Boston Regional Director, Commonwealth of MA Office of Business Development. Former City Councilor, Quincy, MA
Houghs Neck, Quincy, MA
Joined May 2009
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Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Welcome to the team, Secretary Hao and Secretary Jones.
ALT Governor Healey, LG Driscoll, Lauren Jones, Yvonne Hao.
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The LEGO Group to Move Americas Office to Boston, MA in 2026 lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/…
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Lego to move its US headquarters to Boston from Connecticut bizjournals.com/boston/news/… via @BosBizJournal
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Employers across the Commonwealth are looking for skilled workers in order to grow their business, and career technical programs have proven key to positioning our students to pursue jobs in in-demand industries and hit the ground running on day one.
Today, our Workforce Skills Cabinet visited @MinutemanHS to announce a combined $32M in #SkillsCapital and Career Technical Initiative funding to support expanding opportunities for both young people and adults to gain access to hands-on training and prepare them for success.
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🚨EOI CLOSES FRIDAY🚨 - The #OneStop's Expression of Interest period closes this Friday, March 18th. This simple form allows an organization to seek guidance from EOHED and partner agencies on up to two projects before submitting a full application.
👉 mass.gov/OneStop
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“We want to create a talent pipeline — that’s a big part of our innovation economy — and keep that talent here in Massachusetts.”
#ICYMI Last week, I toured the @FitchburgPS Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Pathway. Read more 📰 via @SentandEnt ⬇️
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Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Sec. Kennealy joined @MassLtGov, @masscdcs, @_TND_inc, @UnitedWayMABay and @MayorArrigo in Revere to celebrate the 2021 Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) allocations. Fifty-three CDCs will utilize $9.7M in tax credits to enhance their fundraising and organizational capacity.
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[ PLEASE 🔁] Massachusetts can help you with past due rent payments and utility bills. Dial 2-1-1 (24/7 | 150+ languages) or click the links below. #renthelp
English: mass.gov/covidhousinghelp
Español: mass.gov/covidhousinghelp-es
Português: mass.gov/covidhousinghelp-pt
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
As of today, over 4.5 million people in MA are fully vaccinated, with over 5 million having had at least 1 dose. 87% of adults have had at least 1 dose.
Vaccines work: check out the facts showing how MA's high vaccination rate has protected our residents: xitter.cf/MassGovernor/status/14…
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Editorial: @MassGovernor Charlie Baker is right, a large portion of Massachusetts’ federal #COVID19 rescue money must go to affordable housing. The Legislature should ensure it happens. #mapoli trib.al/SQmbUub
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JUST ANNOUNCED: All remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective Saturday, May 29. The mask order will be rescinded.
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⏩ mass.gov/reopening
😷 mass.gov/maskrules
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
"From pop-up shops to workforce training & marketing campaigns, municipalities and community organizations are joining together to focus on rebuilding local economies -- and they're doing it with the help of a new state grant initiative."
@statehousenews: ow.ly/WDMw50ExIvt
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO THE ONE STOP
This is your opportunity to indicate economic development priorities and receive feedback and guidance from HED and partners on projects or initiatives before submitting a full application.
📝: mass.gov/onestop
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
#TeamMOBD would like to congratulate the businesses receiving Commonwealth of MA's Economic Development Incentive Program #EDIP @MassEOHED incentives at the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council #EACC meeting this morning. #Privateinvestment + #taxincentives = #jobcreation
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Join our @MassWTFP team and @AIMBusinessNews to learn about how you can best position your #organization or post-covid success through state-funded #training #grants: eventbrite.com/e/state-funde…
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Yesterday, Massachusetts passed an incredible milestone marking 1 million administered doses of the #COVID19MA vaccine.
Glad to have visited with and witnessed some of our health care workers in action at the @WorcesterState vaccination location.
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Today, Sec. Kennealy joined @MassGovernor, @MassLtGov and @MassLWD in Springfield to announce new programs to boost internet connectivity statewide, including a subsidy program to assist job seekers in the MassHire system facing a technology barrier.
🔗: ow.ly/5zOC50D0P0v
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
🚧 As part of the Administration's economic recovery strategy, applications are now being taken from municipalities for the Shared Winter Streets & Spaces Program. This round is focused on facilitating outdoor activities and winter programming. #COVID19MA ow.ly/tB8T50CyaPG
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday!
Local is more than a place- It's who we are. It is so important to support our main streets and downtowns this holiday season--- and beyond. #MyLocalMA #MAbiz #BuyInMA #covid19MA #maskupMA lovemylocalma.com
Margaret M Laforest retweeted
Think of the places that make your town feel like home. Chances are, a local shop or restaurant came to mind. Our Main Streets need our love, more than ever. You can make a difference.
Eat local. Stay local. Shop local. #MyLocalMA #MaskUpMA #MAbiz lovemylocalma.com
