News Release

WMECo Presents Western Massachusetts Economic Review 2012


SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 14, 2012 – Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) has recently published Pioneering Futures: Western Massachusetts Economic Review 2012. The annual publication reviews the lifestyle, educational and business aspects that make western Massachusetts an attractive region.

“Western Massachusetts offers a prosperous future for businesses looking to move to the region,” said Peter J. Clarke, president and chief operating officer of WMECo. “WMECo proudly produces this publication in order to expose the many appealing attributes of this unique location.”

Some areas covered in the Review include the region’s industry mix, business innovation, education and productivity, international trade and quality of life. The Review compares western Massachusetts’ ranking in these and other areas to nearby regions and other states.

Western Massachusetts thrives, backed by a highly educated, skilled and productive workforce, leadership in precision manufacturing, low operating costs for employers and a favorable quality of life. Investments continue to be made within the region, indicating the healthy and growing local economy.

This publication is utilized throughout the region by municipal officials, and regional and state level economic and community development representatives to promote western Massachusetts as a business location to corporations and site selection consultants around the world. The Review can be found online at
https://www.wmeco.com/business/growyourbusiness/publications.aspx?sec=nr, and printed copies can be requested by calling (413) 787-9333.

WMECo encourages customers to pay an outstanding balance or develop a payment plan in advance of the end of the winter moratorium. Customers who have been protected from electric service shutoff for nonpayment will no longer be protected when the moratorium ends. Such customers should call WMECo at 877-OK-WMECO (877-659-6326) to prevent disconnection.

Western Massachusetts Electric Company, a Northeast Utilities company (NYSE:NU), serves approximately 210,000 customers in 59 communities throughout western Massachusetts and is committed to the environment, economic development and the health of the communities it serves. For more information, please visit our website: www.wmeco.com. Friend us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @wmeco.
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