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NEWS: MassDev’s Transformative Development Initiative to Advance Economic Growth in #ChelseaMA, #Fitchburg, #Holyoke, #LowellMA, #Malden & #PeabodyMA by Committing Full-Time Fellows, Technical Assistance, Grants & More for Three-Year Period ➡️ bit.ly/40gf3do #TDIMass

NEWS: #Devens Markets 69.3 Acres for #Housing, with MassDev Issuing Requests for Proposals Seeking Residential Development at Adams Circle & Grant Road Sites ➡️ bit.ly/4pTUMWq

NEWS: #SouthDeerfield-Based Company Smart Connected Ventures Expands Using $1.3M Loan from MassDev’s #EmergingTechnology Fund ➡️ bit.ly/4sjV22q

So happy to kick off the 70th anniversary of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show! 🛥️🚤 It's on us to keep our waterfronts safe, clean and accessible — for both our residents who enjoy time on the water and for our boating businesses!

Our Administration is here to partner with and invest in our maritime economy! We’re supporting the state’s working waterfronts, local tourism, coastal climate resiliency, and maritime innovation by funding over $16 million for 21 projects through our capital grant program! Congratulations to all the grant awardees and Seaport Economic Council members who were sworn in today!

A stronger, more coordinated approach to the maritime economy. The new Seaport Economic Council met for the first time today. The modernized council better aligns state investments, programs, and policies with the needs of coastal communities, maritime industries, and the working waterfronts that power Massachusetts’ blue economy. Their first official act of business was approving more than $16 million in FY26 Seaport Economic Council grants supporting coastal communities statewide. #TeamMA

The future of maritime innovation is being built right here in Massachusetts. Blue Water Autonomy’s new Autonomous Test Vessel, revealed in New Bedford, showcases the talent and technology driving the state’s Blue Economy forward. More: blw.ai

Secretary Eric Paley joined his counterparts from around the country at the State Economic Development Executives (SEDE) Network meeting in New York City to share ideas and strategies for inclusive growth. The group also toured the newly reimagined Moynihan Train Hall - an example of how bold infrastructure investments can be transformative. Thank you to SEDE and @EmpireStateDev for hosting!

October is Employee Ownership Month, and Secretary Eric Paley and Senator Julian Cyr visited Chatham Harvesters Co-Op to highlight how this model strengthens local economies. As Massachusetts’ only fishermen-owned cooperative, @ChathamHarvesters is leading the way in creating fair wages, sustainable practices, and community-driven growth. Learn more about the benefits of employee ownership at mass.gov/info-details/m…. #MassCEO #TeamMA

We’re proud to see Massachusetts on screen again with the premiere of the new CBS series Boston Blue! The Blue Bloods spin-off starring Donnie Wahlberg, filmed in Boston at the MBTA Park Street Station, Boston Common, Downtown Crossing, the Bunker Hill Monument and took over Fenway Park during a game! From hotel stays and transportation to local crews and catering, film and television productions like Boston Blue support Massachusetts workers, small businesses, and communities. Tune in to the premiere of Boston Blue this Friday, October 17, at 10 p.m. on CBS. Learn more about film and television production opportunities in Massachusetts at mafilm.org.

Secretary Eric Paley made another coffee stop while on the Cape – this time at Three Fins Coffeehouse & Cacao Factory in Chatham. Supporting local businesses (and grabbing great coffee) is a great part of touring the state during his first few months on the job. Three Fins is both a coffee roaster and a cacao maker, producing small-batch coffee and bean-to-bar chocolate.

MBI recently hosted MA Goes DigitALL in Worcester, bringing together community organizations, industry leaders & policymakers to highlight the state’s ongoing economic progress & efforts to expand digital access.

@abbvie is investing $70 million to expand its Bioresearch Center in Worcester, strengthening Central Massachusetts as a global hub for biomanufacturing. The project will create new jobs, increase biologics manufacturing for oncology and immunology medicines, and build on AbbVie’s three-decade presence in Massachusetts. This milestone reflects true Team Massachusetts collaboration, with state leadership, regional partners and industry working together to drive innovation and opportunity in the life sciences sector. #TeamMA

IndiGO Technologies is a proud member of Team Massachusetts. The company integrates motors directly into wheels, making EV’s lighter, more efficient and smoother to ride. Secretary Eric Paley visited the company’s headquarters in Woburn to see the technology up close. Their technology is positioned to transform commercial fleets, ridesharing and delivery services.

Two hundred fifty years of service. One Commonwealth-wide trail. Today, we launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail — connecting more than 1,200 memorials that tell our military story from the Revolution to today. Explore at mass.gov/vetstrail!

Secretary Eric Paley is on a mission to try as many local coffee shops as he can across Massachusetts. In Middlesex County, he stopped by Tree House Coffee in Tewksbury, the coffee arm of Tree House Brewing where they roast their own beans on site. What local coffee shops should Secretary Paley visit next on his travels? #TeamMA

Secretary Eric Paley and the EOED team visited @ReframeSystems in Andover. The robotic micro factory aims to build net-zero homes twice at half the cost, and with 10x lower carbon impact. We’re proud to see companies like Reframe choosing Massachusetts to scale cutting-edge solutions in clean tech and housing. #TeamMA

Undersecretary Ashley Stolba joined creative leaders, youth organizations, and partners from across Massachusetts for an Investing in Innovation Roundtable hosted with Artists for Humanity and MassArt. Building a strong creative workforce is key to keeping Massachusetts vibrant and competitive. This dialog is an important step toward a strategy to fuel opportunity and growth in the creative economy.

Congrats to @Hasbro & #TeamMassachusetts. We are thrilled to welcome Hasbro, its employees, and its spirit of innovation to our unique ecosystem here in MA. We look forward to working with the Hasbro team! @MassGovernor @KimDriscollMA @MassEOED @MassLWD newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/…

Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley visited Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives in Worcester and met with President and CEO Jon Weaver. Worcester is home to a growing life sciences hub, and MBI is helping lead the way by supporting new biotech companies and shaping the future of bioinnovation in Central Massachusetts.