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The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development fosters regional economic growth, supports established companies and encourages new and growing businesses to locate and expand here.

State & Regional News

Healey-Driscoll Administration Establishes Nation’s First Office of the Energy Transformation

Melissa Lavinson appointed as Executive Director to execute community-by-community decarbonization strategy

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the establishment of the Office of the Energy Transformation (OET) and the appointment of Melissa Lavinson as its Executive Director. The Office will be housed within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and is charged with the hands-on execution of the clean energy transition, including ensuring the availability and readiness of electrical infrastructure, electric and gas transition coordination, and a just transition for impacted workers and businesses. Lavinson will also convene an Energy Transformation Task Force with industry, labor and supply chain representatives, among others, to accelerate cooperation and understanding of the current state of the energy transition in Massachusetts. This is the first position of its kind in the nation. Read more...

One Stop General Guidance Office Hours – One Stop staff, and a representative from each agency, will hold several office hours to answer general One Stop process and technology questions. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time.

One Stop General Guidance Office Hour 2

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

12:00 PM

Register Here

One Stop General Guidance Office Hour 3

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

12:00 PM

Register Here

The Community One Stop for Growth is a single application portal and collaborative review process of community development grant programs that make targeted investments based on a Development Continuum. This process streamlines the experience for the applicant and better coordinates economic development programs and staff on engagement and grant making. It also reorients the State from a passive reviewer of funding requests to an active partner in economic development strategy, priorities, and investment.



The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) presents the 2024 Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism, an all-day gathering to bring together industry experts, government officials, and hospitality professionals. Please join us for industry networking and learning, featuring remarks from Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, breakout sessions on industry trends and best practices, networking opportunities, and the presentation of Massachusetts Tourism Awards.

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 · 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included in ticket price

Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport

Attendee Registration link

Exhibitor Registration link (includes 2 registrations)

Join Team Massachusetts for the first Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in nearly a decade. If you're in the industry, you won’t want to miss this event!

Offshore Wind and Other Clean Energy Training Program

Connect with MASSHIRE – North Shore Career Center and register for an Offshore Wind Industry Information Session TODAY! 

You may be eligible to obtain FREE training to prepare for your career in the construction trades, including basic construction skills, job site safety and awareness, hot works, and hoisting.

To Learn more about Careers in Offshore Wind

Contact: Eliud Alcalá |  ealcala@masshire-nscareers.org | 781.691.7414

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

The 2024 Digital Equity Challenge is now open!

Individuals, students and organizations are invited to apply to the challenge to win seed funding to launch or grow your digital equity solutions. We are seeking community-based, entrepreneurial solutions that address Digital Equity in Essex County, Mass.

If you have a project, business or non-profit solution around these target areas, we encourage you to enter the 2024 Digital Equity Challenge:

-Increasing Digital Literacy

-Access to Devices and Technology

-Elevating Racial Equity in Digital Resources and Opportunities

Learn more and apply at www.uml.edu/digitalequity. 

Application deadline March 29! Finalists will present live at the 2024 Digital Equity Challenge on May 2 at the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill. 

Small Business Workshops

All these informative workshops are offered at no cost and is sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)

Join the North Shore Alliance Diversity Directory

The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development (Alliance) has launched the North Shore Small Business Diversity Directory (Diversity Directory) in an effort to improve equity and diversity in both the public and private sectors. Housed on the Alliance website, it is both an online and printable Directory that will help businesses market their services and products. The Diversity Directory information will also assist private businesses and municipalities to pro-actively increase equity in their procurement opportunities. 

Businesses who believe they qualify and would like to register in the North Shore Diversity Directory are invited to complete the registration form. 

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