community bank. Est. 1852. Branches in
Springfield, Agawam, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow,
West Springfield, Wilbraham, Tower Square. Complete
on-line banking. Also, a full array of insurance and
financial products.
Making local super premium ice cream since 1976.
Available at Bart’s Cafes & your local markets.
80 School Street, Greenfield 01301, 413.774.7438
103 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst 01002, 413.253.2278
www.bartshomemade.com
Barbara Fingold & Gary Schaefer
19 Harrison Avenue
mail to: PO Box 2048
Springfield 01103-2048
413.736.1812
www.hampdenbank.com
[email protected]
Richard DeBonis
United Way of Hampshire County
Helping to create a better life for all in our community
365 days per year.
71 King Street
mail to: PO Box 123
Northampton 01061
413.584.3962
www.hcuw.org
Food: Cafes / Bakeries / Ice Cream
Adams Donuts
Home made donuts 7 Days a week near downtown
Greenfield.
348 Federal Street
Greenfield 01301
413.774.4214
adamsdonuts.com
Amherst Coffee
Exceptional espresso drinks & excellent whiskies.
Coffee 6:30am & bar 3:00pm
28 Amity Street #1A
Amherst 01002
413.256.8987
www.amherstcoffee.com
Mukunda Feldman
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Black Sheep
The Black Sheep is a bakery, cafe, caterer, & deli.
Handmade locally since 1986.
79 Main Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.3442
www.blacksheepdeli.com
[email protected]
Nick Seamon
Cup and Top Café
Creative play space for kids, home made food, gourmet
coffee & tea, free wifi.
1 N. Main Street, Suite 2
Florence 01062
413.585.0445
www.cupandtop.com
[email protected]
Helen Kahn
Dam Cafe
Local Cafe and Coffeehouse. Now serving beer & wine,
with light entertainment.
2014 Northampton Street
Holyoke 01040
413.533.1866
www.thedamcafe.net
[email protected]
Anthony M Keane
GoBerry
Serving great frozen yogurt made with local ingredients
and fresh fruit.
80 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.9290
www.nohogoberry.com
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GoNOMAD Cafe
Henion Bakery
Breakfast, lunch, espresso, bagels in the center of
South Deerfield village. Free wifi.
Family bakery: birthday and wedding cakes, crusty
breads, cookies and pastries.
4A Sugarloaf Street
PO Box 4
413.665.5005
174 North Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.4909
www.gonomad.com
[email protected]
Max Hartshorne
Greenfield Coffee
Exceptional espresso drinks, fresh pastries, & excellent
coffee from 6:30am!
1 Bank Row
Greenfield 01301
413.325.8049
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Herrell’s Ice Cream
We make our own ice cream fresh on premises.
8 Old South Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.9700
www.herrells.com
Steve Herrell
Loose Goose Café
Great sandwiches, salads/soups, desserts and
local/organic coffee and tea.
1 East Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.549.4667
www.loosegoosecafe.com
Larry Severance, Owner
Northampton Coffee
Fresh from the farm to your table!
We’re proud that GQ Magazine recently
recognized our organic blueberry pancakes
as the best in the Northeast.
Now we’re pleased that the Roadhouse Café
is becoming the place for lunch.
Find out why. Stop by for lunch on weekdays.
Savor our Real soups. Enjoy Hot Panini sandwiches
prepared daily with quality Boar’s Head Provisions.
Served on our fresh homemade breads.
Remember, check out our website for daily specials.
Then get to the Roadhouse Café – and get real.
Mon. – Fri.: 6am – 1pm / Sat. & Sun.: 7am – 2pm
Bay Road & Rt 9, Belchertown • 413.323.6175
www.roadhousecafe.net
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Exceptional espresso drinks, fresh pastries
and excellent coffee from 6:30 am!!
269 Pleasant Stree
Northampton 01060
413.587.8987
www.northamptoncoffee.com
Mukunda Feldman
Roadhouse Café
Real Food. Real Organic. Fresh from farm to table.
Breakfast & lunch daily. see ad on facing page.
178 Federal Street
Belchertown 01007
413.323.6175
www.roadhousecafe.net
Joan Dahl-Lussier
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Tailgate Picnic
Big E’s Supermarket
Serving coffee & bagels, soups, salads, & sandwiches,
beer & wine & gift baskets.
7 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.532.7597
www.tailgatepicnic.com
Jack and Alicia Magri
11 Union Street
Easthampton 01027
413.527.2125
Woodstar Café
American-owned and family-operated. Serving
communities in MA for over 70 years.
Artisan breads, fine pastries, great coffee and
sandwiches all made from scratch.
60 Masonic Street
Northampton 01060
413.585.9777
Rebecca & Dimitri Robbins
Food: Grocery
Atkins Farms Country Market
You will find the best locally grown, locally produced
and locally managed. see ad below
1150 West Street
Amherst 01002 (Corner of Bay Road & Rte. 116)
413.253.9528
800.594.9537
www.atkinsfarms.com
is proud to
support local
producers of
fine specialty
foods. Join us,
and be a
local hero too!
Atkins Market
has a large
selection of locally
grown produce
including our own
apples, peaches
and pears.
Also, in season asparagus,
lettuce, cabbage, squash,
spinach, corn, potatoes,
beans, carrots, cucumbers,
peppers, tomatoes,
strawberries, blueberries,
raspberries, and much more.
Corner of Bay Road & Rte. 116, South Amherst, MA
(413) 253-9528 * www.atkinsfarms.com
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www.bigessupermarket.com
[email protected]
Michael Superson
Big Y Foods, Inc
2145 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield 01104
413.584.0600
www.bigy.com
Cornucopia
Your favorite independent natural foods store since 1980,
now with Heavenly Chocolates!
Thornes Market, 150 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.3800
www.cornucopiafoods.net
Bud Stockwell
Green Fields Market Franklin Community Cooperative
Natural foods co-op owned by 1,850+ members.
Join us! Everyone welcome to shop.
144 Main Street
Greenfield 01301
413.773.9567
www.franklincommunity.coop
[email protected]
Suzette Snow-Cobb
McCusker’s Market Franklin Community Cooperative
Natural foods co-op, across from the Bridge of
Flowers. Open daily 7 to 7.
3 State Street
413.625.2548
www.franklincommunity.coop
Suzette Snow-Cobb
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The Old Creamery Co-op
Full grocery, deli, and gathering place.
445 Berkshire Trail (Rte 9)
Cummington 01026
413.634.5560
www.oldcreamery.coop
[email protected]
Alice Cozzolino
River Valley Market
Your locally grown food co-op. Everyone welcome.
Membership not required. see ad on facing page
Supporting local farmers
Penny Smiarowski and her husband Dan raise
Hadley asparagus on land farmed by their
family since 1923. The Smiarowskis’ farm is just
one of the many local producers River Valley
Market supports. Last year, we purchased more
than $2 million in local products. This year,
we’re working to make that number
even stronger!
330 North King Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.2665
www.rivervalleymarket.coop
[email protected]
Rochelle Prunty General Manager
Serio’s Market
Quality meats, produce & dairy. Local products &
produce. Conveniently located.
65 State Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.2633
www.seriosmarket.com
[email protected]
Gary Golec & Chris Cavallari, Owners
Food: PubS & Restaurants
Ashfield Lake House
Come shop the co-op and join the local food revolution!
330 North King Street • Northampton, MA • (413) 584-2665
http://rivervalleymarket.coop • Open 7 days a week from 8 am to 9 pm
Membership is not required. Everyone is welcome.
Amherst Brewing Company
Distinctive fine ales, lagers and pub fare locally produced
since 1997.
Amherst 01002
413.253.4400
lakeside pub & restaurant. Eclectic homemade fare. Deck
with gorgeous vistas. Small private beach! Live music on
weekends! Breakfast on weekends. Moderately priced
lunch & dinner daily.
www.amherstbrewing.com
Bobby Mobetta
141 Buckland Road
Ashfield 01330
413.628.0158
112 N. Main Street
Sunderland 01375
413.665.2102
www.ashfieldlakehouse.com
Judith Hamilton
www.blueherondining.com
Deborah Snow
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Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering
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Bueno y Saño
Food 101 Bar and Bistro
1 Boltwood Walk, Amherst 01002
413.253.4000
134 Main St., Northampton 01060
413.586.7311
880 Sumner Ave, Springfield 01108
413.301.0976
www.buenoysano.com
Bob Lowry
Upscale contemporary bistro serving some of
the finest food in the Valley.
19 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.535.3101
www.food101bistro.com
[email protected]
Carmelina’s at the Commons
Delicious Home-Cooked Polish and American Cusine in
Downtown Holyoke.
216 Lyman Street
Holyoke 01040
413.534.1996
www.GrampsHolyoke.com
Danuta Wojick
Creative Italian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, fine wines.
Live music Thu - Sun. see ad below
96 Russell Street
Hadley 01035
413.584.8000
www.carmelinas.com
[email protected]
David Windoloski
Esselon Café
Artisanal fair-trade coffee roaster and cafe; breakfast,
brunch, lunch and dinner.
99 Russell Street
Hadley 01035
413.585.1515
www.esselon.com
[email protected]
Mark Krause
The Best Ingredients - Simply Prepared
Creative Italian Cuisine
Gramp’s Restaurant
Harp Irish Pub
163 Sunderland Road
Amherst 01002
413.548.6900
www.theharp.net
[email protected]
Harpo Power
Hope and Olive
A casual, “farm to table” restaurant and bar offering
lunch, brunch and dinner.
44 Hope Street
Greenfield 01301
413.774.3150
hopeandolive.com
[email protected]
Jim Zaccara
Johnny’s Bar & Grille
413.584.8000 | WWW.CARMELINAS.COM
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23 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.534.8222
www.johnnysbarandgrille.com
Nicholas Yee
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Karma
New Main Moon of Yeung
Karma is a restaurant that focuses on the purity of food
with local ingredients.
