Major Employers

Holyoke is the second largest employment center in the Valley, importing thousands of workers daily for jobs in its large manufacturing sector, its retail center, and the hundreds of service businesses that thrive within its borders. Paper converting industries make up the largest share of Holyoke’s manufacturing base.

Holyoke Mall at Ingleside, the second largest indoor mall in New England, provides the most retail jobs. The entire service industry, including jobs in the hospitality sector, is growing, as well, creating a balance in the economy that makes Holyoke an ideal community in which to work, as well as live.