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Western Mass. has untapped economic potential
Report identifies opportunities in food science, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy. A mural depicting characters from the Wizard of Oz including Dorothy in downtown Springfield on June 10, 2022.CRAIG F. WALKER/GLOBE STAFF Think about Massachusetts’ economic engines and often the “eds and meds” — the state’s thriving education and health care sectors — are top…
BusinessTalk with Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism is critical to the economic energy of Western Mass. — it’s often the first experience people have with the region, and can be a strong factor in whether they want to move or work here. And the annual economic impact of visitors — at tourist attractions, restaurants, hotels, conventions, and events — soars into…
The Economic Impact of Higher Education in Massachusetts
MTF’s next webinar will look at the role that public and private colleges and universities play in the Commonwealth’s economy. Higher education has been a magnet for talent and investment in the state, while building tomorrow’s workforce. This conversation will assess where that sector currently finds itself in a post-pandemic world. Click here to register.