A new Wayfair’s customer service center opened this week in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, creating 300 jobs in Berkshire County as the company continues to scale its customer service operations to meet the needs of its rapidly growing customer base. Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Housing and […]
For the ninth consecutive year, Massachusetts has been ranked the most energy efficient state in the nation by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Massachusetts received top marks for its energy efficiency policies and programs, and the unique energy efficiency programs offered under the Mass Save® brand in […]
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 […]
Wheelchair ramps at Boston Bowl in Dorchester, made by Amramp, LLC The Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) held its fall meeting on September 19, 2019, to review projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), approving one local tax credit and certifying the inaugural group of Certified […]
Today, nineteen companies from across the state vying for MassEcon’s 2019 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards are presenting their one-minute pitches to a panel of judges and business leaders describing their growth in the Commonwealth. The event is taking place at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston. MassDevelopment President […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced plans to pursue an expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in South Boston, with the goal of consolidating the city’s major convention business in one dynamic location to ensure that Boston continues to be a major global event destination. The plan calls […]
Student demonstration at Worcester Technical High SchoolThe Baker-Polito Administration has recently awarded $12 million in Skills Capital Grants to 45 high schools, colleges and educational institutions. These grants, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, enable schools to acquire the newest technologies to educate students and expand career education opportunities. They cover […]
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito at Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich on Cape Cod The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $1.5 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants this week to support projects in 4 Massachusetts coastal communities. The awards advance projects that help seaside municipalities better leverage the economic, educational, and recreational opportunities […]
Massachusetts’ 2019 Sales Tax Holiday is taking place this weekend on August 17-18. Retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, are exempt from the 6.2% sales tax. Governor Charlie Baker called the Sales Tax Holiday “a great opportunity to buy in […]
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) $43.321 billion budget into law. Governor Baker said, “A strong economy and prudent fiscal management have allowed our Administration to work with the Legislature to continue building the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and invest in key areas […]
