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Living Local Living Local 413 is committed to building strong, sustainable business communities that enhance everyone’s quality of life.

We believe that investing in our local economies can create a brighter future for our communities and our world. Living Local has just gone through a major update and upgrade! We are calling it Living Local 413 because it is really the same awesome grassroots movement it has always been, but now it has been expanded to include all of Western Mass and has many other new features and benefits for its members as well as the communities it serves. We also have a new leader and he is ready to take Living Local to the next level! Bill Cole is the new Board Chair and has already added new back-end software and has re-designed the website to reflect our new mission and direction. Our networking meetings have been moved from East Longmeadow to Springfield. Bill says “If there was ever a time to relocate to Springfield this it!” We are planning to make Springfield our home base and the location of the networking meetings for Hampden County and then we will open up a chapter for Hampshire County next. In the end, we hope to have a chapter in each of the counties in Western Mass.

“This is not about making money for the group, it is about helping locally owned businesses in Western Mass thrive!” Bill Cole, President

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!Join us for the very first THE LOCAL HOUR on Monday, October 12!The Local Hour is a new weekly online ...
10/12/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!

Join us for the very first THE LOCAL HOUR on Monday, October 12!

The Local Hour is a new weekly online gathering from Living Local 413, happening every Monday night from 6:00–7:00 PM.

It’s an open, informal hour to learn more about Living Local 413, ask questions, share ideas, make connections, and talk about what’s happening across the Western Massachusetts business community.

No formal presentation. No complicated agenda.

Just come as you are. Bring a question, an idea, a need, or something you’re working on. You’re also welcome to simply listen and get to know the people and conversations around Living Local 413.

📅 First event: Monday, October 12
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🔁 Every Monday night

👉 Join The Local Hour on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82096225814?pwd=aA766fqCaExXZlc55suHeaVfbemKBD.1

Come with questions, needs, ideas, or opportunities to collaborate. Leave with answers, resources, new connections, and perhaps a clearer path for what comes next.

We hope you’ll join us for the first one and help us shape what The Local Hour becomes.

🎉 GREAT EVENT. GREAT PARTNERS. GREAT COMMUNITY! 🎉What a fantastic evening in Franklin County! The October 413 Entreprene...
10/10/2026

🎉 GREAT EVENT. GREAT PARTNERS. GREAT COMMUNITY! 🎉
What a fantastic evening in Franklin County! The October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight brought together entrepreneurs, small business owners, community partners, and supporters for an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration of the people building our local economy.
A huge thank-you to our outstanding partners, Franklin County CDC and the Greenfield Business Association, for helping make this event such a success! Your collaboration and commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs are what make this series so special. 🤝
👏 Special thanks to our featured entrepreneurs:
💇 Stephanie Kauffman of Archetype Hair
⚡ Randy Ames of Ames Electrical Consulting
🔥 Chad Flasinski of Hotfire Bar & Grill
Thank you to Beacon Bank, our Platinum Sponsor, for helping make the $1,000 413 Pitch & Prosper prizes possible! We also thank the Arbors & The Ivy for additional sponsorship
And congratulations to our 413 Pitch & Prosper participants for stepping up, sharing their businesses, and inspiring the audience! The competition continues to shine a spotlight on the talent and entrepreneurial spirit throughout Western Massachusetts.
A special "Thank You" to Paul Silva from Innovate 413 for MCing the pitch competition!
413 Pitch & Prosper Participants:
•Common Ground Fitness Center – 413 Pitch and Prosper
Winner! 🏆💰
•Northern Tech Solutions
•Golden Vale Photo & Aerial Imaging
Thank you to our 413 Pitch& Prosper Judges:
•Max Fripp from Playworks
•Kwaku Ofori from FCCDC
•Jess Thompson from Greenfield Cooperative Bank
With 11 consecutive sold-out events, the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight continues to demonstrate the power of bringing our entrepreneurial ecosystem together.
Brought to you by Common Capital and Living Local 413. We’re proud to work alongside partners who believe in the potential of Western Massachusetts entrepreneurs. Here's to build stronger businesses and a stronger regional economy — together!
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Tonight at The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight in partnership with Common Capital we caught up with: - Hannah Sobel, Program ...
10/08/2026

Tonight at The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight in partnership with Common Capital we caught up with:

- Hannah Sobel, Program Manager at Franklin County CDC
- Jonah Keane, Owner of Wilden Salter Consulting and Coaching (ManagerJumpstart.com)
-- Special shout-out in this interview >>> Applied Mortgage, Lindsay Barron LaBonte, & Chikmedia
- Traci Talbert, Racial Justice Community Engagement Director at Franklin County CDC (https://fccdc.org/food_process_center/racial-justice)

Check out the THREE LIVE BIZ BUZZ 413 INTERVIEWS now at https://www.livinglocal413.org/bizbuzz.

Thank you to these partners…
- Platinum Year-Long Program Sponsor: BeaconBank
- Gold Pitch Contest Sponsor: The Arbors & The Ivy Assisted Living Residential Communities
- Pitch Contest Partner: Innovate413
- October Event Partners: Franklin Country CDC & Greenfield Business Association
- Event Location: Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
- Host: Jill Monson, owner of POPmore

Bill Cole

🚨 Franklin County — Don’t Miss the October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight! 🚨Registration is open, and we’re bringing the 413...
10/05/2026

🚨 Franklin County — Don’t Miss the October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight! 🚨

Registration is open, and we’re bringing the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight to Greenfield on October 8th!

