May 15: Health Care Job Fair

GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center is holding a Health Care Job Fair on Wednesday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenfield Community College Dining Commons.

Employers who will be present include Brattleboro Retreat, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, Guardian Angel Concierge Services, Hilltown Community Health Center, MetroCare of Springfield, RegalCare at Greenfield and Valley Medical Group.

For more information, visit masshirefhcareers.org.

Freedom Credit Union collecting donations for ‘A Bed for Every Child’

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is holding its annual “Month of Giving” campaign to support the “A Bed for Every Child” initiative. Community members can donate cash at any Freedom branch throughout May.

“We appreciate the commitment of our members, staff and community in supporting this important annual initiative,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a statement. “With ongoing support, we can help make sure all children have a warm, cozy place to dream every night.”

This effort began in 2011 when the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless learned many public-school students were not getting enough sleep because they did not have their own beds. In response, the coalition launched A Bed for Every Child in 2012 with a mission to help children get the restful sleep they need to learn and succeed.

Partnering with schools, health care institutions and nonprofits, each child receives a new mattress and a custom wooden bed frame. On average, A Bed for Every Child receives more than 200 referrals for beds each month statewide. To date, more than 1,598 children have been helped.

Freedom Credit Union, which has branches in Greenfield and Turners Falls, has partnered with the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Cooperative Credit Union Association to support this initiative annually since 2017.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank announces promotions

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank has announced several promotions.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of these dedicated employees,” Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, said in a statement. “Their commitment to excellence and leadership skills make them invaluable assets. These promotions demonstrate our dedication to empowering our people and providing them with opportunities for growth.”

■Jeremy Payson is being promoted to executive vice president of finance. Payson has been with the bank since 2022.

■Chris Wilkey is being promoted to vice president of information systems. Wilkey has been with the bank since 2007.

■Julie Gonzales is being promoted to assistant vice president of human resources. Gonzales has been with the bank since 2012.

■Siobhan Tripp is being promoted to marketing director. Tripp has been with the bank since 2020.

■Harlin Glovacki is being promoted to branch manager-in-training. Glovacki has been with the bank since 2022.

■Annette Baker is being promoted to customer service representative. Baker has been with the bank since 2021.

■Brandi Knowlton is being promoted to customer service representative. Knowlton has been with the bank since 2024.

■Aaron Thompson is being promoted to customer service representative. Thompson has been with the bank since 2023.

■Sarah Beresford is being promoted to head teller. Beresford has been with the bank since 2022.

■Samantha Kelley is being promoted to assistant manager. Kelley has been with the bank since 2013.

■Kim Fontaine is being promoted to senior underwriter. Fontaine has been with the bank since 2023.

■Angie Macleay is being promoted to senior underwriter. Macleay has been with the bank since 2009.

■Aaron Frentzos is being promoted to senior technology specialist. Frentzos has been with the bank since 2013.

Tripp graduates from ABA Bank Marketing School

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank Marketing Director Siobhan Tripp has successfully completed the American Bankers Association Bank Marketing School.

This intensive program, held from April 10 to April 19, in Atlanta, is designed to equip banking professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and execute effective marketing strategies in today’s financial landscape.

“Completing the ABA Bank Marketing School has been an enriching experience,” Tripp said in a statement. “The program provided me with invaluable insights into the latest marketing trends and best practices specific to the banking industry. I’m confident that the knowledge and skills I gained will allow me to make a significant contribution to the continued success of Greenfield Co-op.”

The program emphasizes practical application through a collaborative marketing planning case study, allowing participants to grapple with real-world scenarios and refine their marketing problem-solving abilities.

“Siobhan’s dedication to professional development is a valuable asset to our team,” Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, said in a statement. “The expertise gained through the ABA Bank Marketing School will be instrumental in helping us achieve our marketing goals and better serve our customers.”

Realtor Association offering licensing course

Beginning June 3, the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley will host a 40-hour, 14-class sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on July 11.

Tuition is $425 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley at 413-785-1328 or visit rapv.com.

KFC, Taco Bell restaurant closes

GREENFIELD — The Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell restaurant at 242 Mohawk Trail has closed its doors permanently.

Dana Myshrall, director of marketing for the restaurant’s parent company Franchise Management Inc., confirmed the closure in an email to the Greenfield Recorder.

“We are sad to leave the city but thank our customers for their patronage and our team members for their service,” Myshrall said.

The KFC’s closure followed a period of reduced hours, and the closure of the Taco Bell portion in late March.

Greenfield’s Planning Director Eric Twarog said his department is not aware of any current plans for another business to purchase the 242 Mohawk Trail location.

Orchard Chef food truck closes

GREENFIELD — The Orchard Chef food truck, which operated primarily in the parking lot of the Webb building at 76 Hope St. last summer and also traveled to local events, has closed indefinitely.

The food truck’s owner, Alex Giguere, announced his business’ closure in a Facebook post, in which he also notified the public that he would be selling his food truck.

“Unfortunately due to a variety of personal and professional reasons, I have made the extremely difficult and emotional decision to close my business, effective immediately,” Giguere wrote. “I apologize to all of you looking forward to my next few events.”