MassEcon, a statewide, independent non-profit alliance of private and public sector partners, champions Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow or locate a business.
MassEcon consists of the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, Inc. (a 501 C 6 non-profit) membership association and the Massachusetts Economic Development Foundation (a 501 C 3 non-profit) dedicated to promoting economic development in Massachusetts through public education studies and events.
MassEcon has long advocated for a statewide business recruitment marketing effort, submitting proposals in 2009, 2016, as well as meetings of the Massachusetts Marketing Partnerships through the years. In the global competition for business, Massachusetts enjoys distinct advantages, including its highly talented workers, outstanding research institutions, and cutting-edge industries.
The following constitutes the submission by MassEcon in support of its proposal to build the Massachusetts Growth Partnership upon the successful platform MassEcon has built over 30 years. This proposal was in response to an RFP issued by the Executive Office of Economic Development in July 2026 requesting proposals to provide statewide Business Development Public-Private Partnership.
Partners Overview – We envision a statewide network of partners propelling success
The RFP Application Submission – Submitted to EOED in August 2026
Letters of Support – Thank you all!
Our Points of Pride – A history of success
Proposed Marketing Plan – Generating business intel and qualitative B2B marketing (this is proprietary and available upon request only). Contact MassEcon Executive Director Pete Abair at pabair@massecon.com for more information.
What We Do
Marketing Massachusetts
Beyond its borders at trade shows, site selector events, in corporate offices, and through our annual business recognition events
Site Location Services
MassEcon is the provider of site location services to company prospects for the Commonwealth
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Our online database of validated, shovel-ready sites and Class A buildings in Massachusetts is searched by thousands annually
Actionable Research
- Municipal and Regional Business Intelligence Reports to support lead development
- Workforce and real estate market data to aid site selection
- Regular newsletters on economic trends, reports and state incentives
Our Membership:
MassEcon’s activities are solely supported by its members and sponsors.
MassEcon members share their expertise with ours in supporting site selection projects and connect to an unsurpassed network of public and private sector players committed to growing our economy.
MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES:
- Unique access to data services related to business location decision-making
- Member-only project engagements, economic insider business intelligence reports, and newsletters
- Signature events, industry roundtables, member meetings, out-of-state site selector receptions
- Connections with other business
Membership in MassEcon really means becoming part of the mission of bringing new economic opportunities
to Massachusetts. You become part of the team and connect to an extraordinary network of public and private sector members that share this common commitment.
Brian Cohen, Senior Vice President, CBRE
