Wednesday, March 13, 2013
PORTLAND, Maine — With their quota cut by 74 percent and warnings that the Gulf of Maine shrimp population was in bad shape due to warm ocean temperatures, fishermen expected this to be a rough shrimp season. But it’s turned out to be an even bigger bust than …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
DEERFIELD — The Yankee Candle Co., the largest employer in Franklin County, is apparently going up for sale. Reuters News Service reported Wednesday that the largest candle company in America is preparing a sale with the help of Barclays and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The candle maker …
Monday, March 11, 2013
HADLEY — A longtime outdoor gear retailer in Hadley will close, in part because of a weak economy. Adventure Outfitters at 451 Russell St. (Route 9), founded 32 years ago by Michael Zabre, is holding a final sale of merchandise. The company has hired the Tiger Group to …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
GREENFIELD — From pickles to granola to beverages, a few local food makers are mixing up the recipe for how to own their growing businesses. In each case, spokesmen for the businesses say there are advantages, in taxes …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
EASTHAMPTON — The city has a brand new bar, but it doesn’t have beer, barstools or pool tables. Christine’s Bean Sprout Juice Bar and Cafe deals instead in what co-owner Glenn Labay calls “super good for you” fare, …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
AMHERST — From pills to powders, from grapefruit diets to weight-loss systems based on blood type, there are hundreds of diet programs on the market. Amid what can be a confusing sea of choices, selecting the right one …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
HADLEY — After years of tax problems, Sully’s Restaurant was recently seized by the state Department of Revenue for owing $82,221 in state taxes. However, the DOR later released the seizure property, on Feb. 15, according to spokeswoman Ann C. Dufresne. THe DOR decided an auction would not …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Job title and company: Co-owner, Coco & The Cellar Bar, 95 Main St., Easthampton. Age: 34 Your duties: I cook, clean, make orders and replace light bulbs. How did you land your job? My wife, Unmi Abkin, and …
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 …
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 …
