Jan 18, 2016 | Boston Business Journal, Council in the News
By Sara Castellanos General Electric Co.’s announcement last week that it would move its corporate headquarters to Boston has implications for the local startup scene. After all, it was Boston’s vibrant startup culture and innovative spirit that was among...
Jan 13, 2016 | Boston Business Journal, Council in the News
By Sara Castellanos “GE’s selection of Boston reinforces the limitless opportunities for economic growth that are available to us when business and political leaders work together to reinforce our commonwealth’s strengths and to address our competitive challenges....
Aug 7, 2015 | Boston Business Journal, Council in the News
By Mary Moore Chris Anderson, president of the Massachusetts High Tech Council, is among those behind a petition filed this week for a ballot measure that would pave the way for annual increases in the number of charter schools statewide. Priority would be...
Jul 27, 2015 | Boston Business Journal, Council in the News
News that the U.S. Olympics Committee has officially dropped Boston as its potential host city for the 2024 Summer Games was unexpected Monday, but not all that surprising when one considers the challenges the city’s bid has faced in recent months. The Boston...
Feb 25, 2015 | Boston Business Journal, Council in the News
By Sara Castellanos A new online data analytics tool being unveiled this week by the Massachusetts High Technology Council will show how the state measures up against other states in key areas including talent and business competitiveness. The project, called...
Jan 23, 2014 | Boston Business Journal, Council in the News
NOTE: House Speaker Robert DeLeo says a bill will likely get done this year, but he wants to make sure it’s coupled with changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system to reduce its burden on businesses. By Jon Chesto Boston Business Journal Gov. Deval Patrick’s...
