Representatives from six area banks will sponsor an elevator pitch competition at the upcoming Awards Banquet for the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. They will also serve as judges at the annual event planned for April 15th at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA. The banks are: Bank of Western Massachusetts, Berkshire Bank, Country Bank for Savings, New Alliance Bank, Peoples Bank and United Bank.
The judges will pick the top three students who will receive cash awards. All participants will receive a stipend for participating. This is the fifth year that an elevator pitch competition will be held at the event. Other program highlights include keynote speaker Alison Atsiknoudas, CEO of Investment Instruments, an Entrepreneurs & Awardees Exhibit featuring 50 student entrepreneurs from area colleges, and an awards ceremony.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit hgcf.org. For tickets to the event, contact Brenda Wishart at
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2008 Spirit Award Winners
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LOCAL MAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Joseph Alpern of Saratoga Springs has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. Alpern, who recently graduated from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
While still a student at Hampshire College, Alpern founded Omega Milk, a dairy alternative superior to soy milk in both taste and nutrition with naturally occurring Omega Fatty Acids 3, 6 & 9. Derived from the hemp seed, the product is marketed and distributed in single-serving packages.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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RHINEBECK WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative has announced that Strachan Boolukos will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Ms. Boolukos of Rhinebeck, NY, is an MBA student at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. She and Chrissy Soto of Waterbury, CT founded CAMPUS COOKIES, which was designed to fill a real need that the two women identified- the lack of quality food on campus after-hours. CAMPUS COOKIES will deliver warm home-baked cookies during late night study hours. Orders can be placed in advance or selections can be made from that night’s inventory. They will also offer holiday packages and special care packages during exam time.
Already this year, over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
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ROY-ALLAN BURCH RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Roy-Allan Burch, a graduating senior at Springfield College is being recognized for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative will be honoring Mr. Burch who is from Warwick, Bermuda, at their annual banquet on April 15th at The Log Cabin. His business venture, Wonder Effect, offers silk-screened apparel that conveys messages that are socially responsible to its young target market. Wonder Effect clothing is designed on the theme of education by first raising awareness and then suggesting a course of action. Currently, Mr. Burch and his partner, Benjamin Cassavant are focused on raising awareness on the current situation in the Darfur region of Sudan as well as on worldwide issues of poverty, violence and racism.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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CRISTA BURKE RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Crista Burke has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. A student at Smith College in Northampton, MA she will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Burke, who anticipates graduating in May 2010, operates a video company serving Westchester County and Western Massachusetts. Expressive Videography specializes in weddings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, conferences and other events. Burke hopes to distinguish her service from that of competitors by offering a low-profile, unobtrusive filming style.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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BRENDAN CIECKO RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Brenda Ciecko of South Hadley has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. He will be among the students honored at their annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Currently on leave from Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, Ciecko founded Ten Minute Media, offering website design and digital marketing in 2003. Since then, Ciecko has acquired an impressive list of major clients including Warner Brothers, Universal Music, SonyBMG, RCA and Capitol Records. In 2007, Ten Minute Media received PC Magazine’s Small Business Award for innovative use of technology. The Western Mass Ad Club recently announced that Ciecko was presented the Best of Show award for his Lily Allen LDN microsite for Capitol Records in the category of Interactive Media.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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LOCAL WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Jamaica resident Jennifer Sochin Connor was recently recognized for her accomplishments as an entrepreneur while a student at Smith College in Northampton, MA. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative will be honoring the Vermont native at their annual banquet in April. Ms. Connor, who anticipates graduating in 2010, recently started her own business, Jennie Blue, while attending school full-time. Jennie Blue offers hand-painted, personalized ceramic pieces that capture and celebrate life’s most special events. From baby bowls to special birthdays, weddings to anniversaries, reunions, retirement or a depiction of a family tree, each commissioned piece is created through collaboration with the client, resulting in a gift that is both meaningful and deeply personal.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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TINA DIMEO RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Christina “Tina” DiMeo of Longmeadow, has been recognized for her success as an entrepreneur by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. Along with the other Spirit Award winners for this year, the Bay Path College graduate student will be honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
Ms. DiMeo’s business, Virtual Business Services, is a full-service organization committed to providing professional services to individuals and small businesses looking to succeed in today’s competitive environment. Virtual Business Services offers the following: Web Design & Maintenance, Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing, Writing & Editing, Marketing & Branding Solutions, Database Management and Marketing Research.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
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LOCAL MAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Ben Einstein of Lawrenceville has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. Einstein, who attends Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
The company originally created by Einstein has been acquired by New England- based Certus International. He is currently working with Certus to customize the medical imaging software that he developed for use in clinical drug trials.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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NIALL GENGLER RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Niall Gengler of Amherst has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. A recent graduate of Hampshire College, he will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke.
