Archived: Former AIM President John Gould Dies at 86
John Gould, a passionate advocate for business and education who built Associated Industries of Massachusetts into the predominant…
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Archived: Lawmakers OK Energy, Economic Bills; Non-Competes Remain Unchanged
A frenzied conclusion to the 2015-2016 Beacon Hill legislative session produced far-reaching measures on energy and economic-development, but…
August 1, 2016
Read MoreArchived: A Statesmanlike Approach to Non-Competes
The 19th-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli defined a statesman as “essentially a practical character” who works “to…
July 25, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Take Action to Limit Electricity Rate Hikes
Employers concerned about the rising cost of electricity in Massachusetts take note ” it’s time to contact members…
July 22, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Legislature Approves Compromise Wage-Equity Bill
The Massachusetts Legislature unanimously passed on Saturday a compromise pay-equity bill hammered out among House leaders, the attorney…
July 21, 2016
Read MoreArchived: AIM to Honor International Business Leaders at Symposium
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced today that it will present its 21st annual Global Trade Awards at…
July 20, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Senate Takes Step Back on Non-Competes
The Massachusetts Senate took a dramatic step backward yesterday on non-compete agreements, passing Draconian restrictions that would effectively…
July 15, 2016
Read MoreArchived: AIM Backs Compromise Wage-Equity Bill
Associated Industries of Massachusetts announced that it supports compromise pay-equity legislation passed by the House of Representatives on…
July 13, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Transgender Law Will Have Modest Effect on Business
The transgender-rights bill signed last Friday by Governor Charlie Baker may be a landmark piece of social legislation,…
July 11, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Panama Canal Expansion Will Benefit Port of Boston
Editor’s note – Kristen Rupert is Executive Director of the AIM International Business Council.
July 7, 2016
Read MoreArchived: AIM Announces Human Resource Alliances
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced today that it has entered into alliances with two prominent human-resources organizations…
July 6, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Uncertainty Weakens Business Confidence
A month of economic uncertainty punctuated by weak US job growth and the United Kingdom’s impending exit from…
July 5, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Manufacturing Month Shows the Future of Industry
What’s the best way to remind Massachusetts residents that manufacturing is alive and well in the Bay State?
June 29, 2016
Read MoreArchived: House Non-Compete Bill Seeks Middle Ground
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 149-0 Thursday to approve compromise legislation governing the use of non-compete agreements.
June 28, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Senate Advances Energy Bill
The Senate passedan energy bill last week that would require utility companies to buy almost half of the…
June 27, 2016
Read MoreArchived: AIM Establishes Next Century Scholarship at UMass Boston
The University of Massachusetts Boston and Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Inc. (AIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding…
June 22, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Second Grant to AIM Will Allow Companies to Train Supervisors at No Cost
AIM for the second year in a row has been awarded a $200,000 state grant that will allow…
June 20, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Employers Plan Modest Wage Growth, Despite Pressures
An acute shortage of skilled workers, a state economy near full employment and an increase in the minimum…
June 20, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Will You Be Able to Sell Your Business?
Editor’s Note – Ken Sanginario is the founder of Corporate Value Metrics, and developer of the Value Opportunity…
June 15, 2016
Read MoreArchived: AIM Creates Sustainability Award
Associated Industries of Massachusetts announced today the establishment of the AIM Sustainability Award recognizing companies for excellence in…
June 13, 2016
Read MoreArchived: Employer Confidence Surges in May
Confidence among Massachusetts employers rose to a 10-month high during May as the state approached full employment despite…
June 7, 2016
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