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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 69 Articles

    2. FORGING CONNECTIONS WITH GLOBAL REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

      Explore From the EDC (Apr 19 2012) Manufacturing

      FORGING CONNECTIONS WITH GLOBAL REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS ...ompanies. For more information, please contact me at 413-755-1300 or m.graney@westernmassedc.com. Mike Graney (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    3. EDC to Present Specialized Manufacturing Event

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 23 2012) Manufacturing

      The EDC is pleased to announcethat we will host the second event in our Growth Sector series, “Understandingthe Supply Chain in Specialty Manufacturing”. The series is presented by FirstNiagara Bank. We appreciate the collaboration of the Connecticut and WesternMass chapters of the National Tooling and Machining Association. Here is a linkto the invitation -- http://www.westernmassedc.com/manufacturing2012/   This event will be heldat the Robert E. Morris Company of Windsor ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor

    4. Springfield School Superintendent Search Committee

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 22 2012) Education

      ... thequality of the applicants for the Search Committee, the City and the region will be wellserved. Michael Graney m.graney@westernmassedc.com I submitted an application to serve on the Search Committee toadvise th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney

    5. International Trade Grants Available for Small Businesses

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 20 2012)

      ...eohed/moiti/step/ The EDC is working with MOITI to publicize the program in western Massachusetts.Mike Graney from the EDC has multiple contacts in the international businessworld, so please contact Mike at m.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    6. Grants Available to Companies Involved in International Business Development and Trade

      Explore From the EDC (Mar 8 2012)

      Comment "It was a wonderful chance to visit this kind of site and I am happy to know. thank you so ..." - gabblet

      ...application is available at the website notedabove. Interested parties should contact EDC Senior VP Mike Graney at m.graney@westernmassedc.com or413-755-1300 for more information. Mike has numerous international... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    7. EDC Continues Trade Show Support for Western Mass Firms

      Explore From the EDC (Feb 26 2012)

      ...ies,Peerless Precision, Pittsfield Plastics and Cavallero Plastics -- joined DaveDriver from NU and Mike Graney from the EDC at the west coast Medical Designand Manufacturing (“MD&M) show, the largest of the man... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    8. 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)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    9. 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)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    10. 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)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Michael Graney   Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

    11. 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)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Berkshire Bank

    12. 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)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    13. 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)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Knowledge Corridor   Allan W. Blair

    14. 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)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Michael Graney

    15. 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)

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

    16. 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)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor   Michael Graney

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