Dine in & Carry Out Chinese & Thai Cuisine
48 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.727.8143
www.bekarma.com
[email protected]
Brian Aussant
La Veracruzana
31 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.7181
63 South Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.6900
www.laveracruzana.com
Martin Carrera
Local
11 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.533.8849
www.newmainmooncafe.com
Kenny Yeung
Northampton Brewery Bar + Grille
New England’s oldest brew pub, voted best deck in the
Valley many years in a row.
11 Brewster Court
Northampton 01060
413.584.9903
www.northamptonbrewery.com
Janet Egelston
Roberto’s Restaurant
223 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.0204
Offering many types of burgers using as much local
meats and produce as possible.
www.sylvestersrestaurant.com
Peter St. Martin
16 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.5857
Sylvester’s
www.localnorthampton.com
Jeffrey Igneri
Magpie Woodfired Pizza
Woodfired pizzeria in downtown Greenfield,
serving fresh & local delicious food.
21-23 Bank Row
Greenfield 01301
413.475.3570
www.magpiepizza.com
[email protected]
Homemade breakfast, lunch and brunch in the historic
Sylvester Graham building.
111 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.5343
www.sylvestersrestaurant.com
Peter St. Martin
The People’s Pint
Open daily at 11 am. Please see ThePeoplesPint.com for
more information.
24 Federal Street
mail to: PO Box 278
Greenfield 01302
413.773.0333
www.thepeoplespint.com
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The Sub & Pizza
Tea Guys, LLC
Family-run pizza & sub shop: we offer delivery,
takeout, and sit-in dining.
Locally blended, fresh artisan tea.
12 Elm Street
Hatfield 01038
800.282.2859
www.teaguys.com
[email protected]
Oliver and Emily Rich, Owners
33 East Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.549.5160
www.subandpizza.com
Jose Davila
Food: Tea/Coffee Roasters
Dean’s Beans
Dean’s Beans provides coffee & more through ethical
buying & sustainability.
50 R.W. Moore Avenue
Orange 01364
800.325.3008
www.deansbeans.com
Dean Cycon
Food & Retail Shops
Village Commons
Shops, Restaurants, Theaters - Work here, live here,
play here. Routes 116 & 47. see ad below
17 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.532.3600
www.thevillagecommons.com
[email protected]
Indigo Coffee
Independent, artisan roaster. Certified fair trade,
organic & kosher. Est 1989.
660 Riverside Drive
Northampton 01062
413.586.4537
www.indigocoffee.com
[email protected]
Lourdes Tallet, Co-owner
Pierce Brothers Gourmet Distributors
Air roasted, locally. Drink responsibly, that means
100% Fair Trade & Organic.
76 Hope Street
Greenfield 01301
877.24.COFFE
www.piercebroscoffee.com
Darren and Sean Pierce
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Retail: Arts & Crafts
Hope and Feathers Framing
Custom Framing and Local Art Gallery.
319 Main Street
Amherst 01002
413.835.0197
www.hopeandfeathers.com
Kringle Candle Company
Scented candle retailing and manufacturing.
see ad on facing page
220 South Street
Bernardston 01337
413.648.3077
www.kringlecandle.com
[email protected]
Mariposa Endeavors
121 N. Main Street, M-2
Belchertown 01007
413.210.6301
Muse Custom Framing and Gifts
Creative Framing Solutions for Fine Art, Posters, Archival
and Memorabilla.
220 South Water Street
Holyoke 01040
413.534.1680
www.musecustomframing.net
[email protected]
Debbie Luzny
Valley Art Supply
76 Cottage Street
Easthampton 01027
413.527.0763
www.valleyartsupplies.com
Ed and Juliette Mooers
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Wandering Peacock
30 Cottage Street
Easthampton 01027
413.485.7157
thewanderingpeacock.vpweb.com
[email protected]
Colleen Powers Andrews
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Retail: Bargain Stores
Deals and Steals
Brand name footwear & clothing - 50% off.
76 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
Natural, organic foods - savings up to 80%
7 Pearl Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.5654
www.deals-steals.com
Retail: BOOKSTORES
Amherst Books
Amherst Books is a locally owned, independent
bookshop selling new & used books.
8 Main Street
Amherst 01002
413.256.1547
www.amherstbooks.com
[email protected]
Nat Herold
Booklink Booksellers
Bookstore Cafe: Literary Fiction , Nonfiction, Bargain,
Travel, Children’s Books.
Thorne’s Marketplace
150 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.585.9955
Food for Thought Books
Since 1976, a non-profit collective, creating space for
voices silenced & overlooked by mass media through our
books, other media selections, & community events.
Amherst 01002
413.253.5432
www.foodforthoughtbooks.com
Metropolitan Books & Records
A small shop specializing in contemporary literature
(both American and Foreign).
9 ¾ Market Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.7077
Lucy Wolff
Montague Bookmill
Thousands of used books, wi-fi, events, a cafe next
door and a waterfall.
440 Greenfield Road
mail to: PO Box 954
Montague 01351
413.367.9206
www.montaguebookmill.com
[email protected]
Susan Shilliday
www.booklink.us
[email protected]
Gabriel Moushabeck
Broadside Bookshop
A community-minded bookstore since 1974.
A browser’s delight! see ad on facing page
247 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.4235
www.broadsidebooks.com
[email protected]
Nancy Felton
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National Yiddish Book Center
Raven Used Bookshop
Featuring museum exhibits, music, film, and the
best books by Jewish writers.
Specializing in scholarly and general used books.
In business for 16 years.
4 Old South Street, Northampton 01060
413.584.9868
5 Bank Row, Greenfield 01301
413.772.1968
www.ravenusedbooks.com
Betsy Fredrick
1021 West Street
Amherst 01002
413.256.4900 x115
www.yiddishbookcenter.org
[email protected]
Odyssey Bookshop
Independent community bookstore since 1963, new,
used & sale books, author events. see ad below
9 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.534.7307 or 800.540.7307
www.odysseybks.com
[email protected]
Joan Grenier & Neil Novik
Retail: CHILDREN’S
A Child’s Garden
Wooden toys, cloth diapers, baby slings and books.
204 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.2242
www.achildsgardennoho.com
[email protected]
Kate Glynn
Lola and Me...Too
Specialty boutique - furniture and gifts for baby and child.
17 College Street
South Hadley 01075
413.315.5320
www.lolaandmebaby.com
[email protected]
Jessica Cote
Retail: CLOTHING
Gazebo
Bras! AA-J, 30-48. $15-$100. Custom fit bras.
Post Mastectomy certified fitters.
14 Center Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.6673
www.the-gazebo.com
[email protected]
Judith Fine, Sole Proprietor
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Retail: FLOORING
J. Rich Clothing for Men
Contemporary men’s clothier offering everything from
denim to suiting since 1984.
Earth First Flooring
22 Masonic Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.6336
131 Main Street
Florence 01062
413.586.0060
www.jrichclothing.com
[email protected]
Nancy Donato
Andy’s and the Oak Shoppe
Jackson & Connor
Classically Modern Apparel for Men. Find us on
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jacksonandconnor and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Jackson_Connor.
Thornes Marketplace (2nd floor)
150 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.4MEN
www.jacksonandconnor.com
Tara Tetrault
Oh My...A Sensuality Shop
A saucy, safe and educational shopping experience.
122 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.9669
www.ohmysensuality.com
Retail: DANCE APPAREL
Mary Ann’s Dance and More
Dance Apparel, Fitness Apparel & More.
56 Cottage Street
Easthampton 01027
413.282.0054
www.maryannsdanceandmore.com
[email protected]
Mary Ann and Richard Hanlon
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Retail: FURNITURE
Solid wood finished and unfinished furniture.
Great upholstered furniture too.
352 Deerfield Street
Greenfield 01301
413.773.3139
www.andysoak.com
[email protected]
Gloria Easton, owner
Fly By Night
Vermont hardwood furniture, great upholstery,
natural mattresses & futons.
21 State Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.1464
www.flybynight.com
[email protected]
Retail: Gardening/Landscaping
Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Farm Cooperative selling farm, home & garden supplies.
269 High Street
Greenfield 01301
413.773.9639
www.greenfieldfarmerscoop.com
[email protected]
Jeff Budine
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Hadley Garden Center
Worlds Apart Games
Everything you need to make your garden grow
since 1963.
A non-profit, volunteer-run board game, card game,
RPG & game accessories store
285 Russell Street
Hadley 01035
413.584.1423
48 N. Pleasant Street Unit 2B
Amherst 01002
413.259.6893
www.hadleygardencenter.com
Tom Giles, Owner
www.worldsapartgames.org
[email protected]
Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill
Retail: Gifts & Games
A2Z Science & Learning Store
Award winning toys, science kits, puzzles and
games for all ages.
57 King Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.1611
www.a-two-z.com
[email protected]
Jack Finn
Blue Marble
Featuring the handwork of artists throughout
the U.S. and around the world.
191 N. Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.0328
www.thebluemarble.biz
[email protected]
Cathie Wood Walz
Happy Valley
Unique mix of local and fair-trade items.
Art and fun for everyone!
229 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.1661
Nancy Cowen, Owner
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Retail: Hardware & Building Supplies
Cowls Building Supply
Showroom, hardware, paint, lumber and locally
harvested and milled lumber.
125 Sunderland Road
North Amherst 01059
413.549.0001
www.cowls.com
[email protected]
Evan Jones, President
Foster Farrar Company
Local Hardware store over 200 years. Paint, power tools,
locksmiths, and much more!
145 King Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.8811
www.fosterfarrar.com
[email protected]
Northampton Lumber Co., Inc
Quality building materials locally owned serving the
valley for over 40 years.
256 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.5480
www.noholumber.doitbest.com
[email protected]
Mike White
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Retail: Health Products
Acadia Herbals
Organic herbs, spices, teas & tinctures • local body
products • oils • workshops
Maplewood Shops, 2 Conz Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.8198
www.acadiaherbals.com
Retail: Jewelers
Silverscape Designs
Silverscape Designs sells the finest in handcrafted
jewelry and gifts.
