Massachusetts Regional Competitiveness Councils
     
In early 2003, Governor Mitt Romney announced a plan to spur job growth in the regions of Massachusetts by tapping the expertise of area businesses, community and education leaders through Regional Competitiveness Councils.  See the press release (pdf) from the Governor's office for further description.  Professor Michael E. Porter serves as a special adviser to the councils.  Below are materials presented by Professor Porter at meetings of the Regional Competitiveness Councils.

Regional Meetings - September 30, 2003
 
Presentation slides (pdf):    
     Bourne, MA:  Cape & Islands  
     Plymouth, MA:  Southeast 
     Danvers, MA:  Northeast 

Additional Data (pdf):
    Regional Profiles, East Regions  
    Survey Results, East Regions 



Regional Meetings - October 10, 2003
 
Presentation slides (pdf):    
     Lee, MA:  Berkshire  
     Chicopee, MA: Pioneer Valley 
     Charlton, MA:  Central 

Additional Data (pdf):
    Survey Results, West Regions