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  1. Articles mentioning both Allan W. Blair and Springfield

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    1. Boston conference promotes potential of new computing center, high-speed Internet in Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2012) Information Technology

      U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, a Springfield Democrat, said the point of the conference was to sell Western Massachusetts, which has lower costs......center, a collaboration of five universities including the University of Massachusetts and Harvard. Allan W. Blair , president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, said it was unusual for a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative   Springfield

    2. Building a casino on Chicopee industrial parks will create unique obstacles

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2012)

      Building a casino on Chicopee industrial parks will create unique obstacles Allan W. Blair, president and chief executive officer of Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation, which owns...... but has remained mostly empty in the 10 years since it was created. Some of the park is located in Springfield. Air Park South is still being developed. Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation acquired ab... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    3. Springfield superintentent search too important for School Committee to fail, business leaders say

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2012) Education

      Springfield superintentent search too important for School Committee to fail, business leaders say ...e Roback / The RepublicanFrom left, B. John Dill, president of Colebrook Group, Mike Crowley of the Springfield Riverfront Development Agency and Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts listen to comments ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

    4. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2012) Education

      Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs ...sn’t one of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country. But Konig said the impact is obvious. Allan W. Blair, president and chief development officer of the, Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council......s employees and students helped to support an additional 5,174 jobs in the commonwealth. This week, Springfield College released its annual “Community Engagement and Economic impact Report detailing a $42 millio... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    5. EDC to Host Industry Sector Series

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 12 2012) Manufacturing

      ...pportunities for Photonics and Fiber Optics Companies” on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 4:00 at the Springfield Technology Park. This will be the first in a series of presentations to be scheduled over the next ......l participate in a roundtable discussion. A networking reception will follow. EDC President and CEO Allan W. Blair will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The EDC is pleased to collaborate with the New England ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    6. The Casino Era Begins

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 6 2011)

      The Casino Era Begins ...open and there are several ventures in various stages of development vying for the coveted license. Allan Blair paused to think for a minute. This was an exercise involving the region’s business history, mathema......us stages of development and involving a range of communities, including Palmer, Holyoke, and now Springfield, are on the table. The region’s largest city and unofficial capital became a player late last month... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun

    7. In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 17 2011)

      In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines Though he called the regional economy "sluggish," Allan Blair of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, says companies here remain sound. The......employed slow ... the unemployment rate is high but that doesn’t mean companies aren’t doing well.” Allan W. Blair, president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. 4 Photo: Investing in the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Coca-Cola   Springfield

    8. The Republican's David Starr honored for 70 years with Newhouse Publications

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 11 2011)

      The Republican's David Starr honored for 70 years with Newhouse Publications ...n the public and private sector as the necessary formula for successful economic development,” said Allan W. Blair, president and chief executive of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, which ......co-workers at The Republican on Thursday in celebration of his 70 years with Newhouse publications. SPRINGFIELD – When the time came for New York native and Newhouse publications senior editor David Starr t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    9. Profiles in Business

      Explore BusinessWest (Jun 7 2011)

      Profiles in Business ...osted on 07 June 2011. Written by: George O'Brien He’s Kept His Focus on Job Creation and Retention Allan Blair Allan Blair President of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass. Allan Blair says his passion for photography started taking form just before his first son, Colin, was born in ......Security, now known as the Division of Employment & Training, and subsequent work administering the Springfield chamber’s jobs ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Big Y Foods   MassMutual

    10. Tornado relief: Chambers of commerce asked to compile impacted businesses

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 3 2011)

      Tornado relief: Chambers of commerce asked to compile impacted businesses ...math.JPGTheRepublican | Michael S. GordonDozens of businesses along Main Street in the South End of Springfield were severely damaged by Wednesday's tornadoes. Allan W. Blair, president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, estimated that a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

    11. Raytheon Meets Potential Suppliers at BuyMass Event in Springfield

      Explore AIM Business Insider (May 6 2011) Information Technology , Manufacturing

      ...peak directly about their technologies and products to one of the world’s foremost companies,” said Allan Blair, President of the EDC. What do you get when you combine global defense and technology leader Raythe......e also attended a luncheon at which Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and regional development executives discussed the economic assets of the Pionee... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    12. Hamilton Sundstrand Connecticut job cuts could hurt Springfield-area economy

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 20 2011) Manufacturing

      Hamilton Sundstrand Connecticut job cuts could hurt Springfield-area economy “The net effect of losing 300 highly paid machinist jobs in the region will be significant,” said Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. “These are jobs th......are jobs that allow people to raise a family.” Hamilton Sundstrand Connecticut job cuts could hurt Springfield-area economy Published: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 7:03 PM Updated: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    13. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT

      Explore From the EDC (Apr 7 2011)

      WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT ...onal initiatives and our efforts to partner with the statewide economic development strategy,” said Allan Blair, President and CEO of the Western Mass Economic Development Council. “We are happy to receive this ......to create much needed job opportunities throughout our region," said Senator James T. Welch (D-West Springfield). "I am pleased the Patrick Administration has recognized the importance of developing unique str... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    14. Western Massachusetts: the next life sciences hub?

