Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence
Business Confidence Weakens Slightly
Business confidence fell slightly and remained in pessimistic territory during July as the US and Massachusetts economies gave…
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How Are We Doing at Mid-Year?
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO It’s been a head-spinning first six months of 2025 here at AIM….
July 31, 2025
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One Misstep, Two Claims: How a Timing Error Cost the Employer
A recent case before the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts resulted in a split decision after an employee…
July 22, 2025
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Small-Business Ombudsman Proposed by AIM Becomes Law
A new state small-business ombudsman role has been established following an idea proposed during an AIM economic inclusion…
July 16, 2025
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Camargo to Lead AIM Membership Staff; Association Adds Key People Across Organization
A high-profile public-policy executive and former Cannabis Control Commissioner has joined Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) to lead…
June 23, 2025
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AIM Foundation Wins Grant from Cummings Foundation
The Associated Industries of Massachusetts Foundation (AIMF) has received a $150,000 grant from The Cummings Foundation to expand…
June 18, 2025
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Remembering Bill Blanker
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO It’s fair to say that no one played a more significant role…
June 14, 2025
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Business Confidence Rebounds; Outlook Remains Pessimistic
Confidence among Massachusetts employers rebounded last month but remained in pessimistic territory amid continued economic and policy uncertainty….
June 7, 2025
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The Power of Collaboration
AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson with Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll at the AIM Annual Meeting on May…
May 19, 2025
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AIM Annual Meeting Celebrates Collaboration
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Massachusetts business leaders navigating an increasingly uncertain world must remain focused on…
May 11, 2025
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Business Confidence Tumbles in April
Confidence among Massachusetts employers last month hit its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic closed down much of…
May 7, 2025
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AIM Members Elect Officers, Directors
AIM members elected seven business leaders to serve for the first time on the association’s board of directors…
May 5, 2025
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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…
April 28, 2025
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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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