Month: November 1999

Business Development Resources in Massachusetts

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission — “The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission is an advisory body to member communities and to private business groups, performing research and analysis services in a wide range of planning areas.”

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center — provides management assistance, counseling and training to current and prospective small business owners in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Small Business Educational Resources — part of Business Utility Zone Gateway, a portal site for Massachusetts businesses. Offers a wealth of information and free tools for small business owners, as well as B2B networking.

 

Transportation Links in Massachusetts

MassBike Pioneer Valley — bicycling advocacy group, “promoting the bicycle as a safe, healthful, enjoyable, efficient, and environmentally sound means of transportation for the Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts.” Resources include bicycling tips, government contacts, newsletters.

Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition — MassBike Online – advocacy group with information on bicycling laws, transit programs, political initiatives.

Regional Travel Information Center — site offering traffic information for Route 116 and the Route 9 construction corridor, facts about commuting alternatives, upcoming events, and other information for travelers in the Route 9 corridor, and tips for avoiding construction delays.

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) — All the information necessary for using the Pioneer Valley bus system, including maps, schedules, fares and bike rack information.

Regional Information in Massachusetts

“More To Explore” in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts — part of the Visitor Information Network System. Offers visitor’s guide, links to tour operators and meeting planners, event calendar, maps, business services, more.

Valley Advocate — Online edition of the Valley Advocate weekly newspaper. News, events, dining, culture, classified ads.

Western Massachusetts On-line Community: virtual-valley.com — local web portal. Offers links to local sites, restaurant menus, events, music, community chat, business services, classified ads, more.

Waste Disposal and Recycling – Miscellaneous –

Battery Solutions, Inc. – Recycling all types of batteries

Earth 911 – recycling center-finder, information about recycling, hazardous waste, air pollution prevention, composting, more.

Recycling at Work – a campaign of the National Office Paper Recycling Project. Information about recycling and using recycled office supplies.

 

 

     
     
     

Waste Disposal and Recycling – Local Organizations –

Chelsea Center for Recycling and Economic Development – offers programs for manufacturers who wish to use recovered materials.

Massachusetts DEP Recycling home page – guidelines for home and business waste reduction, hazardous products information, composting, regulations and policies.

Northeast Recycling Council – promotes the benefits of recycling and reuse in the northeastern United States. Projects, links to recycling and composting regulations.

WasteCap of Massachusetts – a non-profit, public/private partnership working with the business community to develop and implement cost-effective recycling, buy recycled, reuse, and waste reduction programs.

 

 

     
     
     

Pollution Control – Miscellaneous –

Earth 911 – recycling center-finder, information about recycling, hazardous waste, air pollution prevention, composting, more.

Protecting Water from Non-Point Source Pollution – Sources and effects of water pollution, links to local organizations in U.S. states.

Toxics Use Reduction Institute – Massachusetts-based organization supporting reduction in toxic chemical use in industry and communitites. Site includes community projects, chemistry information and research, education and training resources.

 

 

     
     
     

Pollution Control – Local Organizations –

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection – publications, programs, recycling information, links to many environmental protection and reclamation topics including state regulations.

Massachusetts Water Pollution Control Organization – downloadable certification applications, training and job information.

 

 

     
     
     

Water Supply – Miscellaneous –

Ecological Engineering Group – water-reuse systems, water and energy conservation, septic system alternatives, landscape design

Smart Communities Network: Water Efficiency – U.S. Department of Energy resource. Assistance programs, information for water conservation and pollution prevention, educational materials, codes and ordinances.