To Earn Members Like These, We Must Be Offering Something of Value!
- THIS LISTING OF OUR MEMBERS IS NOT FOR SOLICITATION, BUT TO:
- find out who else belongs to the center
- discover what things they do well, that you might emulate
- find win/wins, from using their goods and services, to helping them network (or them you)
- buy them a sandwich (or them you)
- IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING, BUT IF YOU'RE NOT A FBC MEMBER COMPANY, ALSO: NO SOLICITING (THERE, WE SAID IT!)
A-C Motor Express Our specialty is temperature controlled, overnight transportation services for MA (excluding Cape), RI, CT, Albany corridor, VT, southern NH and southern ME. Related services: dry freight, freight consolidation and distribution. We were founded in the mid 1930's by Christy Nekitopoulos as an offshoot of his gas station business (truckers started dropping things off that they were not able to deliver in a timely manner) and we have grown to 50 power units and 80 employees.
Agnoli Sign Co. A custom sign shop serving the New England area for over 75 years.
Amherst Farmers' Supply is a 3rd generation family business, serving area farmers and homeowners for over 60 years.
American Credit Card Processing Company is a New York-based corporation providing payment solutions to merchants who conduct commerce with consumers and other businesses. Through ACCPC's payments solutions, merchants have access to a complete line of payment types, including: credit, debit, EBT, gift card, purchasing card, private label, and ACH. ACCPC's target market consists of local and regional retail merchants, mail order/telephone order (MOTO), and other electric commerce companies. Through several key vendor relationships and significant internal expertise, ACCPC's delivers a significantly cheaper and more reliable solution to its complete customer base.
Ashton Services is an e-services consulting agency providing Internet and Software Solutions to businesses, government agencies, and startup e-businesses. We serve clients throughout New England
Astro Chemicals provides a variety of chemical solutions for municipalities and manufacturers throughout New England. Specialties include water treatment, coatings, electronics, pharmeceuticals, cleaning product compounding, and adhesives. Based in Springfield, Astro has been in business for over 35 years and has 50 employees.
Bill Willard, Inc. offers Concrete & Concrete Products Dealers services for the Northampton area.
Chicopee Industrial Contractors (CIC) located in Western Massachusetts, specializes in rigging, machinery moving, millwrights, machinery repair, heavy hauling, plant relocations, concrete pads, foundations and structural steel installation. A one-stop solution for all of your rigging, relocation and storage needs. We provide quality service and quick response 24/7, 365 days a year throughout the United States. We are "The Permanent Solution to Your Temporary Problems." Serving the industry since 1992.
Cooper's Corner/ State St. Fruit Store Cooper’s Corner is a medium-sized grocery store that was started in the 1950’s by Russell Cooper, father of current owner, Rich Cooper. Located on Main St. (Rt 9) in the Florence section of Northampton, we feature a deli and bakery and a fine wine-liquor store along with everyday groceries, and an expanding selection of organic and specialty foods. With that selection combined with our being open everyday of the year, our slogan, “the only reason people call us a convenience store, is because we’re so darn convenient”, tells the story. State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits, on State Street in downtown Northampton, is also open everyday of the year. Although State Street Fruit Store has all you’re everyday groceries (with the exception of a meat department), our focus is on specialty foods, fine wines, made-to-order fruit and gift baskets and a large cheese selection along with great deli sandwiches. Home deliveries of groceries along with local delivery of deli lunches, party platters and gift baskets, is a service that we have maintained since the store’s founding in the 1930’s.
Corporate Designs, specializes in contract and commercial interior design throughout New England and New York. Our services include design, specification, procurement and installation. We focus on hospitality, corporate offices, higher education, healthcare, financial institutions and government. Our in-house capabilities include custom window treatments, upholstery/reupholstery, cabinetry, and refinishing.Bottaro Skolnick Interiors provides Interior Design services and furnishings to the residential and commercial markets. We have an on-site drapery workroom as well as an upholstery/reupholstery factory, cabinet makers and refinishers
Decorated Products is a world class manufacturer of nameplates, decals, roll labels, signs, and digital graphics for the OEM, automotive, instrumentation, and industrial sector, as well as doing e-commerce on our retail site, www.goforitgraphics.com. Our Corporate website is www.decorated.com.