      Explore masshightech.com (Apr 1 2011) Life Sciences

      Windham-Bannister was a speaker at the forum along with Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of western Massachusetts, and Abigail Barrow......siness Park in Pittsfield, and $5.5 million to expand the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute in Springfield. Of the $1 billion the life sciences center has to spend over 10 years, some 80 percent of the $214... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    15. 2011 Logistics Conference - MEDIA ADVISORY

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 25 2011) Transportation

      Springfield MA-- Associated Industries of Massachusetts (“AIM”) and the Economic Development Council of Western......s conference will be informative and provide opportunities for cost savings.” EDC President and CEO Allan W. Blair added that “The EDC has noted an increased importance placed on transportation costs by companies c... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bank of America   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    16. Connecticut technology center could help Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Information Technology

      Connecticut technology center could help Massachusetts “It just makes sense to talk with them,” said Allan W. Blair, the president and CEO of the Western Mass Economic Development Council. “They are well established...... Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print SPRINGFIELD – Regional technology centers may be the key to growing manufacturing across the county, accordi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   Allan W. Blair

    17. Innovators hold key place in region

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 12 2011) Manufacturing , Medical Devices

      Innovators hold key place in region ...on appears in print on Sunday, Feb. 13. To find all of the stories from the section, click here. By Allan W. Blair Innovation is the process of introducing something new by conceiving game-changing ideas and then......ame-changing" ideas that have influenced the prosperity of our region, just visit the new Museum of Springfield History. There, you will find a surprising array of products that were conceived and manufactured h... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    18. Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts ...s in this cluster, of which we have really little compared to the Boston and Worcester areas,” said Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. “I hope, from an e......y Life Sciences Institute, a six-year-old partnership between UMass and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. “We have some very important aspects of this cluster happening in western Massachusetts and want t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    19. Signs of Improvement

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 28 2010)

      Signs of Improvement Russell Denver, president of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, said some sectors have performed better than others in 2010, and that uneven performance will like......in terms of land sales in our development corporations and general absorption of real estate,” said Allan Blair, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass. “We thought there would be ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Russell Denver   Baystate Health   Springfield

    20. Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership celebrates 10th anniversary

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 1 2010)

      Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership celebrates 10th anniversary ...ing the 10th anniversary of its founding in September 2000 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield with a conference, set for 3 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at La Renaissance in East Windsor, Conn. Hartford......0 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican Jim Kinney, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools 2009 allan blair douglas fisher The Republican / file photosAllan W. Blair, left, president and CEO ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Northampton

    21. Western Massachusetts real-estate developers think demand for properties is about to rebound

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 27 2010)

      Western Massachusetts real-estate developers think demand for properties is about to rebound ...Follow Share this story Story tools BizConference102710.jpg Photo by John Suchocki / The Republican Allan W. Blair, executive director of Westover Develoment Corp., addresses a Developers Conference hosted by th......ls attended the Developers Conference Wednesday at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Seminars focused on information security, the comprehensive planning process, the region’s trans... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Colvest Group   Berkshire Bank

    22. Springfield Developers Conference set for Wednesday

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 23 2010) Education , Information Technology

      The program will include comments from Susan Houston, executive director of MassEcon and Allan Blair, President of the Western Mass Economic Development Council. Springfield Developers Conference set for Wednesday Published: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 2:00 PM The Republican... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Massachusetts Office of Business Development   Springfield

    23. WestMass at 50: Still a Regional Asset

      Explore BusinessWest (Sep 30 2010)

      ...ines and impact in the past 25 to 30 years — but that is the reality. It started in business as the Springfield Area Development Corp., and most of its early projects involved the City of Homes and bringing new ......ing existing ones that need space to grow. Looking down the road, we are reminded of something that Allan Blair, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass., has ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Westfield

    24. Hartford-Springfield Partnership celebrates 10 years of the "Knowledge Corridor"

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 26 2010)

      Hartford-Springfield Partnership celebrates 10 years of the "Knowledge Corridor" With 916,000 people in its work force, a combined Hartford-Springfield “Knowledge Corridor” is larger than the vaunted “Research Triangle” near Raleigh, North Carolina, a......going to be a value added industry,” O’Leary said. “That’s going to require very high-tech skills.” Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, said the trick is to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Bradley International Airport   MassMutual

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