Proud to be able to partner w/ orgs like @FORGEImpact who are committed to unlocking the full economic power of our innovation and manufacturing ecosystems in MA. They believe that if you can invent it locally, there is power and advantage to making it locally.
🚀Great Things Brewing in the Western MA Economy🚀 An incredible evening at 🍺 White Lion Brewing Company in #SpringfieldMA this week, discussing the current wins and future opportunities for the #WesternMassachusetts economy. 🔦The event, sponsored by MassDevelopment aimed to illuminate the path to prosperity for businesses across the region was moderated by FORGE's own Scott Longley, with opening remarks by FORGE president and executive director Laura Teicher. 🎤It was an honor to be joined by MA State Senator Adam Gomez Sr. and MA State Representative Orlando Ramos. During their remarks, both the senator and the representative highlighted the rich history of #WesternMA and, of particular note, the city of Springfield as "a #CityofFirsts" with a bright future. We were also happy to be joined by #CityofHolyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia. We thank them all for taking the time to join us. 🗨️Next up a panel discussion with Karen Carswell, VP of Business Development-West Region - MassDevelopment, Paul St. Pierre Regional Director - Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED), and Xiomara Delobato Vice President and Chief of Staff - Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. Topics ranged from 2023 successes in the region to opportunities for more success in 2024. Paul St Pierre pointed to companies like Sublime Systems, Clean Crop Technologies, Inc., and Performance Food Group as great examples of having found success in western MA. Karen Carswell pointed out that "when we can break down the silos, public and private resources can dance together as a team". Working together with the innovation ecosystem and public resources, businesses can thrive and become the next success stories. 📜Xiomara Delobato introduced a recent white paper, "Accelerating Growth in the Pioneer Valley: A Prospectus for Transformative Investment", a collaboration by the Western MA Economic Development Council, the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, and the Davis Foundation. The paper highlights where the #PioneerValley is well-positioned to compete: #foodscience, #advancedmaterials, and #cleanenergy. You can find that paper here: https://lnkd.in/eyZnsjdu After the panel, there was plenty of time for lively networking and great food and beverages provided by the White Lion Beverage Company. We thank Raymond Berry, Jr. and his team for all their hard work in helping make the event a success! #FORGEImpact #CommunityDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnership #Sustainability #InnovationEcosystem
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