Caption: President Cathy Rocheleau welcomed Nam Pham and Mark Sullivan and other state and local officials to Rocheleau Tool & Die Company for the Step Grant Announcement. (Photo courtesy of Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise) Earlier this month, federal and state officials announced a new round of grants to help small businesses in […]
Fall is a busy season in Massachusetts, thanks to the fall foliage, apple picking season, collegiate and professional sports, a new performing arts season and various college and family activities. The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism has put together five ideas for enjoying one of the most beautiful seasons […]
(Photo: Greentown Labs in Somerville) The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced a coordinated grant funding round to support community-based innovation and entrepreneurship in municipalities across Massachusetts. The $1.175 million funding round includes grants to support physical workspaces that launch new businesses at the local level, as well as new funding for […]
Congratulations to the fourteen companies being honored for their outstanding contributions to the state’s economy at the 13th annual Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards this fall. MassEcon, the state’s private sector partner in promoting business growth in Massachusetts, is presenting the awards at a luncheon on November 22, 2016 at the […]
(Photo courtesy of the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival) The sounds of saxophones, drums and lush voices fill the air today at the annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, taking place from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 in Boston’s South End neighborhood. And it is all free. This year’s […]
Forty-six museums in Massachusetts are opening their doors for free today, thanks to an innovative program by the Smithsonian Magazine in Washington, DC. “Museum Day Live” offers two free tickets for museums across the national participating in this program, which include 46 in Massachusetts. See list below. The Discovery Museums […]
Great ideas stand the test of time. That is truly the case of the Big E in West Springfield, which for the last hundred years has showcased the agricultural richness and innovative businesses of the New England region, all the while entertaining, educating, feeding and inspiring tens of millions of […]
Caption: U.S. Bedding Inc. in Fall River This week the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved 13 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to leverage $708 million in private investment, while creating 1,299 new jobs, and retaining 3,686 jobs throughout Massachusetts. […]
Due to the unprecedented drought conditions in Massachusetts this summer, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito have announced a Massachusetts Drought Emergency Loan Fund to assist the state’s farms and agriculture-related small businesses affected by these conditions. Farms and small businesses impacted by the drought can apply for […]
(Photo courtesy of David O’Donnell) Inspiration was in the air and the Boston Red Sox world championship trophies were on display today at the 14th annual Community Fellowship Luncheon at the Boston Back Bay Hilton. The gathering honored individuals who make a difference in Massachusetts throughout the year, and was […]
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