SPARK helps people turn their business concepts into reality, by linking them to the right local resources to get on the path to success.
a mentor program based out of the Greater Holyoke Chamber Centennial Foundation. Through the Working Cities Challenge and the Boston Federal Reserve, the Greater Holyoke Chamber has created a new program specializing in workforce development. Under the direction of Farid Khelfaoui, SPARK utilizes Live, Learn and Launch as our maxim and we strive and encourage entrepreneurs and small business start-ups to educate themselves and act on their dreams through our various programs, classes and events.