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Danielle Klein-Williams

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner and lead photographer, Dani Fine Photography, Thornes Marketplace, 150 Main St., Northampton Age: 33 Your duties: Photographing, managing business, marketing, advertising, organizing and shooting styled photos. How did you land your job? I started my own business right after graduating from Hallmark Institute of Photography and it’s been growing ever since. Early on, however, I paid my dues working non-photography positions and later apprenticing with a studio. Those experiences are invaluable and taught me a lot. What’s most challenging about your work? The most challenging part would be my dedication to always improving and achieving more with each and every … 0

Michael Archbald

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: I have been the owner/administrator of Collective Home Care Inc., which is based in South Deerfield, since 2004. Age: 55 Your duties: To simultaneously be aware of the fires that crop up every day and provide our team with what they need to put those fires out. How did … 0

Kelley Bollen

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner of Animal Alliances LLC, 137-E Damon Road, Northampton Age: 50 Your duties: I consult with pet owners experiencing behavior problems with their pets and offer dog training classes at my Damon Road facility. How did you land your job? Following graduate school at the University of Massachusetts, I … 0

Ryan Bouvier

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner, Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting, 10 West St., West Hatfield Age: 28 Your duties: Owner, operator, marketing, sales and everything else that comes up. How did you land your job? I spent 10 years … 0

Santos Carballo

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Santos Carballo, co-owner of Starr’s Pizza, 59 Main St., Florence Age: 30 Your duties: Run day-to-day operations. How did you land your job? My brother and I decided to buy a pizza place. What’s … 0

Tracy Collins

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Tracy Collins, owner and baker, SugarBakers Cake Truck, Southampton Age: 39 Your duties: Pretty much everything: baker, truck driver, customer service, dishwasher and everything in between. How did you land your job? I created … 0

Emily Engel

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Creator and sole proprietress of Battleaxe Custom Sewn in Ludlow. I do custom work by appointment through my email address — bxcustomsewn@gmail.com. Age: 29. Your duties: Creating custom plush toys (including Muppets), pillows and … 0

Sheryl Fappiano

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner, Golden Moments Adult Day Health Spa, 190 Nonotuck St., Florence. Age: 47 Your duties: Own and operate new business, run special programs for seniors, organize and monitor the program for effectiveness, marketing, training … 0

John Glynn

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: John Glynn, owner and personal trainer at Fitness Fusion, 150 Pleasant St., Easthampton Age: 32 Your duties: My responsibilities include personal training and motivation, strength and conditioning, boot camps, youth sports, group class, fitness … 0

Suzie Goldstein

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Teacher and co-owner, with Susan Alena Esquivel, of River Valley Yoga Center, 30 North Maple St., Florence Age: 27 Your duties: Management, curriculum research and development, and teaching. How did you land your job? … 0

Tyler Guilmette

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner/brewer Brewmaster Jack, a nano-brewery in Northampton. Age: 25 Your duties: Development of recipes, brewing, labeling, distribution and marketing. How did you land your job? I started the business in 2011. What’s most challenging about your work? Aside from the hours, there’s nothing really … 0

Robert Heiss

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Along with my wife, Mary Lou, we are the founders and owners of Tea Trekker, 2 Gleason Plaza, Northampton. We opened Tea Trekker in 2006 as a focused continuation of the Coffee Gallery/Cooks Shop … 0

Lydia Irons

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner/operator and licensed massage therapist at The Flexible Farmer Age: 26 Your duties: I am a sole proprietor so I do everything in my business from bookkeeping to laundry. But my main duties are … 0