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Archived: Employer Confidence Rises Again in March

Massachusetts employer confidence inched higher during March amid a swirl of contradictory economic and political signals.

Archived: Uber Envisions New Transportation Model

The ride-sharing app Uber has logged the fastest ascent in Silicon Valley history, growing from a startup eight…

Archived: Fidelity, Bright Horizons, WHOI Honored with 2017 AIM Vision Awards

Three organizations that have transformed Massachusetts by carving out preeminent places in their disciplines ” Fidelity Investments, Bright…

Archived: State Tightens Standard for Health Cost Growth

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission voted unanimously today to lower the state’s objective for the growth of health-care…

Archived: Using Science to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

Editor’s Note ” Matthew Gardner, Ph.D., is Managing Partner of Sustainserv. He will serve as moderator of the…

Archived: Never Mind Washington; Here’s How to Moderate Health Insurance Premiums

You’ll excuse Massachusetts employers for being cynical as they watch the health-care debate in Washington unfold while they…

Archived: Health Reform Repeal and Replace – What Does It Mean to Employers?

Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday released their long-awaited alternative to the Affordable Care Act…

Archived: Employer Confidence Hits 13-Year High

Confidence among Massachusetts employers hit a 13-year high during February, fueled by optimism among manufacturers and an increasingly…

Archived: AIM, Advocates Reach Deal on Protections for Pregnant Workers

Associated Industries of Massachusetts has reached agreement with the advocacy group MotherWoman on compromise legislation to extend employment…

Archived: ‘Day Without a Woman’ Poses Issues for Employers

Political activists are calling for women to stay home from work on March 8 as part of “A…

Archived: Immigration Chaos Poses Unique Threat to Massachusetts Economy

The ongoing chaos surrounding US immigration policy poses a unique threat to the Massachusetts economy in its role…

Archived: Massachusetts Exports Rise; Trade Policy Remains Unclear

Recently-released year-end 2016 trade statistics tell a positive story for Massachusetts.

Archived: Employers: Federal Health Reform Must Change

Massachusetts employers believe overwhelmingly that federal health-care reform must change, but their opinions about how to do so…

Archived: Employer Confidence Rises for Fifth Consecutive Month

Confidence among Massachusetts employers rose for the fifth consecutive month during January despite a marked slowdown in economic…

Archived: New Solar Subsidy Program Gets It Right

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), after months of public comment, released on Tuesday its proposal for…

Archived: Proposed Assessment Will Hurt Employers Who Provide Health Insurance

Governor Charlie Baker yesterday described his proposal for a $300 million health assessment on employers as an attempt…

Archived: Infographic: The Governor’s Proposed Health Assessment

The Baker Administration filed a budget proposal today that, as expected, would impose a $2,000-per-employee tax on some…

Archived: Business Leaders Share Outlook for 2017

Archived: IBM Watson Health Redefines Boundaries of Health, Information Technology

Associated Industries of Massachusetts President Richard C. Lord used his annual State of Massachusetts Business Speech this morning…

Archived: State of Massachusetts Business – The Age of Uncertainty

Archived: Proposal to Revive Fair-Share Assessment Raises Concerns

The 4,000 member employers of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) believe that the Baker Administration’s proposal to impose…