Associated Industries of Massachusetts
Ballot of Election for AIM Board of Directors
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the AIM Board of Directors is pleased to nominate the following business…
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Join the Celebration of Massachusetts Employers
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO It’s time to celebrate Massachusetts employers and the central role they play…
April 23, 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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AIM: Use 10th Grade MCAS to Determine Competence
April 4, 2025 Dear Members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: The Associated Industries of Massachusetts…
April 9, 2025
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Business Turns Pessimistic
Massachusetts businesses turned pessimistic during March as uncertainty surrounding tariffs and rising costs pushed employer sentiment to its…
April 9, 2025
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Business Groups Set Out Policy Agenda
April 2, 2025 Dear Senate President Spilka and Speaker Mariano: On behalf of four of the state’s leading…
April 4, 2025
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Transportation Supports Economic Development, Opportunity
Frederick W. Clark, Jr., right, President of AIM member Bridgewater State University, celebrates the inaugural run of the…
March 27, 2025
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Takeda Executive, House Speaker, Senate President to Highlight AIM Annual Meeting
A prominent Massachusetts biopharmaceutical executive, the commonwealth’s two top lawmakers and a Springfield organization helping people to find…
March 14, 2025
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AIM CEO Honored for Championing Women in the Workplace
AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson and Governor Maura Healey are among 12 leaders honored with the 2025…
March 12, 2025
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Business Confidence Tumbles in February
Business confidence posted its largest one-month drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during February as employer…
March 5, 2025
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Business Confidence Begins 2025 on Steady Note
Amid the sometimes-chaotic change of administrations in Washington, a slow but steady economy kept Massachusetts employers feeling optimistic…
February 13, 2025
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Bits and Pieces from the January AIM Executive Forum
The 2025 AIM Executive Forum with Governor Maura Healey turned out to be a full-throated celebration of the…
February 1, 2025
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Five Join AIM Board of Directors
By Hodan Hashi Director of Communications Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced today the election of five prominent…
January 31, 2025
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Black History Month Speaks to Future of the State Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The arrival of Black History Month in February reminds us of the…
January 29, 2025
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What You Need to Know about the Unemployment Insurance Agreement
By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs The Healey Administration and the US Department of Labor (USDOL) jointly…
January 22, 2025
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The 2025 State of Massachusetts Business Address
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the highlights of serving as president and CEO of Associated…
January 20, 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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AIM Survey Shows Wages Moderating, Health Premiums Accelerating
By Jillian Derby Wage increases are moderating, health-insurance costs are accelerating, and Massachusetts employers plan to spend 2025…
January 4, 2025
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AIM January Events Preview 2025 Massachusetts Politics, Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO What’s ahead for the Massachusetts business economy in 2025? You’ve come to…
January 4, 2025
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2024 Wrapped
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO That’s a wrap for 2024. The holidays bring to a close a…
December 16, 2024
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AIM Policy Analyst Wins Award for Dissertation
AIM Policy Analyst Samiya Khalid was recently selected for an honorable mention for the 2024 PhD Dissertation Award…
December 6, 2024
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