MassEcon

09/01/2022

Join on September 28 for Watertown: Innovation on the Charles

Watertown is becoming the new hub for lab and life sciences, retail, hotel, residential, and so much more. Following the momentum created by Arsenal Yards, leading developers are taking part in the extraordinary placemaking that continues to elevate Watertown’s position as a leading location for i...

09/01/2022

On September 14, CONECT is collaborating with the to present an informative webinar, Untangling the Supply Chain Webinar. Read more here:

CONECT is collaborating with the National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC) to present this informative webinar on the supply chain.

09/01/2022

Pacesetters tripled their spend with local businesses of color in 2021, up by $99.4 million and 222% from 2020. Read how they champion equity and innovation in procurement in the 2021 Annual Data Report

The Pacesetters Program consists of companies that are committed to intentionally increasing supplier spend with businesses of color. Learn more about it here!

08/31/2022

Boston TechJam is returning on September 14 in Boston. Connect with potential customers, future employees, partners, investors, and more at this annual outdoor tech festival from
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Boston TechJam is back THIS September on the Lawn on D!

08/31/2022

Welcome to newest member , dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in measuring economic development performance, impacts and opportunities! We're excited to work with you on economic development in Massachusetts

EBP US is an American company based in Boston that provides state-of-the-art economic analysis and research to support planning and policy in multimodal transportation, regional development, energy, and infrastructure. We are part of the EBP family of companies, with full-service offices in the Unit...

08/31/2022

Find out which 19 Central Massachusetts companies Inc Magazine named to its fastest growing list

Led by Worcester manufacturing tech firm Solvus Global, 19 Central Massachusetts firms made the 2022 Inc. 5000, a national list of the fastest growing companies from the New York City magazine.

08/30/2022

re-branded its Office of Multicultural Affairs to reflect its diversity mission. Read more here:

The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has renamed itself the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education, to more accurately portray its role going forward.

08/30/2022

Earlier this month, Editor George O’Brien discussed new parking garage, COVID-relief efforts, and new developments in the city’s downtown and its many neighborhood with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno

We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it r...

08/30/2022

Of all 50 states, was ranked as the overall best state in the country to live in! https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/08/massachusetts-ranked-as-the-countrys-best-state-to-live-in-according-to-wallethub-study.html

One other New England state made the top 10.

08/30/2022

Congratulations and welcome to the next President/CEO Kathie Mahoney

08/29/2022

Good news on the ED&I front: and Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison announced that adopted a new policy introducing diversity, equity, and inclusion into the filing process for large projects in

BOSTON–Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison announced that the Boston Planning & Development Agency has adopted a new policy introducing diversity, equity and inclusion into the filing process for large projects in the City of Boston. This policy was approved by the BPDA B...

08/29/2022

Earlier this month, the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation, the economic development arm of recently approved a $15,000 loan to Lucy’s Furniture and Upholstery in

The loan will fund the purchase of fabric for furniture repair and fuel future growth of the business.