Business announcements

LOCAL STUDENT GRADUATES FROM MUHLENBERG COLLEGE

Muhlenberg College celebrated its 158th Commencement on May 22 at 10 a.m. Pamela Rose Phelps of Wilbraham graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Media & Communication, Music. Phelps is the daughter of Steven and Julie Phelps and is a 2003 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. Phelps also earned dean's list status.



HBA WORK SAFETY EXPO

Expo will take place on June 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at HBA Headquarters, 240 Cadwell Dr., Springfield. On hand to demonstrate proper usage of various safety equipment will be United Rentals, Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding Co., Inc. and SALA. There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required. Food and beverages will be provided at 6 p.m. for attendees. Contact the HBA office at 733-3126 to register or for more info.



CARLENE SHANNON JOINS HAMPDEN BANK

Carlene Shannon of Springfield has recently joined Hampden Bank as a Mortgage Loan Originator in the Loan Center. Before joining Hampden Bank, Carlene was Assistant District Manager at GMAC Mortgage in West Springfield, where she was responsible for $5 million in loans, as well as facilitated staff to exceed enrollment goals fourth quarter 2006 and into 2007. She has an Associates Degree from Springfield Technical Community College and is certified in Fannie Mae Desk Top Underwriter and Freddie Mac Loan Prospector. She is an Affiliate Member in both the Pioneer Valley Association of Realtors and Western Mass Home Builders Association.