1 King Street
Northampton 01060
Amherst 01002
800.729.8971
www.silverscapedesigns.com
[email protected]
Nanami Shiiki, General Manager
Retail: Music/Instruments
Downtown Sounds
Musical instruments, accessories, sheet music,
repairs, new and used.
21 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.0998 or 800.564.8863
www.downtownsounds.com
Joe Blumenthal
Fretted Instrument Workshop
We sell & repair stringed instruments.
Largest selection in New England.
49 South Pleasant Street #3
Amherst 01002
413.256.6217
www.frettedinstrumentworkshop.com
[email protected]
Tony Creamer
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Mystery Train
Used/New LPS/CDS in Amherst for 13 years. Unusual/
classic titles.
178A North Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.4776
Turn it Up!
Bargains on music and movies in all genres. Cash paid
for CDs, DVDs, LPs and more.
5 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.582.1885
www.turnitup.com
Patrick Pazzati
Retail: photography
Iris Photo & Digital Inc.
Archival Prints to 44” wide. 35, 120, 4x5 Film Processing
In-House, & More!
164 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413-586-8417
www.iris-photo.com
[email protected]
Michael Figarsky
Retail: Sporting Goods
Adventure Outfitters
Kayaks, canoes, outdoor clothing & foot wear, climbing
and backpack equipment.
451 Russell Street
Hadley 01035
413.253.5500
www.adventureoutfitter.com
Fran Johnson’s Golf and Tennis
Name brand golf & tennis, on-site repair, demos,
trade-ins, HD indoor golf.
1050 Riverdale Street
West Springfield 01089
413.734.4444
www.franjohnsons.com
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Western Village Ski and Sports Inc.
Wine Rack
Footwear & clothing for running, walking, light hiking,
soccer, ski, & snowboard.
32 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.3620
Full service liquor store with an emphasis on fine &
fun wines, tastings & cigars
Retail: Stationery/Office Supplies
70 Main Street
Greenfield 01301
413.773.9988
www.greenfieldwinerack.com
Melissa Winters
Services: Art / Design
A.J. Hastings
Amherst center since 1914: gifts, toys, stationery,
collegiate clothing, maps, trail guides, fine pens, greeting
cards, custom stamps, office/school supplies and more!
45 South Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.2840
PHOTOGRAPHY / printing
Alexis Design
Full service graphic design for print and web.
5 Strong Avenue, Suite 201
Northampton 01060
413.584.1640
www.ajhastings.com
Mary Louise Broll, Owner
Retail: Wine/Beer
Green River Ambrosia
www.alexisdesignstudio.com
[email protected]
Alexis Neubert
Design Workshop
A small artisinal meadery, making the finest honey
wines with local raw honey.
Family-owned design, consultation & production
for signs, logos, printing, websites.
324 Wells Street
Greenfield 01301
413.774.5350
34 Front Street
PO Box 51114
Indian Orchard 01151
413.543.5252
www.greenriverambrosia.com
[email protected]
Garth Shaneyfelt
Ryan & Casey Liquors
Retail Liquor, craft brew, spirits and gift baskets.
Many local products.
55 Main Street
Greenfield 01301
413.772.6585
www.ryanandcaseyliquors.com
[email protected]
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www.designworkshopinc.com
[email protected]
Brian Hale, Owner
Eastmont Custom Framing
Over 20 years of creative Custom Framing for homes,
businesses and artists.
43 Main Street, Old Town Hall Suite #1
Easthampton 01027
413.529.9265
www.eastmontgallery.net
[email protected]
Jean-Pierre Pasche
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patricia czepiel hayes
413. 584. 4315
One Way Screen Printing
“One Way Screen Printing, Custom printed apparel,
goods, signs. Promote your org, Outfit your team,
Commemorate your event, T-shirts your Way at One
Way. Your Mom and Pop...T-shirt Shop.”
47 East Street
Hadley 01035
413.584.0091
www.onewayscreenprinting.com
Paul Fisher
Patrick Pacheco Zephyr, Nature Photography
281 N. Valley Road
Pelham 01002
413.256.1565
publications
graphics
fine art
photography
w ww.hadleydesignworks .net
www.patrickzephyrphoto.com
[email protected]
Patrick Zephyr
Seigel Godfrey Signs
179 West Street
West Hatfield 01088
413.247.5986
www.seigelsigns.com
Sign Grafx Group
Hadley Design Works
Graphic design (annual reports, magazines, newsletters,
brochures, logos, posters) and editorial services for print
and web. Fine art exhibited, sold locally. see ad above
15 Sunrise Drive
Hadley 01035
413.584.4315
Signs logos displays websites A - Z: We advise design
print build install repair.
50 Terrace View
Easthampton 01027
413.527.4282
www.sign-grafx.com
Derrick Mason, Owner
www.hadleydesignworks.net
Patricia Czepiel Hayes
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True Resolution
We are a progressive and contemporary photography
studio. see ad on facing page
80 Race Street 2 Rear
Holyoke 01040
413.575.4250
true-resolution.com
[email protected]
Jeffery Byrnes
Services: Auto / Power Equipment
Boyden and Perron Garage, Inc.
Local, family-owned outdoor power equipment dealer
and automotive repair shop.
41 South Whitney Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.7358
www.boydenandperron.com
[email protected]
Sandy Perron
Central Auto and Tire
3rd Generation Repair Facility Specializing in Custom
Exhaust Tire and Auto Repair.
92 Main Street
South Hadley 01075
413.532.8192
Cernak Buick
Your local family dealership.
Expert sales/service-vehicles for all lifestyles.
102 Northampton St. (Route 10)
Easthampton 01027
413.527.1134
www.cernakbuick.com
[email protected]
Jennifer Cernak
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Fathers & Sons, Inc.
Since 1974, a local family-owned and operated
dealership specializing in new and certified pre-owned
Porsche, Audi, Volvo, Saab, Volkswagen, and Kia vehicles.
989 Memorial Avenue
800.446.1981
www.fathers-sons.com
Nicky D’s
Selling quality used vehicles for over 26 years.
Lowest prices & longest warranty.
Easthampton 01027
413.527.5401
www.nickyds.com
Pelham Auto Service/Pelham Imported
Auto Parts
1315 Federal Street
Belchertown 01007
413.253.9302
www.pelhamautoparts.com
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Pleasant Journey Used Cars
Florence Savings Bank
The Pioneer Valley’s favorite place to buy a clean, reliable
used car for over 25 years.
Florence, Northampton, Williamsburg, Easthampton,
Hadley, Amherst, Belchertown & Granby.
85 Main Street, Florence 01062
413.586.1300
800.644.8261
www.florencesavings.com
[email protected]
459 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.8150
www.pleasantjourney.com
[email protected]
Jack and Cheryl Davey
Services: BANKING
Easthampton Savings Bank
Local Bank
36 Main Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
413.527.4111
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Greenfield Savings Bank
In the neighborhood since 1869, with offices in
Franklin and Hampshire counties.
400 Main Street
Greenfield 01301
413.774.3191 or 413.549.3660
www.greenfieldsavings.com
Monson Savings Bank
We are here to help families save, businesses prosper
and communities benefit.
146 Main Street
Monson 01057
413.267.4646
www.monsonsavings.com, www.monsonloans.com
[email protected]
Northampton Cooperative Bank
In the community, for the community. Convenient,
local banking for Hampshire county
67 King Street, Northampton 01060
413.584.4474
www.northamptoncoop.com
[email protected]
PeoplesBank
A leader in green values, sustainable energy financing,
and charitable giving. see ad on next page
330 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke 01040
413.493.7592
www.bankatpeoples.com
[email protected]
Susan B. Wilson, VP
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Accurate Writing & More
Copywriting/marketing & publishing consulting:
affordable, effective, ethical.
Open a free checking account with direct deposit
and receive a $100 gift card or certificate
to a participating local business!
It’s a truly local promotion that’s good for you – and
our local economy! Enjoy all the benefits of banking
with us and support local business. After all, a healthy
economy starts at home.
Gift card or certificate of $100 will be mailed after first direct deposit of payroll, pension or
government check into Northampton Cooperative Bank free checking account. Direct deposit
must be made within 60 days of account opening. New checking account customers only. $10 minimum deposit to open account. One gift per household.Value of gift subject to 1099 reporting.
Certain exclusions may apply. Offer may be discontinued at any time without notice.
16 Barstow Lane
Hadley 01035
413.586.2388
www.frugalmarketing.com
[email protected]
Shel Horowitz, owner
Aladco Linen Service
PO Box 151
Adams 01220
413.743.0505
800.698.0505
www.aladcoservices.com
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of
Greater Springfield
Northampton • Amherst • Florence
Member FDIC/Member SIF • www.northamptoncoop.com
1441 Main St., Suite 136
Springfield, MA 01103-1449
(413) 787-1555
www.myonlinechamber.com
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
Non-profit offering financial products from checking
accounts to mortgages.
200 Westgate Center Drive
Hadley 01035
800.852.5886
umassfive.org
[email protected]
Services: BUSINESS SERVICES
Able Copier Service
30 yrs. in office copier repairs/sales. New & Off-Lease
networked equipment.
297 Old Wilson Road
Florence 01062
413.584.2855
[email protected]
John Ewing
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America’s Box Choice
377 Cottage Street
Springfield 01104
413.788.6944
www.myboxchoice.com
[email protected]
Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
For over 50 years, the voice of Amherst area business.
28 Amity Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.0700
www.amherstarea.com
[email protected]
Tony Maroulis, Executive Director
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Berkshire Natural, LLC
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Buy Local Eat Organic Be Natural Healthy Vending.
413.923.8092
www.BerkshireNatural.com
[email protected]
David Starr
We are dedicated to strengthening & sustaining
economic & civic vitality in our region.
