massachusetts
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Massachusetts Manufacturer 6K Awarded $1.5M M2I2 Grant
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant will fund high-tech equipment to recycle scrap materials used in additive manufacturing and battery production.
Taking The Initiative In The Face Of Higher Gas Prices
Maryland and Georgia temporarily suspended state taxes on gasoline, providing drivers some relief in the face of rising gas prices. Will others follow?
2021 State Of The Year: Massachusetts — Best Workforce/Education
Massachusetts’ long emphasis on education and its well-educated workforce makes the commonwealth an excellent location for any business seeking the best and the brightest.
January / February 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 1)
The January / February 2022 issue features Business Facilities' 2021 State of the Year and Economic Deal of the Year awards. Plus, a look at Top Utilities and Shovel Ready Sites.
Illinois Led U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 States For LEED In 2021
Illinois once again topped the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED in 2021, demonstrating leadership in green building.
BF Names Virginia, Tennessee, Massachusetts 2021 States Of The Year Award Winners
The two commonwealths and one state were chosen for excellence in Business Climate, Dealmaking or Workforce/Educational System.
New England: Balancing Business & Beauty
While parts of the New England economy experienced a setback, much like its fall foliage, the region will soon experience a beautiful change.
Louisiana Still The Gold Standard In Custom Training
Louisiana leads in Customized Training; California, New Jersey and Massachusetts are top biotech states in Business Facilities' 17th Annual Rankings Report.
Apple To Invest $430B Across U.S. Over Next Five Years
Apple will build a new $1B North Carolina campus, and make job-creating investments in advanced manufacturing and clean energy throughout the country.
Massachusetts Ranked Tops For LEED Green Building
2020 revealed the importance of healthy, green buildings in supporting people and communities, according USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED Green Building.
California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York round out top 5 states for energy efficiency, Nevada is most improved in annual ACEEE report.
Massachusetts Awards Kidde Fire Systems Workforce Training Grant
The $67,200 workforce training grant will help Kidde Fire Systems train workers at its Ashland, MA manufacturing facility on new industry standards.
ZOLL To Increase Ventilator Production To 10,000 Per Month
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ZOLL Medical Corporation will increase production of ventilators 25-fold over recent production volumes.
Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building
Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities.
Clean Energy: New York Joins Top 5, Maryland Is Most Improved
Across the U.S, states are promoting clean energy with energy-saving rules for buildings, appliances, and more, according to the 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Fujifilm Opens Medical Device, IT Groups HQ In Massachusetts
The move to Lexington, MA marks the first time Fujifilm's various healthcare groups—computed tomography, digital radiography, women's health, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, and medical IT—will be headquartered in a single location.
Merck Investing $70M In Biopharm R&D Facility Expansion
The German company, which operates its biopharm business as EMD Serono in the U.S. and Canada, will invest $70 million to expand its Billerica, MA facility.
Massachusetts, California Continue As Energy Efficiency Leaders
New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and South Dakota are most improved states, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking
Idaho, Florida, Virginia are most improved states in ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Offshoring
The U.S. offshore wind energy sector appears to be ready for prime time, and the potential is enormous.