麻州長宣佈1700萬元抵稅優惠撥款資助25家公司創造806個生命科學職位

（Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府和麻州生命科學中心（MLSC）今（23）日宣佈，將向 25 家生命科學公司提供總計 $1730 萬美元的稅收優惠獎勵，估計可創造806個工作機會。

            「麻州領導法」把撥給麻州生命科學企業的稅收優惠計劃年度金額，從之前訂定的3000萬美元，提高至今年的4000萬美元，並在第2輪撥款中，選定了藥物開發、醫療設備、製造和診斷等改變生命的研究等領域的25家公司給予資助，其中23家在波士頓市和劍橋市以外地區。

麻州生命科學企業的「稅收優惠計畫（Tax Incentive program）」，預計將為麻州這25家公司增加806個業內工作機會。迄今實施3年，已促使生命科學公司承諾創造超過 20,700 個工作機會。

            今年獲得稅收優惠的公司及職位承諾

公司名稱	擴張地點	承諾創造的職位數
AbbVie	Worcester	60
Ardelyx, Inc.	Waltham	22
Barrett Technology LLC	Newton	5
Boyd Biomedical, Inc.	Lee	9
Candel Therapeutics, Inc.	Needham	12
CereVasc, Inc.	Charlestown	8
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.	Waltham	36
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	Northbridge	15
Genezen MA, Inc.	Lexington	50
Hillstar Bio, Inc.	Boston	3
Instylla, Inc.	Bedford	5
Insulet Corporation	Acton	41
IPG Medical Corporation	Marlborough	50
Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.	Franklin	31
Lexington Medical, Inc.	Bedford	10
Medtronic, Inc.	Billerica	220
Northeast Biomedical, Inc.	Tyngsboro	6
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.	Bedford	35
Pramand LLC	Bedford	10
Quiver Bioscience Inc.	Cambridge	10
Repligen Corporation	Hopkinton	63
TransMedics Group Inc.	Andover	55
Vaxess Technologies, Inc.	Woburn	15
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.	Waltham	20
Xilio Development, Inc.	Waltham	15

Governor Healey Announces More Than $17 Million in Tax Incentives to Create 800 Life Sciences Jobs 

WALTHAM – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced $17.3 million in tax incentive awards to 25 life sciences companies. The awards, provided through the MLSC’s Tax Incentive program, are expected to create 806 new life sciences industry jobs in Massachusetts.  

Following the announcement of the first round of tax incentives earlier this year, this additional round allocates the remaining funds made possible through the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Mass Leads Act, which increased the annual statutory cap for the life sciences tax incentive program from $30 million to $40 million. 

“The breakthroughs happening here in Massachusetts don’t just strengthen our local innovation economy — they’re saving lives and changing the world,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These tax incentive awards build on that momentum and show why Massachusetts is the best place to innovate, work and grow.” 

“Congratulations to the Massachusetts companies driving extraordinary advances in science while creating meaningful job opportunities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We’re proud to support their work and the positive impact they’re making across the state.” 

“These awards highlight the momentum of our life sciences sector and the confidence companies have in Massachusetts as a place to grow,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “The breakthroughs they’re driving today will shape our economy for decades to come.” 

“Strategic investments like these keep Massachusetts competitive in an ever-changing global market,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz, who serves as Co-Chair of the MLSC’s Board of Directors. “They ensure that our companies have the support they need to thrive and continue driving economic growth.”  

Of the 25 companies receiving tax incentive awards, 23 are expanding in communities outside of Boston and Cambridge, accounting for 98 percent of new jobs made possible through this round.  

“The next generation of cures, treatments, and technologies will be developed here in Massachusetts because we are investing in the companies who will discover them today,” said MLSC President and CEO Kirk Taylor, M.D. “We're delighted to recognize this round of awardees for their dedication to expanding the life sciences workforce and advancing treatments which improve patient lives worldwide.”  

"Massachusetts is already a global leader in life sciences, and these tax incentives will only strengthen our competitive advantage,” said State Senator Barry Finegold, Senate Chair of the Legislature’s economic development committee. “Companies on the front lines of life-saving innovative technologies can now expand their capacity to transform global medical care." 

"Congratulations to the recipients of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Tax Incentive program,” said State Representative Carole Fiola, the House Chair of the Legislature’s economic development committee. “The jobs and innovation that are fueled by these companies keep Massachusetts competitive in the life science space and make a significant impact in our communities." 