DesignWorks Complete vertical garment manufacturing facility in Ludlow, MA. We design, engineer, sell, manufacture, ship and service our own line of dance costuming and apparel as well as private label and contract sewn products for other industries. Proud to say "Made in the U.S.A". Contact Tina Burrows at 866-787-3103 for information on manufacturing large quantities of sewn products for your business.
Development Associates provides development, leasing, brokerage and management services for all types of industrial and commercial properties. Including site selection consulting, and turnkey build-to-suit projects. The principals of Development Associates have been involved in the construction and development of commercial and industrial real estate since 1955. From these many years in the industry, we offer broad experience in all areas including construction and financing.
Dion Label Printing is a flexographic company with both digital and conventional printing capabilities specializing in pressure sensitive labels, tags, and tickets.
FLN MAR Rubber & Plastics has been a full-line distributor and fabricator of quality industrial products in Holyoke, Massachusetts since its incorporation in 1969. Our commitment has been and continues to be "Commitment to Excellence in Service. We want to be "Your Source for Solutions". More at www.flnmar.com
Forish Construction performs design/build and plan and spec commercial and industrial construction within Western Mass and Ct. Project size is typically in the $500,000-$5,000,000+ range.
Fran Johnson Golf & Tennis Headquarters
Gagliarducci Construction is a General Contractor, specializing in earth moving and site development. Gagliarducci Construction has been a family owned business for over one hundred years. We started as a small landscaping firm and have grown to be a leader in site construction and development in Western Massachusetts. Gagliarducci Construction is affiliated with the Massachusetts Laborers' District Council and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Our clients range from small corporations and private individuals to large public agencies. The heavy construction division operates throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut while the crushing divisions serve all of New England.
Gravity Switch Website and CD-ROM development Founded in 1996, Gravity Switch specializes in custom web and CD-ROM solutions for non-profits, businesses and educational institutions.
As a provider of high-end services, we’re most compatible with companies and departments who are the quality competitor in their market space, and we have “good chemistry” with organizations and departments led by entrepreneurial thinkers who value honesty, integrity and top-shelf quality. Our development capabilities include: Website design & development, Content Management System solutions, Search Engine Optimization, Graphic design and visual branding, E-commerce and database integration, Web based applications to improve or streamline operations, Intranet/Extranet design & development, Interactive CD-ROMs, Internet strategy consulting, & Touch-screen Kiosks for tradeshows and showroom floors.
Grynn & Barrett Studios With 5 camera rooms, an outdoor location, and the most updated digital capture, Grynn & Barrett Studios deliver memorable experiences. Grynn & Barrett studio locations specialize in high school senior portrait sessions, family portraits, and business headshots, to name a few. From formal to extreme, we’ll capture it for you.
Guido's Fresh Marketplace combines the best of locally produced foods with special selections from across the globe. Choose from shortbread, chutneys, jams and maple goods made in the Berkshires and Vermont, or sample olive oils and vinegars imported from Italy and Spain. Find unusual soft drinks from small, local companies, or discover lemonade and orangeade from France. Guido’s bottled water originates from a nearby spring, or its provenance may be Italian. Award-winning fresh mayonnaise from France, lemon curd from England, and ginger from Australia all share the shelves with locally made granola, regional sheep’s milk cheese and Chevre. Whether we’re supporting small, independent, nearby businesses or bringing the world’s finest imports to the Berkshires, Guido’s searches for remarkable and delicious provisions for your table.
H.L. Dempsey Company carries the top line of office equipment : Canon copiers and fax machines This name is immediately recognized in the business community and is synonymous with quality.
Haluch's Landscaping Products providing Pavers and Stone Wall, Country Wall Stone, Cobblestones, Landscape Timbers, Bark Mulch, Screened Topsoil, Landscape Edging, Garden Statuary & Fountains, Granite Products, Bluestone and Landscape Stone
Hampshire Hospitality Group Whether you prefer a full service hotel, a dependable national chain, or a quaint New England lodge, we can meet your needs while offering the finest in hospitality. Between our seven conveniently located hotels in Amherst, Hadley and Northampton, we offer a total of 533 hotel rooms , with amenities ranging from "simple" to "comfortable class". It's your choice.
