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This isn't your parents' manufacturing industry. Covering MA, NH, ME & CT.

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Like many industries, the biopharmaceutical sector in Massachusetts is working to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion among its workforce, leadership, and supplier channels. https://t.co/1erSWav8TB

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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has granted breakthrough device designation for an exo-suit helping people with neurological-injury-related ankle issues walk, according to ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. of Marlborough, which makes the technology. https://t.co/4iFrWFjs64

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A new trend is brewing in the craft beer world, and it’s one without a buzz. Traditionally castigated to out-of-sight coolers and the bottom of beer lists, craft brewers are stepping into the realm of non-alcoholic brews https://t.co/98pSlhahB8

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Adult-use cannabis retailers in Massachusetts amassed more than $2 billion in lifetime sales by the end of August this year, signaling an eager, and likely growing, consumer base. https://t.co/F09VcRTVGP

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Cathryn A. Shaw-Reid, Ph.D. did not find her way to her position as vice president of global drug substance biologics operations at Bristol Myers Squibb by accident. https://t.co/HySe5pL6RU

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GE Appliances plans to open a “co-creation” space in Stamford that it says will serve as a mini-factory, makerspace and point of contact for customers and students. https://t.co/AhSQKzwtVJ

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Located adjacent to the Polar Park baseball stadium in Worcester, the planned Left Field Building is a $16-million symbol of the ambitious plans in the city for the life sciences as a catalyst for its ever-evolving development efforts. https://t.co/z6M6QnBC1E

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New Britain toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker will spend up to $25 million on a five-year job training program focused on manufacturing and construction industry skills. https://t.co/NMiDIHeQ70

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Major shifts are occurring in the LGBTQ+ community with more individuals openly identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, questioning, and queer. But the number of LGBTQ+ business owners who openly identify is disproportionately low in Mass. https://t.co/LTdn8aM1zH

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The University of Connecticut received a $2 million federal grant to operate an advanced manufacturing center focused on assisting minority-owned manufacturing businesses. https://t.co/tVSHtpQgcg

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ReWalk Robotics Ltd., an Israeli manufacturer of robotic medical devices for people w/ lower limb disabilities, which has its U.S. headquarters in Marlborough, announced Jeannine Lynch’s appointment as the new vice president of strategy and market access. https://t.co/PsTsaw4lWs

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Bloomfield-based aerospace manufacturer Kaman Corp. has been chosen to build a high-speed, vertical take off-enabled aircraft officials with the project’s contracting company say could revolutionize regional city-to-city travel. https://t.co/MaIhCZyx3g

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You can ask almost anyone and they’ll tell you it’s true: The skilled trades has a workforce shortage. https://t.co/aKUxPeLvdb

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UConn is trying to help create a pipeline of talent with a new robotics major starting in the fall of 2022: https://t.co/Ij6hY3ahVf

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RAVE Reviews selected Lookout Farm Brewing in South Natick and @JacksAbby from Framingham as part of its Top Breweries in the Northeast: https://t.co/Y7xNHkLsf9

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State workforce development officials recently announced the formation of a multi-industry partnership they say will help train Connecticut’s young people for good-paying jobs in insurance, information technology, advanced manufacturing and other fields. https://t.co/BcS7l18YTl

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@JacksAbby was founded by the three Hendler brothers — Jack, Sam and Eric. Originally one of 50 or 60 craft breweries operating in the state when they first opened their brewery in 2011, the trio are gearing up to celebrate their 10-year anniversary: https://t.co/SU2lvaWxCb

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With two major offshore wind projects coming to Connecticut, economic development and other officials say they see an opening for in-state manufacturers to start producing for the growing wind industry. https://t.co/GmZrACH8uh

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@TreeHouseBrewCo in Charlton produced more barrels of beer in 2020 than any other brewer in Central Massachusetts, according to new data from the WBJ Research Department. https://t.co/zzOK12CwFd

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An ambitious plan to lure more top-flight researchers to the University of Connecticut and monetize their work via startups and new companies is one step closer to reality. https://t.co/Pd70bi76mt