This round of Tax Incentive program award recipients represents a diverse cohort of companies working on life-changing research which includes drug development, medical devices, manufacturing, and diagnostics.  

The recipients include:  

Company	Expansion Location	Incentive Amount	Job Commitment
AbbVie	Worcester	$1,530,000	60
Ardelyx, Inc.	Waltham	$406,000	22
Barrett Technology LLC	Newton	$125,000	5
Boyd Biomedical, Inc.	Lee	$267,000	9
Candel Therapeutics, Inc.	Needham	$296,000	12
CereVasc, Inc.	Charlestown	$204,000	8
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.	Waltham	$673,000	36
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	Northbridge	$380,000	15
Genezen MA, Inc.	Lexington	$1,015,000	50
Hillstar Bio, Inc.	Boston	$69,000	3
Instylla, Inc.	Bedford	$125,000	5
Insulet Corporation	Acton	$738,000	41
IPG Medical Corporation	Marlborough	$975,000	50
Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.	Franklin	$713,000	31
Lexington Medical, Inc.	Bedford	$195,000	10
Medtronic, Inc.	Billerica	$4,850,000	220
Northeast Biomedical, Inc.	Tyngsboro	$148,000	6
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.	Bedford	$700,000	35
Pramand LLC	Bedford	$235,000	10
Quiver Bioscience Inc.	Cambridge	$230,000	10
Repligen Corporation	Hopkinton	$1,323,000	63
TransMedics Group Inc.	Andover	$1,060,000	55
Vaxess Technologies, Inc.	Woburn	$375,000	15
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.	Waltham	$360,000	20
Xilio Development, Inc.	Waltham	$285,000	15

The MLSC jointly administers the Tax Incentive program with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Awardees are required to maintain job commitments over a three-year period. The program includes regular reporting requirements for awardees to document jobs created as a result of the incentive. The MLSC has continued to use the Tax Incentive program to leverage diverse life sciences assets across Massachusetts and encourage growth, expansion, and retention on a statewide basis.  Through this program, life sciences companies have committed to creating more than 20,700 jobs since the MLSC’s inception. 

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.5 Million to Community Colleges to Train Over 500 Students Across Massachusetts

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.5 Million to Community Colleges to Train Over 500 Students Across Massachusetts  

Grants fund skills training in high-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity 

 

SPRINGFIELD – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded approximately $1.5 million in Training Resources and Internships Network (TRAIN) grants to provide essential training opportunities to over 500 unemployed and under-employed people across Massachusetts. These grants will be administered through 13 of the state’s public community colleges and are designed to equip adult workers with the skills necessary to thrive in key industry sectors, ensuring that the workforce is prepared with the skills for the opportunities of today and tomorrow.  

 

“Everywhere I go, I see the difference our investments in education are making — people earning degrees and credentials, launching new careers, increasing their earnings and strengthening their communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Free community college has opened doors for thousands of students, and these TRAIN grants will open even more by helping adult learners gain the STEM and workforce skills that power our economy. That’s what STEM Week is all about — learning that leads to opportunity.” 

 

“At a time when employers across the state are looking for skilled workers, we’re making sure Massachusetts residents can get the training they need to fill those roles and build great careers,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “During STEM Week, we’re celebrating how hands-on learning—from the classroom to the lab to the workplace—helps people of all ages discover new pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. These TRAIN grants strengthen that pipeline by connecting adult learners to the high-demand STEM careers driving our state’s innovation economy.” 

 

The TRAIN grant program focuses on supporting long-term unemployed, under-employed, and new entrant adult workers by providing them with targeted industry skills and workforce readiness training. This funding supports 13 implementation programs that offer comprehensive training programs, which include not only the development of key skills, but also wraparound support services to guide participants through their learning journey and into new careers. 

 

“We know that education doesn’t stop at high school graduation — it’s a lifelong pathway,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “Through programs like TRAIN, we’re connecting learning to purpose and helping adult learners develop the skills that Massachusetts employers need most. Announcing these grants during STEM Week is a powerful reminder that in our Commonwealth, STEM truly starts now — for students, workers, and communities alike.” 

 

“These TRAIN grants are an important part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s successful efforts to bring post-secondary opportunities to more residents, building their careers and strengthening our communities" said Higher Education Commissioner Noe Ortega. “During STEM week, TRAIN grants also serve as an example of the crucial role our community colleges play in building a skilled workforce to fuel our STEM industries.” 