Heise Industries is a world class blow molds leader in the design and manufacture of custom blow molds. Leading the blow molds industry for more than a quarter century, we have set the standard for Design Innovation of blow molds, Precision Blow Molds Manufacturing, and Customer Support.
Hillside Plastics are blow-molders of plastic containers, inclduing custom blow-molding specializing in high density polyethylene. We are committed to being and developing a long-standing, responsible, customer and quality motivated company.
Holyoke Machine manufactures rolls for the paper, textile and non-wovens industry. We handle rolls and other rotating shafts, wheels, weldments, etc. up to 60,000 pounds, 40 feet long, 60” diameter. Services include precision grinding, dynamic balancing, repair of existing parts and fabrication of new parts. Materials include steel, chilled iron, bronze, aluminum, rubber, plastic.
Hot Mama's Natural Foods We manufacture and package fresh, frozen to fresh, natural, kosher, and select organic products under the following brands: Hot Mama’s Gourmet - For Foodservice and Private Label, Hot Mama’s Natural - For Retail, Lazy Chef Pestos & Culinary Sauces, Hot Mama’s Organic - Organic Hummus for Retail
Hu Ke Lau Restaurant is one of the area's premier full-service facilities, offering award-winning Polynesian dining and shows, national touring comedians, and the best in local and regional live music. We have several private rooms for special functions and parties, as well as outstanding catering for any size party.
Hutzler Manufacturing it has been over 100 years since our family started in the housewares busines, when Ludwig Hutzler started producing metal housewares in Germany. His son, Lothar Hutzler, took with him the experience he learned from his father and founded Hutzler Manufacturing Company in the United States in 1938. Because of the scarcity of metal supplies during World War II, Hutzler became a pioneer in plastic housewares. Our first products were plastic cookie cutters, measuring spoons and funnels, and through the years have progressed from molding with Melamine, the highest quality plastic available, to Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon Utensils; to our line of unique baking gadgets: the Cookie Press, Quick Whip and Fun Gun. We have added many new products to our line, looking to what is useful and missing from the marketplace while making use of all that technology has to offer. What has never changed throughout the years is our family values and the importance we place on top quality, design and service.
Industrial Transfer & Storage we help our customers succeed by providing superior service with industrial equipment installations, relocations, and related services that exceed expectations.
Johnson & Hill Staffing Services provides temporary, temp to hire and direct hire employees in Administrative, Clerical, Accounting, Financial, Legal, Professional and Technical positions. Offices in Springfield and Northampton, an independent woman owned regional company that is SOMWBA certified, service is guaranteed, employees receive full benefits.
Joining Technologies Our core competency is providing specialized precision welding and material joining for industry and government.
Joseph Chapdelaine & Sons Builders
Kent Pecoy & Sons We are a design/built custom home builder. A custom home is designed specifically for the homeowner as well as a specific site. No two individuals are exactly alike, therefore we have never built the same house twice.
Kitchens By Curio proudly serves Springfield, MA and the surrounding areas. Through our quality workmanship, attention to detail and prompt service, we have built a solid reputation of customer satisfaction.
Log Cabin / Delaney House THE LOG CABIN Our New England-style facility provides the area's most beautiful setting - atop the Mount Tom Range with breathtaking views of the Easthampton Valley, privacy, and relaxing yet elegant ambience. Our banquet rooms, accommodating from 50 to 450 guests, open onto private terraces and the spacious grounds are ideal for outdoor ceremonies and parties. THE DELANEY HOUSE Originally a residence until 1966, The Delaney House has a reputation as being one of the finest restaurants and banquet facilities in the Valley. Thirteen elegant rooms, each with their own theme, are available to you to celebrate your special occasion. Old World charm, attention to detail, exclusive service, and unrivaled menus...all wrapped up in one. The Delaney House welcomes you!
