Shyla Matthews CCIM

Shyla (Ruffer) Matthews, CCIM is Director of Housing for Central and Western Massachusetts at CEDAC. All tweets and RT are my independent view.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Massachusetts is first in innovation and education. We’re the best place to start a family or grow a business.

But the competition is fierce, and we still face challenges. So, we're going on offense.

Today, I signed our FY2025 budget. Here are some of the highlights 👇🏻

[Mass. HLC @MA_EOHLC]

#Housing can make people feel safe and secure. Housing can improve lives. Thank you @WMNEH for all the work that you are doing.

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

This past year, the #Brownfields Redevelopment Fund delivered $6.1M for projects that pledge to restore 157 acres of contaminated land for productive reuse, from new #housing to commercial & industrial developments.

View our annual report to learn more ➡️ https://t.co/Hoepgz36ID

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

“As we look to the future of our economy & the urgent need to build new housing to attract & retain our workforce, the #Brownfields Redevelopment Fund can play a crucial role."

Read more from EVP Community Development Marcos Marrero in @BankerTradesman ➡️ https://t.co/oDnS4JIRQg

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

🗞️ Great article about @BerkInnovation’s efforts to foster & attract businesses in #Pittsfield. We’ve been proud to support this institution & the development of the William Stanley Business Park & surrounding neighborhood over the years. #InTheBerkshires
https://t.co/bacV2YlyzR

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

New grant funding available for projects & programming that entail community-driven responses to community-defined economic opportunities, & that build leadership, collaboration & capacity at the local level ⤵️

[Worcester Chamber @chamberworc]

Congratulations to the @WooFoodHub on receiving a food security grant from the @MassGovernor, @MassLtGov, @MassEEA and @MassDeptAgr. These funds will help continue to do great work in our city and surrounding towns. #Sustainability #foodsecurity

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

NEWS: MassDev Awards $500K in #TDIMass Creative Catalyst Grants for Arts & Culture Projects in #Barnstable, #Brockton, #ChelseaMA, #Chicopee, #FallRiver, #LowellMA, #Pittsfield & #Worcester 🎭 https://t.co/gODWq598zu #GatewayCities

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

Today @MassGovernor launched the #Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, the nation’s first green bank dedicated to #affordablehousing. The Climate Bank will be located within @MassHousing & run in partnership with @MassCEC & our team at MassDev.

🌎 https://t.co/oApMlh1pQX

[Shyla Matthews CCIM @ShylaCCIM]

@MassGovernor @MassLtGov @AnneGobi Fabulous choice of @AnneGobi!!! Congrats Senator!!!

[Shyla Matthews CCIM @ShylaCCIM]

@KimDriscollMA @AnneGobi What a fabulous choice Senator Anne Gobi is for this position!!! Anne! The Commonwealth is better because of this choice!

[Shyla Matthews CCIM @ShylaCCIM]

Two more weeks to apply! Deadline June 2nd:

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

The #CollaborativeWorkspace Program empowers #coworking spaces of all types, all across #Massachusetts. For example, we awarded nearly $100K to help @WorcLab fund upgrades to its incubator & lab space in #Worcester.

[Shyla Matthews CCIM @ShylaCCIM]

Hope to see you tomorrow!

[Jacquie McPherson @JacquieinMA]

Check out "Central Massachusetts Regional Economic Development Planning Session" https://t.co/jfa3ynqW6X @Eventbrite @MassEOHED

[Shyla Matthews CCIM @ShylaCCIM]

@MassLtGov @JacquieinMA Excellent choice!!! Congratulations Ed!

[Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll @MassLtGov]

If you know Ed Augustus, you know his motto: "How do we get to yes?"

With Ed at the helm of our new housing secretariat, we'll work together with cities and towns to say "Yes!" to more homes and lower costs.

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

The Underutilized Properties Program can be a catalyst for transforming blighted or vacant sites. For example, last year, we provided CT Management Group w/ a $250K grant to advance the conversion of a former #PittsfieldMA fire station into four #housing units.

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

The #CollaborativeWorkspace Program empowers #coworking spaces of all types, all across #Massachusetts. For example, we awarded nearly $100K to help @WorcLab fund upgrades to its incubator & lab space in #Worcester.

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

The #Brownfields Redevelopment Fund helps transform environmentally challenging sites into #housing, office space, retail & more. For example, we provided the town of #NortonMA w/ $160K to assess the former Reed & Barton site for future redevelopment opportunities.

[Jacquie McPherson @JacquieinMA]

The Community One Stop for Growth is a streamlined application portal consisting of 12 community development grant programs (including #MassWorks) offered by @MassEOHED, @MA_DHCD, and @MassDev. Submit an application through the IGX System by June 2nd: https://t.co/Fmqf7yWBog.

[MassDevelopment @MassDev]

We had lots of fun this past weekend at the first-ever #Devens Food Truck & Craft Festival. Thanks to all the attendees, musicians, & vendors who made this such a wonderful event!