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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards Reception is the most celebrated economic development awards in Massachusetts. It’s our chance to thank great employers for investing in people\, facilities\, and communities in Massachusetts. \nClick here to read the press release announcing the regional winners. \nView the event photo album here. \nClick here to read the press release announcing the special awardees. \nCheck out the press mentions in News USA Today\, Manufacturing Tomorrow\, and the Boston Real Estate Times. \n \nSponsorship Opportunities:\n*Sponsorships include a full-table of 10 or half-table of 5 admissions\, depending on level. \n*Summit Achievement Awards (Exclusive at $10\,000): Presented to a company that has made repeated investments in Massachusetts and demonstrated outstanding corporate citizenship. The exclusive sponsor will be noted in all event promotion\, take the podium\, announce\, and present the award to the honoree company. This year’s honoree is New Balance Athletics\, Inc. Past Awardees: Bristol Myers Squibb (2023)\, Moderna (2025). \n*Event Video Sponsorship: (1 remaining at $10\,000): A centerpiece of the event\, the Awards video shares the story of the honorees and of Massachusetts as their home with the audience.  Each video – and your brand –  is seen hundreds of times after the event\, as well\, via awardee and MassEcon websites and social media. \n*Pre-Game Reception Sponsorship; 4 – 4:45 PM (Up to 3 co-sponsors at $7\,500 each): As over 350 attendees gather for the Awards\, they’ll thank you for this exciting networking reception. Your brand will be highly visible and you’ll be extensively recognized before and during the event. \n*Gift Sponsorship (2 remaining at $5\,000 each): Send 300 people home with your branded gift! \n*Post-Game Reception Sponsorship; 6:30-7 PM (2 remaining at $5\,000 each):  A fun after-party! \n*Regional Awards Sponsor ($5\,000 – up to 2 for each of 5 Regions – 7 remaining).  \nTable of 10 and full page color ad in digital program book: $2\,200 for MassEcon members \nTable of 10 and full page color ad in digital program book: $2\,400 for non-MassEcon members \nHalf Table (5 seats) and full page black and white ad in digital program book: $1\,100 for MassEcon members \nHalf Table (5 seats) and full page black and white ad in digital program book: $1\,200 for non-MassEcon members  \nTickets for MassEcon members: $275. \nTickets for non-MassEcon members: $325 \n \nTickets are transferable but not refundable. \nTo sponsor the event\, contact Pete Abair at pabair@massecon.com.\nView photos from the Finalists Reception here. \nThank you to Presenting Sponsor Citizens \n \nThank you to Champion Sponsors Bowditch\, Langan\, BioMed Realty\, Citizens\, VHB\, CBRE\, Eastern Bank\, Hunneman\, and Middlesex Savings Bank \n \nThank you to Video Sponsor Astellas \nThank you to Event Host Sponsor Patriot Place \nThank you to Commonwealth Catalyst Award Sponsor BioMed Realty \nThank you to Patriots Ring Sponsor Eastern Bank \nThank you to Gift Sponsor General Dynamics Mission Systems \nThank you to Post-Reception Sponsor Middlesex Savings Bank \nThank you to Regional Sponsors Avangrid\, Dacon Corporation and GFI Partners \nThank you to Centerpiece Sponsors Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and NAIOP Massachusetts \nThank you to Trophy Sponsor Colliers \n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://massecon.com/event/22nd-economic-impact-awards-event/
LOCATION:Gillette Stadium – 1 Patriot Place\, Foxborough\, MA 02035
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Economic Development Academy
DESCRIPTION:Training the Next Generation of Economic Development Leaders in Massachusetts\nThe event will be held on June 4 and 5 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at MassEcon (260 Arsenal Place in Watertown\, MA 02472)\nThis two-day professional development program designed to equip municipal leaders\, emerging professionals\, and community partners with the tools needed to strengthen local economies.  This program will be especially helpful for those relatively new to the field of economic development. or those who wish to gain new insights on different approaches to economic development at the local or regional level.\nGraduates of the Academy will receive a complimentary\, introductory-term municipal/organization membership with MassEcon.\nLunch\, snacks\, and beverages will be provided to students each day.\nRead a press release on the program here.\nThere is no application fee. The enrollment fee in the program is $610. Any future applications will be waitlisted for the Fall session.\n \n**Any future applications will be waitlisted for the Fall session.\nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS\n\n\nPractitioner-led sessions\n\n\nReal-world Massachusetts case studies\n\n\nCollaborative learning with regional leaders\n\n\nPractical economic development tools\n\n\nProfessional networking opportunities\n\n\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\n\nUnderstanding local and regional economies\n\n\nAnalyzing economic data and industry clusters\n\n\nPreparing communities for investment\n\n\nPublic-private partnership strategies\n\n\nEconomic development incentives and programs\n\n\nCross-municipal collaboration strategies\n\n\nCo-presented by MassEcon and UMass Lowell   \n           \nSupported by the Massachusetts Municipal Association \n \nIf you have questions\, please contact Sandhya Iyer at siyer@lexingtonma.gov
URL:https://massecon.com/event/economic-development-academy/
LOCATION:MassEcon – 260 Arsenal Place\, Watertown\, MA 02472
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Public
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SUMMARY:MassEcon Member Meet-up with Dacon at ABI-LAB
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event is for MassEcon members only.