395 Main Street
Greenfield 01301
413.773.5463
www.franklincc.org
[email protected]
Ann Hamilton
Bidwell ID
Strategic branding and marketing.
30 North Maple Street
Florence 01062
413.585.9387
www.bidwellid.com
Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
People and businesses joined to support the well-being
of the Northampton area.
99 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.584.1900
www.explorenorthampton.com
[email protected]
Suzanne Beck, Executive Director
the butler Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
Clean, dependable service. Guaranteed! 23 Cady Street
Ludlow 01056
413.583.8333
butlercarpetcleaners.com
Greenfield Business Association
Promoting Greenfield as a destination for dining,
shopping and doing business.
395 Main Street | mail to: PO Box 898
Greenfield 01302
413.774.2791
www.greenfieldbusiness.org
CardPay
Merchant services. Local, indie agent. Great rates.
10 plus years serving the PV.
PO Box 60160
Florence 01062
[email protected]
Judy Haigler
iAM Business Consulting
Mindful Marketing, Branding & Social Media consulting
for Small Businesses.
592 Main Street
Amherst 01002
413.687.1499
www.iam-bc.com
[email protected]
Shalini Bahl
Chambers Advisory Group
Checkwriters Payroll
333 Elm Street
413.734.1351 or 888.243.2555
www.checkwriterspayroll.com
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Telecom Knowledge & Support and expense reviews
to lower current costs.
88 King Street
Northampton 01060
800.228.1062
www.chambersadvisory.com
[email protected]
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Make the Shift, Bank Locally!
We are very lucky to have so many local and community
banks and credit unions here in Western Massachusetts
to do business with. Unlike some other banks, these local banking institutions are very responsibly run and
do a wonderful job taking care of our community here in
the three counties of the Pioneer Valley.
As you can see from the chart below, the small banks in America have
11% of total bank assets and provide more lending to small businesses
than any other type of bank in the country. If you are an owner or manager
of a locally owned business and are not yet banking locally we highly
recommend it. Small community banks and credit unions truly have
your back.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose a
Community Bank or Credit Union:
1. Get the Same Services at Lower Cost
Most locally owned banks and credit unions offer the same array of services, from
online bill paying to debit and credit cards, at much lower cost than big banks.
Average fees at small banks and credit unions are substantially lower than at big
banks, according to national data.
2. Put Your Money to Work Growing Your Local Economy
Small businesses, which create the majority of new jobs, depend heavily on
small, local banks for financing. Although small and mid-sized banks control less
than one-quarter of all bank assets, they account for more than half of all small
business lending. Big banks, meanwhile, allocate relatively little of their resources
to small businesses.
3. Keep Decision-Making Local
At local banks and credit unions, loan approvals and other key decisions are made
locally by people who live in the community, have face-to-face relationships with
their customers, and understand local needs.
4. Back Institutions that Share a Commitment to Your Community
The fortunes of local banks and credit unions are intimately tied to the fortunes of
their local communities. The more the community prospers, the more the local bank
benefits. This is why many local banks and credit unions are involved in their communities. Big banks, in contrast, are not tethered to the places where they operate.
5. Support Productive Investment, Not Gambling
This graph was provided by the New Rules Project’s Community Banking Initiative.
Learn more at www.newrules.org/banking
If you already get your food locally and shop locally and are not yet
banking locally, this is truly one of the next best things you can do with
your money.
The shift to banking locally, combined with a shift in spending to locally
owned, independent businesses, is a powerful force that will re-shape
our local economic landscape. By shifting money to local banks,
opportunities are created for our local financial institutions to invest our
deposits through loans to increase local business capacity, which in turn
allows local businesses and their employees to increase deposits and
savings through their success. This virtuous cycle is a key driver for
creating jobs and enduring well-being for all members of society.
The primary activity of almost all small banks and credit unions is to turn deposits
into loans and other productive investments. Meanwhile, big banks devote a sizeable share of their resources to speculative trading and other Wall Street bets that
may generate big profits for the bank, but provide little economic or social value
for the rest of us and can put the entire financial system at risk if they go bad.
According to the FDIC website, the total for bank deposits for Hampden,
Hampshire and Franklin counties that make up the Pioneer Valley is:
$11,958,992,000 or nearly $12 Billion (not including credit unions) Total
bank deposits held at local & community banks: $5,771,972,000 or 48%.
Total bank deposits held at non-local banks: $5,800,313,000 or 48.5%.
Our Goal
Pioneer Valley Local First is working to encourage people, businesses and
other institutions to shift their bank deposits away from non-local banks to
local and community banks and credit unions. If just 10% of the deposits
were moved away from non-local banks this would equal over half a billion
more dollars in the hands of financial institutions owned and located right
here in our community.
www.pvLocalFirst.org/bank-locally
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These companies bank on us. Shouldn’t we bank with them?
Get to know your local financial institutions and find the
resources you need to make the shift to a community
bank or credit union. No matter where you live in the
Pioneer Valley, there is a local, community bank or credit
union there to serve you. Lower fees, better
service and a stronger local economy await you.
Welcome to Florence Savings Bank, founded in 1873. Our commitment to
sound banking, combined with our promise to provide the best service
available, has made us one of the fastest growing banks in our area.
Florence Savings Bank remains committed to serving the community as a
local bank. The bank is depositor owned and its Directors and Corporators
are all actively involved in the local community.
The past 141 years have seen profound transformation and advancement in
the banking industry. But Greenfield Savings Bank’s long standing commitment to provide superior customer service, offer solid financial products, and
work diligently to enhance the communities we serve has remained steady
and reliable. We simply wouldn’t be Greenfield Savings Bank without you,
our community. With our legacy of community giving—we proudly invest in
the region that invests in us. Seeing our neighbors thrive inspires us to work
harder, grow stronger, and continue to make a difference.
A century and a half ago, almost every town had at least one bank they could
call their own. These institutions were the financial heart of the community,
fueling its growth during the good times and feeling its pain during the
downturns. Our roots in Western Massachusetts are strong and deep. We
are a federally protected bricks & mortar bank, with ten Full Service Offices
and an extensive ATM network. For 160 years deposits made here, go to
work here.
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At Monson Savings, we intend to be your bank forever by providing all the
products and services you need for your financial well being; whether you
are an individual or business; from checking, savings and loans to financial
advisory services. We are here to help families save, businesses prosper
and communities benefit.
PeoplesBank, the largest community bank in the area, is a leader in green
values, sustainable-energy financing, and charitable giving. Founded in
1885, the bank takes its responsibility to the environment seriously and has
financed more than $40 million in wind, hydroelectric, and solar energy
projects. Recently, the Boston Business Journal recognized PeoplesBank
as a top corporate charitable contributor in Massachusetts and ranked its
employees as number two in the state for volunteer hours contributed.
PeoplesBank—a passion for what is possible.
If there is one thing that we at Pioneer Valley Local
First have tried to make abundantly clear, it’s that
what you do with your money matters for you and your
community. Going local with your spending and your
banking causes a “multiplier effect” that keeps more
money re-circulating in our community. A small shift
in spending by everyone creates a huge amount of
benefit that we can and should take to our local and
community banks and credit unions.
Make the Shift,
Bank Locally!!
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Inspired Marketing
Simply Booked
A full-service marketing co. focusing on small/mid-sized
companies & non profits.
819 Worcester Street
Springfield 01151
888.239.5432
www.simply-booked.com
125 Paridon Street, Suite 201
Springfield 01118
413.303.0101
www.GetInspiredMarketing.com
[email protected]
Jill Monson
Judy Lovitz, MBA
Accounting, Payroll & Tax Services, Budget &
Strategic Planning.
20 Gleason Road
Northampton 01060
413.585.5035
[email protected]
Klituscope Pictures
Beautiful, affordable video production, editing,
and home movie transfers.
7 Clark Avenue
Easthampton 01027
413.527.2874
www.klituscope.com
[email protected]
Tom Klitus, Owner
Tuscarora Communications, Ltd.
204 School Street
Granby 01033
413.467.9470
www.yourghostwriter.com
Western MA Enterprise Fund
see ad below
4 Open Square Way, Suite 407
Holyoke 01040
413.420.0183
www.wmef.org
[email protected]
Western Massachusetts
enterprise Fund, inc.
L’il Dogs
Visual Branding.
393 East Street
Ludlow 01056
413.583.3435
www.lildogs.com
[email protected]
Mansfield Paper Company
380 Union Street | mail to: PO Box 1070
413.781.2000 or 800.225.4641
www.mansfieldpaper.com
Financing local small businesses since 1990
4 Open Square Way . Suite 407 . Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-0183 . Fax: (413) 420-0543
www.wmef.org
WMEF is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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Services: Community Services
Gasoline Alley Foundation
Construction / Maintenance
ASN Natural Stone East
250 Albany Street
Springfield 01105
www.gasolinealleyfoundation.org
ASN Natural Stone is the ideal green choice for kitchen
countertops - Free Estimates.
518 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.5180
Solidago Foundation
150 Main Street, Suite 24
Northampton 01060
413.587.0174
www.asnstone.com
[email protected]
Alex Sajkovic - owner
www.solidago.org
[email protected]
Services: dating
Mass Match
Private, personal, affordable matchmaking for 8 years.
Straight or gay singles.
6 University Drive
Amherst 01002
413.665.3218
www.massmatch.com
[email protected]
Lanie Delphin, Owner
Relationship Co.
Personalized matchmaking for all financially secure &
commitment-minded singles.
59 Interstate Drive
413.733.5200
therelationshipco.com
[email protected]
Elissa Gouge
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Services: Design
Adam Quenneville Roofing,
Siding, & Windows
160 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley 01075
800.693.7663
www.1800newroof.net
Ajna Projects and Designs
Installs Phoenix Composting Toilets for residential,
commercial & public facilities.
PO Box 550
Leeds 01053
413.586.3699
Cozy Home Performance
Building efficiency for an energy-smart future.