Louis & Clark Drug & Medical Equipment is an independent, locally owned group of 11 locations providing comprehensive pharmacy and medical equipment services to western Massachusetts. We provide extraordinary healthcare solutions by caring a little more.
Marcus Printing From simple business cards to complex pocket folders, Marcus Printing Company can print them all. From proofing to delivery, we are your one-stop resource for all your printing needs. And, we love rush jobs!
Mastex Industries Automobile Airbag Fabrics - Military Technical Fabrics - Custom Textiles
Marion Excavating
Marois Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Joseph Marois, as a general construction company specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional construction. Past and existing acounts include; Mt. Holyoke College, Amherst College, Hampshire College, SmithCollege, Baypath College, Western new England College, Spalding International, James River Inc., Peoples Bank, Bank Of America, Bank Of Western Massachusetts, Florence Savings Bank, as well as several other corporations in in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. We employ upwards of 60 people and our office has architectural, engineering and construction management capabilities.
Minuteman Pest Control Matt Zacarian and Paul DeBettencourt founded Minuteman Pest Control and Problem Wildlife in 1976. Both owners are graduates of the University of Massachusetts, where they majored in Entomology. In addition, Paul and Matt have had extensive training in the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Pest Management Professionals, at Minuteman, are continually trained and attend workshops to use the latest techniques in Integrated Pest Management. Minuteman has passed the stringent qualifications with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be listed with the State as an IPM certified company.
Moss Nutrition is a distributor of high quality nutritional products exclusively available through health care professionals. Founded by Dr. Jeffrey Moss, we have been educating and serving doctors for over 15 years with seminars, teleconferences, newsletters, technical bulletins, and educational CD's. We stock over 700 nutritional products.
Notch Mechanical Constructors is a mechanical contractor specializing in the installation and maintenance of piping systems for process, utility, and building service applications. We provide services to industrial and institutional facilities throughout southern New England. Notch was founded in 1972 and is currently in its second generation of family ownership.
Nourse Farms, located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, is a premier grower of the finest small fruit plants. We have been producing superior quality, dormant, bare root plants for over 75 years, and serve both the home garden and commercial grower markets with equal enthusiasm. Founded by Tim & Mary Nourse, it now continues into the next generation with Nate & Betsy Nourse.
October Company custom closet accessories, furniture components and more/ Stik II Pressure sensitive tape and sealing solutions / Chemetal your complete source for decorative high pressure metallic laminate finishes and metal laminate designs
Package Printing Company
Palmer Paving raw materials, hot mix asphalt and road construction services to Central and Western Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut
Peerless Handcuff Company offers a full line of restraints including chain link handcuffs, hinged handcuffs, leg irons, and waist chains. All of our products are designed to meet the rugged demands of law enforcement, correctional, security, and military personnel throughout the world. Peerless Handcuff Company was established in 1914 by James Milton Gill in Springfield Massachusetts. Now in its fourth generation, Peerless remains a family business committed to producing the finest restraints available.
Peerless Precision has been providing the highest quality precision-machined parts since it was founded in 1976. Since 1978, the machine parts company has been located in Westfield, Massachusetts. Peerless is a flexible job shop with 20 employees. It offers a multitude of precision machining capabilities, taking customers from fixtures and prototypes through production runs. We manufacture individual parts as well as fabricate complex assemblies. And we machine practically any type of material, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, carbide, ceramic, and engineered plastics. Peerless Precision, Inc. is registered under both ISO9001 and AS9100.*
PDA USA / Longmeadow Solutions
Pioneer Valley Educational Press is a publisher of high quality books and materials for early literacy learners.
Private Garden Greenhouse Systems designs, manufactures, and constructs state of the art garden centers, growing ranges, conservatories, Orangeries, pool enclosures, and Victorian glasshouses. Our products are manufactured in Europe, and have been built all over the world. Private Garden has been building our unique structures all over the USA for over 23 years.
