世界臺商總會閉幕 副總統陳建仁盼加碼投資台灣

副總統陳建仁27日出席世界臺灣商會聯合總會第二十二屆年會暨
第三次理監事聯席會議閉幕典禮，呼籲台商加碼投資台灣。

世界臺灣商會聯合總會第二十二屆年會暨第三次理監事聯席會議27日在台北閉幕，副總統陳建仁讚許海外台商在颱風天仍展現出團結力量，並請海外台商加碼投資台灣，同時做為台灣與全球市場的橋梁。隨後在僑務委員會委員長吳新興的監交下，現任總會長李耀熊交接給新任總會長林見松。

在僑務委員會委員長吳新興（中）監交下，世界臺灣商會聯合總會
第22屆總會長李耀熊（左）交接印信給新任的第23屆總會長林見松。

穿心颱梅姬27日登陸台灣，全台強風暴雨，來自世界各地的1200位台商展現出團結力，齊聚台北參與世總第22屆年會。陳副總統出席閉幕典禮致詞時說，世界臺灣商會聯合總會成立22年來，一直是支持台灣經貿外交的重要力量，近年還組團訪美國、東協及歐盟，推動台灣加入國際區域經濟整合。而在這樣的颱風天，世總會員依舊不畏風雨，一起為總會未來發展而用心努力，非常令他敬佩。

陳副總統指出，他8月代表出訪多明尼加時，曾參訪當地台商投資的太陽能電廠，其生產的電力佔多明尼加供應量的6%，並增加當地很多就業機會，這種雙贏局面正是台灣踏實外交的最好表現。面對台灣的經濟發展挑戰，陳副總統請海外台商加碼投資台灣，並藉由熟悉的世界各地市場通路，以及獨一無二的在地資源，做為台灣與全球市場的橋梁，為自己的事業與台灣開創新局。

吳委員長表示，海外台商吃苦耐勞、不怕挫折前往全世界開創事業的精神非常值得敬佩，僑委會明年預定為世界台商出版專書，將這樣的台灣打拼精神傳達給國人及僑界的年輕一代。

吳委員長也提到，總統蔡英文昨天在開幕典禮時交給全球台商3件事，包括運用在地人脈與資源，讓世界看見台灣；深化與當地產業的合作，為台灣企業發掘商機；擔任台灣招商代言人，引介外資來台布局。請與會的台商代表將僑委會的關懷與這3項任務傳達給僑居地的台商與僑界，一起為台灣的未來共同努力。

世總年會25日至27日在台北舉行，來自六大洲1200位台商會員出席。27日選舉出第二十三屆總會長及監事長，結果由來自澳洲的林見松當選世總總會長，來自波蘭的楊景德擔任監事長。在吳委員長監交下，現任總會長李耀熊與監事長邢增輝將印信交給下一屆的林見松及楊景德。

林見松致詞時感謝會員的支持，讓他有機會為世界台商服務，未來將強化總會的會務與服務，發揮服務台商會員、傳承商會永續發展、協助拓展台灣經貿的功能。

年會期間，世界臺灣商會聯合總會青商會26日舉辦2016年世界臺商青年研討會，主題為「匯聚青商動能 驅動台灣產業創新」，並安排「綠色商專題演講機 永續發展」，以及「物聯網、科技、服務跟上工業4.0思潮」專題研討，結由國內知名企業的經驗分享，近50位來自世界各地的青會了解台灣在企業永續經營、工業4.0、物聯網等面向的最新發展，並聚焦如何連結海外青商與台灣創新產業，激盪出新的商機。

Governor Baker Appoints Tim King to MassDOT Board of Directors

Governor Baker Appoints Tim King to MassDOT Board of Directors

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today announced the appointment of Timothy King of Waltham to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).  King currently serves as a Detective Sergeant for the Waltham Police Department and President of the Massachusetts Police Association.

“Detective Sergeant Tim King has devoted much of his career to protecting his neighbors in Waltham and serving his colleagues in blue across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We welcome that service and devotion to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as they continue their important work in providing the oversight and direction necessary to advance our transit system across all modes.”

Mr. King assumes the Board seat most recently held by Russell Gittlen who was International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) New England Area Director and Assistant Business Manager for Local 447.

“I am pleased to welcome Tim King to the Board and look forward to tapping into his broad experience in law enforcement as the Board continues to meet the challenge of delivering safe and efficient transportation services across the Commonwealth,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack.“We likewise appreciate Mr. Gittlen’s service to the Board and Commonwealth over the last year and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

About Timothy King:

Timothy King is a Detective Sergeant for the Waltham Police Department, joining the department as a patrolman in 1992, and currently serving as President of the Massachusetts Police Association. He has also served as Attorney/General Counsel for the Massachusetts Coalition of Police since 2007 and was previously a Corrections Officer for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. King is a graduate of Waltham High School, earned a Baccalaureate Degree from Western New England College, Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar. He has served on the Curriculum Advisory Board of Middlesex Community College, the Massachusetts Police Training Committee Board, and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Executive Board. He was a member of the Massachusetts Transportation Working Group and Vice President of the Greater Boston Labor Council. 

