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International | Technology

German Consul Says Trans-Atlantic Economic Ties Remain Strong

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson, left, moderates a panel discussion with Sonja Kreibich, German Consul General for…

Energy | Massachusetts Legislature

Proposed Legislation Changes the Game on Energy Costs

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO  AIM has for many years supported the migration of energy generation in…

Increasing Tax on Offshore Corporate Profits Would be Costly for Massachusetts

A massive, unprecedented, and misguided increase in the amount of offshore corporate income subjected to state tax would…

AIM Members | Workforce

These Massachusetts Companies Honor Veterans Every Day

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO Americans will tomorrow observe Veterans Day honoring the bravery and sacrifice of…

Business Management | Technology | Workforce

Groundswell of AI Deployment Underscores Need for Risk Policy

By Stacey Hyland Stacey Hyland is the Employee Benefit Practice Leader at global insurance brokerage HUB International in New England. …

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence

Business Confidence Slides in October

Business confidence slid for a second consecutive month in October as employers confronted disruptions from the federal government…

Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: My Best Employee Is Now Struggling as a Supervisor

Question We recently promoted one of our top-performing employees into a supervisor role. The person was amazing at…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Firing Someone When It’s ‘Convenient’ Can Cause Problems Later

HR professionals often face difficult employees in key roles. These individuals can be strong performers, but they can…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Employment Law | Human Resources

HR Solutions – The Hidden Gem of AIM

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the signature strengths of AIM is its ability to help…

Public Policy | Tax & Finances

Business Groups Oppose ‘Massive, Unprecedented and Misguided’ Tax Increase

Editor’s note – The four major business groups in Massachusetts – AIM, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce,…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economy

Thomson Among 12 Women Honored with Icon Awards by Boston Business Journal

AIM President and CEO is among 12 women honored with the 2025 Icon Awards: Women Who Mean Business…

Business Management | Public Policy | Technology

Data Drives Small-Business Growth

As Massachusetts lawmakers debate new rules on the use of consumer data, a survey by the statewide business…

Economy | Housing | Technology

The Rise of Public Equity Investment

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The next big investor in your company or real estate development may…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Slides in September

Employer views of both the state and national economies grew darker last month despite still-solid GDP growth and…

Economy | Energy

Massachusetts Needs a Balanced Approach to Energy

Editor’s note – The following article originally appeared as an op-ed in the Boston Business Journal. By Brooke…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Avoiding Loopholes in Human-Resources Documents and Policies

If you’ve spent any time in HR, you’ve probably heard it: ‘But that’s not what the policy says…’…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: Are Your Supervisors Documenting Performance Issues the Right Way?

Question: I often worry that our supervisors may not be documenting performance issues correctly. What are the most…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economy | Education | Workforce

Economic Outlook: Optimism Amid Uncertainty

Rick MacDonald’s best description for 2025 is “The Year We All Guessed Wrong.” The managing director and region…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Get Ready for a New AIM Web Site

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO We at AIM take seriously our responsibility to communicate timely, accurate and…

Energy | International | Life Sciences

Shared Values Support Québec-New England Economic Ties

Uncertainty surrounding trade policy and federal support of industries has slowed progress among cross-border partnerships between companies in…

Business | Economic Inclusion | Economy

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Power of Connection

Editor’s note – Phyllis Barajas is Founder & CEO of Conexión and a member of the AIM Board…