What is happening? What is supposed to be happening? These questions are one of the first engineering lessons I was taught by Malina Downey, whom I worked for at UPS. “Try doing what you’re supposed to do before you change something” she told me. I call it the Downey Rule. […]

Springfield is open for business. From our roots in the timber industry to our rise as a hub for manufacturing and medical innovation, entrepreneurship and hard work are part of our DNA. We’ve prioritized predictable development processes, strong relationships with employers large and small, and land-use practices that support economic […]