Biz Buzz 413

Jill Monson
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Amplifying Voices in the Western Massachusetts Business Community

  1. 2D AGO

    S3 – Episode 5: Samalid Hogan of Greylock Management Consulting talks about resources for small businesses & more

    We are joined by the remarkable Samalid Hogan, CEO of Greylock Management Consulting. She shares more about her company, about why the need for bilingual expertise is key to success, about a new and VERY exciting program called the BII GreenEdge Accelerator, plus other helpful tips and resources for small business owners here in Western Mass.  GUEST CONTACT INFO & RESOURCES: Samalid Hogan, CEO & Principal Consultant, Greylock Management Consulting413-342-0013Email: contact@greylockmgtconsulting.comWebsite: https://www.greylockmgtconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greylock-management-consulting Tools for Success: Business Workshop Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tools-for-success-business-workshop-series-tickets-1835657193079?aff=erelexpmlt BII GreenEdge Accelerator: https://greenedgema.orgTwo AWESOME articles Samalid wrote: Safeguarding Your Dreams: The Crucial Importance of Business Insurance for Startups7 Steps for Creating Financial ProjectionsGo here for access to both: https://www.greylockmgtconsulting.com/articles

    34 min

  2. JAN 29

    S3 - EPISODE 4: #ElbowDeepInChocolate just in time for Valentine's with Truffles by Tarah

    This week host, Jill Monson, has a SWEET guest just in time to talk Valentine’s Day. She welcomes Tarah Warner, the 413’s very own Willy Wonka – chocolatier and owner of Truffles by Tarah.  This Berkshire-based business is a PERFECT solution for a Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day gift, but more than that, she’s doing big things for the local economy by supporting truly collaborative relationships.  Have you ever wondered how someone chooses to become a chocolatier? We ask the question.  Plus, Jill and Tarah also chat about: Her educational experience at the Culinary Institute of AmericaA BUNCH of her favorite spots to eat and relax in the BerkshiresHer favorite flavor truffleA Tanglewood hack (really it’s super cool 😊The craziest truffle flavor she’s ever been asked to make (and the one she actually made that worked and shocked even her). And lots more!GUEST INFORMATION: Tarah WarnerTruffles by Tarah, owner and chocolatierInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Truffles_by_TarahFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091738894667 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarah-warner-6619a3262 Email: info@trufflesbytarah.comWebsite: https://www.trufflesbytarah.com

    24 min

  3. JAN 22

    S3 - EPISODE 3: Bill Cole talks all about Living Local 413!!!

    Another episode of BIZ BUZZ 413 is LIVE and this is one you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! This week, Jill Monson, our host sits down (finally LOL) with founder and President of Living Local 413, Bill Cole.  They chat about a lot including…  What does it mean when we say the organization is a regional Business Community Development Organization.What are the benefits of 413online.com – what Jill call’s our LinkedIn “local”.The VERY popular 413 calendar.Why you NEED to sign up to join us for the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight brought to you by Common Capital and LL413 (FYI… it’s coming up on 2/12 and you should register now!).More about who Bill is and why Living Local is vital to the success of Western Mass.What the new initiative, The Villages, is all about.GUEST INFORMATION Bill Cole, Founder and President of Living Local 413  Website: https://www.livinglocal413.org Connect with him at the 413 Online community. Sign up as a Member (for free) today at https://community.livinglocal413.org Email: bill@livinglocal413.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-cole-50605715 Tiger Web Designs: https://www.tigerwebdesigns.com

    30 min

  4. JAN 15

    S3 - EPISODE 2: 'Beyond the BIZ Card' with Elizabeth from The Good Dog Spot

    Join Jill Monson with guest Elizabeth Staples; founder, president and co-owner of The Good Dog Spot. On this 'Beyond the BIZ Card' episode they go behind the scenes and discuss her background as an entrepreneur, balancing a family, and more; plus you can only imagine how many animals she has in her “zoo” at home. Guest Contact Info The Good Dog Spot(413) 534-133335 C North Chicopee Street Chicopee, MA 01020139 King Street Northampton, MA 01060Website: https://gooddogspot.net Email: info@gooddogspot.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegooddogspotInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegooddogspot

    24 min

  5. JAN 8

    S3 - EPISODE 1: Meet the new President of the EDC, learn about what's next and more!

    Welcome to Season 3 of BIZ BUZZ 413. Host Jill Monson is so excited to sit down with the new President & CEO of the Western Mass Economic Development Council (EDC), Aaron Vega, along with Xiomara DeLobato, Vice President and Chief of Staff. They have an awesome conversation (include a few laughs) about the goals under Aaron’s leadership, what Xiomara would like to see next, and of course you get a chance to know a bit more about who Aaron is as well.  Guest Contact Info Western Mass Economic Development Council (EDC) Aaron Vega, President & CEO, a.vega@westernmassedc.com Xiomara DeLobato, Vice President and Chief of Staff, x.delobato@westernmassedc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/western-massachusetts-economic-development-council Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernmassedc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmassedc Website: https://www.westernmassedc.com

    26 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    S2 - EPISODE 9: 'Beyond the BIZ Card' with Angela from Springfield Performing Arts Ventures at 52 Sumner

    For this last episode of 2025 it’s a special episode - a ‘Beyond the BIZ Card’ feature with Angela Park, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Springfield Performing Arts Ventures at 52 Sumner ("SPAV"). Host Jill Monson takes you behind the scenes with Angela and they discuss, among other things, the conversion of a historic church to a venue, her background as an entrepreneur, and the upcoming 2026 line-up.  Contact info: Springfield Performing Arts Ventures at 52 Sumner 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108Website: https://52sumner.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/52sumner Email: info@52Sumner.com Phone: (413) 523-8100

    29 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    S2 - EPISODE 8: Travel tips for 2026, travel agent myth, & favorite place this travel agent's been too

    This week we chat with Emily Carlson, Agency Owner at We Do Travel Right. We discuss:  The myths about working with a travel agent, Why WDTR’s tagline “Life is short… take the trip” is so much more than just a marketing line… it’s a mantra. And how everyone needs to consider making this part of their life.Cool places people should check out in 2026 (for families or grown-up only get-a-ways), Plus, Jill asks Emily what’s her favorite place she’s ever gone to.GUEST CONTACT INFO: Emily Carlson, We Do Travel Right  Website: wedotravelright.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wedotravelright Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedodisneyright/ Email: wedotravelright@gmail.com

    25 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    S2 - EPISODE 7: Deirdre Bird, Founder & CEO of Dri Umbrellas

    Host Jill Monson shares about Dri Umbrellas.  What exactly is a Dri umbrella? Why do you need one? And more specifically... What can getting this one umbrella do for the greater good?GUEST CONTACT INFO Deirdre Bird Founder & CEO of Dri UmbrellasWebsite: www.dri.earth Email: deirdre@dri.earth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-h-bird-0abbb087Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DriUmbrellasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dri_umbrellas

    23 min
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Amplifying Voices in the Western Massachusetts Business Community

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  • Creator
    Jill Monson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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