URL:https://massecon.com/event/massecon-member-meet-up-dacon-abi-lab/
LOCATION:ABI-LAB 2 – 22 Strathmore Road\, Natick MA
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Members Only,Member Meet-ups
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SUMMARY:Summer Reception & Woo Sox Game
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MassEcon’s 2026 Summer Reception at Polar Park (100 Madison Street in Worcester at the WooSox Farms/Club Level) on June 25. This year\, we will have a networking reception with food and drinks at 5:30 p.m. before the Woo Sox game against the Toledo Mud Hens at 6:45 p.m. Parking at 10 Green Island Blvd. \n5:30 p.m.: Networking Reception\n6:45 p.m.: Woo Sox Game\nWelcome Remarks: Tim Murray\, President & CEO\, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce\nTimothy P. Murray became President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce in June of 2013. He leads a team of professionals serving the region’s business community by focusing on economic development\, public policy\, member services\, and other activities that contribute to a vibrant business climate. The Chamber’s mission of recruit\, retain\, and incubate aims to bring new businesses to the region\, retain existing businesses\, and nurture those in emerging sectors. Prior to the Chamber\, Tim was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2006\, following a historic grassroots campaign alongside Governor Deval Patrick. As Lieutenant Governor\, he worked to promote job growth\, delivered landmark reforms in ethics\, education\, pensions\, and the transportation system. Tim led the Patrick – Murray administration’s negotiation with CSX regarding the historic acquisition of tracks across the Commonwealth and facilitated Massport’s acquisition of Worcester Regional Airport. As Lieutenant Governor\, Tim chaired the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association. A life-long Worcester resident\, he was a former three-term Mayor of Worcester\, New England’s second largest city. Under Tim’s leadership\, Worcester experienced unprecedented progress\, with $1 billion of new economic development projects\, such as Gateway Park and City Square\, that are helping to transform an older industrial city into one that is well positioned to lead and grow in the new economy. As President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce\, Murray helped lead the effort to bring the Red Sox Triple A team to Worcester as well as Madison Properties and owner Denis Dowdle who is leading the ballpark redevelopment plan on the 22-acre site that had been dormant for decades. Tim attended public schools in Worcester and St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury. He studied at Fordham University in New York City and put himself through Western New England College School of Law\, attending classes at night\, while working days as a substitute teacher and housing advocate. Following law school\, he became a partner in the Worcester firm of Tattan\, Leonard and Murray. Tim and his wife Tammy (Sullivan)\, also a Worcester native\, continue to live there and are proudly raising their two daughters\, Helen and Katerine. \n \nThis event is for MassEcon members and invited guests only. \nThank you to Event Sponsor R.H. White Construction Co.\, Inc. \n \nThank you to Supporting Sponsor Kelleher & Sadowsky \n \nThank you to Supporting Sponsor Tighe & Bond \n \nThank you to Event Host Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce \n \n  \nThank you to Champion Sponsors Bowditch\, Langan\, BioMed Realty\, Citizens\, VHB\, CBRE\, Eastern Bank\, Hunneman\, and Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://massecon.com/event/summer-reception-woo-sox-game/
LOCATION:Polar Park – 100 Madison Street\, Worcester\, MA 01610
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Members Only,Receptions
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SUMMARY:Business Brunch: Summer in City! Checking in with Massachusetts City Economic Development Leaders
