Cambridge, MA, April 15, 2015 – MassEcon today is welcoming companies new to Massachusetts at its Seventh 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 Governor Charlie Baker, to welcome companies that have recently opened offices in the state.
These companies include: Baxter of Cambridge; Cathay Pacific Airways of Boston; CNR-MA of Springfield; Cohealo of Boston; Corbus Pharmaceuticals of Norwood; Cryptzone of Waltham; Driblet of Cambridge; GE Healthcare of Marlborough; Hainan Airlines of Boston; Jabra of Lowell; Mohawk Fine Papers of South Hadley; Primark of Boston; Pulse Secure of Westford; Schneider Electric of Andover; Turkish Airlines of Boston; and unitrends of Burlington. The companies range from both start-ups to established businesses, and their locations of origin include China, Mexico, Turkey, Sweden, Ireland, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New Hampshire, South Carolina, New York, California, and Massachusetts. They represent a wide variety of industries including life sciences, technology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, and more.
MassEcon Chairman Brian Cohen thanked the companies for bringing opportunity and investment to the state. “The companies at this event represent the remarkable additions to the Commonwealth’s business community,” commented Cohen,” and we look forward to their having a productive, successful, and long-standing relationship with Massachusetts.”
“Massachusetts’ innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, talented workforce and commitment to success has put the Commonwealth on the map as a place for businesses to grow and thrive,” said Governor Baker. “As we continue to build partnerships with our communities and the private sector, we welcome these companies from around the nation and the globe and look forward to the opportunity to encourage more businesses to call Massachusetts home, create jobs and bolster our economy.”
“It is a pleasure to welcome these companies to Massachusetts, and this event 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 amazing network of resources Massachusetts has to offer. While there’s no magic formula for attracting and retaining business in the state, fostering 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.
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