Come hear directly from three Franklin County entrepreneurs about their journeys, challenges, and experiences building their businesses:

💇 Stephanie Kauffman — Archetype Hair
⚡ Randy Ames — Ames Electrical Consulting
🔥 Chad Flasinski — Hotfire Bar & Grill

🏆 PLUS — 413 Pitch & Prosper!
Watch local entrepreneurs take the stage and pitch their businesses for a chance to win a $1,000 prize! 💰

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA

🤝 Moderated by Franklin County CDC & Greenfield Business Association

After 11 consecutive sold-out events, we’re taking the Spotlight to Franklin County. Don’t wait until this one sell out!

👉 Register today and join us for an evening of entrepreneurship, connection, and community. https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-entrepreneur-spotlight-october-2026/

Brought to you by Common Capital & Living Local 413

Sponsored by Beacon Bank

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!Join us for the very first THE LOCAL HOUR on Monday, October 5!The Local Hour is a new weekly online g...
10/05/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!

Join us for the very first THE LOCAL HOUR on Monday, October 5!

The Local Hour is a new weekly online gathering from Living Local 413, happening every Monday night from 6:00–7:00 PM.

It’s an open, informal hour to learn more about Living Local 413, ask questions, share ideas, make connections, and talk about what’s happening across the Western Massachusetts business community.

No formal presentation. No complicated agenda.

Just come as you are. Bring a question, an idea, a need, or something you’re working on. You’re also welcome to simply listen and get to know the people and conversations around Living Local 413.

📅 First event: Monday, October 5
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🔁 Then every Monday night

👉 Join The Local Hour on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82096225814?pwd=aA766fqCaExXZlc55suHeaVfbemKBD.1

Come with questions, needs, ideas, or opportunities to collaborate. Leave with answers, resources, new connections, and perhaps a clearer path for what comes next.

We hope you’ll join us for the first one and help us shape what The Local Hour becomes.

Join us for the very first THE LOCAL HOUR on Monday, October 5!The Local Hour is a new weekly online gathering from Livi...
10/01/2026

Join us for the very first THE LOCAL HOUR on Monday, October 5!

The Local Hour is a new weekly online gathering from Living Local 413, happening every Monday night from 6:00–7:00 PM.

It’s an open, informal hour to learn more about Living Local 413, ask questions, share ideas, make connections, and talk about what’s happening across the Western Massachusetts business community.

No formal presentation. No complicated agenda.

Just come as you are. Bring a question, an idea, a need, or something you’re working on. You’re also welcome to simply listen and get to know the people and conversations around Living Local 413.

📅 First event: Monday, October 5
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🔁 Then every Monday night

👉 Join The Local Hour on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82096225814?pwd=aA766fqCaExXZlc55suHeaVfbemKBD.1

Come with questions, needs, ideas, or opportunities to collaborate. Leave with answers, resources, new connections, and perhaps a clearer path for what comes next.

We hope you’ll join us for the first one and help us shape what The Local Hour becomes.

🎉 The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight is heading to Franklin County! 🎉Join us for our October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight, fea...
09/30/2026

🎉 The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight is heading to Franklin County! 🎉

Join us for our October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight, featuring a special Franklin County edition moderated jointly by Franklin County CDC and the Greenfield Business Association.

Meet three local entrepreneurs and hear their stories, challenges, and experiences building businesses in Franklin County:

💇‍♀️ Stephanie Kauffman — Archetype Hair
⚡ Randy Ames — Ames Electrical Consulting
🔥 Chad Flasinski — Hotfire Bar & Grill

🏆 413 Pitch & Prosper Competition
Selected entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses live for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize! 💰

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA

✨ Brought to you by Common Capital and Living Local 413

🤝 Sponsored by Beacon Bank

After 11 consecutive sold-out events, we're bringing the Spotlight to Franklin County!

👉 Seats are limited — register today and join us for an evening celebrating Franklin County entrepreneurs! https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-entrepreneur-spotlight-october-2026/

🎉 The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight is heading to Franklin County! 🎉Join us for our October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight, fea...
09/28/2026

🎉 The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight is heading to Franklin County! 🎉

Join us for our October 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight, featuring a special Franklin County edition moderated jointly by Franklin County CDC and the Greenfield Business Association.

RSVP HERE - https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-entrepreneur-spotlight-october-2026/

This is your opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, small business owners, community partners, and the organizations helping businesses start, grow, and thrive throughout Franklin County.

🏆 NEW: 413 Pitch & Prosper Competition
Selected entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses live for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize! 💰

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center
289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA

✨ Brought to you by Common Capital and Living Local 413

🤝 Sponsored by Beacon Bank

After 11 consecutive sold-out events, we're bringing the Spotlight to Franklin County — and seats are expected to go quickly!

👉 Register today and be part of the Franklin County entrepreneurial community! Events for September 2026 – https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-entrepreneur-spotlight-october-2026/

Tonight at The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight in partnership with Common Capital caught up with: - Bill Cole, Living Local 4...
09/10/2026

Tonight at The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight in partnership with Common Capital caught up with:
- Bill Cole, Living Local 413, President and Founder
- United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Katie Wajda, Non-Profit Resource Center Manager and Sarah Tanner, Chief of Staff
- Jason Niles, SVP Director of MyBanker with Beacon Bank

Check out the THREE LIVE BIZ BUZZ 413 INTERVIEWS now at https://www.livinglocal413.org/bizbuzz.

Thank you to these partners…
- Platinum Year-Long Program Sponsor: BeaconBank
- Gold Pitch Contest Sponsor: The Arbors & The Ivy Assisted Living Residential Communities
- Pitch Contest Partner: Innovate413
- September Event Partner: MSBDC Western Regional Office

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