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  1. Articles mentioning both Gregory P. Bialecki and Springfield

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    1. Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry

      Explore masslive.com (May 9 2012) Tourism

      Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry ... way in which we introduce the world to what a great place Massachusetts is to live and work," said Gregory Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development. Western Massachusetts tourism officials also ......ly boost on June 1 and 2 with Massachusetts Democratic state convention at the MassMutual Center in Springfield and a convention of the American Truck Historical Society the same weekend at the Eastern States Ex... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   West Springfield   Springfield

    2. 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......member of the House Ways and Means Committee. "That's precisely what government is supposed to do." Gregory Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development, said the administration is working to include... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative   Springfield

    3. Business group: Massachusetts government largely to blame for layoffs and job losses

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 28 2011) Manufacturing

      Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory P. Bialecki said there are always things the state could do better. But Hruby’s thesis ignores the fact that Ma......o | Mark M. MurrayThe Friendly's Restaurant at 1946 Wilbraham Road, in the Sixteen Acres section of Springfield, was one of five area stores closed after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October. M... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Gregory P. Bialecki   Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation

    4. State, local officials to celebrate reopening of tornado-damaged businesses in Monson

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 23 2011)

      State, local officials to celebrate reopening of tornado-damaged businesses in Monson Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory P. Bialecki is scheduled to be in Monson at 10 a.m. Tuesday to celebrate the reopening of three businesses clos......mong the local municipalities hit hardest by a series of tornadoes that tore through sections of Springfield and surrounding municipalities. A tornado carved a path of destruction through Monson, causing sub... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Gregory P. Bialecki

    5. Springfield's Caring Health Center expansion still on track despite tornado damage

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 21 2011) Health Care

      Springfield's Caring Health Center expansion still on track despite tornado damage ...hould be covered by insurance. Several other state officials, including Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray and Gregory Bialecki, secretary for housing and economic development, and state Sen. James T. Welch, D- West Springfield, also attended the news conference. The center purchased the 40,000-square-foot Hampden Furniture b... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

    6. Gov. Deval Patrick, Housing Secretary Gregory Bialecki will host tornado recovery forum in Springfield Tuesday

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 21 2011)

      Gov. Deval Patrick, Housing Secretary Gregory Bialecki will host tornado recovery forum in Springfield Tuesday Gov. Deval Patrick and State Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki will host a forum in Springfield Tuesday, focusing on steps toward recovery in the region after the devastation of the June 1 tornad... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    7. Rebuilding from tornadoes gives Western Massachusetts residents chance to improve communities, economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki says

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 15 2011)

      Rebuilding from tornadoes gives Western Massachusetts residents chance to improve communities, economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki says ...gives Western Massachusetts residents chance to improve communities, economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki says Published: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 7:15 PM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The R......6/6/11, Staff Photo by John Suchocki -- Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory P. Bialecki while touring Main st area hit by the tornado. SPRINGFIELD – Despite the pain, people should now look at rebuilding from the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Gregory P. Bialecki

    8. 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 Deve......coming forward. “The people who need the most help are the least able to get into contact with us,” Gregory P. Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development, said Friday during a conference call where he... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

    9. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT

      Explore From the EDC (Apr 7 2011)

      WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT ...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...... delegation expressed their appreciation to both Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary of the EOHED, Gregory Bialecki, for their ongoing commitment to an agenda of economic development in Western Massachusetts. ### (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

    10. Putting money where jobs are

      Explore Boston.com (Dec 29 2010)

      Putting money where jobs are ... officials said will pump new money into the local economy. “This is a job creation program,’’ said Gregory Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development. “We’re getting a lot more jobs per dollar tha......er Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., which has pledged to add 225 jobs to its corporate headquarters in Springfield. More than half the awards went to projects in gateway cities such as Springfield. Local cities ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Liberty Mutual   Springfield

    11. Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Information Technology

      Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials Patrick cited his support for economic initiatives including a new state data center in Springfield, clean energy such as wind power, high-speed broadband Internet for Western Massachusetts, commuter...... of people that are going to be asking, ‘They chose Holyoke, why don’t we choose Holyoke?’ ” said Gregory P. Bialecki, secretary of the state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Gov. Deval L. Patrick... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    12. Experts weigh in on potential economic impact of Holyoke high performance computing center

