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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. “ We're only going to get one shot at this. ”
      In The Casino Era Begins
    2. “ 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
    3. “ The government's role in making public policy is key. ”
      In In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines
    4. “ 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
    5. “ 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
    6. “ 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
    7. “ 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
    8. “ We are happy to receive this funding from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, which will be used to enhance the marketing of the region, both externally and internally. ”
      In WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT
    9. “ The EDC has noted an increased importance placed on transportation costs by companies considering expansions and new investments. We believe that ongoing improvements to New England transportation facilities will make the region more competitive. ”
      In 2011 Logistics Conference - MEDIA ADVISORY
    10. “ These are the kind of companies we need. ”
      In Connecticut technology center could help Massachusetts

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    1. Mentioned In 66 Articles

    2. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Northampton   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    3. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    5. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    6. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Knowledge Corridor   Allan W. Blair

    7. 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)

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

    8. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke   Allan W. Blair

    9. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Coca-Cola   Springfield

    10. 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

    11. EDC Supports Massachusetts Activities at BIO Convention

      Explore From the EDC (Jul 1 2011) Information Technology , Life Sciences , Manufacturing , Medical Devices

      ...resources have flowed to western Mass so far, the initiative spans ten years. EDC President and CEO Allan W. Blair and our staff believe that forging personal and business connections between the LSC and the EDC (r... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Allan W. Blair

    12. 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Big Y Foods   MassMutual

    13. 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 Allan W. Blair, president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, estimated that at least 30... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

    14. Hasbro cuts 145 jobs in East Longmeadow

      Explore masslive.com (May 26 2011) Manufacturing

      Hasbro cuts 145 jobs in East Longmeadow ... three years. A Hasbro spokesman declined to say whether Wednesday’s move was related to that plan. Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, said Hasbro never ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Allan W. Blair   The Republican   Hasbro, Inc.

    15. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Raytheon   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    16. 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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Allan W. Blair   The Republican

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