Chris Thompson, who already boasted a robust background in the sports business, namely hockey, took a big swing in 2019 when he and a partner launched the Westfield Starfires, a franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. It’s been a home run all around, as the team gets set to begin its seventh season at Bullens Field next month. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Chris, now sole owner of the club, talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about what fans can expect this season from promotions, concessions, and level of play, as well as team’s continued strong partnership with the city of Westfield and why a thriving baseball culture is so important to this region. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.