About the MassDOT Board of Directors:

The MassDOT Board of Directors is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Governor and oversees all MassDOT operations including the Highway Division, Mass Transit, Aeronautics, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Office of Planning and Programming and the Office of Performance Management and Innovation.

MAYOR WALSH HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC SUCCESSES AND WORK TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE BOSTON AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESS

MAYOR WALSH HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC SUCCESSES AND WORK TO CREATE A MORE  EQUITABLE BOSTON AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESS

BOSTON - Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today addressed the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, discussing the strength of Boston's economy and the work ahead to create a Boston that is prosperous and more equitable for all. "Boston has reached a position of economic leadership that is unprecedented in our history," said Mayor Walsh. "We've let go of the insular culture and top-down leadership of the past. We've deepened our core strengths and we've built carefully and confidently beyond them. We are looking to the future and opening our arms to the world, and the world is responding." Boston's Economy is Strong: Since 2014, $12 billion worth of development has entered the pipeline. Right now there is $6 billion under construction in Boston. There are 40,000 small businesses operating across the city, generating $15 billion in annual revenue and creating 170,000 jobs. Citywide, unemployment is below 4 percent. Pitchbook confirmed that Boston is second only to the Bay Area for the total number of successful venture capital investments. As of this month, nearly 10,500 units have been completed towards the goal of 53,000 in the Mayor's Housing Plan. Another 7,200 under are construction, and more than 17,000 in the pipeline - well ahead of schedule. In recent weeks, companies including AutoDesk, Flextronics, and Continuum have moved to Boston and set up the kind of facilities that help bridge the gap between innovation and manufacturing in our economy. Continued Focus on Creating Opportunity for all: The Mayor discussed his commitment to a more open and intentional conversation about race in Boston in order to tackle the disparities that are rooted in Boston's history and continue presenting barriers today. This fall the City will hold a series of public conversations on race and equity, to set up a more open dialogue in Boston about race. The City will provide a toolkit for anyone who wants to hold a conversation in their neighborhood or workplace. To create equity, we must have digital infrastructure that gives residents and businesses the best possible access to the global flow of data. Under Mayor Walsh's leadership, Verizon has begun installing fiber cable that will reach every corner of the City. There is a renewed focus on planning, and this fall, the Mayor will roll out key priorities in Imagine Boston 2030, the first citywide plan in over 50 years. Already the City's planning work is bringing new community input and new investment to South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and Dorchester. The Boston Planning and Development Agency: The Mayor today officially launched the Boston Planning and Development Agency, the new vision and name of the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Since the Mayor took office, he has focused on reforming the BRA to increase transparency and efficiency and create a more open, community-oriented culture. Earlier this year, the BRA began work on a new identity to better reflect the work in its ongoing mission. The Boston Planning and Development Agency will be modern and state of the art, will understand what the Boston of today and tomorrow need, and will be innovative and inclusive about shaping development toward those ends. After listening to residents, employees, business and community partners, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will continue reform work that has already begun over the past several years. The Mayor announced that the BPDA will continue this work with: A redesigned community meeting format to provide more context and more clarity, and an online platform for neighborhood-specific updates and feedback. This will ensure that conversations are open, ongoing, and available to all. The Boston Planning and Development Agency  will focus on comprehensive planning and responsible development for inclusive growth across the city.  Beginning this fall, planning and development review teams will visit Boston's neighborhoods together to talk about what the new process will look like. BPDA+, a program to forge collaborations with nonprofits, businesses, universities, and startups; and host innovation fellowships for leading-edge global experts. Adopt-a-school Last year, Mayor Walsh called for a new Adopt-a-School initiative to engage organizations with the Boston Public Schools. Today, he thanked the businesses who answered his call for support, including: Delta Dental, General Electric, Goodwin Proctor, Levi's, RSM, Salsify, Whole Foods, and Vertex. He also announced the launch of the InvestBPS online portal, created with the help of local innovator Intrepid. It will make it easy for companies to match their interests with schools' needs and begin providing unique learning experiences to Boston students. Read the Mayor's remarks in their entirety here.

IMAGINE BOSTON 2030 INTRODUCES FALL ENGAGEMENT TEAM AND ANNOUNCES LISTING OF ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

IMAGINE BOSTON 2030 INTRODUCES FALL ENGAGEMENT TEAM AND ANNOUNCES LISTING OF ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

