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The State of Massachusetts Business 2026
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AI: Golden Age or End of the World?
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Does artificial intelligence signal a golden age for the economy or the…
February 4, 2026
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Business Confidence Remains Unchanged in January
Business confidence was virtually unchanged during January as Massachusetts employers remained pessimistic for an 11th consecutive month. The…
February 4, 2026
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Governor Emphasizes Affordability in Speech to AIM
Governor Maura Healey reminds AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson, a native of Kansas City, which team is…
January 29, 2026
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Business Confidence Declines at Year-End
Massachusetts employers weren’t in a very festive mood for the holidays as business confidence ended 2025 in pessimistic…
January 8, 2026
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Employers: Help Us Track the Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of our most important roles at Associated Industries of Massachusetts is to…
December 12, 2025
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Business Confidence Rebounds in November
Business confidence rebounded in November as a resilient economy muted employer concerns about everything from tariffs to the…
December 4, 2025
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Thomson Among 12 Women Honored with Icon Awards by Boston Business Journal
AIM President and CEO is among 12 women honored with the 2025 Icon Awards: Women Who Mean Business…
October 12, 2025
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The Rise of Public Equity Investment
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The next big investor in your company or real estate development may…
October 7, 2025
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Business Confidence Slides in September
Employer views of both the state and national economies grew darker last month despite still-solid GDP growth and…
October 6, 2025
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Massachusetts Needs a Balanced Approach to Energy
Editor’s note – The following article originally appeared as an op-ed in the Boston Business Journal. By Brooke…
October 1, 2025
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Economic Outlook: Optimism Amid Uncertainty
Rick MacDonald’s best description for 2025 is “The Year We All Guessed Wrong.” The managing director and region…
September 26, 2025
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Power of Connection
Editor’s note – Phyllis Barajas is Founder & CEO of Conexión and a member of the AIM Board…
September 12, 2025
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Boston Becomes Hub of Toy and Game Universe
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Suddenly, Boston is the center of the toy and game universe. Hasbro,…
September 9, 2025
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Business Outlook Remains Stable, Pessimistic
Business confidence remained stable during August – and just slightly pessimistic – as employer sentiment bounced between a…
August 29, 2025
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Broadened Tariffs Weaken Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Tariffs have begun to exact a toll on Massachusetts businesses and consumers….
August 8, 2025
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Business Confidence Edges Up, But Overall Outlook Remains Pessimistic
Business confidence edged up in June, but employers remain pessimistic overall amid concern over tariffs, tax policy and…
July 4, 2025
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Employers Face Uncertainty as Programs for Legal Immigrant Workers Change
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Massachusetts employers already struggling to find workers are bracing for additional challenges…
June 19, 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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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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