The company founded by Mr. Gengler, NG Cycles, designs and builds fully custom bicycle frames. Each frame is completely tailored to its rider, ensuring top performance and the best riding experience possible. NG Cycles uses the highest quality materials found on some of the world’s best bicycles. A true biking enthusiast, Mr. Gengler teaches bicycle frame building at Hampshire College while he continues to expand his business.
Already this year, over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
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LONG ISLAND WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative has announced that Nicole Giambalvo will be among the students honored at their annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Ms. Giambolvo, a 2006 Lindenhurst High School graduate, is a student at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA. She and Rachel Imhof, a student at Smith College in Northampton, MA founded 410 BC Clothing. They will be creating a line of limited edition, wearable art on T- shirts and hooded sweatshirts. All designs are printed on 100% organic cotton, sweatshop free, American Apparel shirts. Launched in August of 2007, their website currently attracts over 7,000 unique visitors per month. Though 410 BC Clothing is sold primarily online, select items are also available in boutiques in Northampton, MA and San Francisco, CA.
Over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit” so far this year. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
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LOCAL WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Northampton resident Jessica Harwood is being recognized for her accomplishments as an entrepreneur. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative will be honoring Ms. Harwood, a recent Smith college alumna, at their annual banquet on April 15th at The Log Cabin. Her business venture: Farm- fresh, Environmental and Sustainable Sustenance or FEAST, is a food delivery service that will bring fresh, local food to the residents of the Pioneer Valley while helping to support local farmers. By delivering locally grown and produced food, FEAST will dramatically cut down on the environmental impact that importing food from a distance can have. FEAST customers will be able to order local meat, dairy, produce and prepared foods, including soups, casseroles, quiches, pies and other baked treats.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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LONG ISLAND WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative has announced that Rachel Imhof, a 2006 Shreiber High School graduate, will be among the students honored at their annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Ms. Imhof is a student at Smith College in Northampton, MA. She and Nicole Giambalvo, a student at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA founded 410 BC Clothing. They will be creating a line of limited edition, wearable art on T- shirts and hooded sweatshirts. All designs are printed on 100% organic cotton, sweatshop free, American Apparel shirts. Launched in August of 2007, their website currently attracts over 7,000 unique visitors per month. Though 410 BC Clothing is sold primarily online, select items are also available in boutiques in Northampton, MA and San Francisco, CA.
Over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit” so far this year. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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NANA KHARBEDIA RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Nana Kharbedia was recently recognized for her accomplishments as an entrepreneur while a student at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative will be honoring her at their annual banquet in April. A native of Georgia in the former Soviet Union, Ms. Kharbedia anticipates graduating in 2011. She recently started her own business, Number One, with classmate Stacianne Tennant who hails from Jamaica. Nana is a business major who learned the old world craft of line weaving from her friend Stacianne. Number One offers original hand woven bracelets and accessories customized with English words or phrases woven into each piece.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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DEREK LYMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Derek Lyman of Westford, MA, a student at UMASS Amherst, has been recognized for his success as an entrepreneur by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. He and other Spirit Award winners will be honored at this year’s banquet to be held on April 15th at the Log Cabin.
Mr. Lyman’s business, Dexrex LLC, is a social technology company that has been in development for the past three years. Dexrex provides personal data management services and allows users to aggregate and create personal social analytics from their chat logs. By collecting, understanding and leveraging information, users will be empowered to create their own opt-in ad networks. Dexrex’s mission focuses on social responsibility and respect of user privacy.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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JUDITH MERRIMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Judith Merriman of Shrewsbury, MA, a student at Bay Path College, has been recognized for her success as an entrepreneur by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. She and other Spirit Award winners will be honored at this year’s banquet to be held on April 15th at the Log Cabin.
