Massachusetts’ global engagement strategies continued to bear fruit this week with the announcement that El Al Israel Airlines is starting nonstop service between Logan International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport, beginning in summer 2015. Officials believe the new route will make it easier to expand opportunities between […]
The Massachusetts Office of Trade & International Investment is hosting a forum today to discuss ways in which increased global engagement helps the Massachusetts economy grow. Featured speakers include Governor Deval Patrick, EOHED Secretary Greg Bialecki, MOITI Director Rich Elam, as well as CEOs from international companies and state and […]
Here is the transition video of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development , narrated by EOHED secretary Greg Bialecki.
Governor Deval Patrick unveiled his Transition of State Government initiative with a series of transition videos to help ensure a smooth passage from his administration to Governor-elect Charlie Baker. “Congratulations to the Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor-elect and their team on winning the election,” Governor Patrick said. “Now it’s time to prepare […]
The 5th annual MassChallenge Awards at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston’s Seaport District this week was an inspiring event from start to finish. Guest speakers included renowned entrepreneurs and innovators Travis Kalanick, co-founder and CEO of Uber Technologies and Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google, as well […]
The Western Mass Business Expo, the largest business-to-business trade show in the region, took place this week at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The Expo featured over 150 exhibitors, free educational seminars and networking events that attracted over 4,000 participants, many of them business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Governor Deval […]
(Caption: Betsy Wall moderates panel of international representatives.) Photo by Tim Grafft Over 300 tourism officials, hospitality leaders and small business owners gathered this week for the 27th Annual Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism, which took place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Boston. The […]
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has ranked Massachusetts first in the nation for energy efficiency policies and programs in its annual state-by-state scorecard. This is the fourth straight year Massachusetts has led the nation in this coveted category. “We have treated efficiency as our first fuel because […]
(Photo: Herald News Photo | Jack Foley) The South Coast region of Massachusetts got a boost last week when Governor Deval Patrick announced over $8 million in MassWorks grants for three projects designed to improve infrastructure and spur economic growth. The grants also underscored the Patrick Administration’s commitment to innovation, […]
(Photo Courtesy of Wilson Architects) It’s not every day that political leaders, economic development officials, tourism experts, parks advocates,and educational proponents gather to celebrate a shared enthusiasm, but such was the case this week when EF Education First officially opened its expanded North American headquarters in Cambridge. The Swedish company […]
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