74 Lyman Road
Northampton 01060
413.529.0200
www.mycozyhome.org
[email protected]
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Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements
Letourneau Electrical, LLC
Serving our neighbors in Western Mass for many years.
Electrical Contractor-Residential, Commercial, Industrial
347 Newton Street
South Hadley 01075
413.533.0481
www.daveminerroofing.com
[email protected]
Dave Miner
Eco Plan Plus
Architectural services balancing esthetics, structure,
affordability & the environment.
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield 01301
413.773.7559
www.EcoPlanArchitecture.com
[email protected]
Scott Baum
Home Builders and Remodelers
Association of Western Mass., Inc
240 Caldwell Drive
Springfield 01104
413.733.3126
www.hbrawm.com
Home Project
58 Ferrante Avenue
Greenfield 01301
413.774.5059
www.LetourneauElectricMA.com
[email protected]
Paul Letourneau
National Fiber
National Fiber Cellulose Insulation has been
manufacturing cellulose in Belchertown since 1978.
We are the only insulation manufacturer of any kind in
New England!
50 Depot Street
Belchertown 01007
800.282.7711
www.nationalfiber.com
Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools and Spas
Fiberglass Pool and Spa Builder.
3 Westernview Road
Holyoke 01040
413.221.8358
www.pvfpools.com
[email protected]
Clarence Kaye
Transforming homes from cluttered and uninspired
to simple and elegant.
151 Lake Drive
Williamsburg 01096
413.455.6583
[email protected]
Jane Hillman
KW Home
Premium home furnishings & superior interior design.
821/2 Cottage Street
Easthampton 01027
413.527.5936
www.kwhome.net
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Services: Education
Greenfield Community College
Foundation
104 NORTH ELM STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
P.413.587.3050
F.413.587.3051
WWW.ROUTE9DESIGNBUILD.COM
Ensuring affordable access to academic excellence
at Greenfield Community College.
270 Main Street
Greenfield 01301
413.775.1600
www.gccfoundation.org
[email protected]
Allen J. Davis, Executive Director
Services: Environment
PV PhotoVoltaics Cooperative
311 Wells Street, Suite B
Greenfield 01301
413.772.8788 or 860.827.8599
www.pvsquared.coop
[email protected]
Repair Collective
Handymen & women; repair & problem solving.
20 Linden Street
Northampton 01060-3208
413.586.1801
www.repaircollective.com
Tim McNerney
Center for EcoTechnology (CET)
We make green make sense.
320 Riverside Drive, 1A
Florence 01062
413.586.7350
www.cetonline.org
www.restoreonline.com
John Majercak
Co-op Power
see ad below
324 Wells Street, Greenfield 01301
413.772.8898
www.cooppower.coop
[email protected]
Route 9 Design and Build
Creative & Quality design & construction service
for both residential & commercial. see ad above
104 N. Elm Street
Northampton 01060
413.587.3050
www.route9designbuild.com
[email protected]
John Landry Architect
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EarthThrives (GreenComm, Inc.)
Urban Power USA
Think Global, Act Local. EarthThrives is Green,
Sustainable & Local for the Pioneer Valley Articles, Videos,
Press Releases, Events and more. Get Involved Today.
see ad below
Low cost, lightweight, Wind Turbine for lower speed
winds, manufactured locally.
PO Box 550
Greenfield 01302
413.425.1499
www.earththrives.com
[email protected]
Rich Roth
GreenSpringfield
Network with businesses to support economic
development and green initiatives.
1350 Main Street, Suite 212
Springfield 01103
413.205.9868
greenspringfield.com
Peter Ellis
180 Pleasant Street
Easthampton 01027
413.348.8906
www.urbapowerusa.com
[email protected]
Mark Maynard
Services: Gardening/Landscaping
Grass Roots Landscaping
Quality craftsmanship from lawn and garden
maintenance to fine unique stone work.
9B Station Street
Montague 01351
413.367.2460
www.grassrootslandscaping.us
Hickory Dell Farm
Here for your gardening, decorating and gift giving
pleasure. Open Apr. - Dec.
Pioneer Valley
The only online place for
Local, Sustainable & Green
Learn about the basics or Delve in depth.
Contribute & Share what you know.
245 West Farms Road
Northampton 01062
413.586.0031
www.hickorydell.com
[email protected]
Faye & John Omasta
Your community. Your way.
Events, Articles, Videos, Press Releases & more…
www.earththrives.com Go there.
EarthThrives is A Project of Thrives Media
Also join us at welovemuseums.com
Thrives Media mission is to facilitate on-line, communications,
and/or Internet services for groups and individuals engaged in
local, green, sustainable, cultural or similar missions.
www.ThrivesMedia.com
[email protected]
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Hilltown Tree and Garden
Regenerative Design Group
see ad below
308 Main Street, Suite 2C
Greenfield 01301
413.325.7968
51 Pychon Road | mail to: PO Box 248
Chesterfield 01012
413.559.1905
www.hilltowntreeandgarden.com
regenerativedesigngroup.com
[email protected]
Nancy Howard Landscape & Design
Treefrog Landscapes, Inc.
Consultation and design for outside, inside,
and transitional spaces.
Integrating landscapes of sustainability, beauty
and ease into our everyday lives.
25 Pearl Street
Holyoke 01040
413.535.5028
PO Box 1103
Northampton 01061
413.586.8735
[email protected]
Nancy Howard
www.treefroglandscapes.com
[email protected]
Zhem Behr Gardening & Landscape
20+ years, melding ideas with environs to create
dynamic eco-friendly gardens.
16 Lyman Avenue
Easthampton 01027
413.527.0507
JIM MCSWEENEY
MA Certified Arborist & MA Certified Horticulturist
www.pvlocalfirst.org/businesses/
zhem-behrs-gardening-landscaping
[email protected]
Zhem Behr
Services: Health / Beauty / Fitness
Active Chiropractic
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, Natural
Treatments for the Brain and Body.
8 Goffe Street
Hadley 01035
413.587.3111
www.activechiro.com
[email protected]
Bradford Eichwald, DC, DACNB
413.582.4088 | Chesterfield, MA 01012
http://hilltowntreeandgarden.com
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Amherst Community Acupuncture
Groundings, LLC
Acupuncture for everyone in The Pioneer Valley.
New Age Essentials and Gifts, Reiki, Sound Healing and
Intuitive Readings.
86 Henry Street
Amherst 01002
413-230-4464
www.amherstcommunityacupuncture.com
[email protected]
Susana Byers
Blue Moon Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy for weight, tobacco, addictions,
anxiety, fear, pain, insomnia, and more.
11 Plum Tree Lane
Greenfield 01301
413.774.7171
www.BlueMoonHypnotherapy.com
[email protected]
Jean Conway
7 Main Street
Florence 01062
413-320-4919
www.GroundingsLLC.com
[email protected]
Stephanie Thomas
Hartley Hennessey, DC
Conservative chiropractic care to restore function and
improve quality of life.
601 Newton Street
South Hadley 01075
413.534.7200
[email protected]
Hartley Hennessey
Central Rock Gym
JoiaBeauty
Central Rock Gym is a large indoor climbing gym: great
climbing and parties!
Effective, authentically natural, organic skin care
products and facial treatments.
165 Russell Street
Hadley 01035
413.584.7625
6 Crafts Avenue
Northampton 01060
413.585.5888
www.cedntralrockgym.com
[email protected]
Joe Hardey
www.joiabeauty.com
[email protected]
Luahn Page
Elements Hot Tub Spa
Lee Edelberg Esalen Massage
Private Indoor & garden hot tubs, infrared saunas,
individual & couples massage.
Lee Edelberg, LMT, offers Esalen® Massage at his studio
in downtown Northampton.
373 Main Street
Amherst 01002
413.256.TUBS (8827)
181 Main Street, Studio 2
Northampton 01060
413.549.8963
www.ElementsHotTubSpa.com
[email protected]
Jeff and Diana Krauth
www.edelbergmassage.com
[email protected]
Lee Edelberg
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Motion Chiropractic Center
Village Eye Care, Dr. Steven A. Markow
Dr. Mindi Fried specializes in wellness chiropractic
care for families, pregnant women, infants and children
of all ages. Affordable, family plans available.
Professional service provided in a friendly atmosphere.
Eye exams, contact lenses, full-service optical, and a wide
selection of glasses for the entire family.
7 Hadley Street
South Hadley 01075
413.536.6100
www.villageeyecaresouthhadely.com
Dr. Steven A. Markow
54-R Northampton Street, Suite 1
Easthampton 01027
413.527.0207
www.MotionDoc.com
[email protected]
Mindi Palmer Fried
North Star Yoga & Massage
Providing Yoga & Massage for the unique needs &
interests of the individual.
62 East Street
Granby 01033
413.262.1743
www.northstaryogaandmassage.com
[email protected]
Laurie Cameron Hastie, LMT
Off the Map, Inc.
Off the Map Tattoo is a studio with 3 resident and over
50 guest artists a year.
112 Cottage Street
Easthampton 01027
413.527.6574
www.offthemaptattoo.com
Services: Heating / wood
Cernak Fuel
Celebrating over 75 years. Delivering Heating Oil, On &
Off Road Fuel. see ad below
Easthampton 01027
Hampshire: 413.527.4840 or Franklin: 413.527.4850
www.cernakfuel.com
[email protected]
Richard’s Fuel & Heating, Inc.
79 Union Street, Rear 2
Easthampton 01027
413.527.0194
Vega Yoga and Movement Arts
A “Yoga for the People” philosophy and a schedule like no
one else in the Valley.