 

This announcement, made at Springfield Technical Community College during Massachusetts STEM Week, highlights the administration’s focus on connecting education and workforce development. STEM Week celebrates the hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for high-demand careers, and these TRAIN grants build on that mission by expanding access to skills training for adult learners. The theme of STEM Week is “STEM Starts Now”– at any age you can learn about STEM, from our youngest learners to adult learners, and STEM jobs and opportunities are here at this very moment in Massachusetts. This year STEM Week festivities kicked off on Monday, October 20th and go through Friday, October 24th. 

 

“As federal support for education declines, Massachusetts is charging forward – investing deeply in our community colleges and the students they uplift,” said Senator Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “These TRAIN grants demonstrate that our Commonwealth understands community colleges are not just classrooms, they are engines for equity, opportunity, and economic growth. I am grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for continuing to lead with that vision.” 

  

“Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll administration and members of the legislature for prioritizing TRAIN grants,” said Dr. William Heineman, president of North Shore Community College and chair of the Community College Council of Presidents. “These funds help the community colleges to support the Commonwealth’s workforce and strengthen the career pipeline." 

 

"As the community college in Massachusetts with two middle names, we are honored to help highlight investments in STEM and workforce. At STCC, we know there is a lot of STEM in healthcare, and our $150,000 in grant funds for Certified Nursing Assistant Plus will expand access to careers in a vital sector. By connecting skill development with industry-recognized credentials, STCC and our sister community colleges showcase our contributions to the economic vitality in every corner of the Commonwealth," said Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) President Dr. John B. Cook. 

 

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently celebrated statewide progress toward expanding access to postsecondary opportunities for every learner in Massachusetts. From new Innovation Career Pathway designations and Early College pathways that reimagine high school with career-connected learning, to tuition-free community college and increased state financial aid for students at public four-year institutions, the Administration is building a more seamless, affordable education system. Efforts are also reaching adult learners, with expanded job-training programs and noncredit credentials that connect residents to in-demand careers. The TRAIN grants are one of these programs that support career training for students. These milestones reflect a shared vision across K-12, higher education, and workforce development: to make education and training accessible, affordable, and competitive. 

 

TRAIN Implementation Grant Awardees: 

 

·       Berkshire Community College, Commercial Driver’s License Training – $132,825 

·       Bunker Hill Community College, Dental Assisting, EKG, Phlebotomy and IT Training – $150,000 

·       Bristol Community College, Cyber Security Certificate – $87,289 

·       Cape Cod Community College, Addiction Recovery and Medical Interpreters Training – $107,209 

·       Greenfield Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy Training – $102,309 

·       Holyoke Community College, Paraeducator Training – $123,235 

·       Massasoit Community College, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Training – $75,730 

·       Middlesex Community College, Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Training – $124,870  

·       Mount Wachusett Community College, Paraeducator Training – $99,282 

·       Northern Essex Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician Training – $147,258 

·       North Shore Community College, Dental Assisting and Central Sterilization Training – $92,895 

·       Quinsigamond Community College, Personal Care Aide Training – $106,183 

·       Springfield Technical Community College, Certified Nursing Assistant – $150,000 

麻州州長Maura Healey歡迎日本北海道代表團 慶祝姐妹關係35年

 Governor Healey Welcomes Delegation from Hokkaido, Japan on 35th Anniversary of Hokkaido-Massachusetts Sister State Agreement  

BOSTON – Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey welcomed a delegation from Hokkaido, Japan to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hokkaido-Massachusetts Sister State Agreement, which formalized relations between the two states.  

During the visit, Governor Healey and Hokkaido Vice Governor Shinichi HAMASAKA signed a joint declaration reaffirming the Sister State Agreement and pledging continued collaboration and exchange, particularly when it comes to academia, education and growth industry development. Governor Healey also presented the delegation with a proclamation designating October 22 as “Hokkaido Day” in Massachusetts. 

“For over a century, Massachusetts and Hokkaido have enjoyed a close relationship and an ongoing exchange of students, scholars and ideas,” said Governor Healey. “This partnership was formalized 35 years ago, and today we are committing to growing our cultural exchange and deepening our economic ties. It was wonderful to welcome Vice Governor Hamasaka and the Hokkaido delegation back to Massachusetts, and I’m grateful to the Massachusetts Hokkaido Association and the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment for making this visit possible.” 