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 9 2010) Information Technology

      Experts weigh in on potential economic impact of Holyoke high performance computing center ...use of the talent pool, because of the high performance computing center,” Kurose said. Kurose said Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College are working with UMass to secure a $600......s requiring bachelors’ degrees to the researchers themselves who will have doctorates, Kurose said. Gregory P. Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development, said the computing center is being designed w... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    13. Springfield receives grants for economic development, education and job creation

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 24 2010)

      Springfield receives grants for economic development, education and job creation Gregory Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development, stopped at Square One Children’s Center on Ki......ssroom expansion project that will allow the center to serve nearly double its current capacity. Springfield receives grants for economic development, education and job creation Published: Thursday, June 24, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Springfield   The Republican

    14. Economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki touts Prima North America of Chicopee as Mass. manufacturing model

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 18 2010) Education , Manufacturing

      Economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki touts Prima North America of Chicopee as Mass. manufacturing model State Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory P. Bialecki hailed Chicopee's Prima North America as an example of what is going right with manufacturing in Ma...... example of what is going right with manufacturing in Massachusetts. Economic development secretary Gregory Bialecki touts Prima North America of Chicopee as Mass. manufacturing model Published: Friday, June 18, 2010... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Chicopee

    15. Task force established to help with creation of high-speed computing center planned in Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 11 2010) Education , Information Technology

      ...t connect to the Connecticut River south of City Hall, but the big question remains, where exactly? Gregory Bialecki, state secretary of housing and economic development, said in the October visit with Patrick a site......or for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network * Ira H. Rubenzahl, president of Springfield Technical Community College * Carlos Gonzalez, president, Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    16. Budget forum focuses on tourism, housing

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 18 2009) Education , Tourism

      SPRINGFIELD - The last of 19 community forums by the administration of Gov. Deval L. Patrick, held to enable ci...... budget, drew about 30 people Thursday night to the former visitors' center on Hall of Fame Avenue. Gregory Bialecki, state secretary of Housing and Economic Development, moderated the forum, which drew comments on t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Six Flags New England

    17. Green tech company makes home here

      Explore The Reminder Online (Nov 3 2009) Energy , Green Region

      ...be to convert cellulose from plant material into ethanol. Although originally slated to be based in Springfield at leased space at Solutia, a decision made by Solutia management not to lease space to the company......nergy that would help fund the pilot program, Frey said. Housing and Economic Development Secretary Gregory Bialecki said the Qteros operation in Chicopee represents a basic philosophy of the Patrick Administration. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Chicopee

    18. The Next Phase

      Explore BusinessWest (Oct 28 2009)

      The Next Phase ...ients and their families, and our own employees and their families, who live and work in and around Springfield.” Gregory Bialecki, the state’s Housing and Economic Development secretary, said the partnership between the GSA, Mass... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver

    19. MassDevelopment completes purchase of former federal building downtown, soon to home of School Department, Baystate Health

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 9 2009)

      ... School Department, additional offices of Baystate Health By Peter Goonan October 09, 2009, 12:00PM SPRINGFIELD – State, local and federal officials gathered Friday morning to announce the purchase and start o......s attending the announcement included Massachusetts Housing and Economic Development Secretary Gregory Bialecki and MassDevelopment President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Culver. The city has signed a l... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Robert L. Culver   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

    20. ACCGS Beacon Hill Summit featured prominent legislators

      Explore From the EDC (Jul 10 2009)

      Yesterday, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, in conjunction with State Senator Stephen Buoniconti, hosted the Annual Beacon Hill Summit. Partic......abinet members and administration officials including Secretary of Economic Development and Housing Gregory Bialecki and Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi. Sponsors making this event possible included Peter Pa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Comcast   Springfield   Peter Pan Bus Lines

    21. Economic development secretary tells Springfield area chamber he sees positive signs in Mass. economy

      Explore masslive.com (May 13 2009) Education

      Economic development secretary tells Springfield area chamber he sees positive signs in Mass. economy Gregory Bialecki said he does not expect to see any casino legislation until the fall. By JIM KINNEY jkinney@repub.c......id he does not expect to see any casino legislation until the fall. By JIM KINNEY jkinney@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Gregory P. Bialecki, the state's secretary of Housing and Economic Development told business leaders Wednesday that he ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassMutual Center   Springfield

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