BOSTON - Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - Imagine Boston 2030 today announced the creation of their new Engagement Team, building on ongoing engagement efforts to reach residents in every corner of the City of Boston.  Utilizing new engagement tools to encourage interaction and hands-on involvement, including Legos, the Imagine Boston Engagement Team will visit community events in Boston neighborhoods this fall to seek feedback from residents on refined strategies for guiding equitable growth through 2030. "I am excited to launch the next iteration of Imagine Boston 2030's engagement plan to make sure that all voices are included in our planning process," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "The best way to engage with residents is in their own neighborhoods, and by bringing the conversation to them we hope for many productive discussions that will help shape our city's future."   Over the past year, Imagine Boston 2030 has engaged with more than 12,000 Bostonians, learning about their visions for Boston in 2030. After recording responses and working extensively within the community, Imagine Boston sent out a call to action in early September requesting community organizations throughout Boston to host the team at local events, and received a high volume of positive responses. "We are excited to get Bostonians' input on how we should collectively shape Boston's future for 2030," said Rebekah Emanuel, Executive Director of Imagine Boston 2030. "The Legos make the choices we are looking at together both concrete and hands-on." At these events, Imagine Boston plans to host activities and discussions to engage with the attendees. These programs include:  Requests for resident input on areas where Boston can grow; A presentation on types of ways to protect the Boston waterfront from the impacts of climate change; An all-ages Lego activity to demonstrate key issues Imagine Boston is addressing The current schedule of events is planned for the coming weeks, and Imagine Boston will add more as requests are received. To add your event listing, please click here. All events are free and open to the public. The Engagement Team will be at events all around Boston from September 27-October 30, 2016.  A full calendar listing can be found here, and current event details are included below:  NEIGHBORHOOD DATE TIME LOCATION ADDRESS Allston Wed., Sept. 28 5-8 pm Aeronaut Beer Garden 267 Western Ave. Fri., Oct. 28 3-7pm Harvard Allston Farmers' Market 224 Western Ave. Back Bay Tues., Oct. 11 3-6pm Copley Square Farmers' Market 560 Boylston St. Tues., Oct. 18 3:15-5:15pm Girl Scouts Meeting 107 Marlborough St. Brighton Sun., Oct. 16 10am-12:30 pm Oaktoberfest 5K Oak Square YMCA Charlestown Wed., Oct. 5 2-4 pm Charlestown Farmers' Market Main Street & Austin Street Chinatown/Leather District Wed., Oct. 5 6:30-8 pm Chinese Residents Association Monthly Meeting 885 Washington St. Dorchester Fri., Sept. 30 3-7 pm Ashmont Peabody Farmers' Market 1900 Dorchester Ave. Sun., Oct. 9 11am-2pm Dorchester Irish Festival Florian Hall Fri., Oct. 14 11am-3pm Boston Job Fair BCYF Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave. Downtown Tues., Sept. 27 6-7 p.m. Mayor's Youth Council Meeting 1 City Hall Square Wed., Sept. 28 11am-2 pm HUBWeek's "Housing the Hub" Rowes Wharf Plaza Thu., Sept. 29 6-8pm pARTy on the Greenway (HUBweek) Ring Fountain, Rowes Wharf Mon., Oct. 3 6-8pm SPARK Council Meeting District Hall Mon., Oct. 17 7:30-9 pm Meeting of Downtown Residents Suffolk Law Library East Boston Sat., Oct. 1 10am-2pm East Boston Social Center Health & Wellness Fair 68 Central Sq. Wed., Oct. 12 3-6:30 pm East Boston Farmers' Market 209 Summer St. Fenway Coming Soon Hyde Park Mon., Oct. 24 6:30-8 pm Wakefield Washington Citizens Group Meeting Boston Police Academy, 85 Williams Ave. Jamaica Plain Coming soon Mattapan Sat., Oct. 1 10 am-1pm Mattapan Square Farmers Market 525 River St. Fri., Oct. 7 3-7pm ReVision Urban Farm Stand 1062-1068 Blue Hill Ave. Sat., Oct. 15 1-3:30pm Love Your Block 5 Mildred Ave. Wed., Oct. 19 7-8pm Mattapan/ Dorchester Civic Association Meeting Mission Hill Tues., Oct. 25 4-7pm Mission Hill Farmers' Market Roxbury Crossing MBTA T Station North End Mon., Oct. 10 12-4 pm Columbus Park Fall Festival Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park Roslindale Sun., Oct. 2 2:30 - 4:30 pm Roslindale Parade Fallon Field Sat., Oct. 8 9-1:30pm Roslindale Farmers' Market Adams Park Roxbury Mon., Sept. 26 5:30-8pm Roxbury Innovation Showcase Roxbury Innovation Center, 2300 Washington St. Tues., Oct. 4 11am-2pm Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center Thur., Oct. 6 2-4pm Gateway Outdoor Summer Series Ruggles Plaza (SW Corridor) Thu., Oct. 6 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nuestra Comunidad 35th Anniversary Festival Dudley Square Wed., Oct. 26 11am-3pm Boston Job Fair BCYF Shelburne Community Center Sat., Oct. 29 11am-8pm BuildBPS Open House Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St. Sun., Oct. 30 11am-8pm BuildBPS Open House Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St. South Boston Mon., Oct. 3 12-3 pm South Boston Farmers' Market 446 W Broadway Wed., Oct. 5 5:30-8pm District Hall Cafe Nights 75 Northern Ave. Thu., Oct. 6 10am-1pm Mayor's Walk with Elderly Commission 1005 Columbia Rd. South End Sat., Oct. 8 6-9 pm Future Arts Fest Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St. West Roxbury Thu., Sept. 29 7:30 - 9 pm Imagine West Roxbury 1885 Centre St. Residents are encouraged to share their ideas and connect with Imagine Boston 2030 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #ImagineBoston.