Vincent Jackson has been named as the new Executive Director of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, beginning June 3, 2019. Vince replaces long-time leader Suzanne Beck, who retired after 26 years at the Chamber. Jackson said it was “an honor for me to join The Greater Northampton Chamber of […]
Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak joined municipal leaders, elected officials and local stakeholder groups on July 2 to celebrate the beginning of Phase 1 South Coast Rail work and tour action taking place along the New […]
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors voted to offer Lisa Wieland the position of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for a five-year term. Contract negotiations will occur at a later date. Wieland is currently the Port Director at Massport, and has held this position since 2015. In […]
Encore Boston Harbor officially opens its doors today. Totaling $2.6 billion in single phase development, Encore Boston Harbor is the country’s most expensive resort development of 2019, according to officials. The resort features a 210,000-square-foot casino; 15 dining and lounge venues; 671 guest rooms and suites including New England’s largest […]
The Baker-Polito Administration and the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved twelve projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 414 new jobs and retain 1,241 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $140 million in private investment. Of the applicants this […]
The Port of Boston contributed $8.2 billion in economic activity in 2018, up from $4.6 billion in 2012, according to a new report released by Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). The report shows that smart investments and partnerships to the Port have led to growth in jobs, business revenues, and tax contributions. […]
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and City of Boston officials are seeking public input for a planned renovation of Boston City Hall Plaza, starting with Phase I. The seven-acre plaza is one of the City’s largest civic spaces. For the last five decades, it has hosted events ranging from sports celebrations […]
This week, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Plymouth Town Manager Melissa Arrighi and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the town’s new harbormaster facility. The construction of the new facility marks a major step in Plymouth’s multi-phase effort to expand and secure the harbor’s economic capacity for years to […]
The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) honored 12 individuals (see list at end of release) from the hospitality industry on Monday, May 20th, during the 24th Annual Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence. The gala dinner, held at the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield, attracted more than 300 tourism […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito swore in members of the Economic Development Planning Council, which will provide input on and oversight of an economic development plan that will be presented to Governor Baker by the end of the year. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of […]
