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UMassFive's Interview with Glen Wojcik, owner of Pioneer Valley Environmental

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What is PVE? PVE is a mechanical contracting business that was started in 1999 by myself in my house. We do plumbing, heating, A/C and electrical service. We do mostly service and replacement of mechanical and electrical equipment. We do some new
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UMassFive's Interview with B Strategic Communications Elena Sharnoff

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What brought you to the Valley? A friend already lived here, and I fell in love with Northampton. It seemed like it was home right away. I then ended up getting my PhD at UMass Amherst! What do you like about being a member at UMassFive? I really
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UMassFive's Interview with Hoppy Sauce's Justin Peritore

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What brought you to the Valley? The culinary options in Western Mass were exciting. What do you like most about working with a local Credit Union? Not only does it have a network of people that connect you further to the community, but I like seeing
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UMassFive Collecting Personal Care Items for Local Survival Centers

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During the month of May, the Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield Mercy Medical Center Branches of UMassFive are holding a Personal Care Items Drive to benefit the pantries of the Amherst Survival Center , Northampton Survival Center , and The Gray
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UMassFive's Interview with J.S. Bryant Schools Allison Druin

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What is it you are most excited to share about your business? We’re doing something that nobody else has actually done before. We are supporting LGBTQ teens that are struggling with anxiety and depression. Why hasn’t anyone done this before? We do
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UMassFive's Interview with Valley Fabrics Francesca DenHartog

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How did you get into this business? The original Valley Fabrics was in 2004-2009, right when the economy was tanking we were still in start-up phase and this was going to be a long road to get to the other side and so I closed…It was great. 8 ½ years
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