BOSTON, Massachusetts – April 16, 2014- MassEcon today is welcoming companies new to Massachusetts at its Sixth Annual Corporate Welcome Reception at Genzyme’s headquarters in Cambridge. The one-of-a-kind event brings together over 100 private sector leaders and senior state officials, including Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Greg Bialecki, to welcome companies that have recently opened offices in the state.
These companies include: Attend.com of Boston; BAUM Retec of Methuen; CareCloud of Boston; Cryogenetics of Woburn; Cybereason of Cambridge; Emirates Airline of Boston; EthoSolar of Marlborough; Facebook of Cambridge; Great Wolf Resorts of Fitchburg; Jabil/Nypro of Clinton; Labminds of Boston; McGraw-Hill of Boston; Menck of Chicopee; RapidMiner of Cambridge; Synacorof Westford; Velesco Pharma of Quincy; WeWork of Boston; and Wisetek of Franklin. The companies range from both start-ups to established businesses and their locations of origin include Germany, Norway, Canada, United Kingdom, Israel, Dubai, New York, California, Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, and Massachusetts. They represent a wide variety of industries including life sciences, technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, entertainment and more.
MassEcon Chairman Fred Mulligan thanked the companies for bringing opportunity and investment to the state. “The companies at this event are an outstanding addition to the Commonwealth’s business community,” commented Mulligan,” and we look forward to their having a productive and long-standing relationship with Massachusetts.”
“Our strong innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with our talented workforce makes Massachusetts a great place for businesses to grow and thrive,” said Secretary Bialecki. “We welcome these diverse companies, and look forward to building partnerships to create jobs and enhance our economy.”
“Welcoming these companies to Massachusetts is our way of saying thank you for choosing the Commonwealth,” said MassEcon Executive Director Susan Houston. “It is also an opportunity for us to connect these companies with the rich network of resources Massachusetts has to offer. While there’s no special formula for attracting and retaining business in the state, creating a welcoming environment is essential.”
About MassEcon
MassEcon is a private non-profit entity that serves as the state’s private sector partner in promoting Massachusetts as the premier choice for business growth. Launched in 1993 by the Governor’s Council for Growth and Technology, MassEcon promotes Massachusetts by providing information services to companies seeking to expand or relocate to the state. MassEcon’s services include the Site Finder Service, the Research & Information Service, and the Massachusetts Ambassadors program. MassEcon works to ensure that business stays, grows, and thrives in the Commonwealth. More information can be found at www.massecon-staging.mx9m3ye3-liquidwebsites.com.
