OneHolyoke to host event on community challenges amid federal cutbacks
HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke Community Development Corp. will host a lunch event — 'Building & Sustaining Livable Communities' — on June 16 that will address challenges and opportunities for Gateway Cities amid federal cutbacks and economic uncertainty.
Speakers at the event at the Wyckoff Country Club include U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, who will headline the event, Michael Moriarty, executive director of OneHolyoke, who will serve as moderator, Richard Sullivan, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, and Elise Rapoza, senior research associate at MassINC Policy Center.
Topics will cover the role of resources, innovation, advocacy and how working together can addressing the current economic challenges. Rapoza will present her report on fostering mixed-income neighborhoods.
The event begins at 12 p.m. with a suggested donation of $50, which includes lunch. Registration is available at OneHolyoke.org.
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