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Economy | Public Policy

Continuing the Struggle for Economic Competitiveness

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO When the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court disqualified a tax-reduction ballot question two…

Employment Law | Human Resources

New DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Overtime, Travel Time, and Pre-Shift Work

Note: This is general guidance, not legal advice. Consult your employment lawyer about your specific situation. Your warehouse…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Ask the Helpline: When an Employee Declines an ADA Accommodation

Question An employee recently told us they have a medical condition that may affect their ability to perform…

Education

Business, Education Leaders Support Graduation Standards

Business and higher education leaders across Massachusetts issued a joint statement calling for the state to ensure all…

Housing

State High Court Blocks Rent-Control Question from Ballot

Associated Industries of Massachusetts is gratified that the state Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that a rent-control referendum…

Education | Technology

Amazon Awards $40,000 Scholarships to Five Massachusetts Computer Science/Engineering Students

Amazon has named five recent Massachusetts high school graduates from Boston, Amherst, Braintree, Lexington, and Brockton as Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipients for 2026. Each will receive up to $40,000 over four years to…

International | Manufacturing

Excellence in Manufacturing: Tech Etch

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Tech Etch in many ways mirrors the evolution of the Massachusetts economy….

Economy

AIM CEO on the Economy – Play to Your Strengths

Editor’s note – The following is the text of speech delivered by AIM CEO Brooke Thomson to the…

Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

AIM Works with Conferees on Data Privacy Bill

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs Associated Industries of Massachusetts is working with members of a legislative…

Health Care

Searching for Answers on Health Care

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The rising cost of providing health care to employees remains a daunting…

Employment Law | Human Resources

$4.7 Million PFMLA Verdict: What HR Needs to Know and Why Caution Matters

A recent Massachusetts jury verdict is sending a strong message to employers: actions taken after an employee returns…

Human Resources

Ask the Helpline: Does a Doctor’s Note Automatically Excuse an Employee Absence?

Q: If an employee provides a doctor’s note, does that automatically mean the absence must be excused? A:…

Economy

Business Confidence Inches Higher in May

Massachusetts employer confidence inched higher during May, reflecting an economy that has assumed a pattern of slow and…

Energy | Manufacturing

AIM Honors Commonwealth Fusion Systems with Manufacturing Award

AIM President & CEO Brooke Thomson presents the AIM Excellence in Manufacturing Award to Commonwealth Fusion Systems, represented…

AIM Backs Economic Development Bill; Opposes Non-Compete Changes

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO AIM supports many of the objectives of Governor Maura Healey’s “Mass Wins” Economic Development…

Economic Inclusion | Small Business

Small Businesses Share Knowledge at AIM Berkshire Inclusion Roundtable

Associated Industries of Massachusetts recently kicked off its Economic Inclusion Roundtable Series in the Berkshires with a discussion…

Budget | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

Senate President Outlines Budget Issues for AIM Members

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The Massachusetts Senate’s proposed $63.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 is…

Economic Inclusion

Growing Companies Find Potential Customers at Annual Meeting Showcase

By Hodan Hashi Director of Communications and Community Engagement A Hudson-based packaging distributor. A Boston-based platform connecting more…

Technology

Help Us Oppose Dangerous Data-Privacy Legislation

May 13, 2026 To Speaker Mariano and Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, We, the undersigned, representing…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Inclusion

AIM Annual Meeting Celebrates Contributions of Employers

More than 500 business leaders from throughout Massachusetts gathered on May 7 at the 2026 AIM Annual Meeting…

Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Edges Up in April

Employer confidence increased slightly during April but remained in pessimistic territory amid a resilient but slowing economy. The…