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State Rules Ban Certain Fire-Retardant Chemicals
By Magda Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) this month issued regulations…
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From the Navy to Amazon: Leading Manufacturing Innovation
Editor’s Note: May is National Military Appreciation Month. Erika McClosky’s professional path—beginning in naval operations and culminating in…
May 1, 2025
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Manufacturers Meet to Address Key Issues
Tariffs, taxes, energy and regulation are the most pressing issues facing American manufacturers in 2025, a national expert…
April 18, 2025
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New Regulations Require Owners of Large Buildings to Report Energy Usage
By Magda Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs Massachusetts companies that own buildings larger than 20,000 square feet will…
January 31, 2025
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Business Confidence Slides, but Employers Remain Optimistic
Business confidence declined slightly during December, though the overall outlook among Massachusetts employers remained optimistic at year-end 2024….
January 6, 2025
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Federal Investment Boosts Massachusetts Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO How important are investments by the federal government to the Massachusetts economy?…
December 5, 2024
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State to Unveil Enhancements to MassTalent Platform
The Healey-Driscoll Administration will today launch a series of new, significant enhancements to the MassTalent platform, a key…
October 27, 2024
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Seven Key Advantages of Benchmarking Your Business
By Justin Provencher Citrin Cooperman In the competitive manufacturing and distribution market, achieving operational excellence is crucial for…
October 22, 2024
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Manufacturing Remains Lynchpin for Massachusetts
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The British entrepreneur Sir James Dyson observed that “manufacturing is more than…
October 15, 2024
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Five Ways to Elevate Your Manufacturing and Distribution Business’ Performance
By Mark Henry Partner and Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Practice Co-Leader Citrin Cooperman After years of navigating an…
October 10, 2024
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Business Confidence Strengthens in September
Business confidence rose last month as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates amid generally stable economic activity. The…
October 8, 2024
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Accutech Success Comes in Many Packages
Editor’s note – AIM is celebrating Manufacturing Month in October by profiling Massachusetts manufacturers who are building the…
October 8, 2024
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Innovation Fuels Growth at Manufacturer Kinefac
Editor’s note – AIM is celebrating Manufacturing Month in October by profiling Massachusetts manufacturers who are building the…
September 25, 2024
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Employers Remain Cautious about Economy
Massachusetts employers remain marginally optimistic but cautious as the economy reaches an inflection point on inflation, employment and…
September 3, 2024
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Business Confidence Falls in June
Massachusetts business confidence tumbled into pessimistic territory during June amid indications that the Federal Reserve’s two-year effort to…
July 15, 2024
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Business-Related Bills On the Table as Legislature Moves Toward End of Session
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO The rest of the world may be on summer vacation, but the…
July 12, 2024
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Young People Drive Resurgence of Skilled Trades
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Anyone who has tried to find a plumber to fix a leaky…
July 1, 2024
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Business Confidence Slips for Second Month
Business confidence fell slightly in Massachusetts last month as employers found themselves squeezed by rising costs, shrinking profits…
May 7, 2024
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UMass Lowell Earns 2024 Gould Award
UMass Lowell is on a roll. Named the No. 1 public school in the Commonwealth by the Wall…
April 22, 2024
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Miller Pulls Its Weight in Heavy Lifting World
Charlton, MA – Miller Lifting Products, a division of GHM Industries, Inc., is pulling its weight in the…
March 18, 2024
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Governor Files Sweeping Economic-Development Bill
By Stephanie Swanson Executive Vice President, Government Affairs Governor Maura Healey filed a sweeping $3.5 billion economic-development bill…
March 3, 2024
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