This week the Baker-Polito Administration announced $116,034 in grants for research projects that increase awareness and demand for Massachusetts seafood products. The grants were awarded through the Division of Marine Fisheries’ (DMF) Seafood Marketing Grant Program, created three years ago to enhance the viability and stabilize the economic environment for […]
International Seafood Buyers from 15 Countries Tour New Bedford’s Seafood Facilities
Seafood buyers from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and are visiting New Bedford on Friday March 15, 2019 to meet with the area’s leading seafood companies. Buyers from fourteen countries will visit BASE/ New England Seafood Auction, Bergie’s Seafood, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, and East Coast Seafood where they will […]
Massachusetts STEP grants help companies promote their products abroad
The Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) and the Massachusetts Small Business Development/ Massachusetts Export Center announced that 46 small businesses across the Commonwealth will receive $666,667 in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), […]
Aaron Jones is new Executive Vice President of GBCVB
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) has announced Aaron Jones as its new Executive Vice President (EVP). Jones joins the GBCVB after having served four years as CEO of MetroLacrosse, the largest urban lacrosse and youth development program in the United States. His primary responsibilities as EVP will […]
March is Maple Month in Massachusetts
Governor Charlie Baker today declared March as “Massachusetts Maple Month,” continuing the Commonwealth’s support of maple producers and encouraging Massachusetts residents to purchase locally-produced maple products. To kick off Maple Month, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner John Lebeaux was joined by State Senator Eric Lesser and agricultural officials […]
Women’s History Month in Massachusetts
In honor of Women’s History Month in Massachusetts, the Mass Office of Travel & Tourism has put together MA Spotlight profiles on 15 women working in the Commonwealth’s travel, tourism, hospitality, cultural and history communities. Read about: Row 1 (l-r) Laurie Norton Moffatt Amy Latimer Ellie Donovan Danny Levy Heloisa […]
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JetBlue Expanding its Boston Routes in Summer 2019
This week JetBlue announced it is adding additional flights on twelve popular routes out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), beginning in summer 2019. It is also expanding its service Washington, D.C. and the New York Metro area by offering hourly flights. The additional flights are being added to these […]
Seaport Economic Council Announces $6.4 Million in Grants to 6 Communities and 4 Educational Institutions
Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $6.4 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants to support projects in 6 communities and 4 educational institutions. The grants will support development that stimulates the expansion and modernization of the maritime sector, research that prepares for shifts in climate and industry, and educational […]
Tim McGourthy is new Deputy Secretary of EOHED in Massachusetts
Today, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy announced Timothy J. McGourthy as incoming Deputy Secretary, effective March 4. McGourthy assumes the role vacated by former Deputy Secretary Carolyn Kirk, who was named executive director of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative earlier this month. McGourthy has been engaged on policy development for […]
Massport Board Approves Capital Program for FY19-23
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board voted last week to approve a five-year capital program by designating approximately $2.6 billion to fund major projects as part of the Authority’s fiscal year 2019-2023 comprehensive financial plan. The program includes $1.9 billion for Logan Airport, $405 million for Conley Container Terminal and […]