4 Open Square Way, Studio 221
Holyoke 01040
413.519.4966
www.vegayoga.com
[email protected]
A FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1935
100 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA 01027
www.CernakFuel.com
HAMPSHIRE &
HAMPDEN COUNTIES
Phone (413) 527-4840
Fax (413) 527-7569
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Phone (413) 527-4850
Toll Free (800) 527-4850
Proudly Celebrating Over
75 Years in Business
IN HAMPHIRE, HAMPDEN
& FRANKLIN COUNTIES
Heating Oil • On & Off Road Diesel
Budget & Prepay Contracts
IN HAMPSHIRE & HAMPDEN COUNTIES
24 Hour Service • Maintenance Contracts
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Surner Heating
StakeHolders Capital
60 Shumway Street
Amherst 01002
413.253.5999
Common good investing, uncommonly smart risk
management with options.
383 Main Street
Amherst 01002
888.STK.HLDR (888.785.4537)
www.surnerheat.com
Services: INSURANCE
Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, Inc.
For all your personal and business insurance
since 1935.
63 Main Street
Florence 01062
413.584.1970
www.insuringyourway.com
[email protected]
Roger E. Finck, CIC, LIA
Services:
www.StakeHoldersCapital.com
Wealth Technology Group
Helping you to create a secure retirement using the latest
financial science.
1196 Elm Street
413.739.3511
800.266.6793
www.wealthtechnology.com
Services: LEGAL
INVESTMENT
Pennyfarthing Investment Management
Independent to benefit our clients, sustainable and
ethical portfolio management
43 Brandywine Drive
Belchertown 01007
413.303.0392
www.pennyfarthinginvestment.com
Principle Profits Asset Management
Ferriter & Ferriter, LLC
Experienced lawyers for Commercial, Municipal, Real
Estate, Finance & Energy Law.
Holyoke 01040
413.535.4200
www.Ferriter.com
John Ferriter
Flanders Law Offices
Real estate, business, contracts, non-profits and trusts.
Since 1993, helping investors sleep a tad better. Why not
put your money where your morals are! You can do well
and do good – give us a call to find out how.
Main office: 6 Warren Court
413.625.2525
PO Box 2323
Amherst 01004
800.972.3289
Hampshire County office: 351 Pleasant Street
Northampton 01060
413.586.2729
www.principleprofits.com
Dan McKenna
www.flanderslawoffices.com
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Law Office of Brooks and Powe
Roger Sitterly & Son, Inc.
We are a full service law firm providing counsel to
individuals and businesses on a wide range of
legal issues.
Moving & Storage Company.
43 Whately Road
270 Liberty Street
Springfield 01104
800.533.1171
www.sitterlymovers.com
[email protected]
Roger Sitterly
83 State Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield 01103
413.755.1755
www.brooksandpowe.com
[email protected]
Maegan Brooks
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C
Business law, estate planning, probate, elder law,
litigation, and bankruptcy.
1441 Main Street
Springfield 01103
413.737.1131
www.sffpc.com
[email protected]
David Webber
Services: MOVers / storage
Amherst Self-Storage
Friendly and Efficient Self-Storage;
Many Unit Sizes Available.
1270 Federal Street
Belchertown 01007
mail to: PO Box 289
Hadley, MA 01035
www.amherstselfstorage.com
[email protected]
Five College Movers, LLC
Providing affordable, professional moving labor
services. Fully Insured. Online Quotes!
7 Trillium Way
Amherst 01002
413.687.1738
www.fivecollegemovers.com
[email protected]
Patrick O’Reilly MacWilliams, Owner
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Services: pet care
Bow Wow Bathhouse
Luxury Boarding, Dog Day Care, State of the Art Facility,
Professional Grooming.
203 Long Plain Road
Whately 01373
413.397.9792
www.TheBowWowBathhouse.com
[email protected]
Marcy Schwartz
Services: Printing / Copying
Collective Copies
93 Main Street
Florence 01062
413.586.5829
55 Main Street
Blechertown 01007
413.323.7002
71 S. Pleasant Street
Amherst 01002
413.256.6425
www.collectivecopies.com
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Hadley Printing
58 Canal Street
Holyoke 01040
413.536.8517
www.hadleyprinting.com
[email protected]
Paradise Copies
Paradise equals an experienced staff, a wide range of
services, and a parking lot!
21 Conz Street
Northampton 01060
413.585.0414
www.paradisecopies.com
Services: Real Estate
Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner Real Estate
For Sale By Owner Real Estate Services:
No Commissions, Lots of Support.
13 Knight Avenue
Easthampton 01027
413.539.7950
www.MA4salebyowner.com
[email protected]
Liz Provo
COMMITTED TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1896
PRINTING CAPABILITIES
reports
• annual
brochures
• calendars
• catalogs
• flyers
• folders
• inserts
• labels
• packaging
• stationery
•
CLIENTS
PREPRESS
processing
• direct-to-plate
digital
proofing
• scanning
• image retouching
• color correction
• typesetting/page layout
•
AS GREEN AS IT GETS
• educational
• financial
care
• health
advertising
• corporate
• private business
• individuals
•
inks
• vegetable-based
recycled
papers
• 50% hydroelectric power
• Forest Stewardship Council
• certification
FINISHING TOUCHES
perfect,
• &saddlestitch,
spiral binding
trimming,
• drilling scoring, folding
• collating
• die-cutting
• padding
•
Hadley Printing • 58 Canal Street • Holyoke, MA • T: 413-536-8517
F: 413-536-2154 • [email protected] • www.hadleyprinting.com
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Services: Technology / Internet
Florence I.T.
15% of profits donated back to the community. Visit our
solar powered website. All work remotely. see ad below
413.303.9167
florenceit.net
[email protected]
Matt Lampiasi
Gaia Host Collective
Web hosting services from a worker-owned cooperative
dedicated to sustainability. see ad on facing page
PO Box 622
Greenfield 01302
800.672.8060
www.gaiahost.coop
[email protected]
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Green Earth Computers
Providing on-site + remote computer assistance to
Windows + MAC users in Western Mass. Building energy
efficient custom computers to save electricity + money.
48 N. Pleasant Street, Unit 2B
Amherst 01002
413.282.8324
www.greenearthcomputers.us
[email protected]
Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill
Green Internet Group
819 Worcester Street
Springfield 01151
866.506.1923
www.thegreeninternetgroup.com
[email protected]
Dan Green
We’re your local
connection.
Hogan Communications
We have been serving the Pioneer Valley for over 20 years.
The one stop source for all of your communication and
audio visual needs. see ad on facing page
81 East Street
Easthampton 01027
413.585.9950
800.929.5201
www.teamhogan.com
From cabling and phone systems to VoIP and wireless
networking, Hogan Communications continues to provide
benefits and services few can match. Our professional team
is dedicated to equipping you and your business with the
latest technology – developing systems to increase your
productivity and guaranteeing the stability of your operation.
Call us today for a free analysis of your communication needs.
Keeping you connected.
teamhogan.com
413.585.9950
Sean and
Andy Hogan
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Ink and Toner Solutions
Left-Click Computers
see ad below
Web Development, Computer Sales and Service.
Windows, Linux, Certified Apple.
Amherst 01002
12 Main Street
Northampton 01060
413.517.0099
www.inksolutionsma.com
Joel Mollison Computer Services
Personal and Business Computer Repair.
15 College Highway, Suite H3
Southampton 01073
413.527.8090
www.jm-cs.com
[email protected]
15 Cowles Street
Amherst 01002
Thornes Market
150 Main Street
Northampton 01060
877.289.9820
www.left-click.us
Positronic Design
Website Design, Hosting & Organic Search Engine
Optimization. Flash & PHP/MySQL.
903 Dwight Street
Holyoke 01040
800.472.3765
www.PositronicDesign.com
[email protected]
David Caputo
Thrives Media
Our mission is to facilitate being on-line for those
engaged in local, green, cultural activities, including
services & training; as well as sites of our own.
PO Box 550
Greenfield 01302
413.376.8110
www.ThrivesMedia.com
[email protected]
Rich Roth
TnR Global
High end web systems since 1993. Specializing in
enterprise search & cloud computing.
245 Russell Street 23B
Hadley 01035
413.425.1499
www.tnrglobal.com
[email protected]
Rich Roth
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Services: Waste Management
Alternative Recycling Systems
We like to Recycle...But we’ll take your Trash too.
Competitive Rates. see ad on facing page
PO Box 120
Northampton 01061
413.587.4005
www.alternativerecycling.com
[email protected]
Patrick Kennedy
Alternative Recycling
Systems, LLC
“We like to RECYCLE...
but we’ll take your TRASH too!”
