Massachusetts Officials Present Job Growth Plan

Patrick Administration officials are introducing a long term economic development plan at a series of meetings across the state with local government and business leaders.  WAMC’s Paul Tuthill reports.

            The plan focuses on workforce development, nurturing  the innovation economy, and empowering communities to develop their local economies.  State Representative Joseph Wagner of Chicopee who chairs the Joint Committee on  Economic Development and Emerging Technologies says local leaders had a say in developing the plan and now have a roll to implement it.

            The plan , called  Choosing to Compete in the 21St Cenutry, also focuses on ways to make it easier for businesses to operate and  make Massachusetts more cost competitive.