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Make sure everything we love about the
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If you live, work, or play in southeastern Massachusetts, you know our region offers something wonderful for everyone.
In a changing world, we must keep our economy strong to ensure our people and places are here for decades to come.
In a changing world, we must keep our economy strong to ensure our people and places are here for decades to come.
Quick Start: FAQ
What is IMPACT South Shore?
IMPACT South Shore is a local team of large and small business leaders, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and policy experts building a plan to promote our region's economy over the long term. Our mission is to create the right environment for current and future businesses and our resident workforces to thrive.
IMPACT South Shore is a local team of large and small business leaders, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and policy experts building a plan to promote our region's economy over the long term. Our mission is to create the right environment for current and future businesses and our resident workforces to thrive.
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Who is interested in IMPACT South Shore's work?
We hope local business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders will engage with us and explore the content on this site as they lead projects and discussions with their constituencies.
And we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think the South Shore needs.
We hope local business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders will engage with us and explore the content on this site as they lead projects and discussions with their constituencies.
And we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think the South Shore needs.
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What is IMPACT South Shore's core idea?
Short answer: We believe lifestyle follows jobs.
Longer answer: Businesses go where talent is and talent chooses places that are vibrant, diverse, and livable.
To stay competitive, the South Shore must attract and retain a strong workforce while fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Do that, and prosperity follows.
It takes regional collaboration. Our communities are strongest when we work together.
Short answer: We believe lifestyle follows jobs.
Longer answer: Businesses go where talent is and talent chooses places that are vibrant, diverse, and livable.
To stay competitive, the South Shore must attract and retain a strong workforce while fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Do that, and prosperity follows.
It takes regional collaboration. Our communities are strongest when we work together.
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What happens if we don't plan for the future?
Three things:
Three things:
- We lose jobs, talent, and residents to other regions and states.
- Tax revenue shrinks, putting essential services at risk.
- Inequality rises, weakening an economy that depends on a balanced workforce.
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"At Conway we know deep in our hearts that we don't assist people in buying or selling a house. We assist people and families, when going through a transition in their lives, find their landing place, their happy place, their home and most of all their community. |
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Explore the Issues & Opportunities
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The South Shore's Workforce is shrinking.
THE CONCERN: The region is aging faster than any metro Boston, and a lack of housing is making it harder for employers to recruit and retain talent. WHAT WE CAN DO: Build communities that attract and keep the next generation of workers. HOW TO DO IT: Work with local communities to expand housing options and invest in placemaking, creating a mix of housing that meets the needs of young professionals, families, and downsizing baby boomers who want to stay on the South Shore. |
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The South Shore's infrastructure is aging and needs to be expanded.
THE CONCERN: Outdated systems aren't built to support future employers or a post-pandemic economy. WHAT WE MUST DO: Upgrade infrastructure and expand capacity to support growth. HOW TO DO IT: Partner with communities, experts, and landowners to identify and implement smart, forward-looking solutions. |
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The South Shore is expected to lose jobs.
THE CONCERN: High-employment sectors like professional and financial services are already shrinking. WHAT WE MUST DO: Strengthen existing businesses and actively attract new companies and startups that invest in our communities. |
About Us
The IMPACT South Shore plan is powered by South Shore Economic Development Corporation, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, and dozens of committee members from local businesses, nonprofits, and municipal governments.
See the People and Organizations Behind Our Work >>
See the People and Organizations Behind Our Work >>
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