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Swanson Named to Small-Business Council
Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Stephanie Swanson is seen in this file photo in conversation with MBTA…
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Small Businesses Share Knowledge at AIM Berkshire Inclusion Roundtable
Associated Industries of Massachusetts recently kicked off its Economic Inclusion Roundtable Series in the Berkshires with a discussion…
May 21, 2026
Read MoreAssociated Industries of Massachusetts | Massachusetts Legislature | Small Business
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
Read MoreEmployment Law | Human Resources | Legal | Small Business | Workforce
Court Dismisses Some Discrimination Counts, Leaves Others
The US District Court in Boston recently handed down a partial dismissal of an employee’s claim against her…
December 10, 2024
Read MoreEmployment Law | Human Resources | Small Business | Unemployment Insurance
Ask the Helpline: Translation of Workplace Posters and Notices
Question Our company has about 25 employees (out of a total of 53) who speak very little English….
November 21, 2024
Read MoreBusiness | 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…
November 20, 2024
Read MoreAssociated 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…
October 25, 2024
Read MoreBudget | Economic Development | Economy | Housing | Massachusetts Legislature | Small Business | Tax & Finances
Ways and Means Chair: Business, Legislature Must Collaborate
The chief budget writer of the Massachusetts House of Representatives said last week that the legislature and the…
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
Read MoreAssociated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Development | Human Resources | Small Business
AIM, SBA Collaborate to Help Small Business
Associated Industries of Massachusetts has finalized a strategic alliance with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to…
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
Read MoreBusiness | 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…
September 24, 2024
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