Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy as well as closer to home in the Massachusetts economy. In fact, statistics tell us that there are 700,646 small businesses in the Bay State. They account for 99.5% of all businesses in Massachusetts. Add to this the fact that there are 1.5 million people employed by small businesses, representing 45.5%...
One of the roles of the North Shore Alliance is to support economic development initiatives across 30 towns along the northeast region of Massachusetts. Not only do we encourage and support growing companies and their leaders, but we also bolster new businesses by providing information about commercial development opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a new business or current business owners...
The North Shore Alliance, or the “Alliance,” prides itself on supporting economic development initiatives across the 30 communities and four Gateway Cities of the North Shore of Massachusetts. Each month we will be conducting a community highlight. We will be taking a look at some of these communities, where they stand economically, and highlight commercial development sites that may be...
In our last blog, we examined some of the resources job seekers could access to find the position that they are searching for that matches their experience and skill set. Today, we are flipping the coin and looking at the workforce situation from another angle – from the viewpoint of a business searching for talented workers. More than ever before...
One of the greatest assets Massachusetts has for its economic development and recovery post-Covid is the amazing workforce surrounding us. Connecting skilled and talented workers seeking employment and companies with openings is always a challenge, however. Today we are focusing on some resources and tips for job seekers, whether you are just starting out in the industry, looking for a...
Every facet of life in America, and closer to home, in Massachusetts, has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Global Resiliency Institute, “every community across the country is facing the dual crises of the public health emergency and severe economic disruption, and frequently the solutions to one are at odds with the other. Traditional disaster recovery processes...
One of the roles of the North Shore Alliance is to support economic development initiatives across 30 towns along the northeast region of Massachusetts. Not only do we encourage and support growing companies and their leaders, but we also bolster new businesses by providing information about commercial development opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a new business or current business owners...
The North Shore Alliance, or the “Alliance,” prides itself on supporting economic development initiatives across the 30 communities and four Gateway Cities of the North Shore of Massachusetts. Each month we will be conducting a community highlight. We will be taking a look at some of these communities, where they stand economically, and highlight commercial development sites that may be...
It may be hard to believe given the temperature lately, but whether we want to admit it or not the winter and associated holidays are right around the corner. In fact, some of you may have already started planning and shopping for friends and family members’ gifts, entertaining items, and decor. Before the calendar gets turned to yet another fall...
The North Shore Alliance is made up of 30 cities and towns along the northeast region of Massachusetts. While each municipality has its own government, they all have resources to help local businesses achieve success while enriching the community. One of those resources is the Gloucester Marine Genomic Institute. In a recent North Shore Conversation, a weekly radio show produced...
One of the roles of the North Shore Alliance is to stay on top of what’s going on economically within our state and region. To do this, it is helpful for us to connect with state and local leaders to get a better sense of where we stand as a state and region, regarding community and economic development. In a...
One of the roles of the North Shore Alliance is to support economic development initiatives across 30 towns along the northeast region of Massachusetts. Not only do we encourage and support growing companies and their leaders, but we also bolster new businesses by providing information about commercial development opportunities for entrepreneurs to start a new business or current business owners...