Commercial & Residential
Curbside & Driveway Service
Demolition & Clean Out Services
Amherst Trucking
Serving the local community with excellent
trash/recycling service for 40 years. see ad below
PO Box 39
North Hatfield 01066
413.247.5853
www.amhersttrucking.com
Richard Pitts & David Reed, owners
Roll-Off Containers
Compactor Systems
Compost + Organics
(413) 587-4005
Office Staffed Daily M-F
Serving the Pioneer Valley
10 to 40 yard roll off
container service now available
www.AlternativeRecycling.com
Your Local
Family Owned
Recycling & Refuse Hauler
Call Us For All Your
Recycling and Refuse Needs
3077137
P.O. Box 39 • No. Hatﬁeld, MA 01066-0039
(413) 247-5853 • (413) 247-0365 fax
www.amhersttrucking.com
David Reed & Richard Pitts, owners
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MasterCard/Visa Accepted
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INDEX BY TOWN
Amherst
A.J. Hastings Amherst Books Amherst Brewing Company Amherst Chamber of Commerce Amherst Coffee Amherst Community Acupuncture Atkins Farms Country Market Bart’s Homemade Black Sheep Blue Marble Boyden and Perron Garage, Inc. Bueno y Sano Collective Copies Cowls Building Supply Elements Hot Tub Spa Five College Movers LLC Food for Thought Books Fretted Instrument Workshop Green Earth Computers Harp Irish Pub Henion Bakery Hope and Feathers Framing iAM Business Consulting Ink and Toner Solutions La Veracruzana Left-Click Computers Loose Goose Café Mass Match Mystery Train National Yiddish Book Center Parker’s Bed & Breakfast and Sugar House Principle Profits Asset Management Silverscape Designs StakeHolders Capital Surner Heating The Sub and Pizza Worlds Apart Games Ashfield
Ashfield Lake House Belchertown
Amherst Self-Storage Collective Copies Mariposa Endeavors National Fiber Pelham Auto Service/Pelham Imported Auto Parts Pennyfathering Investment Management Roadhouse Café Bernardston
Kringle Candle Company 86
INDEX BY TOWN
40
30
21
49
14
68
18
15
15
36
44
22
75
37
68
74
31
38
80
23
17
28
51
82
24
83
17
58
39
32
7
72
38
73
72
26
37
20
74
75
28
61
45
72
17
28
Charlemont
Berkshire East Ski Resort Zoar Outdoor Chesterfield
Hilltown Tree and Garden Inn Nature Bed & Breakfast and Yoga Cummington
The Old Creamery Co-op Easthampton
Big E’s Supermarket Cernak Buick Cernak Fuel Easthampton Savings Bank Eastmont Custom Framing Hogan Communications Klituscope Pictures KW Homes Mary Ann’s Dance and More Massachusetts 4 Sale By Owner Real Estate Motion Chiropractic Center Nicky D’s Off the Map Inc. Richard’s Fuel & Heating, Inc. Sign Grafx Group Urban Power USA Valley Art Supply Wandering Peacock Zhem Behr Gardening & Landscape Florence
Able Copier Service Bidwell ID CardPay Center for EcoTechnology (CET) Collective Copies Cup and Top Café Earth First Flooring Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc. Florence Savings Bank Groundings, LLC Sugar Maple Trailside Inn Granby
North Star Yoga & Message Tuscarora Communications, Ltd. Greenfield
Adam’s Donuts Andy’s and the Oak Shoppe Bart’s Homemade Blue Moon Hypnotherapy Co-op Power 2011-2012 Local Business Guide
12
13
66
7
20
19
44
71
46
41
80
56
60
34
76
70
45
70
71
43
65
28
29
67
48
50
50
63
75
15
35
72
47
69
8
70
57
14
35
15
68
63
87
INDEX BY TOWN
Greenfield cont.
EarthThrives (GreenComm, Inc.) Eco Plan Plus Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gaia Host Collective Green Fields Market – Franklin Community Cooperative Green River Ambrosia Greenfield Business Association Greenfield Coffee Greenfield Community College Foundation Greenfield Farmer’s Cooperative Exchange Greenfield Savings Bank Hope & Olive Letourneau Electrical, LLC Magpie Woodfired Pizza Pierce Brothers Gourmet Distributors PV PhotoVoltaics Cooperative Raven Used Bookshop Real Pickles Regenerative Design Group Ryan & Casey Liquors The People’s Pint Thrives Media Wine Rack 64
60
51
78
19
40
51
16
63
35
47
23
61
24
26
62
33
10
67
40
25
83
41
Nancy Howard Landscape & Design PeoplesBank Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools and Spas Positronic Design True Resolution Vega Yoga and Movement Arts Western MA Enterprise Fund Indian Orchard
Design Workshop Leeds
Anja Projects and Designs Ludlow
L’il Dogs The Butler Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Monson
Monson Savings Bank Montague
Grass Roots Landscaping Montague Bookmill North Hatfield
Hadley
Accurate Writing & More Active Chiropractic Adventure Outfitters Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery Carmelina’s at the Commons Central Rock Gym Esselon Café Hadley Design Works Hadley Garden Center Ivory Creek Bed & Breakfast One Way Screen Printing TnR Global UMass Five College Federal Credit Union Valley Malt Hampden
Lighthouse Cruises & Vacations LLC Hatfield
Tea Guys, LLC Holyoke
Aladco Linen Services Dam Café Ferriter & Ferriter, LLC Gramp’s Restaurant Hadley Printing Massachusetts Academy of Ballet Muse Custom Framing and Gifts 88
INDEX BY TOWN
49
67
39
8
22
68
22
42
36
7
43
83
48
10
7
27
49
15
73
23
76
13
28
Amherst Trucking Northampton
ASN Natural Stone East A Child’s Garden A2Z Science Store Acadia Herbals Alexis Design Alternative Recycling Systems Berkshire Natural, LLC Booklink Booksellers Broadside Bookshop Bueno y Sano Chambers Advisory Group Cornucopia Cozy Home Performance Daily Hampshire Gazette Deals and Steals Downtown Sounds Flanders Law Offices Fly By Night Foster Farrar Company Gazebo GoBerry Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Happy Valley Herrell’s Ice Cream Hickory Dell Farm Indigo Coffee 2011-2012 Local Business Guide
66
47
61
83
44
70
57
41
59
56
50
47
65
31
84
59
33
36
38
41
84
50
30
30
22
50
19
59
13
30
38
73
35
37
33
15
51
36
17
65
26
89
INDEX BY TOWN
Northampton cont.
Ink and Toner Solutions Iris Photo& Digital Inc. J. Rich Clothing for Men Jackson & Conner JoiaBeauty Judy Lovitz Karma La Veracruzana Lee Edelberg Esalen Massage Left-Click Computers Local Metropolitan Books & Records Northampton Brewery Bar + Grille Northampton Coffee Northampton Cooperative Bank Northampton Lumber Co Inc Oh My… A Sensuality Shop Paradise Copies Pinch Pleasant Journey Used Cars Raven Used Bookshop Repair Collective River Valley Market Roberto’s Restaurant Route 9 Design and Build Serio’s Market Silverscape Designs Solidago Foundation Sylvester’s Treefrog Landscapes Inc. Turn it Up! United Way of Hampshire County Western Village Ski and Sports Inc. Woodstar Café INDEX BY TOWN
82
39
34
34
69
56
24
24
69
83
24
31
25
17
47
37
34
76
11
46
33
62
20
25
62
20
38
58
25
67
39
14
40
18
South Hadley
Adam Quenneville Roofing, Siding & Windows Central Auto and Tire Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements Food 101 Bar and Bistro Hartley Hennessey, DC Johnny’s Bar & Grille Lola and Me… Too New Main Moon of Yeung Odyssey Bookshop Tailgate Picnic Village Commons Village Eye Care, Dr. Steven A. Markow Southampton
Bashista Orchards Joel Mollison Computer Services Florence I.T. 78
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
49
America’s Box Choice 49
Big Y Foods, Inc. 19
Bueno y Sano 22
Gasoline Alley Foundation 58
Green Internet Group 80
GreenSpringfield 64
Hampden Bank 14
Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Western Mass., Inc. 60
Inspired Marketing 56
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Law Office of Brooks and Powe Roger Sitterly & Son, Inc. 75
74
Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Simply Booked 57
Springfield Library & Museums Association 12
Sunderland
Wendell
Diemand Egg Farm Orange
Dean’s Beans 26
Pelham
Shelburne Falls
Flanders Law Offices McCusker’s Market – Franklin Community Cooperative Shelburne Arts Cooperative South Deerfield
CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) GoNOMAD Café Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens West Hatfield
Seigel Godfrey Signs West Springfield
Patrick Pacheco Zephyr, Nature Photography 43
73
19
12
10
16
13
Checkwriters Payroll Fathers & Sons, Inc Fran Johnson’s Golf and Tennis Mansfield Paper Company Relationship Co. Wealth Technology Group Whately
Bow Wow Bathhouse Williamsburg
Home Project 90
8
82
Springfield
Blue Heron Restaurant & Catering Online
59
44
60
23
69
23
33
25
32
18
27
71
21
8
43
50
45
39
56
58
73
75
60
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Market to Market
Community = Involvement = Sustaining Local Agriculture
Local farms are the foundation of our community. They
provide us with fresh, healthful food and vital farm
products, from fruits and vegetables, to wood, fiber, and
more. They also contribute to a strong local economy that
in turn supports local jobs, and they help to preserve our
vistas by working our local lands and keeping them open.
Since its founding in 1993, CISA has been at the
forefront of ground-breaking initiatives that support
farmers, create strong markets for farm products, and
build a thriving agricultural economy for all in Western
Massachusetts. Our Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown™
awareness campaign is the longest-running buy local
program in the country and now has more than 300
local farms, restaurants, and agricultural businesses
participating. Its impact has been tremendous; 82% of
residents recognize the Local Hero logo, and are twice
as likely to shop at their local farm stand or farmers’
market or to choose local products at their grocery store,
while 61% of participating farms said the program has
increased their product sales. CISA also works with
partners to ensure that locally grown food is available to
more residents of our region in more of the places that
they live, work, learn, shop, and eat.
The chart below shows that if people in western
Michigan shopped just 10% more often at local
businesses that it would keep an extra 53 million dollars in their community and create over 1,600 new jobs. What would be the effect
if we did the same here?
Each of us can contribute to the
viability of local farms. Purchase
products from farms in your area
by looking for the Local Hero
logo, become a CISA community
member, and spread the word about
the importance of supporting local
agriculture. Become a part of the Community Involved in
Sustaining Agriculture and visit www.buylocalfood.org .
The next step is up to you!
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photo by Andrea Burns
Buy Local, Buy Fair
While there are several hundred Fair Trade Towns in
Europe, there are only twenty-one here in the United
States. Of the twenty-one town Fair Trade Towns, four
of them: Amherst, Northampton, and Conway MA and
Brattleboro, VT are right in our backyard and Greenfield
or Easthampton maybe one of the next.
In 2007 Pioneer Valley Local First joined the Northampton Fair Trade Coalition and played a key role in helping
Northampton become the 6TH Fair Trade Town in the
country. Now we are helping to create and partner with
the Pioneer Valley Fair Trade Committee to promote the
important message and mission of Fair Trade in the three
counties of the Pioneer Valley. If you would like to help in
our efforts, please be in touch.
