Networking Event at Western MA Food Processing Center

Wednesday, August 18, 2004, 1-4 PM

 

In November 2001 the Franklin County Community Development Corporation opened the doors to the Western Mass Food Processing Center. Since then, the Food Center program has launched and assisted over 40 specialty food businesses. With over 30 current members making everything from ice cream to horseradish to chili, something good is always cooking at the Food Center.

 

On Wednesday, August 18, come join other MSFA, Food Center, and community members for a tasty networking event.  Tour the Food Center, meet with fellow “foodies”, and sample some of the specialty products made with pride in Massachusetts. The event starts at 1PM and includes a tour, refreshments, and plenty of time for sampling and introductions.  For more information and/or to register, contact Herb Heller, Program Manager at herbh@fccdc.org.  Please cc your registration to Ellen Callaway, MSFA networking coordinator, at ellen@callawayphoto.com.

 

Directions:

From I-91:

·        I-91 NORTH TO EXIT 26 (2 West/2A/Mohawk Trail) and follow directions below

·        I-91 Southbound use Exit 27 (2 East/Routes. 5&10) and follow directions below:

From I-91 Exit 26 / from route 2 east

·        follow route 2a OFF ROTARY TO GREENFIELD CENTER;

·        STRAIGHT THROUGH the LIGHT AT DUNKIN DONUTS ;

·        UP the HILL TO the CENTER OF TOWN, LOOK FOR BROOKS PHARMACY ON the RIGHT;

·        TAKE the NEXT LEFT ONTO WELLS ST.;

·        ABOUT 1 MILE to the FLASHING RED LIGHT, proceed straight through;

·        just over ¼ MILE ON the LEFT LOOK FOR 324 WELLS, BEFORE RAY’S CYCLE shop;

·        you will see A SIGN FOR THE FOOD PROCESSING CENTER on your left. PARKING LOT is to the right past the food processing center.

From I-91 Southbound / from route 2 west:

·        Exit to Routes 5 & 10, turn south toward Greenfield center;

·        At the first light (intersection of Federal & Silver Streets) turn right onto Silver St.

·        just over 1 mile, you will see a self-serve car wash on the right. Wells St. is the next left.

·        Turn left onto Wells St.

·        about 200 yards on wells On the right side is Ray’s Cycle shop. 324 Wells St. is the driveway immediately after Ray’s Cycle shop.

·        you will see A SIGN FOR THE FOOD PROCESSING CENTER on your left. PARKING LOT is to the right past the food processing center.

 

Herb Heller, Program Manager

Western Mass Food Processing Center

324 Wells St.

Greenfield, MA 01301

413-774-7204 x108

http://www.fccdc.org/

 

 

 

Networking Event at Barrett Distribution Centers

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, 1-4 PM

 

Barrett Distribution Centers is an ISO Registered, third party distribution company with operations throughout Massachusetts.  Under the same family ownership since 1941, Barrett’s management team is focused on delivering superior warehousing services to both our customers and their consignees.  We are dedicated to the New England market, but manage business for our clients on a national and international basis.  With over 600,000 square feet of food grade, temperature controlled space under management, we are large enough to handle our customer’s needs, but still small enough to care about each and every client we serve.  We also provide transportation service to truly control the supply chain for our valued customers.

 

Our commitment to customer satisfaction goes beyond internal measurement and training.  We measure our customer satisfaction levels with annual surveys, and use this feedback to improve our performance.  We will be continuously measuring our level of satisfaction and using this process as a tool to identify and make changes that are required in our processes.  Our only product is our service, which we are committed to each and every day.

 

Please contact Mark Sotir, Director of Customer Relations @508-553-8800 (ext. 924) or email Mark @ msotir@barrettdistribution.com to register and cc to Ellen Callaway, MSFA Networking coordinator, at ellen@callawayphoto.com.

 

Directions to Franklin Warehouse

15 Freedom Way

Franklin, MA 02038

 

From Route 1 South or

Route 95 South

Go to Route 495 North take

Exit 16 turn off and bear left onto King St.

Turn left onto Union St.

Turn right onto Constitution Way

Turn left onto Freedom Way