1. About Allan W. Blair

    Allan W. Blair

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

  2. 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