MassINC hosted the first gubernatorial debate of the 2010 election season on Monday, August 16th. The debate focused on the controversial Cape Wind project, and drew reports and analysis from
MassINC hosts first gubernatorial issues debate
MassINC hosted the first Gubernatorial Issues Debate of the 2010 election season August 16th at the C. Walsh Theater at Suffolk University. Click here to watch the debate in full.
Gateway City workshop spotlights asset-building as key growth strategy
Leaders from Gateway Cities, state agencies, and financial institutions assembled in Worcester on June 22nd to learn about innovative new opportunities to connect low-income families with wealth-building financial services. The
MassINC’s Schneider speaks up on behalf of Gateway Cities
Provides recommendations to special panel on revitalizing Massachusetts regional urban engines MassINC Executive Vice President John Schneider participated in a panel discussion Saturday morning to weigh in about strategies
State of Service event draws big crowd to build up community service in the Bay State
Event highlights need for collaboration across sectors BOSTON—Making connections was the theme of the day as approximately 100 people gathered this morning at the sold out MassINC Associate Board and
Talking Transit: National Summit hopes to turn dialogue into action
When it comes to saving mass transit from further decline, the National Transit Summit held May 18th in Boston brought the key issues to the table. It also got the
CW’s Alison Lobron on WBUR
CommonWealth magazine Associate Editor Alison Lobron appeared on WBUR’s Radio Boston on Friday to talk about the recent water crisis and upcoming race for governor. Listen here.
CommonWealth Investigation Results in Major T Repair Project
Last week, it was widely reported that the MBTA is to invest nearly $100 million to repair crumbling concrete railroad ties on its Plymouth and Middleborough commuter lines. The news
Young nonprofit leaders to make meaningful connections at civic engagement networking event
Boston, MA – On April 29th, four of Boston’s civic-minded groups are bringing their communities together – and welcoming others – in an effort to share their work and increase
New MassINC report points to concentration of predatory tax and lending practices in Gateway Cities
A new MassINC report on promoting wealth-building in Gateway Cities shows that residents of these economically distressed communities disproportionately turn to high-cost financial services such as pawn shops and check