Archived: Why Do Activists Fear Regulatory Reform?
The tantrum being staged by some environmental activists over Governor Charlie Baker’s regulatory reform initiative makes us wonder…
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Archived: Senate Declines to Postpone Sick-Leave Law
The state Senate yesterday rejected an effort by Associated Industries of Massachusetts to postpone the July 1 implementation…
April 16, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Infographic | How Competitive Are Energy Prices in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts employers often cite energy costs as an impediment to growth. Here’s why.
April 10, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Union Election Rules Set to Change Tuesday
The ground rules for union activity are about to shift dramatically as new federal rules compressing the time…
April 9, 2015
Read MoreArchived: CVS Health, Mass Rehabilitation Commission Win Gould Education and Training Award
A groundbreaking program developed by CVS Health and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to train people with disabilities…
April 9, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Employer Confidence Finally Recovers from Recession
Massachusetts employers have finally regained the confidence they had prior to the Great Recession, a grueling 73-month process…
April 7, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Governor Initiates Regulatory Overhaul; Which Rules Would You Change?
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) will support the Baker Administration’s newly announced regulatory reform initiative by collecting information…
March 31, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Desalitech, Hollingsworth & Vose, Massport Win 2015 AIM Global Trade Awards
A seventh-generation family owned manufacturer, an Israeli maker of water-treatment systems and the operator of Logan Airport were…
March 26, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Video Blog | Lt. Governor Polito Discusses T, Budget
Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito discussed the state budget, the MBTA and other topics yesterday with moderator R.D….
March 25, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Job Growth Accelerates Statewide
Metropolitan areas across the state outpaced Greater Boston in employment growth during 2014, the Massachusetts Executive Office of…
March 13, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Strong Employment Report May Signal Pressure on Wages
Massachusetts added only 2,600 jobs in January but the unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a point to 5.1…
March 10, 2015
Read MoreArchived: What is the Real Cost of Your Products?
Editor’s note – Matthew Gardner is Managing Partner of Sustainserv, Inc., an international consultancy helping clients develop sustainability strategies, programs…
March 5, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Budget Proposal Targets ‘Unsustainable’ Spending Growth
What does the proposed state budget filed today by Governor Charlie Baker mean for Massachusetts employers?
March 4, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Snow Can’t Chill Employer Confidence
Epic snow and cold did little to chill the optimism of Massachusetts employers as business confidence surged in…
March 3, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Closing the Skills Gap in Manufacturing
Editor’s Note – Jack Healy is Director of Operations at the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
March 2, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Employers Encouraged as Governor Announces ‘Workforce Skills Cabinet’
The cornerstone recommendation of the new Associated Industries of Massachusetts long-term economic plan, Blueprint for the Next Century,…
February 26, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Governor Baker Joins Effort to Re-Authorize Export-Import Bank
Charlie Baker has joined a bipartisan group of governors asking Congress to re-authorize the United States Export-Import Bank…
February 23, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Speaker Outlines Clear Economic Strategy
Balance the budget with no new taxes or fees.
February 12, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Tips for Managing in the Bitter Cold
As Massachusetts digs out from yet another snowstorm, the region is now bracing for the coldest temperatures of…
February 11, 2015
Read MoreArchived: CEO Must Also Be Chief Sales Officer
An increasingly complex and competitive business environment demands a clearly defined sales process to drive profitable growth in…
February 9, 2015
Read MoreArchived: Economy At Risk If Education Does Not Keep Pace
One of the key recommendations contained in AIM’s new Blueprint for the Next Century economic plan is for…
February 6, 2015
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