Beacon Hill Roars Back to Life

The Gateway Cities Journal

Summer recess is a distant memory as Beacon Hill roars back to life. Monday featured two prime-time hearings with major implications for Gateway Cities. Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson appeared before the education committee to testify in support of legislation to remedy inequitable flaws in school construction funding. Filed by Lynn Rep. Dan Cahill and Sen. Brendan Crighton,

MassINC Adds 5 New Members to Board of Directors

Diverse group brings additional expertise in business, nonprofit and public sector work

September 14, 2023 / BOSTON, MA – At a meeting held last week, the MassINC Board enthusiastically approved the addition of five new members who will together bring substantial expertise and diversity to the organization across a range of issues and industries (see below for bios): Rosalin Acosta, Managing Director, Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

CommonWealth’s Invest with Us Campaign

Donate to CommonWealth's Fall Fundraiser

Change is coming to CommonWealth. We will be shining a brighter light on Massachusetts this fall with the introduction of CommonWealth Beacon—easier to use, simpler to navigate. Become a member today and invest in the growth of unbiased, unflinching journalism that is fair and always free. Please join this short CommonWealth fund drive so we can

Ben Forman offers testimony to Joint Committee on Higher Education

An Act Committing to Higher Education the Resources to Insure a Strong and Healthy Public Higher Education System

Testimony in Support of S. 816/H. 1260 An Act Committing to Higher Education the Resources to Insure a Strong and Healthy Public Higher Education System September 18, 2023 The Honorable Senator Jo Comerford Chair, Joint Committee on Higher Education State House, Room 410 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133 The Honorable Representative David M. Rogers

26 Gateway City mayors and managers write to state legislators for HDIP

Letter of support to state senate leaders from mayors and managers representing 26 Gateway Cities

September 5, 2023 The Honorable Ron Mariano, Speaker of the House The Honorable Karen Spilka, Senate President The Honorable Aaron Michlewitz, Chair, House Committee on Ways and Means The Honorable Michael Rodrigues, Chair, Senate Committee on Ways and Means State House Boston, MA 02133 via email Time-sensitive: Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Dear Speaker Mariano,

Celebrating summer in the city

Last weekend the Latin American Festival returned to Worcester Common for its 31st annual run. The event is a bookend of sorts, as Worcester started the summer by hosting the largest and oldest Albanian Festival in America. These revelries are by no means unique to New England’s second-largest city. Summer in the Gateway Cities stands out for its full blossom

Save the Date! 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards & Summit

Join us in Fitchburg on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Join us on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Fitchburg University’s Recreation Center as we celebrate innovation and growth in our vibrant Gateway Cities. Get ready for an inspiring day of discussions, insights, and recognition of achievements that are transforming our communities. From decarbonization to rail electrification, this summit promises to ignite fresh ideas and actionable

Remembering Greg Torres

To our friends, partners, and supporters, It is with a heavy heart we share the news that Greg Torres, former CEO and chair of the board of MassINC, passed away earlier this week. Greg’s contributions to MassINC are innumerable. He joined MassINC in 2007 as President and CEO. In 2018, he transitioned to be Chair

Nominate Gateway City Innovation Award Honorees

Since 2012, MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute has celebrated individuals, organizations, and businesses that exemplify the innovative spirit of Gateway Cities. After three years of hosting our event virtually due to the pandemic, we’re excited to announce the return of in-person attendance for this highly anticipated convening this Fall. We’re looking forward to welcoming Gateway Cities
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