MassINC 30th Anniversary
In 2026, MassINC celebrates three decades as a leader in the Commonwealth, working to make Massachusetts a place of expansive economic opportunity and civic vitality. We play a unique and essential role in strengthening public policy through action-oriented research, award-winning journalism, and inclusive civic engagement. We do this work across our three independent divisions – the MassINC Policy Center, our civic news organization, CommonWealth Beacon, and our public opinion research firm, The MassINC Polling Group.
Celebrating 30 Years of MassINC
Since 1996, MassINC has advanced evidence-based research, independent journalism, and civic engagement to inform public dialogue and strengthen decision-making across Massachusetts. For 30 years, our work has helped policymakers, civic leaders, and communities understand the Commonwealth’s challenges and opportunities.
Featured Speakers
Ali Noorani
President & CEO, Barr Foundation
Marty Baron
Former Editor, The Boston Globe &
The Washington Post
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30th Anniversary Host Committee
Honorary Co-Chairs
The Current and Past Governors of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Governor
Maura Healey
Governor
Charlie Baker
Governor
Deval Patrick
Governor
Mitt Romney
Governor
Jane Swift
Governor
William Weld
Governor
Michael Dukakis
Rosalin Acosta
Ernst & Young
Katherine Adam
Denterlein
Jay Ash
Massachusetts Competitive Partnership
Paul Ayoub
Nutter
JD Chesloff
Massachusetts Business Roundtable
Larry Curtis
WinnDevelopment
Kate Dineen
A Better City
Maria Fernandes Dominique
Culture Builders Cooperative, LLC
Aimee Flynn
Triverus
Chris & Hilary Gabrieli
Mike Goodwine
MassMutual
Tom Green
Citigroup Public Finance
Mike Heffernan
Doug Howgate
Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation
Michael Hunter
Trinity Financial
Marty Jones
MLJ Insights
Tripp & Robin Jones
21c, Arbella Insurance Foundation
Brian Kavoogian
National Development
Joe Kennedy III
Citizens Energy
Gloria & Allen Larson
reacHire, Corry Associates
Eric Lesser
WilmerHale
Beth Lindstrom
Former U.S. Senate Candidate
Ned Murphy
Tim Murray
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Nassour
Rubin & Rudman LLP
Tom O' Brien
HYM Investment Group
Eileen O' Connor
Keyser Public Strategies
Tom Pappas
Formerly Wellington Management Company LLP
Randy Peeler
Berkshire Partners
Bob Rivers
Eastern Bank
George Varghese
WilmerHale
Marty Walz
Marty Walz & Associates
Anniversary Projects: The Middle Class in Massachusetts
In 2026, MassINC will be uniting its research, journalism, and polling to revisit its founding question of how to grow a thriving middle class in Massachusetts. Stay tuned for updates and releases through the year.
MassINC Policy Center
The MassINC Policy Center is analyzing the current state of the middle class by producing an updated Middle Class Index that tracks trends over time, synthesizing data, and making it more accessible for public use.
CommonWealth Beacon
CommonWealth Beacon will examine the state of the middle class through a series of in-depth reporting and commentary, highlighting stories and elevating voices from communities across Massachusetts.
The MassINC Polling Group
The MassINC Polling Group conducted a statewide poll in partnership with WBUR, taking the pulse on how residents view the middle class, its barriers and pathways, and whether it’s achievable today.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Thomas Green • Bob Hildreth • Barbara & Amos Hostetter
Community Sponsor
Joe Aiello • The Buckbee Family in Memory of Dr. Susan Lindquist • Jennifer Nassour