DESCRIPTION:As part of the business brunch series in 2026\, we’ve heard from regional and town economic development leaders across Massachusetts to better understand their priorities\, opportunities\, and challenges. Now it’s time to check-in with our members in city economic development. Our conversation leaders from the Southeast\, Northeast\, Central\, and Greater Boston regions will weigh in on trends and best practices in fostering economic opportunity in cities across Massachusetts. \nConversation Leaders:\nAlia Forrest\, Director of Business Strategy\, City of Boston\nAlia Hamada Forrest is the Director of Business Strategy for the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion’s Business Strategy Unit. She leads a team of industry managers who support the work of attracting new businesses\, retaining and growing existing businesses\, and engaging the Boston business community to help build a resilient and vibrant City that centers people and creates opportunities to build generational wealth for all communities. \nEmily Sloane\, Economic Development Coordinator\, Gloucester EDIC\, City of Gloucester\nEmily Sloane recently joined the City of Gloucester as Economic Development Coordinator\, drawing on 15 years of experience managing and advising economic recovery and development programs in humanitarian contexts. A Gloucester native\, she brings both deep roots and fresh eyes to the work\, applying her global background to advance local economic growth and community‑centered strategic initiatives. \nErin Rathe\, Senior Planner for Economic Development\, City of Watertown\nErin Rathe is the Senior Planner for Economic Development for the City of Watertown. Her background in economic development started with founding her own brick and mortar boutique\, which gave her firsthand knowledge of what it takes to operate a small business. Since closing that venture\, she has worked in economic development across Greater Boston for nearly a decade \nJay Pateakos\, Executive Director\, Taunton Office Economic & Community Development\, City of Taunton\nJay has been the Executive Director of the Taunton Office of Economic & Community Development for the last three years. OECD has worked to redevelop long dormant sites including the former Whittenton Mills 42-acre site that will soon become 390-apartment units and 10K of retail space\, the former Bacon Felt factory site which recently completed cleanup and set to become New England’s first shipping container retail outlet as well as the blighted 100-106 Oak Street site that’s planned to become 50 senior affordable units. OECD has worked to make downtown Taunton a destination including bringing in the new Taunton Performing Arts Center\, Nytia’s Soul Kitchen and 7 Spices Mediterranean Restaurant to name just a few. Prior to Taunton\, Jay worked for the quasi state MassDevelopment where he dealt with redevelopment\, brownfield assessment and remediation\, grant opportunities and more. \nMeredith Harris\, Executive Director\, Marlborough EDC\, City of Marlborough\nMeredith Harris is the Executive Director of Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)\, which serves as the sales and promotional arm for the City of Marlborough. Meredith joined the team in 2015 and since then has helped companies such as Moderna\, Sartorius and the State Crime Lab\, either move to or expand within the city. Prior to joining the MEDC team Meredith spent several years working in the Massachusetts State House as a legislative aide. She serves on the Board for the 495/MetroWest Partnership\, MassEcon\, and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. \nPardis Saffari\, Director of Economic Opportunity and Development\, City of Cambridge\nPardis Saffari is the Director of Economic Opportunity and Development for the City of Cambridge\, where she leads the City’s strategy to strengthen small businesses\, support startups\, and cultivate an inclusive innovation economy. She works closely with founders\, industry partners\, and community organizations to expand access to resources and ensure that Cambridge residents and businesses benefit from the city’s globally recognized innovation ecosystem. Pardis oversees initiatives that streamline and strengthen business development\, provide targeted technical assistance and funding\, and foster partnerships that help businesses grow. She holds an MBA from Babson College and a Master’s in Urban Planning and Policy from Tufts University\, grounding her work at the intersection of entrepreneurship\, economic development\, and community impact. \n \nThis event is virtual. Once registered\, you will receive an Outlook invitation with the Teams information. \nThis event is for MassEcon members and invited guests only. \nThank you to Champion Sponsors Bowditch\, Langan\, BioMed Realty\, Citizens\, VHB\, CBRE\, Eastern Bank\, Hunneman\, and Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://massecon.com/event/summer-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Virtual – Once registered\, you will receive the Teams information
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Members Only,Receptions
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