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Remembering former Governor and Ambassador Paul Cellucci
After five courageous years filled with the same spirit of service that characterized his life, former Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci’s fight with ALS is over. Paul’s heroic pilgrimage has ended; he is at peace and at home. Paul was a good friend to the High Tech Council; we remember him for his steadfast support and unwavering commitment to make life better for all people across the Commonwealth. Paul will be dearly missed, but his generous spirit and many contributions will never be forgotten.
For more on Paul Cellucci, please see our President's Bulletin June 12, 2013
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Cost Competitiveness (Fiscal Policy)
Under the leadership of Jim Green, CEO of Analogic Corp., and Mike Bonney, CEO of Cubist Pharmaceuticals, the Cost Competitiveness Team has revised and will sustain annual updates to the MHTC State Tax Competitiveness Study (first produced in 2008); analyze data and identify top policy priorities; identify and draft legislative proposals; and execute a policy strategy in accordance with the selected competitiveness priorities. Learn more..
Meetings are open to all Council members, and the next meetings are scheduled for September 11 and December 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. To attend, please contact jane@mhtc.org.
2013 Mass. High Tech Council Business Climate Survey Results
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Talent Development (Education Policy)
Under the leadership of Chris Zannetos, CEO of Courion and Al Bunshaft, Managing Director of Dassault Systemes, the Talent Development Team has established goals that will ensure we have the needed quantity and quality of technology talent necessary to continue Massachusetts' reputation as a global technology-industry leader. Learn more..
Meetings are open to all Council members and remaining meetings are currently scheduled for September 13 and December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. To attend, please contact jane@mhtc.org.
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Defense Technology Initiative (DTI)
In collaboration with several state and quasi-state agencies, DTI will continue the Defense Sector Study project with incremental reports and continue collaboration with the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force, whose goal is to protect and grow Massachusetts’ military installation missions. DTI will continue to organize regional leadership and stakeholders around key defense investment areas to create opportunities despite ongoing federal budget uncertainty. DTI will continue to identify and advocate for policies that lower the cost of doing business in Massachusetts and improve education and workforce development to support key programs that have a tremendous supply chain tail throughout Massachusetts and New England. Learn more..
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Roundtable with U.S. Senate Candidate
Gabriel Gomez
June 12, 2013
On June 12 - the day after the two U.S. Senate candidates debated for the second time - MHTC was pleased to host a roundtable discussion between Republican nominee Gabriel Gomez and a group of leaders spanning Massachusetts’ diverse range of technology companies. During an interactive discussion that touched on key issues including immigration reform, the importance of education, and tax competitiveness, Mr. Gomez provided members with an overview of the policies he would support if elected. He pledged to advocate for pro-growth policies that would boost growth across the state’s industry sectors.
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Roundtable with Mass. House Speaker
Robert DeLeo
February 20, 2013
MHTC hosted a CEO Roundtable with House Speaker DeLeo and Council members on February 20. In the highly interactive discussion, Speaker DeLeo received input from—and provided perspective to—members regarding the twin challenges of resolving the state budget deficit and calls for massive “investment” in transportation infrastructure and early childhood education—all while doing no harm to the state’s climate for job creation.
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Annual Meeting
February 26, 2013
2013 Annual Meeting, February 26. MHTC Chairman Pete Nicholas (Boston Scientific Corporation) acknowledged the outstanding accomplishments of the Council to date and presented a strategic vision for the future outlining goals and objectives for 2013 and beyond. Members also elected Ellen Lord (Textron), Jim Boyer (KPMG), and Michael Kendall (Goodwin Procter) officers of the Council.
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