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  1. Articles mentioning both Associated Industries of Massachusetts and Springfield

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    1. Massachusetts businesses still feel recession, but business confidence is up, AIM report says | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (May 3 2012)

      Massachusetts businesses still feel recession, but business confidence is up, AIM report says | masslive.com ...places only about half the employees who leave the company through the regular course of attrition. SPRINGFIELD – Economists say the recession ended back in June 2009, but 41 percent of Massachusetts employers, ......of the monthly business confidence survey released Tuesday by the statewide business lobbying group Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Just 22 percent of all employers said, in the words of the survey question, “we are still working ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   West Springfield   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    2. Springfield employers swap disaster preparedness tips

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2012)

      Springfield employers swap disaster preparedness tips Dawn Creighton, a Springfield-based regional director for Associated Industries of Massachusetts, said the idea for Thursday’s discussion grew out of an informal talk she had last month with sever... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Solutia Inc.

    3. 'Geek Gathering' event planned to give Pioneer Valley techies some face-to-face networking time

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2012) Entrepreneurship , Information Technology

      'Geek Gathering' event planned to give Pioneer Valley techies some face-to-face networking time ...o are into computers and technology,” said Ashley C. Gladden, a senior computer graphics major at Springfield College who hails from Royalston. But graduation is coming up quickly. And, while she’d like to li......ices for the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Dawn Creighton, a regional director for Associated Industries of Massachusetts, a Boston-based business lobbying group. “Really it came out of us hearing from both sides,” Fallon... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Big Y Foods   Springfield College

    4. Continuous Improvement Manufacturers: ISO Collaborative = New Market Opportunities for United Plastics

      Explore massmac.org (Mar 9 2012) Manufacturing

      ...11. The Collaborative was presented by the MassMEP and their partner Exolytic, and sponsored by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. ISO Collaborative = New Market Opportunities for United Plastics "The Sales Department is making a...... more uncomfortable. Then, in January 2011, Joe Peters and Don Moreau attended a public event in Springfield where they learned about the MassMEP's ISO9001:2008 Collaborative and met Jim Saropoulos, who woul... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Holyoke

    5. First Niagara Bank gives $50K grant to Springfield YMCA for teen programs

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 5 2012) Education , Financial Services

      First Niagara Bank gives $50K grant to Springfield YMCA for teen programs ...ident and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Hartford. “We’re thrilled to make this $50,000 pledge to the Y-AIM program, and happy to continue our longstanding partnership with the Springfield YMCA, which began with our colleague and friend, Paul Accorsi, who was an active Y board member unt... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   The Republican

    6. Employers Back Rep. Neal's Call to Preserve Retirement Tax Incentives

      Explore AIM Business Insider (Feb 17 2012)

      Employers Back Rep. Neal's Call to Preserve Retirement Tax Incentives ...or a retirement plan to also must cover and provide benefits to lower- and middle-income employees. AIM announced its support today for a resolution co-sponsored by Springfield Congressman Richard E. Neal that would affirm the support of Congress for retirement savings tax in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Congressman Richard E. Neal

    7. Surveys: Massachusetts business, consumer confidence growing, but very slowly

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 8 2012)

      Surveys: Massachusetts business, consumer confidence growing, but very slowly ... December on a 100-point scale where 50 is neutral, according to survey results released Tuesday by Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Surveys: Massachusetts business, consumer confidence growing, but very slowly Published: Tuesday, ......et Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print jan2012_aim_confidence_index.JPG The AIM Business Confidence Index over the past year. The index is based on a 100-point scale where 50 is n... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   The Republican

    8. Primed for Recovery

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 19 2011)

      Primed for Recovery ...is the fact that the economy is still somewhat fragile, said Cliff Noreen, president of the Springfield-based MassMutual subsidiary Babson Capital Management LLC. The primary reason why, he said, is a ne......sing, at least within the state’s business community: the Business Confidence Index measured by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts climbed 3.7 points in November, to 50.1. That’s the good news; the poll measures ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    9. Springfield's Smith & Wesson completes move, takes aim at future

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2011) Manufacturing

      Springfield's Smith & Wesson completes move, takes aim at future ...arly all firearm products but were offset by a decline in hunting firearm sales, the company said. Springfield's Smith & Wesson completes move, takes aim at future Published: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 5:34 PM Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011, 7:2... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Coca-Cola

    10. Massachusetts employers have more confidence, but not adding jobs, according to Associated Industries of Massachusetts survey

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 6 2011)

      Massachusetts employers have more confidence, but not adding jobs, according to Associated Industries of Massachusetts survey ...ublican The Republican Follow 5 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Associated Industries of Massachusetts logo.jpg Nov3.jpg SPRINGFIELD – Employers gained confidence in the Massachusetts economy last month, but that enthusiasm seemed ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    11. EDC Hosts French Delegation

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 5 2011)

      EDC Hosts French Delegation ...h of key initiatives underway in the valley. We would like to thank the Scibelli Enterprise Center, Springfield Technology Park, City of Springfield, Western Mass Electric Co, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, City of Holyoke, Holyoke Gas & Electric, City of Northampt... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith College   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    12. Big Y Employment Specialist Lindsay Pratola

      Explore BusinessWest (Sep 13 2011) Retail

      Big Y Employment Specialist Lindsay Pratola ...t and see where the chair is,” said Mayer, senior vice president of communications and research for Associated Industries of Massachusetts, as he continued with his analogy that job hunting is like a game of musical chairs. “Employers may......, and companies are starting to hire.” Kevin Lynn, manager of business services for Future Works in Springfield, said there was a 15% increase in the number of employers listing jobs in ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Big Y Foods   MassMutual   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.

