Brooke M. Thomson
A Word From The President & CEO
Clash of Trades: Reality TV Meets Manufacturing
What do you get when you cross reality TV with manufacturing?
The answer is “Clash of Trades,” a YouTube reality show that features aspiring machinists and welders racing the clock to fabricate complex mechanical parts. The program is intended to boost the appeal of skilled trades at a time when manufacturers in Massachusetts and elsewhere are struggling to find workers.
Transparency, Advocacy, Impact: AIM’s Mid-Year Report for 2025
It’s been a head-spinning first six months of 2025 here at AIM.
From legislative wins to speaking out on tariffs to convening extraordinary discussions with elected officials like Governor Maura Healey, Congresswoman Lori Trahan and MBTA General Manager Philip Eng, AIM has given its 3,400 member employers a voice in shaping the Massachusetts economy.
That’s why I was proud last week to publish AIM’s mid-year report for 2025. The report is part of our commitment to transparency about the value we provide to the companies that make up this dynamic association.
Where Business Meets Purpose: Employers Driving Change in Massachusetts
Every once in a while, you get an epiphany about the unique role that employers play in the life of our commonwealth and the people who live here.
One of the great privileges of leading AIM is the opportunity to visit hundreds of companies each year from one end of the commonwealth to another. I recently visited two employers in the span of a few hours who epitomize the conviction that business is a force for positive change.
Fiscal Crossroads: What State and Federal Budgets Mean for 2025
Two sets of budget debates conducted worlds apart politically last week underscored the fiscal uncertainty facing both the commonwealth and the nation as we head into the second half of 2025.
The Massachusetts Legislature approved and sent to Governor Maura Healey a $61 billion state budget that increases spending by $3.3 billion for the fiscal year that began July 1. It’s a budget that includes huge line items that are dependent on federal spending levels.