Ms. Merriman’s business is JEM Global Solutions, LLC. Founded one year ago, JEM provides retail and marketing consulting services such as retail shop analysis, sales and customer service management, inventory control and loss prevention strategies. Ms. Merriman brings 13 years of experience to her new venture and has already developed a client base that spans from New York to California.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
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BROOKSVILLE WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Lydia Moffet of Brooksville has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. A student at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, she will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Moffet and her partner Tim Semler started Tinder Hearth Bread in 2006. They offer artisan sourdough bread using a traditional slow-fermentation process, all organic flour grown and milled in Maine, and a large, clay wood-fired oven. Tinder Hearth Bread is one of only four bakeries in the state of Maine that produces bread in this manner. The bread is sold at a variety of farmer’s markets, local co-ops and grocery stores as well as from their bakery, located at Valley of Stars Farm. The young company is committed to supporting a community economy.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
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BRIAN MULLEN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Brian Mullen of Dedham has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. A PhD candidate pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at UMASS Amherst, he will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke.
Mullen’s business, Therapeutic Systems, provides evidence-based and person-centered solutions designed to improve not only the quality of care but also the quality of life for those suffering with mental illness. Advanced technology created by Mullen will provide discrete anxiety relief without the side effects of current medications.
Already this year, over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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ENFIELD WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Laurie A. Rosner of Enfield, CT has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. A recent graduate of the MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovative Practices program at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA, she will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Ms. Rosner has created The LuLu Company which provides luxury hotels with a unique and personal way to both increase their brand identity and show how much their valued guests are appreciated. The LuLu Company is currently in the process of seeking a US patent for their innovative and environmentally friendly products, which will promote branded messages for the participating hotels.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
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Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation Entrepreneurship Initiative
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WATERBURY WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative has announced that Chrissy Soto will be among the students honored at their annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Ms. Soto of Waterbury is a student at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. She and Strachan Boolukos of Rhinebeck, NY founded CAMPUS COOKIES, which was designed to fill a real need that the two women identified- the lack of quality food on campus after-hours. CAMPUS COOKIES will deliver warm home-baked cookies during late night study hours. Orders can be placed in advance or selections can be made from that night’s inventory. They will also offer holiday packages and special care packages during exam time.
Already this year, over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
www.hgcf.org.
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TIVERTON WOMAN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Judith Shumway of Tiverton has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. A student at Smith College in Northampton, she will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.
Shumway, who anticipates graduating in May 2009, operates a clothing boutique in Newport. Vintage Revival is located on historic Broadway and features a unique mix of clothing, from classically elegant to fun, trendy vintage attire. Offering high quality pieces with personal consultation, the goal at Vintage Revival is to inspire self expression through fashion.
Already this year, over 50 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
www.hgcf.org.
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Media Contact:
Gail Olmsted, PR Coordinator
Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation Entrepreneurship Initiative
413-755-5751
golmsted@stcc.edu
KATHLEEN MILAAZO SWAHN RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Kathleen Milazzo Swahn of Glastonbury, CT has been recognized for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. Swahn, an MBA student at Bay Path College will be among the students honored at the annual banquet to be held on April 15th at The Log Cabin in Holyoke.
Swahn Engraving, LLC is an engraving and imaging company providing awards, recognition and identification for a variety of industries and markets. The company creates high quality brass and wood plaques and custom acrylics as well as interior signage, full color laminate name badges and engraved serial numbers and identification markings for manufacturing purposes. Ms. Swahn is becoming well known for her innovative use of materials and unique designs.
Already this year, over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley have been recognized by the Grinspoon Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards have ranged from $500 to $3,000.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
www.hgcf.org.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Gail Olmsted, PR Coordinator
Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation Entrepreneurship Initiative
413-755-5751
golmsted@stcc.edu
STACIANNE TENNANT RECOGNIZED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Stacianne Tennant was recently recognized for her accomplishments as an entrepreneur while a student at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, MA. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative will be honoring her at their annual banquet in April. Ms. Tennant, who anticipates graduating in 2011, recently started her own business, Number One, with classmate Nana Kharbedia who hails from Georgia in the former Soviet Union. A science major who learned the old world craft of line weaving while growing up in Jamaica, Stacianne brought her skill to the States and taught her friend Nana. Number One offers original hand woven bracelets and accessories customized with English words or phrases woven into each piece.
In the 2006-2007 academic year, Mr. Harold Grinspoon, through the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, recognized over 30 students attending colleges and universities in the Pioneer Valley for demonstrating the “entrepreneurial spirit”. Individual awards ranged from $500 to $3,800. It is anticipated that a similar number of students will be recognized this year as well.
Participating institutions include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, Western New England College and Westfield State College.
The Entrepreneurship Initiative is one of several initiatives supported by the philanthropy of Longmeadow, MA resident and businessman, Harold Grinspoon. For more information about Harold Grinspoon Foundation initiatives, visit
www.hgcf.org.