    13. Massachusetts hiring outlook lukewarm, according to Associated Industries of Massachusetts survey

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 6 2011)

      Massachusetts hiring outlook lukewarm, according to Associated Industries of Massachusetts survey ...etermined to hold on to the workers they have. Massachusetts hiring outlook lukewarm, according to Associated Industries of Massachusetts survey Published: Tuesday, July 05, 2011, 5:00 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 05, 2011, 5:00 PM Jim ...... Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print image002.jpg View full size SPRINGFIELD – The state’s labor market appears to be in a holding pattern with most employers ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   The Republican

    14. Governor Patrick Recommending Western Massachusetts

      Explore From the EDC (May 17 2011)

      ... first was at an international business conference at Brandeis University and the second was at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (“AIM”) Annual Meeting, both coincidentally in Waltham. On each occasion, the Governor wove in advice to ...... and still be home for dinner”, the Governor noted that Liberty Mutual’s Customer Service Center in Springfield consistently ranks highest in productivity of all of their centers. Governor Patrick also touted ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Raytheon   Liberty Mutual

    15. Governor, AIM Announce Expanded BuyMass Initiative

      Explore AIM Business Insider (May 16 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Information Technology , Manufacturing

      ...d help us find the right people,” said Robert Klinger, President of Klinger Engineering in Whately. Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on Friday announced a major expansion of their public/privat......ear. The formal announcement came less than a week after the inaugural BuyMass Matchmaking event in Springfield brought defense and technology giant Raytheon together with 15 potential business partners offering... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    16. Raytheon Meets Potential Suppliers at BuyMass Event in Springfield

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

      ...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......ed the economic assets of the Pioneer Valley. BuyMass is a joint business-development initiative of Associated Industries of Massachusetts and Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. The collaboration is intended to encourag... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    17. Out of Focus

      Explore BusinessWest (May 6 2011)

      Out of Focus ...absenteeism, explained Sandy Reynolds, executive vice president of the Employer’s Resource Group at Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM). “It meant somebody who came to work when they were sick because they wouldn’t get paid at home. A......out of our control,” said Patricia Guenette, vice president of Human Resources for Square One, the Springfield-based early-education provider. “They could be marital issues, financial issues, educational issues... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Springfield

    18. Pioneer Valley companies meet with Raytheon officials in hopes of generating ...

      Explore masslive.com (May 5 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      Pioneer Valley companies meet with Raytheon officials in hopes of generating ... ...lar Hill Machine was one of 15 companies invited to participate in matchmaking session organized by Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts and conducted at the Andrew M. Scibel......pment Council of Western Massachusetts and conducted at the Andrew M. Scibelli Enterprise Center at Springfield Technical Community College Technology Park. Pioneer Valley companies meet with Raytheon officials... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Raytheon   Springfield Technical Community College   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    19. Employers having tough time filling openings due partially to people's reluctance to forgo unemployment benefits, survey reveals

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 5 2011)

      Employers having tough time filling openings due partially to people's reluctance to forgo unemployment benefits, survey reveals ...f what you were making,” said Andre Mayer, senior vice president for communications and research at Associated Industries of Massachusetts, a Boston-based business lobbying group. “It is not implausible that some people are content.” Emp....... Associated Industries didn’t ask its members to provide examples. Electrician Carl K. Perkins, of Springfield, isn’t using the word content. He ‘s been out of work for more than a year and he ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   The Republican

    20. Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2011) Transportation

      Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference ...conomic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, the region’s economic development agency, and Associated Industries of Massachusetts, a Boston-based business group. Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference Published: Monday, April 04, 2011, 6:34 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    21. 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 Massachusetts (“EDC”) are hosting a Logistics Con... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bank of America   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    22. Do You Have What Raytheon Wants?

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 24 2011) Information Technology , Manufacturing

      Associated Industries of Massachusetts (“AIM”) manages the Buy Mass program and website for the Commonwealth. AIM and the EDC have been working on a new program for Buy Mass, which will connect small and medium-si....... The first OEM to participate will be Raytheon, which will send a team of Purchasing executives to Springfield on May 5. The EDC is tasked with identifying and inviting firms from western Mass to apply ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    23. Springfield logistics conference to focus on the cost of moving goods in a time of rising oil prices

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 20 2011) Transportation

      Springfield logistics conference to focus on the cost of moving goods in a time of rising oil prices The EDC and Associated Industries of Massachusetts, a Boston-based business lobbying group , are hosting a Logistics Conference from 1:45 to 7 p.m. Tu...... Logistics Conference from 1:45 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel, in Springfield. The cost is $25 and more information is available from either Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.co... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    24. EDC and AIM to Host Logistics Conference

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 9 2011) Transportation

      The EDC and Associated Industries of Massachusetts (“AIM”) are hosting a Logistics Conference on Tuesday afternoon, March 29 at the Sheraton Springfield hotel. The EDC and AIM want to thank conference sponsor, U.S. Trust, and supporters GZA and the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership. Here are links to the invitation to the event -- http://www.westernmassedc.co... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield   Michael Graney

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