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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…
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Massachusetts Employers Meet Changing Social Expectations
By Brooke Thomson, President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts (Editor’s note – The following column appeared in…
February 20, 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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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….
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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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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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,…
December 10, 2024
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Business Confidence Grows
Confidence among Massachusetts employers continued to strengthen in November amid a resilient economy, surging financial markets and the…
December 6, 2024
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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…
December 5, 2024
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$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…
November 20, 2024
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Symposium to Explore Trade with Mexico
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO It should come as no surprise that scores of AIM-member companies do…
November 8, 2024
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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…
November 6, 2024
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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…
October 25, 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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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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Vote No on Question 2
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO In 2023, Associated Industries of Massachusetts honored Worcester Technical High School and…
September 28, 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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CandleLux: The Sweet Scent of Success
When is a candle more than a candle? Lance McBrayer, the founder of CandleLux in Boston, believes that…
September 24, 2024
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