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  3. About Allan W. Blair

    Allan W. Blair

    Allan W. Blair is the President and CEO of the Western Mass Economic Development Council.

  5. Quotes

    1. “ They really surprised a lot of people in the room with the level of sophistication we possess that supports business growth. ”
      In Boston conference promotes potential of new computing center, high-speed Internet in Western Massachusetts
    2. “ Their regulations have discouraged development in some areas. And in some cases there is a conflict of logic, such as setting aside grassland properties at airports for birds. ”
      In Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program called unfair burden on ...
    3. “ We still think one of the major goals of that airport should be national service to a major connecting airport in Europe. ”
      In Bradley International Airport sees 16 months of ridership increases
    4. “ We're only going to get one shot at this. ”
      In The Casino Era Begins
    5. “ We have companies who have developed vests that help autistic children deal with their conditions and some of those applications may be suitable for military, just to choose one example. ”
      In Navy lab may boost local businesses
    6. “ The government's role in making public policy is key. ”
      In In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines
    7. “ He always understood the need for partnership between the public and private sector as the necessary formula for successful economic development. ”
      In The Republican's David Starr honored for 70 years with Newhouse Publications
    8. “ You have to remember that their headquarters is in Rhode Island and they obviously saw some synergies in this move. ”
      In Hasbro cuts 145 jobs in East Longmeadow
    9. “ The net effect of losing 300 highly paid machinist jobs in the region will be significant. ”
      In Hamilton Sundstrand Connecticut job cuts could hurt Springfield-area economy
    10. “ It is a three-way swap and purchase in that everyone would get something they need. ”
      In Westover Air Reserve Base, City of Chicopee to trade land in a 3-way deal

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

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2012) Information Technology

      ...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

    3. Qteros biofuels start-up closes Chicopee facility

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 8 2012)

      Qteros biofuels start-up closes Chicopee facility ...r, he said more information about the tenancy at the address should be available in the next month. Allan W. Blair, the president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, said, “It’s unfortunat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Chicopee

    4. Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program called unfair burden on ...

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 3 2012)

      Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program called unfair burden on ...  Allan W. Blair, president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, said what happened with PV... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Westfield   Allan W. Blair

    5. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    6. 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 ...ll, 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

    7. Bradley International Airport sees 16 months of ridership increases

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012) Transportation

      Bradley International Airport sees 16 months of ridership increases Allan Blair, president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, believes the creation of t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    8. Angel Investors pour capital, ideas into young businesses, entrepreneurs in Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2012) Entrepreneurship , Financial Services

      Angel Investors pour capital, ideas into young businesses, entrepreneurs in Western Massachusetts Allan Blair, the president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, says Silva is right on... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    9. U.S. Rep. James McGovern tours fairgrounds on 4th Northampton visit

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 30 2012)

      U.S. Rep. James McGovern tours fairgrounds on 4th Northampton visit ...n met with fair officials, Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce executive director Suzanne Beck, Allan W. Blair, head of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, and others at the fair office as p... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northampton   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    10. Getting Down to Business: Playing Matchmaker

      Explore BusinessWest (Jan 17 2012)

      Getting Down to Business: Playing Matchmaker The full measure of his organization, Allan Blair will tell you, is pretty straightforward. “Three goals,” he began. Blair is president and CEO of t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Allan W. Blair

    11. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    12. EDC to Host Industry Sector Series

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 12 2012) Manufacturing

      ...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 Fiber... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    13. European Business Prospects

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 8 2012) Medical Devices

        For the last few years, I have represented the EDC and the region on business development trips to Europe, typically with the support and participation of Northeast Utilities/Western Mass Electric Co and as part of delegations representing the Commonwealth and New England’s Knowledge Corridor©. My most recent visit was during November 2011. The headlines about the sovereign debt crisis and related banking sector issues gave me pause that ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Knowledge Corridor   Allan W. Blair

    14. 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... (Read Full Article)

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

    15. Navy lab may boost local businesses

      Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Oct 27 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      ...ions and some of those applications may be suitable for military, just to choose one example,” said Allan Blair, President and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. Navy lab may boos... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke   Allan W. Blair

    16. 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

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