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Massachusetts logs nation’s lowest business-formation rate; small firms are struggling

August 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

A new report shows that Massachusetts small-business formation and the state’s overall private employment continue to lag behind where they were before the Covid pandemic.

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Massachusetts business confidence hits highest point of 2026 as manufacturers surge

August 5, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Massachusetts business confidence has been on the rise for months, and now has hit its highest point this year, according to the monthly AIM Business Confidence Index.

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Mass. hospitals pass $1B in community benefits for third consecutive year

August 3, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Massachusetts hospitals last year contributed $1.1 billion in community investments, the largest total amount on record.

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Small-business grants you can apply for in August 2026: Deadline looms for lucrative SBA programs

August 3, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The deadline is approaching for some lucrative SBA opportunities, while a nonprofit is offering up a fully built-out retail space.

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Pioneer Institute Study: Tax Cut Would Have Grown State Economy, Increased Wages and Reduced Unemployment

July 23, 2026 | Jared Walczak

BOSTON – A proposal to cut the state income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent over three years would have provided the median Massachusetts household with $1,095 in…

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Boston Children’s Hospital sells site for $62 million

July 20, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

Boston Children’s Hospital has entered a lease buyback arrangement for after selling its North Shore outpost.

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State budget includes millions for education and transportation

July 8, 2026 | Sophia HarrisSophia HarrisSophia Harris

Sophia Harris The Massachusetts Legislature has approved a $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget that includes record investments in education and transportation, more than $1 billion for the MBTA, additional…

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Mass. business confidence climbs to optimism for first time since February

July 8, 2026 | Robyn Pregent

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business Confidence Index rose 2.4 points to 50.6 in June — the first time since February businesses were optimistic.

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Using AI for Your Small Business: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices

July 7, 2026 | Edward Corporal

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a standard business tool for small employers. The post Using AI for Your Small Business: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices first appeared on NFIB.

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