People in Fair Trade Towns use their everyday choices to
support Fair Trade by offering and purchasing products,
like chocolate, coffee, tea, bananas, etc…which make a
positive, sustainable change in the lives of farmers in
developing countries. Fair, direct and transparent trade
practices make it possible for farmers to thrive instead
of just merely survive, which is all too often the case.
Around Western Massachusetts we are calling our
campaign “Buy Local, Buy Fair.” The idea of Buy Local,
Buy Fair is to encourage people to buy Fair Trade
products at locally owned businesses; this way we can
take care of the world and ourselves at the same time
and we go in a direction where everyone benefits.
When shopping at locally owned, independent
businesses, please look for the Fair Trade CertifiedTM
label and support Fair Trade for communities here and
abroad. Thank You!
When you see this label you can be
confident that you are getting products
that are safer for you, your family and
our planet and better for small farmers
the world over.
To learn more about Fair Trade, please go to:
www.fairtradetownsusa.org and www.transfairusa.org
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Fair Trade principles include: Fair prices: Democratically organized farmer groups receive a
guaranteed price. Fair labor conditions: Workers enjoy freedom of association,
safe working conditions, and living wages. Forced child labor is strictly
prohibited. Direct trade: Importers purchase from producer groups as directly
as possible, eliminating unnecessary middlemen and empowering farmers. Community development: Fair Trade farmers and farm
workers invest their earnings in social and business development projects
like health care, new schools, quality improvement trainings, and organic
certification. Environmental sustainability: The Fair Trade certification system strictly prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms
(GMOs), promotes systems that improve soil fertility, and limits the use
of harmful agrochemicals in favor of environmentally sustainable farming
methods that protect farmers’ health and preserve valuable ecosystems
for future generations.
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Local Sustainability
At the root of the movement for a more just and
sustainable way of life is a new way of thinking
about the world. It’s not just about buying lots
of cool green stuff. It’s about re-thinking how we
live on the planet. We have learned…
• The earth is finite and that what we take from the earth
is not for free.
• Nothing can really be thrown away. The idea of “waste”
is a misconception.
• Human activity can degrade or regenerate the planet.
What we do matters.
• Concentrating wealth in the hands of a few and
impoverishing others is unjust and not sustainable.
• Buying stuff and accumulating wealth doesn’t alone
make us happy or healthy. Living in balance with nature
and living in community with others does.
Our local, living economy is a complex set of relationships
that exist to provide people with meaningful work and
with the products and services they need for a fulfilling
life. Here in the Pioneer Valley, there are many people,
businesses, non-profits, government entities and
cooperatives focused on building vibrant, just,
sustainable, local economies.
Pioneer Valley Local First works to encourage people
to think local first so that they buy and bank local first.
They also work to encourage companies in a friendly way
to be socially, locally and environmentally responsible by
helping companies create their own action plans to become more sustainable. The Pioneer Valley Sustainability
Network (www.pvsustain.org) is a business network
creating a just and sustainable future in our region by
fostering dialogue and collaboration between network
members. The organizations and businesses in these
networks are living a commitment to sustainability and
justice in lots of ways.
REDUCE
• Reducing their energy and fuel use and traveling less
• Finding ways to use fewer of the earth’ s resources
• Finding creative ways to use materials more efficiently
in their operations
• Using organic and natural products and practices in
their operations
The Northampton Brewery shaved $32,000 off their
electric bill in the first nine months after their Deep
Energy Retrofit with Beyond Green Construction.
REUSE
• Reusing, recycling and composting what they have to “
throw away”
• Generating little to no waste in their operations
23 Big Y stores in Massachusetts diverted 2,200 tons
of produce, unsold prepared foods, deli meat ends,
cheese block ends and floral waste from landfills to two
farms for composting and a zoo for animal food in 2010
saving $35 to $40 per ton with support from the Center
for EcoTechnology (CET) in Northampton. CET also
operates EcoBuilding Bargains in Springfield selling
ecofriendly used and surplus building materials at
bargain prices along with deconstruction services which
keep valuable building materials out of landfills.
continued on the next page...
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Local Sustainability... continued
RESTORE
BE FAIR
• Restoring dignity and respect to people who have been
marginalized in our economy
• Treating their workers well
• Protecting natural resources
• Restoring vitality to natural environments
Conway School of Landscape Design explores, develops,
practices, and teaches design of the land that is
ecologically and socially sustainable. Graduate students
do design projects for the community as part of their
studies. For one project, they reduced erosion and
screened the parking area in a popular fishing area on
the Quabbin Reservoir by allowing native plants to
revegetate the sandy shore; construction details included
the design of a universally accessible fishing pier. In
another, they redesigned an inner-city schoolyard in
Holyoke, MA, providing more shade, greenspace, and
learning ground for the children.
BE GREEN
• Using renewable energy
• Using products that don’t harm the environment
Solidago Foundation, a foundation supporting sustainability and justice initiatives in limited resource communities
around the world, worked with design firm Coldham and
Hartman to upgrade the energy efficiency of their offices
and hired worker-owned cooperative PV Squared to install
a solar electric system on the roof of Thornes Market.
Berkshire East recently put up a wind generator that will
produce over 100% of their energy needs and Urban
Power USA is a new local company producing low cost
wind turbines in Easthampton.
BE LOCAL
• Buying from other local companies, farmers, and
individuals who sell things that were created with respect for the planet.
Our Family Farms is a partnership of local farmers,
processors, distributers, retailers and consumers bringing
high quality local milk to local supermarkets.
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• Buying from other local companies or locally-owned
companies in other regions who treat their workers well.
Consumer Owned Food Co-ops - Green Fields Market,
McCuskers Market, River Valley Market and The Old
Creamery Co-op are consumer owned food cooperatives
in the area that treat workers well and bring consumers
quality local food, health and beauty products from
local producers.
EDUCATE
• Helping people understand how to live more gently on
the planet and build more vibrant local communities.
CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) is
an education and advocacy non-profit bringing together
farmers, families, restaurants and grocery stores to keep
local agriculture strong in western Massachusetts. Their
Local Hero campaign is the longest running “buy local”
program in the country and is a smashing success.
ACTIVATE
• Helping people and communities transition to a more
sustainable and just future in our region.
Co-op Power is a consumer-owned energy cooperative
providing affordable energy products and services for
homes and businesses and resources to help communities
transition to a just and sustainable energy future. Co-op
Power members have built Energy Efficiency Services,
Solar Hot Water System Installation Services, Northeast
Biodiesel (a recycled vegetable oil biodiesel plant in
Greenfield) and Energía (an energy services company
in Holyoke) to provide quality jobs in marginalized
communities and access to affordable, sustainable energy
products and services.
By Lynn Benander, President and CEO of Coop Power
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Business Alliance for Local
Living Economies
Pioneer Valley Local First is part of a larger, growing
movement of locally owned, independent businesses
that are working to create vibrant communities and
strong local economies. We are a member of the
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE),
which was founded in 2001 and has since grown to
include more than 80 Local First networks throughout
the United States and Canada.
BALLE brings local business leaders together to share
ideas and learn how to more effectively strengthen local
economies and preserve and protect the health and well
being of local communities and the environment. We
encourage you as business owners and citizens alike to
attend the annual International BALLE conference held
each spring and to learn from other local business
owners from across the country. We encourage you to
visit the BALLE website at www.livingeconomies.org.
To find articles, studies, and other resources that offer
rock-solid evidence supporting the importance of
shopping at locally owned, independent businesses.
Publication Credits
Printed by: Hadley Printing
Designed by: Alexis Design, Alexis Neubert
Copyediting Services: Positive Proof Editing,
Rosie Pearson (excluding directory portion)
Photographs:
On cover, top photo by Patrick Zephyr., bottom photo
by JefferyB.
Unless noted, all other area photos are by JefferyB.
Production Manager: Jennica Petrik-Huff
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A Big, Hearty Thanks...
for our 2nd Local Business Guide!
To all of our 245+ members
To our Major Sponsors: Big Y World Class Market,
Hampden Bank and Alexis Design. Thank you also to
the Hampden Bank Charitable Foundation.
Pioneer Valley Local First Steering Committee:
Joan Grenier; Daniel Finn; Jennica Petrik-Huff; Nancy
Felton; Mitch Gaslin; Maegan Brooks; Jill Monson;
Karl Tur; Gary Thomas; David Caputo; Shalini Bahl;
Betsy Powell; and Rochelle Prunty.
A Huge Thank you to: Jennica Petrik-Huff and Daniel
Finn for all of your hard work and tireless dedication;
to Alexis Neubert our Graphic Designer; to Josh
Cohen for being a great Web Master; Gaia Host
Collective for Hosting our website; to Greg Desrosiers
at Hadley Printing for being our Printer; and to our
Accountant Judy Lovitz.
Special Thanks to the Following Friends of Pioneer
Valley Local First: Rick DeBonis; Melissa Serra; Lynn
Benander; Jeff Brown; John Schnepp; Douglas Burr;
Karen Rossetti; William Hogan; Jill Connolly; Becky
Caplice; Janet Egelston; Jack Finn; Amy Scribner;
John Majercak; Phil Korman; Craig Della Penna; Mark
Lattanzi; Sean Jeffords; Will Flanders; Sue Wilson;
Alden Booth; Lisa Kmetz; Billy Linstead-Goldsmith;
Jenny Ladd; Alexandra Mello; Yuri Friman; Alissa
Barron and the staff at BALLE; Derek Huntington;
Stacy Mitchell; and Tony Maroulis.
fresh colors. fresh ideas.
locally grown graphic design.
Thank you also to: 93.9 The River, 1400AM,
especially to Chris Collins, Gary Thomas and Monte;
the staff at the Daily Hampshire Gazette;
BusinessWest; Steve Cantara at 100.9FM, and Leo
Maley at 91.1FM and John DiPietro and Maggie
Pereiras at the show SimplyLiving.
www.pvLocalFirst.org
alexisdesignstudio.com

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