Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante and members of the Economic Development Planning Council gathered in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House to officially release the economic development plan for the Commonwealth entitled Partnerships for Growth: […]
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joins students at Greater Lawrence Technical School on December 10, 2019 Today, Massachusetts announced $2.5 million toward the Advanced Manufacturing Training Program, which addresses the skills gap by creating a fully coordinated manufacturing training system to connect residents to full-time employment and meet the needs of […]
Massachusetts is inviting the world to visit the Bay State in 2020 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony, two historic events that helped shape the United States of America. The state’s Plymouth 400 Commission has created a series of signature events to explore the […]
Photo Courtesy of State House News A Proclamation Whereas, After the first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims gathered with their neighbors, the Wampanoag Native Americans, broke bread, gave thanks and celebrated their freedom in Plymouth, observing the first Thanksgiving in the American colonies; and Whereas, During the American Revolution in […]
(Plymouth, MA) – The place where Thanksgiving got its start in America is gearing up for its annual celebration this weekend, with concerts, commemorations and other festivities surrounding Plymouth’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. The celebration takes place on Saturday, November 23, with Opening Ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. on Cole’s Hill. Then […]
The Baker-Polito Administration and Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) announced $3 million in small business technical assistance grants to 47 non-profit organizations across the state. The state-funded Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program, administered by MGCC, aims to expand economic and entrepreneurial opportunities in underserved communities throughout the Commonwealth. The […]
One of the nation’s most important public memorials, the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial, is getting a $2.8 million restoration, thanks to a unique partnership among federal and municipal agencies, open space advocates and history organizations. The National Park Service, City of Boston, Friends of the Public Garden and the Museum […]
The 55th Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR) is expected to generate more than $88 million (USD) in spending in Massachusetts, according to analysis from the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) and McKinsey & Company. The largest two-day regatta in the world, the 2019 Regatta takes place on […]
The fifth Annual HubWeek 2019 Festival in Boston’s Seaport kicks off today and runs from Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 3, 2019. This year’s festival takes place in a temporary village of tents and shipping containers in Boston’s Seaport District at the intersection of Seaport Boulevard and Fan Pier […]
1Berkshire honored the tourism industry at the ninth Annual Celebrate the Berkshires event hosted at Jiminy Peak on September 26, 2019. Over 300 people attended the Trendsetters Awards ceremony, which recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals whose outstanding achievements and commitment have strengthened the economy and helped the Berkshires grow. The […]
