Margaret M Laforest

Boston Regional Director, Commonwealth of MA Office of Business Development. Former City Councilor, Quincy, MA

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Welcome to the team, Secretary Hao and Secretary Jones.

[Peter Milano @milano_peter]

The LEGO Group to Move Americas Office to Boston, MA in 2026 https://t.co/t5hv6HCC5Y

[Peter Milano @milano_peter]

Lego to move its US headquarters to Boston from Connecticut https://t.co/gm3aTcyBLc via @BosBizJournal

[Margaret M Laforest @MMLaforest]

@KarynPolito @MayorDriscoll Best women in government!

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

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.

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

🚨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.

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[Karyn Polito @MALtGovArchive]

“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 ⬇️

https://t.co/7j4CHzB5zk

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

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.

[Margaret M Laforest @MMLaforest]

@MassEOHED & @MassLtGov at Manufacturing Awards Ceremony @PolarPark w/ @jeffroy @EricLesser @MassMEP @Mass_Tech @milano_peter

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

[ 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: https://t.co/ZFxLPNX9RQ
Español: https://t.co/ZerPh0OuLq
Português: https://t.co/BlAcixJwKJ

[Charlie Baker @MAGovArchive]

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: https://t.co/Rz5FUCgGhW

[Boston Globe Opinion @GlobeOpinion]

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 https://t.co/5cASHOiCsG

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

JUST ANNOUNCED: All remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective Saturday, May 29. The mask order will be rescinded.

📝 https://t.co/TRofhyRCEH
⏩ https://t.co/CFjpW9XsrJ
😷 https://t.co/GrPYmD44LX

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

"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: https://t.co/7dgbCaZIv4

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

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.

📝: https://t.co/s5DJoyWxvT

[Maria Nigro Di Stefano @EastieMaria]

#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

[Commonwealth Corp. @CommCorp_MA]

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: https://t.co/jQAPdaDFnb

[Karyn Polito @MALtGovArchive]

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.

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

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.

🔗: https://t.co/AH8cTAqePf

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

🚧 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 https://t.co/Vxfu2VQAey