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      Industry Clusters: Aerospace/Defense, Education, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Green Region, Health Care, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Logistics, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Paper Manufacturing, Plastics, Retail, Tourism, Transportation

  3. About Michael Graney

    Michael Graney

    Mike Graney is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Western Mass Economic Development Council.

  5. Quotes

    1. “ As a blanket statement that manufacturing is dying, I don't buy it. ”
      In Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires
    2. “ Logistics costs are rising in corporate decision making, Something that was not a factor 10 years ago is now a factor that is as important as labor and real estate considerations when it comes to sitting plants and warehouses. ”
      In Springfield logistics conference to focus on the cost of moving goods in a time of rising oil prices
    3. “ Probably more important than that were the connections between western Massachusetts companies and European officials who are willing to help our firms export into Europe or to invest in a facility there. This is where the real benefit of the conference will be felt, in the business opportunities that it afforded members of our organizations. ”
      In AIM | Europe Opportunity
    4. “ We are pleased to welcome Amarantus to Western Massachusetts, where their collaborations will add to the growing cluster of premiere life sciences research being conducted in this area. ”
      In Amarantus MA Announces Collaboration With Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute

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    1. Mentioned In 63 Articles

    2. Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2012) Education

      Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business ... and the potential to train new workers is key to bringing new businesses to the area, according to Michael Graney, senior vice president for business development with the Economic Development Council of Western Ma... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    3. Growth Industry Sector Series Kicks Off with Photonics Event

      Explore From the EDC (Feb 10 2012) Medical Devices

      ...wth potentialin the region. If anyone has ideas for any of these subsequent sessions, pleasecontact Michael Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com. The EDC hosted, and First Niagara Bank sponsored, the firstevent in... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    4. Register for Photonics Industry Sector Presentation

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 31 2012) Manufacturing

      ... accurate count for the caterer) to Karen Tetreault, k.tetreault@westernmassedc.com. Please contact Michael Graney from the EDC, m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300, with any questions. Future panels will f... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    5. Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires

      Explore Home - Berkshire Eagle Online (Jan 29 2012) Manufacturing

      Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires Michael Graney, the senior vice president of business development at the Economic Development Council of Western M... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Berkshire Bank

    6. EDC to Host Industry Sector Series

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 12 2012) Manufacturing

      ...about this event or to recommend sites or panelists for future events, please contact EDC Senior VP Michael Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300.     The EDC will host “New Market Opportunitie... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    7. European Business Prospects

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 8 2012) Medical Devices

      ...fied that you take supporting regional economic growth opportunities as seriously as we do.   Mike Graney      m.graney@westernmassedc.com     For the last few years, I have represented the EDC and the... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Knowledge Corridor   Allan W. Blair

    8. Municipal Economic Development Announcements

      Explore From the EDC (Dec 20 2011)

      ...yesterday that he made a great hire and I wish Kevin nothing but success in his new position.   Mike Graney, m.graney@westernmassedc.com     There have been two significant announcements about municipal ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Michael Graney

    9. Do You Have What Mestek Wants?

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 14 2011) Manufacturing

      Do You Have What Mestek Wants? ...ou have any questions, please contact Chris Geehern from AIM at (800) 470-6277 or cpg@aimnet.org or Michael Graney at the EDC, m.graney@westernmassedc.com or (413) 755-1300.   (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts Office of Business Development   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Westfield

    10. 2012 European Business Development Mission

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 10 2011) Medical Devices

      2012 European Business Development Mission   EDC Senior VP of Business Development Mike Graney will return to Europe in November to continue our international business development initiative. Mi... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

    11. EDC Hosts French Delegation

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 5 2011)

      EDC Hosts French Delegation ... to working with these and other partners to host similar delegations in the future. Please contact Michael Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300 if you would like to participate in future internati... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Smith College   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Springfield

    12. EDC HOSTED LOGISTIC CONFERENCE

      Explore From the EDC (Sep 12 2011) Logistics

      The EDC hosted a Logistics Conference at the Sheraton Springfield on March 29.  We wish to thank our co-host Associated Industries of Massachusetts and event sponsors U.S. Trust, GZA and the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership.  (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Associated Industries of Massachusetts   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    13. INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS VISITING WESTERN MASS

      Explore From the EDC (Aug 17 2011)

      ...ons help us in hosting these groups and we appreciate their cooperation and support. Please contact Michael Graney, m.graney@westernmassedc.com or 413-755-1300, if you are interested in talking to any of these regi... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    14. EDC Supports Massachusetts Activities at BIO Convention

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

      ...new business opportunities.  If you want to find out more about these opportunities, please contact Michael Graney at 413-755-1300 or m.graney@westernmassedc.com. I attended the Biotechnology International Organiza... (Read Full Article)

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

    15. Western Mass Companies Exhibit at Medical Device Conference

      Explore From the EDC (Jun 13 2011) Manufacturing , Medical Devices

      Western Mass Companies Exhibit at Medical Device Conference  Last week, the EDC coordinated a pavilion for ten companies from the four western counties at the Medical Design and Manufacturing (“MD&M”) conference in New York, the largest medical device trade show on the east coast. This is the second year that we have worked with our colleagues at Western Mass Electric Company/Northeast Utilities and the Precision Manufacturing Regional Alliance Project (“PMRAP”) to host companies at this show. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   Michael Graney

    16. Governor Patrick Recommending Western Massachusetts

      Explore From the EDC (May 17 2011)

      I have heard Governor Deval Patrick present two keynote addresses in the last month. The first was at an international business conference at Brandeis University and the second was at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (“AIM”) Annual Meeting, both coincidentally in Waltham. On each occasion, the Governor wove in advice to the primarily Boston-area firms in the audience to look at western Massachusetts in lieu of North Carolina or Texas ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Raytheon   Liberty Mutual

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