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The New ‘Junk Fee’ Law: What You Need to Know

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs  Massachusetts businesses must prepare to comply with sweeping new regulations on…

Business | Human Resources | Workforce

Massachusetts Employers Meet Changing Social Expectations

By Brooke Thomson, President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts (Editor’s note – The following column appeared in…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business

Five Join AIM Board of Directors

By Hodan Hashi Director of Communications  Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced today the election of five prominent…

Business | International | Tax & Finances

Alert: Canada, Mexico, China Tariffs to Take Effect

The Trump Administration confirmed today that tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China will take effect tomorrow….

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Diversity

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Budget | Business | Economic Development | Economy | Housing | Life Sciences | Public Policy

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Ballot Questions | Business | Economic Development | Employment Law | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

2024 Wrapped

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO That’s a wrap for 2024. The holidays bring to a close a…

Business | Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Hotline | Paying Employees During Weather Emergencies

Question We are looking ahead to the next few months, which may bring big snowstorms.  In the past,…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Business Confidence | Economy | Public Policy

Business Confidence Grows

Confidence among Massachusetts employers continued to strengthen in November amid a resilient economy, surging financial markets and the…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Business Management | Diversity | Human Resources | Workforce

AIM Urges Members to Participate in New Diversity Index

Associated Industries of Massachusetts today urged its 3,400 member companies to participate in an effort by the Boston…

Business | Economic Development | Economy | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy | Small Business | Tax & Finances

$4.96 Billion Economic-Development Bill Will Enhance Competitiveness

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed economic development legislation following the…

Business | International

Symposium to Explore Trade with Mexico

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO It should come as no surprise that scores of AIM-member companies do…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Business Management | Diversity | Economy

AIM Companies Make List of Top Women-Led Businesses

Associated Industries of Massachusetts congratulates 15 member companies named to the 2024 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list released…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Economy | Small Business | Unemployment Insurance | Workforce

Unemployment System to be in the Red by 2028

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance system will be $300 million in the red…

Business | Business Management | Manufacturing | Small Business

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Manufacturing | Pharma

Manufacturing Remains Lynchpin for Massachusetts

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The British entrepreneur Sir James Dyson observed that “manufacturing is more than…

Business | Manufacturing | Small Business | Technology

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Manufacturing

Accutech Success Comes in Many Packages

Editor’s note – AIM is celebrating Manufacturing Month in October by profiling Massachusetts manufacturers who are building the…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Ballot Questions | Business | Human Resources | Workforce

Vote No on Question 2

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO In 2023, Associated Industries of Massachusetts honored Worcester Technical High School and…

Business | Economy | Manufacturing

Innovation Fuels Growth at Manufacturer Kinefac

Editor’s note – AIM is celebrating Manufacturing Month in October by profiling Massachusetts manufacturers who are building the…

Business | Diversity | Economic Development | Small Business

CandleLux: The Sweet Scent of Success

When is a candle more than a candle? Lance McBrayer, the founder of CandleLux in Boston, believes that…