Seasons greetings from “America’s Money Answers Man!”
In Jordan’s last program of the year, he notes the current dismal economic news from Wall Street – shrinking profits and a decline in small business optimism – but also the record-breaking, history-making personal spending for the holiday season. How is this reconciled?
Listen to his analysis!
What a difference a year makes!
In this holiday feature program, Brad Shepard and special guest Michael Harrison examine the changes in the season, from last year to this.
Gift giving, the malls, online shopping, stress levels, the casino, and legalized recreational marijuana are all under discussion.
Where does it go from here?
Springfield’s Ashley Tresoline, after being diagnosed with a serious illness, decided to find a new path toward healthy eating without compromising the enjoyment of traditional Italian dishes.
The result is her business – Bella Foodie!
It’s a celebration of good health and fine dining!
Classes, parties, special events, and a monthly menu created for pick-up or delivery for Western Mass. families on the go are all a part of the Bella Foodie experience!
You can hear about this and more, including Ashley’s very personal story, in this program with Brad Shepard.
Email: ashley@bellafoodie.net • Web: www.bellafoodie.net
Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard, in a co-production with East Longmeadow Cable Access Television, presents a one-hour telecast with Mass. State Senator Eric Lesser.
Topics of conversation include the Senator’s continued efforts toward a high-speed east-west rail connection in the state, the ongoing opioid crisis, efforts to keep seniors in their homes with affordable care, recreational marijuana, and a controversial stance on the electoral college.
The program will air on local cable, and online on both ELCAT and Pioneer Valley Radio. Click here to watch!
Serving Western Massachusetts and the nation from its Agawam offices, Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. is considered to be one of the top credit counseling services in the country.
Utilizing its special arrangements with major credit card companies, Cambridge Credit can offer a comprehensive program to alleviate excessive credit card debt.
The financial services under their umbrella are wide ranging, and offer workable solutions to many situations challenging to today’s consumers.
In this special program, Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. president and CEO Christopher Viale presents an overview of options to resolve inordinate credit card debt, and additionally, a relatively new program to cope with the emergence of huge student loan debt.
The options possible include forgiveness, cancellation and discharge.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp. is in a unique position to provide meaningful assistance you might not have thought available.
Email: info@cambridgecredit.org • Web: www.cambridge-credit.org
In Jordan’s November visit, he discusses the effect of the midterm elections on the major financial markets, home sales opportunities for veterans, the home heating season, predictions for holiday retail sales, and credit card issues.
Pioneer Valley Radio was the topic of conversation on television network RT America this past Friday (11/9) on its show, “The Big Picture.” Program host Holland Cooke and TALKERS magazine publisher (and Longmeadow resident) Michael Harrison discuss how “media micro-brew” operations like PioneerValleyRadio.com are replacing local coverage diminished by radio industry consolidation and newspapers’ beleaguered business model. To view it, please click here.
A team of 2800 lb. Shires – a horse breed more endangered than the giant panda – will strut their stuff at Equine Affaire, North America’s Premiere Equine Exposition & Equestrian Gathering, on Sunday, November 11 at 1:15 pm in the Mallory Building at the “Big E” in West Springfield.
With only 360 Shires worldwide, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these magnificent animals up close and personal!
Carol de Carlo has done a study, and relates the history and current precarious existence of the Shires in this special program.
For more information: Email: camelothot@comcast.net • Web: equiculture.org
From Maine to Western Mass., Jennifer Connolly has moved seamlessly from a career in education to the Executive Directorship of Junior Achievement of Western Mass.
Jenn is proud of her 12 years in this post, and of JA’s efforts on behalf of the young people of Western Mass.
What’s the difference between working in Maine and in Western Mass.?
Jenn elaborates on this, as well as the big events JAWM has coming up – the Stock Market Challenge and the 100th Anniversary of Junior Achievement.
This is especially significant as Springfield is the birthplace of Junior Achievement.
Noted restaurateur Bill Collins believes in “giving back” to his community.
In this case, his award-winning restaurant affords him an opportunity to raise funds for the Shriners Hospital.
This effort, mobilized by Bill, is based in a measure of gratitude to Shriners for very personal reasons, and he is willing to share those reasons with us in this program.
Web: centersquaregrill.com
Email: bill.spoleto@gmail.com
For Danny Eaton, playwright, producer and director at the Majestic Theater in West Springfield, the next show is a very special one.
Rooted in reality, it features an earlier generation of his own family during the time of World War II.
“The War and Walt Whipple” is a very personal production to Danny, as it is written by himself, and inspired by accounts of events handed down through the years.
