News and Announcements

Press Release

Governor Healey Announces First Meeting of Economic Development Planning Council

5/05/2023 Executive Office of Economic Development

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces More Than $1 Million in Grants to Support Coastal Dredging Projects During Earth Week

4/21/2023 Executive Office of Economic Development

Grants will Support Equipment Purchases for Dredging Projects Across Barnstable County and Edgartown

Press Release

Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development Announces Additions to Leadership Team, New Pillars of Economic Development

4/20/2023 Executive Office of Economic Development

Secretary Yvonne Hao today announced the appointment of new undersecretaries and the realigning of the office under new pillars to better focus on key sectors of the economy

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Announce Expanded Public-Private Initiative to Support Diverse Entrepreneurs

4/19/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Life Sciences Center’s MassNextGen Initiative expands to support broader pool of underrepresented entrepreneurs

Press Release

Commonwealth's Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Approves Three Projects for the Economic Development Incentive Program

3/23/2023 Executive Office of Economic Development

Projects are Expected to Create 230 New Jobs, Retain 487 Jobs, and Leverage Approximately $115 Million in Private Investment

Press Statement

Governor Healey Issues Statement on Silicon Valley Bank

3/12/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Press Release

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Announce Creation of Director of Rural Affairs

3/10/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Press Release

Ahead of FY24 Budget Filing, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Announce MassReconnect, Workforce Development Investments

3/01/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Press Release

Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll File Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Tax Relief and Housing Bills

3/01/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

“Meeting the Moment: Strong Economy. Livable Communities. Sustainable Future”: Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $55.5 billion budget makes historic investments in education, transportation, climate action, and workforce development

Press Statement

Healey-Driscoll Administration Files $282 Million Supplemental Budget

1/30/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Bill proposes funding for immediate emergency shelter needs and food security

Press Release

At Mass Municipal Association Meeting, Lt. Governor Driscoll Announces Opening of “Community One Stop for Growth” Application

1/21/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Unified Application Available Today for Key Economic Development Programs Supported By Governor’s Bond Legislation

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Files $987 Million Immediate Needs Bond Bill and $400 Million Chapter 90 Bill

1/19/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Proposal seeks critical authorization for key housing & economic development programs

Press Release

SBA Approves Massachusetts Disaster Declaration

3/18/2020 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Assistance Will be Provided to Massachusetts Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19

News

Latino Advisory Commission Announces First Set of Priorities and Recommendations

10/23/2018 Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Press Release

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash Celebrates Affordable Rental Housing Award for Springfield’s Chestnut Park

7/27/2018 Executive Office of Economic Development

One of 19 awards from Baker-Polito Administration, totaling $57 million in affordable rental housing awards and $33 million allocation in tax credits to support creation and preservation of nearly 1,500 housing units