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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.

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    1. “ He's really someone with a national profile when it comes to some of these issues. ”
      In J. William Ward stepping down from the Regional Employment Board of ... - MassLive.com
    2. “ We are still talking with airlines in an effort to restore regular passenger service here. This airport is promoted as a great location for service to the south and west. ”
      In Chicopee's Westover Metropolitan Airport to get security enhancements through FAA grant
    3. “ Camp talked about the need for tax reform. ”
      In Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield members in Washington when Supreme Court health-care ruling announced
    4. “ The biggest key to  attracting and retaining young people is to have job opportunities for them and that's a big part of what the Hartford Springfield economic partnership is about. ”
      In Leaders from WMass and CT talk about future of region
    5. “ 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
    6. “ 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 ...
    7. “ 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
    8. “ We're only going to get one shot at this. ”
      In The Casino Era Begins
    9. “ 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
    10. “ The government's role in making public policy is key. ”
      In In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines

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    2. EDC, Springfield and Commonwealth Take Pitch to New York

      Explore From the EDC (Jun 12 2013) Financial Services

      EDC, Springfield and Commonwealth Take Pitch to New York ... Develop Springfield, Nick Fyntrilakis from MassMutual (MassMutual subsidiaryOppenheimer Funds hosted us) and Allan Blair and Mike Graney from the EDC. This was the second pitch delivered by Secretary Bialeckifollowing... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Massachusetts Office of Business Development   MassMutual

    3. J. William Ward stepping down from the Regional Employment Board of ... - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 10 2013)

      J. William Ward stepping down from the Regional Employment Board of ... - MassLive.com ...Ward really understands that. Bill’s talents will be missed and he leaves very big shoes to fill at the REB.” Allan W. Blair is president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Council of Western Massach... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Baystate Health   Smith & Wesson Corp.

    4. Donahue Institute study: Pioneer Valley business stable during recession, paths to growth now sought

      Explore masslive.com (May 13 2013)

      Donahue Institute study: Pioneer Valley business stable during recession, paths to growth now sought ...employment growth was a theme in the survey and a sign that businesses are getting more lean to survive, said Allan W. Blair, chairman and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. Blair hopes to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   MassMutual

    5. For Western Massachusetts to grow, investment must be made in skills of our work force

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      For Western Massachusetts to grow, investment must be made in skills of our work force ...air is president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. By ALLAN BLAIR Much is being said lately about the so-called "skills gap." A symptom is the seemingly anomalous s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Allan W. Blair

    6. Pioneer Valley colleges, universities growing, adapting to economic climate

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      Pioneer Valley colleges, universities growing, adapting to economic climate ...o the Pioneer Valley. “Higher education institutions are immensely important to the underlying economy,” says Allan W. Blair, president and CEO of the Western Mass Economic Development Council. As enterprises unto themse... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Allan W. Blair   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    7. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is important for Massachusetts business

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 27 2012) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is important for Massachusetts business ... with 8,300 jobs at 84 separate suppliers. Many of those suppliers are right here in the Pioneer Valley, said Allan W. Blair, the president and chief executive officer of the Western Mass Economic Development Council. “I... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Boeing   Chicopee   Westfield

    8. Chicopee's Westover Metropolitan Airport to get security enhancements through FAA grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 20 2012) Aerospace/Defense

      Chicopee's Westover Metropolitan Airport to get security enhancements through FAA grant ... past 15 years has amounted to tens of millions of dollars.” Westover Metropolitan Development Corp. director Allan W. Blair said funding will be used to install new gates, replace others and install additional security ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Allan W. Blair

    9. Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield members in Washington when Supreme Court health-care ruling announced

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      Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield members in Washington when Supreme Court health-care ruling announced ...he tax-writing Ways & Means Committee on which Neal serves. “Camp talked about the need for tax reform,” said Allan W. Blair, the president and chief executive officer of the Western Mass Economic Development Council dur... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Allan W. Blair   Congressman Richard E. Neal

    10. W. Mass. business leaders learn how to do better business

      Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Jun 27 2012)

      W. Mass. business leaders learn how to do better business ...ect to get out of the trip; many of them hoping to be able to get honest answers from lawmakers. According to Allan Blair, W. Mass Economic Development Council, “I'd love to get a sense of after the election, of where ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   John Kerry   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

    11. Leaders from WMass and CT talk about future of region

      Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Jun 5 2012)

      ...tunities for them and that's a big part of what the Hartford Springfield economic partnership is about," said Allan Blair, the President and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. The goal is also... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

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

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2012) Information Technology

      ...nt in the 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 f... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative   Springfield

    13. Qteros biofuels start-up closes Chicopee facility

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 8 2012)

      Qteros biofuels start-up closes Chicopee facility ...re. However, 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 unfort... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Chicopee

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

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      Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program called unfair burden on ... ...d Palmer. The permit will require PVEC to purchase 25 acres of additional land before it begins construction. Allan W. Blair, president of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, said what happened wit... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Westfield   Allan W. Blair

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

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      Building a casino on Chicopee industrial parks will create unique obstacles ...hare close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Chicopee River Business Park Republican file photo Allan W. Blair, left, president and chief executive officer of Westover Metropolitian Development Corporation,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Springfield   Chicopee

    16. 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 ...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 comme... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Allan W. Blair

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