In this special program, the plot of this heartwarming night in the theater is presented in detail.
Travel writer, editor and latter-day explorer Max Hartshorne has a new adventure to share.
It’s the Hidden Hills of Western Massachusetts, referring to the Southern Berkshire Hilltowns, specifically the towns which do not have an exit from the Massachusetts Turnpike.
These towns include Becket, Blandford, Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Granville, Hawley, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Otis, Plainfield, Russell, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Windsor, and Worthington.
Max’s website provides you with a link to outdoor recreation in these beautiful places: kayaking, hiking, restaurants, weddings, and shopping. Hear it all with Max in this special program!
You can email Max at: editor@gonomad.com
Geoff Diehl represents the 7th Plymouth district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
As of September 2018, he is the Republican candidate in the upcoming Senate race facing incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Coming off of his second contentious debate with Sen. Warren, in an exclusive conversation on Pioneer Valley Radio, Diehl responds candidly to questions and issues surrounding his debate performance and overall strategy.
Western Mass.’ online Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard took his music show to an appreciative audience at the Longmeadow Senior Center, Longmeadow, MA, on Thursday, October 18, 2018.
With accompanist Richie Mitnick at the keyboard, the show consisted of great pop standards and songs from Broadway shows including “The Music Man,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” “Man of La Mancha,” “The Fantasticks” and “Chicago.” The music-packed hour-plus performance also elicited quite a few laughs from Brad’s impromptu remarks!
In 1968, a young man named Robert Holland graduated from East Longmeadow High School. He went on to Westfield State and then entered the field of radio locally at WHYN and WSPR. Known professionally as Holland Cooke, he established himself as a big time player in the radio industry as an air personality and program director at major stations on the East Coast and eventually became an influential national consultant. This past year, he entered a new phase in his career as the host of a weekend TV talk show called “The Big Picture” on the RT America Network. Several weeks ago, the ELHS class of 68 held its 50th reunion which Holland – now a resident of Rhode Island – enthusiastically attended. Michael Harrison caught up with him for this exclusive Pioneer Valley Radio interview.
Website: www.hollandcooke.com
As the fourth generation of the Russell family steers American Pest Solutions solidly into the future, Bob Russell, president since 1995, has seen it all – and in more than 10,000 Western Mass. homes!
Bob loves his work and is truly proud of the efforts and success his family has attained in keeping homes free of unwanted pests – pests that can be a danger to public health!
In this special program, you will also learn more about what to be on your guard for at this time of year… and when to call in the pros!
Web: www.413pestfree.com/springfield-pest-control
Email: bugs@413pestfree.com (Bob Russell – personal)
Andrew Smith is a man who loves his work.
And he has been at it all of his life.
And his business has been at it for a century.
Andrew Smith is celebrating an amazing professional milestone – the 100th Anniversary of Smith & Son Jewelers of Springfield!
This is a family operation in Western Massachusetts devoted to its loyal customers.
The future of watches? In doubt, as millennials tend to not use them in favor of their cell phones?
Andrew’s thoughts on this might surprise you!
For more information, email: andrew@smithandsonjewelers.com
or visit their website: www.smithandsonjewelers.com.
In a continuing series of programs devoted to financial news of use and benefit to Western Mass., Jordan Goodman looks at the challenge of continually rising interest rates.
The impact on loans, credit cards and other essentials is specifically defined by Jordan in his latest appearance on Pioneer Valley Radio.
Breaking consumer information and tips on how to take advantage of current conditions highlight this program.
How has the contentious Kavanaugh confirmation affected the markets?
You will hear Jordan’s thoughts on that as well!
Michelle Provencher of East Longmeadow exited her career as a paralegal and followed a dream.
She had taught herself to sew, and always saw herself in the fashion industry.
Realizing one day that the paper sleeve on her iced coffee just wasn’t preventing the condensation, and was also not aesthetically pleasing, a realization that iced coffee should not be excluded from high fashion developed, and… The Love Mich Iced Coffee Cozy was the result!
This entrepreneurship has been successful to the point where the handmade accessories are snapped up as quickly as they are created, and the true challenge is in supply meeting demand!
This fascinating story unfolds in this program.
Career auto technician Dan Chraplak realized his ambition and set up shop on his own.
Dan’s life and work is settled in West Springfield, where he is well known for his efforts to work with customers and go a little further to keep their costs down and his standards up.
At Dan’s Domestic Auto Repair, Dan proudly maintains that he “can fix anything!”
Dan is also very involved in his young son’s performing efforts and accomplishments – you will be surprised to learn what they are!
