Economic Development
Massachusetts has a collaborative network of organizations dedicated to creating economic opportunities throughout the state, transportation and infrastructure that offers connectivity and accessibility, and a permitting model designed to create the development ready environment so vital to business growth.
BuyMass.org
Massachusetts is home to world-class providers of everything from pharmaceuticals to jet engines. BuyMass.org allows you to search for thousands of products and services from every corner of Massachusetts. It's all here, from computer software to candles, from biotech to basic research. Powered by Associated Industries of Massachusetts, BuyMass.org makes it easy to search this innovation-rich landscape for customers, suppliers, and even a good restaurant.
Massachusetts Permit Regulatory Office
The Massachusetts Permit Regulatory Office was established in 2006 to work with new and existing businesses to help foster job creation efforts by assisting with permitting, licensing, and regulatory processes. The Director of the Office serves as the state permitting ombudsman to municipalities and businesses, and Chair of the Interagency Permitting Board, which administers the Chapter 43D Expedited Permitting Program. The Office works in partnership with MassDevelopment, Regional Planning Agencies, and the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development to accomplish its core mission.
Massachusetts Growth District Initiative
Through the Growth Districts Initiative (GDI), the Commonwealth partners with municipalities that have identified one or more areas for significant commercial, residential or mixed-use growth. The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) will focus resources to ensure each growth district is truly “development ready,” such as assisting communities secure all required permits, completing site preparation, identifying infrastructure improvements and infrastructure grants available. Each district will be put on a fast track for groundbreaking.
Massport
Independent public authority which develops, promotes and manages airports, the seaport and transportation infrastructure in the state.
Regional EDCs
Regional organizations that provide resources and information to businesses operating in or entering various area of the Commonwealth by aiding in expansion, relocation and networking.
Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council
Berkshire Economic Development Corporation
Cape Cod Economic Development Council
North Shore Alliance for Economic Development
SouthCoast Development Partnership
North Central Economic Development Council
Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts
Boston Redevelopment Authority
The BRA is Boston’s planning and economic development agency, focused on planning, economic and community development, affordable housing, jobs and community service.
Boston World Partnerships
Boston is an international capital of innovation, a city where top-tier talent drives business growth. Mayor Menino created Boston World Partnerships to help business leaders worldwide access Boston's competitive advantages.
Ray Allen on Massachusetts
Ray Allen on Massachusetts
Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics discusses what it is he loves about life in Massachusetts.
Boston will host the 2012 International BIO Convention... Watch the BIO 2011 Flash Mob Event.
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