Business News

BNI Business Makers will hold its weekly meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St. "Three Common Financial Planning 'Holes' and How to Fill Them" will be presented by Bryan S. Castro, CFP. Call 688-5700 for information.

The Schwartz Group, based in Amherst, a provider of specialized teleservices to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, recently hired Lissa Nakhwa to the newly created position of manager of client services to its management team. She has been developing and executing marketing programs in the healthcare and technology sectors for the past eight years.

Wilson Farms Inc. recently appointed Sue Durfee as category manager and Joshua Gregory as public relations/communications coordinator. Durfee brings more than 25 years of experience in category management to Wilson Farms. Gregory of Amherst has 10 years' experience in local media and public relations.