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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…
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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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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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Tariffs Highlight Sprawling US-Canada Trade Relationship
AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson speaks at a press conference with Governor Maura Healey on tariffs Wednesday….
April 10, 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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NIH Cuts Have Major Implications for Massachusetts Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The National Institutes of Health (NIH) last week terminated millions of dollars…
March 11, 2025
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Business Confidence Tumbles in February
Business confidence posted its largest one-month drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during February as employer…
March 5, 2025
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Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: What You Need to Know
By Eric Lesser, Esq. Senior Counsel, WilmerHale Overview | What is happening today, March 4, 2025? On February…
March 4, 2025
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State Plan Outlines Scope of Housing Challenge
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO It’s not news that Massachusetts faces a housing crisis, one that is…
February 13, 2025
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Business Confidence Begins 2025 on Steady Note
Amid the sometimes-chaotic change of administrations in Washington, a slow but steady economy kept Massachusetts employers feeling optimistic…
February 13, 2025
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Bits and Pieces from the January AIM Executive Forum
The 2025 AIM Executive Forum with Governor Maura Healey turned out to be a full-throated celebration of the…
February 1, 2025
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What You Need to Know about the Unemployment Insurance Agreement
By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs The Healey Administration and the US Department of Labor (USDOL) jointly…
January 22, 2025
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The 2025 State of Massachusetts Business Address
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the highlights of serving as president and CEO of Associated…
January 20, 2025
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Business Confidence Slides, but Employers Remain Optimistic
Business confidence declined slightly during December, though the overall outlook among Massachusetts employers remained optimistic at year-end 2024….
January 6, 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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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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