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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

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Patricia Gillepsie practices cantering with her horse at Stone Pony Farm in Leverett on June 16, 2013. She has been riding horses since 1989. AYRIKA WHITNEY Cantering in Leverett
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Josean Jimenez

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Chef/owner at MRKT Farm to Table restaurant, 6B Elm St., South Deerfield Age: 30 Your duties: Managing all aspects of the day-to-day operation of MRKT Restaurant. How did you land your job? Never giving … 0

Stefanie Krantz

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner of KrantzWellness, 92 Main St., Suite 202, Florence. Age: 45 Your duties: I am a health coach and Reiki practitioner. I offer individualized programs for people who want to improve their health and … 0

Ben Levy washes Mya, a Labrador and poodle mixed breed, at Amherst Dog Wash Friday, Feb. 15. JERREY ROBERTS

Ben Levy

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Co-manager, Amherst Dog Wash, 321 Main St., Amherst Age: 23 Your duties: Working with an amazing team that includes two other co-managers, Rae Griffiths and Lee Ann Faria. We wash and dry dogs, help … 1

Larry Macari

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: CCM (Chief Cupcake Maker) at Queen Bee Cupcakery, Thornes Marketplace, 150 Main St., Northampton Age: 20 Your duties: Baking, new product design and back-office computer work How did you land your job? My father, … 0

VICTORIA PEARSON Co-owners of the recently opened Grub Sandwich shop on Pleasant St. in Northampton, Elizabeth and Daniel Martinez

Elizabeth Martinez

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Elizabeth Martinez, co-owner and manager at Grub Sandwich Shop, 88 Pleasant St., Northampton Age: 34 Your duties: Running a small restaurant has many duties, everything from managing staff and handling finances to replacing light … 0

Corina Miller

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Corina Miller, owner of The Botaniste, a flower and vintage furniture, clothing and art shop, 101 Main St., Easthampton Age: 33, going on 17 and 73. Your duties: To be the creative force behind … 0

KEVIN GUTTING Tony Paciorek is giving a facelift to the interior of 127 Elm St. in Hatfield for his new restaurant and bar, The Grill 'N Chill, with a target opening date of May 1. After working here for 14 years and three former restaurants (the Paddock, the Smithsonian and 127 Elm), Paciorek is calling the shots as president and chef.

Anthony Paciorek

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Anthony Paciorek, head chef/president of Grill ’N Chill, 127 Elm St., Hatfield Age: 26 Your duties: Head chef, food inventory, manager How did you land your job? I worked at the location in previous … 0

Marie and Wayne Petlock, owners of Furniture Recyclers in Easthampton, pose for a portrait in their store on Thursday, February 14, 2013. SARAH CROSBY

Wayne Petlock

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Co-owner, with my wife, Marie Petlock, of Furniture Recyclers, 31 Union St., Easthampton. Age: 61 Your duties: Buying and selling good-quality furniture and household goods. How did you land your job? Experience from a … 0

Tess Poe, owner of Beehive Sewing Center in Northampton, Friday, Feb. 15. JERREY ROBERTS

Tess Poe

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Founder, Beehive Sewing Studio and Workspace LLC, 271 Pleasant St., Northampton Age: 37 Your duties: Strategic planning, financing, marketing, programming, administration, sewing — everything! How did you land your job? I founded the company … 0

Dave Satkowski

Monday, February 25, 2013

Job title and company: Owner, Deerfield Cabinets, 55B Main St., South Deerfield Age: 57 Your duties: Everything: kitchen and bath design, measuring windows, estimating construction costs, budgets, ordering, delivery, billing and follow-up, developing new products, advertising, you name … 0

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