NUVOFest

On Nov. 13, NUVO Bank, the region’s newest financial institution, staged a day-long party — NUVOFest — to celebrate its arrival in Western Mass. A host of events were held in and around the bank’s headquarters in Tower Square, including a ‘money drop,’ below, featuring ‘NUVO dollars’ exchanged for prizes up to $1,000 for one lucky winner. There was a traditional ribbon-cutting featuring the bank’s principals, at right, Jeff Sadler (left) and Jim Gardner. Below right, Gardner addresses those gathered for a reception and champagne toast in the evening, while two of the ‘Silver Women’ strike a pose — in this case the NUVO logo.

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Entrepreneurship Summit

On Nov. 12, Bay Path College held its annual Innovative Thinking & Entrepreneurship Summit. The event featured a number of speakers and breakout sessions. At left, Paul DiGrigoli, founder and president of DiGrigoli Salons, leads the breakout session called “Conquer Today’s Challenges.” At right, Susan Soloman, assistant professor of Business at Pay Path, addresses the audience.