2. Categories

      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