New wellness center opens in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Mind and Body Wellness held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony July 29 at its location at 30 N. King St. Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra and Chamber of Commerce representatives joined the celebration.
The wellness center, founded by Nancy Godbout, a licensed independent clinical social worker, offers biohacking, functional medicine coaching, individual and couples therapy, weight loss medications, peptides, labs, cryotherapy, hyperbaric chamber treatment, lymphatic draining support, body scanning, red light sauna, reiki and spiritual care.
Godbout said she opened the center after a 20-year dream and her own experience managing polycystic ovarian syndrome, weight struggles and borderline diabetes through functional medicine. The business describes itself as focused on seven pillars of well-being: physical and emotional health, along with social, spiritual, environmental and occupational balance.
More information is available at northamptonmindbody.com.
Keiter donates $25,000 for sixth year of gift card program
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Keiter, a family-owned construction services firm, has donated $25,000 to the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce for the sixth consecutive year to fund the annual Keiter Card promotion, bringing the initiative’s total economic impact on the Northampton community to $300,000 since its 2021 launch.
The 2026 promotion, which launches Monday, Aug. 10, allows consumers to receive $50 in spending power for a $25 purchase. Cards can be purchased at the Chamber’s office at 99 Pleasant St. in Northampton, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while supplies last, limited to two per customer. The Northampton Gift Card is accepted at more than 125 local businesses, including restaurants, shops, services and spas.
For more information, contact the Chamber at 413-584-1900.
Johnson joins Polish National as marketing specialist
CHICOPEE — Julianna Johnson has joined Polish National Credit Union as a marketing specialist. Johnson brings a background in digital marketing, content creation, community engagement and data-driven campaign strategy.
Johnson has built a diverse career focused on creating connections through strategic communication and innovative marketing initiatives. Most recently, she has led integrated marketing campaigns across social media, email communications, website content, promotions and community events for The Alley in Ludlow. She has also held marketing, sales, and account management roles where she consistently exceeded performance goals while developing strong client and community relationships.
Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and an Associate of Science in Biology from the University of Massachusetts.
In her new role, Johnson will support the credit union’s marketing initiatives, digital communications, social media strategy, community outreach programs and brand development efforts.
Easthampton Chamber to host sheLEADS conference
EASTHAMPTON — The Chamber of Greater Easthampton will host its annual sheLEADS conference on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Boylston Rooms. This year’s theme, “Make the Room Bigger,” focuses on leadership as opening doors and building community rather than holding power.
The full-day conference, capped at 150 attendees, is designed for women at every career stage and includes keynote talks from Melissa Welch, senior director of creative marketing services at Bay Path University, and Jonencia Wood, an organizational development consultant with UMass Memorial Health. Attendees can also choose from breakout sessions and panel discussions on topics including mentorship, influence and finding a leadership voice.
The conference is presented by TruNorth Bank, the new name for bankESB. Tickets are $97 for Chamber members and $114 for the public. Registration is open, and sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Jon Kostek at jon@easthamptonchamber.org.
Greenfield bank extends down payment assistance
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank has extended its Down Payment Assistance Program, launched in July, through Sept. 30 to help make homeownership more accessible in western Massachusetts.
The program offers eligible borrowers up to $25,000 toward a down payment, an interest rate reduction with automatic payment from a Greenfield Savings Bank checking account, and a $750 closing cost credit. There is no application fee or points.
The offer applies to eligible Greenfield Savings Bank residential mortgage products, excluding MassHousing loans, and is particularly aimed at helping first-time homebuyers with upfront costs, said Cassandra Morrey, senior vice president of residential lending.
Applications must be submitted by Sept. 30. More information is available at greenfieldsavings.com or by calling 413-775-8200.