In an interview with Invest:, Molyna Richards, Executive Director of the Waltham Chamber of Commerce, shared how under her leadership the Chamber secured a $100,000 Small Business Grant from National Grid, directly benefiting 100 local businesses. Amidst economic challenges, the Chamber is navigating funding restraints while still focusing on fostering

Tim Cahill, president and executive director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, sat down with Invest: to discuss Quincy’s growth and the city’s defining factors, how the chamber is working to help the community at large overcome economic challenges, exciting projects in the pipeline and more.   What have been some

In an interview with Invest:, Joe Bevilacqua, president and CEO of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, discussed the advantages that the Merrimack Valley offers for businesses and people to relocate. He also talked about how the chamber of commerce collaborates with both the business community and all levels of

Experiencing strong growth from its freshman class, Western New England University has played an integral role in preparing students for the future of work. President Robert Johnson caught up with Invest: to discuss the recent launch of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing in partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and

In an interview with Invest:, John Geraci, managing partner at LGA, LLP, shared strategies to prioritize work-life balance to prevent burnout, how there is a trend of repurposing commercial real estate for mixed-use purposes, and reiterated their commitment to maintaining their independence amidst industry consolidation trends. “In Boston, where a

The Boston Architectural College is focused on integrating practice into the education paradigm in which entrepreneurship is a key component, college President Mahesh Daas told Invest: in an interview. “The disruption in technology and economy and even social structures can only come about through entrepreneurship,” he said. What have been

In an interview with Invest:, Reetika Vijay, managing principal of IA Interior Architects, talked about the firm's focus on designing spaces with a strong emphasis on user experience, particularly in workplace projects. With shifts in client priorities post-pandemic, IA has expanded into retail, hospitality, and tough tech sectors, positioning themselves