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The Valley Of Innovation Springfield Biotechnology Summary Report, Center For Economic Development
The Valley Of Innovation Springfield Biotechnology Summary Report, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The Valley of Innovation is a new industrial region that is being formed as the result of recent technology transfers and significant growth in the biotechnology sector. The region includes part of western Massachusetts along with Central Connecticut and runs from north to south along the I-91 corridor, following the general borders of the Connecticut River Valley. The region extends from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, through Springfield, Massachusetts, and continues past Hartford, Connecticut, to New Haven, and down I-95 towards New York State.
Currently in embryonic form, the region has the potential to grow rapidly. It is nurtured …
Business Matchmaking Feasibility Study - Just Find The Right Fit: Western Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Business Matchmaking Feasibility Study - Just Find The Right Fit: Western Massachusetts, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This study explores the feasibility of a business matchmaking program for Western Massachusetts focusing on import substitution. Business matchmaking programs currently operate throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. Their goal is to retain capital in the area and develop the area's economy by linking local businesses to each other, and with national and global markets. Twelve operating programs were investigated and assessed for their adaptability to the Western Massachusetts context. Area businesses and economic experts were interviewed to determine if a similar program would work here.
From the twelve program models examined, four were selected as being the most applicable, and …