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BioTeach Brings Life Science Challenges Into the Classroom

Local educators and biotech companies team up to bolster workforce development in the state’s life science sector. Bioteach, an experiential education program, gives high school students in Massachusetts real world exposure to biotech challenges. School programs focus on biotech problem-solving MassBioEd, the education arm of life sciences industry organization MassBio, is forging ahead this year Continue reading BioTeach Brings Life Science Challenges Into the Classroom

“Invented Here” is Almost Here!

Did you know the sewing machine was invented right here in Boston? Well the Museum of Science is looking to acknowledge and highlight recent innovations by inventors in the New England area with their “Invented Here” event. Boston Museum of Science Turns Attention Toward Things “Invented Here” The brains behind the Museum of Science (MoS)are Continue reading “Invented Here” is Almost Here!

MA’s Economy Continues to Attract Foreign-Based Firms

Subsidiaries of foreign based companies are opening up shop in the Bay State, generating millions of dollars in state-wide spending and employing thousands of professionals in highly skilled industries such as bio-tech and life science. Here’s what makes Massachusetts so appealing to international companies. Global appeal Michael Cicio didn’t stray far from his roots as Continue reading MA’s Economy Continues to Attract Foreign-Based Firms

MA Life Sciences Initiative Relaunches Tax Incentive Program

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Life Sciences Tax Incentive Program.  In 2009, the program awarded $24.5 million in tax incentives to twenty-six life sciences companies helping to create more than 800 new jobs in the Bay State. Learn more about the difference tax incentives and Continue reading MA Life Sciences Initiative Relaunches Tax Incentive Program