Reminder Publications, Inc. has been connecting advertisers to our readers since 1962. Every week you can reach 130,000 potential customers when you advertise in our newspapers. Carlo and Anne Buendo started the company in 1962 in a rented 12' x 15' office with one desk and one typewriter. Today, the family business employs over 50 full and part-time employees and over 100 independent circulation carriers. Chris Buendo joined the company in 1986. Dan Buendo joined the company in 1992. Reminder Publications publishes the East Longmeadow, Springfield, and Westside editions of The Reminder, The Chicopee Herald, Prime Magazine, a newsmagazine for making the most of mid-life and beyond, and their newest publication - Business-to-Business Magazine. Today 130,000 readers look to our weekly newspapers for creative advertisements along with local news. Every newspaper contains great sections such as Dining & Entertainment, Home Improvement, Health, Town Events, the best Classified section in the area, as well as special Pull-Out and Save promotions like Back to School, Home Improvement and Wedding Guides. Reminder Publications has been helping businesses grow since 1962. We look forward to doing the same for you!
Rice Companies is a three generation family held business based in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The company offers a network of comfort services including a state of the art heating and cooling division, a New England petroleum distribution program, a network of Neighbors convenience stores and a wholesale Ice division. Each focusing on customer service and satifaction.
Robert Charles Photography We celebrate life through photography, children, families, weddings, and even some commercial applications are each celebrated through our photographic artwork. Tell us about yourself, and your needs, we create photographic wall art, heirloom albums, and multimedia presentations. Our award winning artists thrive on creating one of a kind images, we'd love to hear from you.
Sanderson MacLeod We are the twisted wire brush experts. We will meet your need for the highest quality twisted wire brushes available—from design to delivery—on time, to specification and at competitive prices. As one of the oldest and largest manufacturers specializing in twisted wire brushes and the inventor of the mascara brush, we are the twisted wire industry leader. We stand ready to help you with your twisted wire brush application. Call us today to begin understanding the Sanderson MacLeod difference.
Sixteen Acres Garden Center is family owned since 1962, serving Springfield and surrounding communities with the largest and most unique selection of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs in the area. Services also include landscape design and installation, full service florist and gift shop and professional horticultural advice in all areas of gardening, indoor and out.
Socha Signs
Springfield Label & Tape For over 40 years, versatlity has made Springfield Label & Tape the one-stop supplier for printed pressure sensitive products.
Sullivan Metals manufactures a wide range of custom lead products, from piano weights to lead radiation and x-ray shielding. We are a JIT supplier to many OEM manufacturing operations. Sullivan Metals also works on a number of Government contracted projects.
Ted Ondrick Company is a service company representing the material, construction, aggregate and environmental industries. In today's world, technology, competition, and regulation are constantly changing the way that we do business. We strive to be an industry leader in innovative solutions by bridging the gap between new technologies and customer's needs.
Trident Alloys is a jobbing foundry providing unsurpassed service in the production of moderate and low quantity sand castings. In most cases, emergency deliveries can be made within 1-2 weeks after receipt of pattern equipment.
Vital Records Management
Webber & Grinnell Insurance We believe that our role is to help our clients make informed decisions about protecting their assets. By providing practical risk management solutions and competitive insurance products, Webber and Grinnell has grown to become one of the largest and most respected agencies in Western Massachusetts. We protect thousands of households and hundreds of businesses and have served our community for over 100 years.
W.F. Young, Inc., now in its fifth generation of family management, moves forward with the same integrity and commitment to quality that Wilbur F. Young, company founder, guarded so many years ago. Balancing modern technology and time-honored tradition, W.F. Young, Inc. continues to be a market driven worldwide consumer and animal health care company. Future generations will discover what is known by millions today - that Absorbine® is an old and trusted friend.
Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) sells and services computer and phone systems and provides staff augmentation, software training and communication services. Founded in 1979, WCA is one of the largest Solution Providers in the United States.
Wild Apple Design Group LLC Graphic design concepts, production and support. Considering both the artistic expression AND the goals of your marketing plan. Specializing in the design of promotional collateral. Also providing highly qualified design and production freelancers on temporary assignment to companies of all sizes. Contact Amy Scott at 413-589-0367. Email amy@wildappledesign.net
