Ben Forman testifies in support of S.270/H. 505 in the hopes that it will be of value as legislators work to position the Commonwealth for strong economic recovery.
Event Recap | Ninth Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit
Infrastructure for Equitable Economic Growth
On Thursday, September 30th, MassINC hosted its Ninth Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit. During this annual event, a panel of experts explored how Gateway Cities can leverage infrastructure investment to grow businesses owned by people of color and build stronger regional economies.
Back on the Road Again: The Gateway Cities Legislative Caucus Tour
Gateway Cities Journal
Gateway Cities battle the digital divide
Gateway Cities Journal
At this point last summer, Gateway City educators were furiously at work trying to ensure that all students would have computers and reliable internet service when school resumed in the fall. Their herculean efforts demonstrated that we can temporarily narrow the divide, but a lot of work remains to find durable solutions to this multifaceted problem.
Event Recap | Gateway Cities Leadership Summit: Growing an Inclusive Economy
On Thursday, July 22 MassINC hosted its Annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit where we explored how Gateway Cities can successfully support entrepreneurs of color and promote inclusive entrepreneurship statewide.
New MassINC report lays out strategy for empowering entrepreneurs of color post-pandemic
Report release serves as kick-off event for new Coalition for an Equitable Economy
A new report from MassINC and the newly-formed Coalition for an Equitable Economy lays out the needed elements of a plan to strengthen opportunities for entrepreneurs of color post-COVID.
Going for Growth
Promoting Digital Equity in Massachusetts Gateway Cities
COVID Impact on the Massachusetts Latino Community
Zoom Recording
Are you confident about Massachusetts school reopening plans? How has the pandemic economically impacted your household? Do you support the Black Lives Matter movement? On Wednesday, August 12th MassINC and the MassINC Polling Group presented the results of a survey of public opinion among Latino residents of Massachusetts. The survey covered a range of policies
Protecting Gateway City small businesses through the pandemic
A new poll paints a damning picture for businesses across the state, but there is cause for additional alarm when it comes to those in Gateway Cities. Can we save them? Dr. Tracy Corley, MassINC TTOD Fellow, says all is not lost.
Small Business Needs for an Equitable Recovery
Small businesses in Massachusetts have suffered serious damage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with just one in three reporting they are fully open.