The Landing expands what’s possible for downtown Springfield

At the MassMutual Center, our work has always focused on bringing people downtown. Each year, concerts, sporting events, conventions and community gatherings draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Springfield, supporting local businesses, hotels and jobs across the region.

As our industry continues to evolve, so does our approach. For us, the next big thing in the venues and events sector is not a single technology or trend. It is the intentional use of flexible, shared spaces that bring business activity, community life, and economic impact together in visible and accessible ways.

The Landing is a direct expression of that belief.

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John Barros takes reins at Convention Center Authority

Entering a prominent role like heading the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority — especially after the previous executive director’s high-profile departure — could provoke scrutiny.

For John Barros, who stepped into the role of the authority’s interim executive director Jan. 14, the inquiries even came from his own family.

“My mother asked me that question: ‘What are you going to be doing there? Can you explain that to me?’” Barros said in an interview.

The short version: helping Massachusetts to be a good tourist destination.

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