Annualized economic expansion rates during the first quarter of 2011:
~ U.S. economy | 1.8 percent
~ Massachusetts economy | 4.2 percent
The dramatic difference can be explained largely by the booming technology sector in Massachusetts according to new report issued by MassBenchmarks (Bloomberg Businessweek, Reuters).
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Startup Watch
Most of us don't have the catalog of hit tunes to become a judge on America Idol. If you are currently struggling to land a record deal, perhaps joining a garage band is the next step.
Mass High Tech highlights startup companies each week in a series called "Five You Should Follow."Here are 20 startup companies to keep your eye on:
[NOTE: Hover over company name to view a tooltip summary of that company's value proposition.]
Five new startups are listed every Tuesday at Mass High Tech -- The Journal of New England Technology. Access Startup News for details. If your company was founded within the last three years, and would like to be considered for the Watch List, contact the Startup Watch editor.Access previous Startup Watch lists:
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from early October]