A recent report from Google officials ranks Massachusetts seventh on a state-by-state list for ad sales.  This list was based on Google ad sales performance, using the same formula for each of the 50 states, revealing that MA is seeing sales at a quicker pace than other states.  Massachusetts’ strong ranking is likely due to the tech industries influence in the area.

The top four ranked states for Google ad sales performance include California, Florida, Texas, and New York.  It’s also notable that MA is ranked 15th based on population in Google’s economic breakdown report, showing an overall high ranking for sales.

Click here for more on Google ad sales performance in Massachusetts.

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The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has their 2010 Economic Outlook profile available to be viewed at their website.  This 2010 Economic Outlook is an economic profile published by the MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) at Framingham State College and offers a view of the South Shore’s statistics for the last three decades.  In this profile you will find an examination of employment, housing, and municipal finance trends that were reported over a thirty year span of time and an analysis of their impact in South Shore MA.

View the MERC report PDF on South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s website here.

Also available are video excerpts from the Chamber’s 2010 Economic Outlook breakfast here.

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The MA state labor market is picking up again, according to a recent report which indicated the addition of nearly 12,000 jobs in February and March combined.  The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the state’s employers added an estimated 7,600 jobs in the month of March alone, which was up from the 4,000 job increase in the previous month of  February; this rebound in job recovery was not expected so early on in the year.  The MA’s economy may not suffer as much getting out of this recession if the job market can continue to show promising increases for the rest of the year.

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According to a recent report in the Patriot Ledger, home sales activity in such South Shore towns as Braintree, Quincy, Stoughton, and Weymouth is seeing a ‘revival.’  In the under $300,000 category, there is new interest among entry-level buyers with many properties seeing multiple offers and some going for higher than the asking price.  The Massachusetts Association of Realtors cited the results of a survey of members this week, charting improvement in the market that is likely to persist for the South Shore MA area; in Braintree, median home sales prices are higher now than they were one year ago.

For more on South Shore business news, visit the Patriot Ledger online.

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The Massachusetts’ economy is in the right place for recovery, according to an article from The Patriot Ledger this month.  The index that is used to track gross state product has leveled out and it is expected that a turnaround is coming with growth in the horizon for the next several months.  Other promising factors include an increase in MA’s state exported merchandise since april, the labor market showing a drop in the unemployment rate, and rising home sales in the real estate sector.

For more information on Massachusett’s state economy visit The Patriot Ledger online.

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The annual Christmas Festival of Lights is going on now in MA, with viewing times from 4 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday through January 3rd.  The Festival of Lights celebration is a longtime tradition in New England and allows families to view fantastic light displays featuring millions of lights in unique and entertaining formations.  Also part of the fun for children is the chance to visit with Santa, listen to festive songs, and ride the train through a genuine cranberry plantation that is the backdrop for the holiday lights display.  Each Friday of the month long event features a fireworks display as well.  Tickets can be purchased in advance and are $18 for ages 2 and up, which includes unlimited park rides, the train trip, Ellis’ Playhouse and all the various attractions available.  Located in Edaville in South Carver, you will not want to miss this annual event.
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The redevelopment of the former Fort Devens Army base has made this spot in central MA a great hub of town.  Developments include a range of businesses that make it a convenient stop for day-to-day residents and visitors alike. Devens invites businesses to a hotel, a conference center and a $750 million Bristol-Myers Squibb pharmaceutical plant that will begin production of drugs targeting the needs of those with rheumatoid arthritis.  Other businesses in the area include Anheuser-Busch, Procter & Gamble, Evergreen Solar, and the Red Tail Golf Club.  Residents enjoy the convenience of a post office, gas station and Dunkin’ Donuts as well as a gym.  This development has taken 15 years in the making and is almost completed.

For more on the redevelopment progress of Devens, visit the Patriot Ledger online.

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A robotics firm is moving its headquarters to the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy MA, as reported this month in The Patriot Ledger.  This growing robotics company designs and creates technology for various applications including military, industrial and archaeological and will be an asset the South Shore MA business community.  Quincy MA officials are excited to see a new company stimulating the local economy and offering high paying jobs.
For more on the new robotics firm in Quincy MA visit The Patriot Ledger.

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Keep up to date with the MA economy via The Patriot Ledger’s “Special Reports on the Economy.” In this special section take a closer look at real estate, businesses, and every day living with the ups and downs of today’s economy.  As a South Shore MA business owner, you may find it useful to check in on these economic reports to see how your business compares to other businesses as well as to the state’s overall conditions.  And don’t forget that Jon Chesto, chosen as one of two best business columns in newspapers nationwide with a circulation of less than 125,000, is the editor of The Ledger’s business section, so you are sure to get the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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