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Massachusetts Awarded ‘Race to the Top’ Federal Education Grant
Posted on August 25, 2010 | No CommentsU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announces 10 winning applicants in the second phase of the Race to the Top competition. Race to the top ” is a $4.35 billion United States Department of Education program designed to spur reforms in state and local district... -
From the Berkshire Eagle: A spare life, no spare cash
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsBy David Pepose Gov. Deval Patrick expressed optimism about the state’s economy at his tourism roundtable discussion Monday, but he added that state tourism and arts organizations such as the Massachusetts Cultural Council were unlikely to see an increase in funding this fiscal year. “I... -
3 Day Berkshire Forum on Business, Innovation, and Technology Announced
Posted on August 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Berkshire Forum will be led by a remarkable network of local and national business leaders, social innovators, technology visionaries, and entrepreneurs—bound by a devotion to the Berkshires and an interest in shaping its cultural and economic future. A press conference welcoming The Berkshire Forum... -
From the iberkshires BerkshireCountyBusiness Section: Massachusetts Ranked #5 in CNBC’s Top States for Business 2010!
Posted on August 3, 2010 | No Commentsby Allen Jezouit Can you imagine? Massachusetts was ranked #5 in CNBC’s recent survey of the top states for business in 2010. While it should come as no surprise that the top four are: 1) Texas (1508 points) 2) Virginia (1477) 3) Colorado (1456) 4)... -
Governor Signs Law Establishing Cultural Districts
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsGovernor Deval Patrick signed a bill into law yesterday that allows communities to create state-sponsored cultural districts to stimulate new arts and cultural activity and attract creative businesses. The law directs the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to create a new program that designates local districts... -
From the Enterprise Center: Small Business Advocacy Opportunity
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsThe Enterprise Center and the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development have been working to speak out in opposition of the high costs of health care for small businesses. One of the biggest problems is that in Massachusetts, small businesses are prohibited by law to negotiate... -
Pittsfield Revitalization Covered in Boston Globe
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsThe art of saving a city When its biggest employer bolted, the proud old city of Pittsfield slumped and shrank PITTSFIELD — City of art, city of funk. The SoHo of the Berkshires, the Brooklyn of the Berkshires. The sobriquets urban planners bestow upon this... -
A Message from MCC Director Anita Walker: Help Preserve MCC’s Place in State Government!
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsDear Colleagues, A legislative conference committee is now considering competing bills to reorganize state government agencies that foster economic development in Massachusetts. A final version of this bill must go to the Governor for his approval before the legislative session ends July 31 for the... -
Massachusette 1,000 Great Places Listed
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No Comments90 Berkshire Destinations Named in Massahcusetts 1,000 Great Places. The Great Places initiative celebrates what is unique about the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its communities, and its people. It aims to boost visitation to Massachusetts as well as give local residents the opportunity to visit known... -
From the MCC: Legislature Approves Cultural Districts, Index to Measure Creativity in School
Posted on July 10, 2010 | No CommentsThe Massachusetts House of Representatives joined the Senate on Wednesday in passing measures to establish state-sponsored cultural districts and explore ways to measure how schools foster student creativity. The provisions were part of broader legislation designed to advance economic development in Massachusetts and reorganize state...
