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“The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to…

Pandemic Disrupts Global Supply Chains

Companies across the globe are experiencing major supply chain interruptions.  The US plans to provide tariff relief delays…

Manufacturers – Can You Make Personal Protective Equipment?

If your manufacturing company could potentially contribute to making personal protective equipment (PPE) for the health-care professionals fighting…

What’s in the $2 Trillion Federal Disaster Relief Package?

(This article will be updated as events develop during the day) The Senate and White House have reached…

AIM Expresses Support for Administration Steps to Contain Pandemic

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) today expressed support for Governor Charlie Baker’s order closing non-essential workplaces, even while…

Governor Orders Non-COVID-19 Essential Businesses to Close

Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential…

Here’s What COVID-19 Means for International Trade

COVID-19 is affecting international trade.  Here’s an update on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), air freight, tariffs, Buy…

Glimmers of Hope in the Age of COVID-19

It is said that crisis doesn’t change people. It reveals them. Massachusetts employers are creating glimmers of hope…

Business Leaders Issue Joint Statement on COVID-19

The Massachusetts business community issued the following joint statement today on the COVID-19 situation: As businesses and families…

White House Seeks Help from Manufacturers

The White House is reaching out to U.S. manufacturers to identify their capabilities to help the United States…

COVID-19 News and Updates

State and federal governments continue to pass measures and issue orders to address the medical and economic fallout…

Business Confidence Steady Prior to Market Gyrations

Business confidence remained steady in Massachusetts during February in a survey taken mostly prior to the month-end market…

State Creates Web Information Site for COVID-19

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today unveiled a new state web site designed to provide updated information for employers…

A Model Policy for the New Distracted-Driving Law

Gov. Charlie Baker signed An Act Requiring the Hands-Free Use of Mobile Telephones While Driving on November 25. The law…

Business Confidence Remains Solid to Begin 2020

Massachusetts employers began 2020 on an optimistic note as business confidence held steady during the first month of…

What Is the Economic Outlook For Massachusetts in 2020?

Four distinguished experts rolled up their sleeves and looked at the outlook for the state and national economies…

Climate Bills Long on Deadlines, Short on Solutions

Massachusetts has a clear blueprint for when it must become a carbon-neutral state, but none of the tools…

Here is Where We Stand on Transportation

Editor’s note – The following excerpts are from a letter than AIM sent on Wednesday to House Speaker…

Archived: State Congressional Delegation Backs Trade Deal

A majority of Massachusetts members of the US House of Representatives voted last week to approve the United…

Archived: Massachusetts Makes Progress on Climate Change

The climate protesters who took to the streets of Boston last week targeted the wrong people. If these…

Archived: Business Confidence Steady as Economy Remains Solid

The Thanksgiving holiday left Massachusetts employers in a good but cautious mood as business confidence remained steady during…