Archive for June 2018
SJC knocks millionaires tax off November ballot – CommonWealth Magazine
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL ruled that a proposal to raise taxes on high earners in Massachusetts cannot appear on the November ballot because it violates a constitutional provision requiring that all the elements of such a question be “related” or “mutually dependent.” Read the source article at CommonWealth Magazine
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate passes ambitious clean energy bill
Massachusetts would run on 100-percent renewable power by 2047 under comprehensive energy legislation passed by the state Senate Thursday night. The idealistic goal would be reached by increasing the state’s renewable portfolio standard by 3 percent every year, instead of the current 1 percent. The RPS dictates how much renewable energy electrical utilities such as Eversource…
Read MoreMGM Springfield, city officials prepare for deluge of casino visitors, traffic in opening week
Representatives of MGM Springfield and the city said Friday they are discussing ways to cope with the potential record numbers of people and traffic that will visit the downtown area during the opening days of the $960 million resort casino. The logistical plans and strategies for the deluge of traffic is not yet finalized, but…
Read MoreCraft breweries popping up across Greater Springfield
When you think of Wilbraham, Massachusetts — birthplace of Friendly’s Ice Cream and where Timothy Merrick was immortalized in song after dying from a rattlesnake bite up on “Springfield Mountain” — beer may not be the first thing that pops into your mind. But craft breweries are suddenly popping up all over Greater Springfield, including two here in Wilbraham, Springfield’s eastern neighbor,…
Read MoreTourism
Affordability and easy access to the entire Northeast makes Western Massachusetts a popular vacation destination. The region boasts two commercial airports, convention and exhibition centers, the Basketball Hall of Fame, extensive lodging and dining venues and much more.
Read MoreRenewable Energy
Clean technology has increased its presence in Western Massachusetts as the industry experiences rapid state-wide growth. Companies, research institutions and regional green energy organizations collectively create and enhance this industry.
Read MorePlastics
More than 70 businesses, support companies, specialized degree programs of UMass, (including the premier polymer science program in the country) and several trade organizations represent this important industry for Western Massachusetts.
Read MoreMedical Devices
Medical Device development and manufacturing is an emerging industry here that is fueled by entrepreneurs starting companies that take advantage of the region’s engineers, researchers, historic strength and precision machining cluster, which provides an excellent location to manufacture device products.
Read MoreManufacturing
A booming manufacturing industry has been a trademark of the region for longer than 200 years. More than 500 companies and close to 20% of the region’s private sector payroll remains devoted to manufacturing. Sub-industry summaries: Firearms Manufacturing Precision Machining
Read MoreLife Sciences
A fledgling cluster of public and private sector life science and biotechnology entities have found Western Massachusetts appealing for research, development and education, resources, support and incentives for science and medical-based businesses.
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