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MassEcon Announces Three Special Honors for 2026 Economic Impact Awards

MassEcon announced three special recognitions to be presented at its 22nd Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards on April 16, 2026, at Gillette Stadium. The awards include the Massachusetts Summit Achievement Award, the Commonwealth Catalyst Award, and the Chairman’s Award. This marks the first time all three honors will be presented in the same year, according to the organization.

PI Earns Gold in MassEcon Economic Impact Awards

Physik Instrumente (PI), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning technologies, has been named the Gold winner in the 2026 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards, presented by MassEcon. The awards recognize companies making significant contributions to the state’s economy.

MA Companies Win MassEcon Impact Awards for Economic Growth 2026

MassEcon, the state’s private sector partner in promoting business growth, today announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards. Thirteen companies are being celebrated for their significant contributions to the Massachusetts economy, with the ADA Forsyth Institute receiving a Gold award.

Op-ed: Generating large opportunities in North Central Massachusetts

MassEcon’s “Large Site Demand and Capacity in Massachusetts” report was highlighted recently in this op-ed by Pete Abair at MassEcon and Roy Nascimento at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, focusing on opportunities in North Central Massachusetts.

Op-ed: Generating large opportunities in North Central Massachusetts

MassEcon’s “Large Site Demand and Capacity in Massachusetts” report was highlighted recently in this op-ed by Pete Abair at MassEcon and Roy Nascimento at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, focusing on opportunities in North Central Massachusetts.

Op-ed: Generating large opportunities in North Central Massachusetts

MassEcon’s “Large Site Demand and Capacity in Massachusetts” report was highlighted recently in this op-ed by Pete Abair at MassEcon and Roy Nascimento at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, focusing on opportunities in North Central Massachusetts.

Holtec land a huge economic opportunity

If the modest commercial elements of the Holtec/Pine Hills master plan were adopted, it would result in one of the most significant economic development opportunities on the U.S. East Coast.

Think Large for Economic Development

Massachusetts needs large acreage sites for employment-generating opportunities. This growing need presents an opportunity for Western Massachusetts. Learn more in this Business West piece by MassEcon’s Pete Abair and Westmass Area Development Corp.’s Jeff Daley.

Pittsfield Businesses Earn Impact Awards

20th Annual MassEcon Awards Event Honors 14 Massachusetts Organizations