This collaboration between MassDevelopment, MAED, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other private and public organizations is busy building businesses in the Commonwealth. With aggressive tax benefits, a highly skilled workforce, intellectual capital and infrastructure and significant funding advantages, Massachusetts is now one of the most competitive states in the country when it comes to attracting new businesses. A "can do" political climate welcomes businesses and the state is committed to growing leading industries such as life sciences, medical devices, plastics and homeland security.

"We were looking for talent to fill our important research and manufacturing jobs. No other state we considered could match the workforce offered by Massachusetts."

Gilbert Achermann
Chief Executive, Straumann AG

Straumann AG, a Swiss dental implant maker, is constructing a factory in Andover. This new facility will serve as Straumann's U.S. headquarters and provide research positions and up to 300 manufacturing jobs. Massachusetts was chosen over 10 other states by Straumann for its expansion plans.