"Hokkaido and Massachusetts have a long history of ties, and during the period of Hokkaido's development approximately 150 years ago, many notable figures from Massachusetts, including Dr. William Smith Clark, made contributions in a variety of fields,” said Vice Governor Shinichi HAMASAKA. “Today, Hokkaido is a region where robots and ICTs are utilized for agriculture, as well as where the large-scale projects utilizing cutting-edge technology take place, such as Green Transition initiatives and the manufacturing of next-generation semiconductors. ‘Boys, Be Ambitious’ − with the words of Dr. Clark in mind, we would like to further deepen the ties that have been nurtured between our two regions and pass them on to the future." 

Hokkaido is Japan’s second largest and northernmost island. The bond between Massachusetts and Hokkaido dates back to the 19th century through exchanges of students, scholars and staff between the University of Massachusetts and Hokkaido University. In 1990, then-Governor Michael Dukakis and Governor Takahiro Yokomichi signed the Sister State Agreement to strengthen this relationship, pledging to continue the exchange of education, culture, sports, industry, science and technology.  

The delegation’s visit was coordinated by the Massachusetts Hokkaido Association and the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment. 

Massachusetts has similar agreements with numerous countries and international regional governments, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Taiwan. 

慈濟劍橋外展中心邀邱琳婷窺看故宮百年

邱琳婷談百年故宮的時空之旅。

             （Boston Orange綜合報導）慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處劍橋外展中心日前邀得目前在哈佛大學做訪問學者的藝評人邱琳婷，以「百年故宮的時空之旅」為題，回顧她稱人們譽之為「人類史上奇蹟」的故宮博物院文物被收藏，完整保存歷程。

            故宮博物院（北京）是在100年前（1925年）的10月10日，才正式對外開放，供人參觀的。館內藏品主要來自宋元明清四代的皇室珍藏，歷經火燒圓明園、八國聯軍，抗日戰爭等動亂挑戰，其中許多藏品也在這個時候，被人掠奪，流失。

邱琳婷敘述自己的藝術史學者之路。

            中華民國政府遷台時，把故宮博物院藏品中最精美的大約四分之一，跨海運了過去。

曾獲得藝術理論類巴黎大獎，義大利佛羅倫斯雙年展新媒體藝術類作品策展人首獎，也曾受邀在國內外多所大學任教的邱琳婷，簡述自己的藝術史學者之路，來自參觀博物館，做田野調查，參加研討會發表論文，現在是訪問學者。她是在921地震事件之後，曾帶大學生到台北故宮上課，才觸發她以「故宮的時空之旅」為主題做研究。

故宮發現范寬簽了名的《谿山行旅圖》。

            這晚她以王羲之《蘭亭集序》摹本、流失海外的《女史箴圖》等案例，探討文物命運。例如現存於大英博物館的顧愷之《女史箴圖》，據說是在八國聯軍時，被人以25英鎊出售。《簪花仕女圖》、《歷代帝王圖》、《五馬圖》，則是溥儀等人私帶出宮，如今分藏於遼寧博物館、美國波士頓美術館、東京國立博物館等。

            她也介紹了1072年的郭熙《早春圖》，北周或隋朝的石雕觀音立像，東魏的佛坐像，宋徽宗的五色鸚鵡圖，

她闡述了台灣故宮博物院的發展。在民國政府遷台初期，故宮文物儲藏在台中霧峰北溝，1956年還落成陳列室。1965年時，位於外雙溪的台北故宮開幕，1958年時，人們發現台北故宮藏有范寬簽了名的《谿山行旅圖》，到2000

宋徽宗的五色鸚鵡圖現收藏於波士頓美術博物館。

年後，故宮定位改變，從呈現中國文化傳承，逐漸衍變為「亞洲博物館」，透過常設展、科技互動展覽和南院戶外美術館的當代藝術創作，一邊展示多元化典藏品（青銅、汝窯、北宋山水三寶等），一邊激發與當代、在地文化持續對話的營運模式。2015年的「故宮南院」開幕，展示戶外公共藝術，又賦予了故宮新面貌。

講座現場。

   慈濟基金會波士頓聯絡處劍橋外展中心共同負責人陳筠媞表示，慈濟劍橋外展中心幾乎每週五晚上安排有講座，音樂會等不同類型活動，歡迎各界，尤其是年輕人參加，也認識慈濟。查詢可洽#6, 620 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139，(617) 762-0569 。（所有圖片，陳筠媞提供）