Business Leaders: Avoid Regrets, Protect Democracy

“A republic, if you can keep it,” said Benjamin Franklin. getty Earlier this year, I had the honor of giving a commencement address to a graduating class of business-focused college students. It was an opportunity not only to speak, but to listen – the student speakers who spoke before me. Given the celebratory nature of … Read more

The Boston Bruins are struggling because of Massachusetts state taxes, the business coalition argues

A trend is forming in Boston’s sports scene: if a team is struggling, state taxes are blamed for the poor performance. The Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance, a business coalition focused on improving economic competitiveness, has released an analysis showing how the Bruins are losing top talent to teams in states without income taxes. A month into … Read more

Hear from business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They can help set up the White House.

ERIE, Pa. – It wasn’t long when he bought it, but Michael Hooks has made the old garage his hideout. And the city of Erie knows it. Half a dozen cars honk as they drive past on an October afternoon, people hanging out of car windows to wave. About a dozen cars await service at … Read more

Hear from business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They can help set up the White House.

ERIE, Pa. — It wasn’t much when he bought it, but Michael Hooks has made the old garage his hideout. And the city of Erie knows it. Half a dozen cars honk as they drive past on an October afternoon, people hanging out of car windows to wave. About a dozen cars await service at … Read more

Hear from business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They can help set up the White House.

ERIE, Pa. (AP) – It wasn’t long before he bought it, but Michael Hooks has made the old garage his home. And the city of Erie knows it. Half a dozen cars honk as they drive past on an October afternoon, people hanging out of car windows to wave. About a dozen cars await service … Read more