Biotech companies in Massachusetts promise 1,000 jobs

State House News Service - December 23, 2010

Thirty life sciences companies in Massachusetts have pledged to create nearly 1,000 jobs next year in exchange for $23.9 million in tax incentives awarded by a state board. The awards work out to a public subsidy of about $23,900 per job.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Board awarded the tax incentives under a program established in 2008 in connection with the state's 10-year, $1 billion commitment to the biotech industry, including $25 million in annual tax incentives.

The largest incentives went to Shire HGT Inc., which pledged to create 150 jobs with tax incentives worth $5.9 million and Sanofi-Aventis US Inc., which received $2.45 million in incentives and promised to generate 100 jobs.

 

As a tax payer is there a way I can request this to be done everywhere. Seems like Mass has the right idea.

 

definitely need more 'gainful' jobs around

sad that people can make millions and not do anything to create jobs for less fortunate people. Capitalism works for some..but for others...you're up shit creek in a dingy doing 2 knots.

 

I blame our politicians. They don't work in our interests. I expect corps to be scumbags not the government working for us.

 

i knew the government was dickbags when unemployment got taxed

squeezing 'blood from a stone' as a commenter eloquently posted on another site


i understand we need taxes to fund the country, but damn...you're adding more insult to someone that's only getting a fraction, of what they used to make

meanwhile mothafuckas like Val Kilmer get to release shitty movies and run wild on the IRS owing 500-large

 

Because that dude is wealthy and apparently the rules are different for them.
Am I the only one noticing how the stock market is doing unbelievably great but unemployment is still high as hell. How about some of those bailed out companies being made to create a thousand jobs a year for the next five years. Something that works for us since our money kept them from going under.

 

well if you had the capital to invest in stocks...that's good news for you

for the average joe....maybe not

 

GREAT news as a matter of fact.


I'm actually glad I squandered aimlessly after high school. A lot of things didn't make sense. I finally realized the potential in the stock market and the earning potential is amazing. I'm now working on creating some capital, taking out a loan to get even more, and leveraging it all to multiply it. It's straight up ridiculously good. By far, it's the best job I could ever have.

 

the risks are amazing as well :smt025

but...every once in a while, a 'self-made millionaire' is born and you may be next



a degree/diploma followed by the traditional grind isnt for everyone

 

Amen. I have a couple of ideas that I hope will be ready by spring. The 9 to 5 grind ain't even 9 to 5 anymore. They won't 60 hrs of work on a 40hr salary.

 

Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor - Andrew young and MLK jr.

I like to say you socialize the loses and capitalize the gains. lol
meaning I am for capitalism when I am making a profit but for socialism when I am losing money. lmao

 

the ruling from the top of my chain on down, is that we're 'going to have to do MORE with LESS'

i remember when we were bloated with employees and not enough work (the good days) and frivolous spending accounts. now, everything is watched more closely and cost-containment hasn't been more stringent.

but..just about everyone has a talent. some people are good with a hustle, some are good with art, others are good with music. like my old sociology text stated (aka the doormat), we tend to lose our creative genius and other talents, as we grow older and get groomed for the 9-5 workforce.

I used to LOVE drawing. After I started working, it became obsolete and non-essential.

 

seriously you think im bullshittin, son:drinkers:

take the social network movie (about facebook), the people behind google/yahoo, myspace, youtube...

if you got a good idea that regular, everyday people can become attracted to, you can make some money

I remember this girl who was still in high school, making millions in profits just selling myspace background layouts

:smt017

 

Yeah I remember that. Well all I can say is this forum inspires me everyday. Like I said when I'm done I can't wait to share.

 

Like I say, never got a job from a poor person. It is the well off who creates most of the jobs. Small businesses being the biggest. Someday, I too will be a small business owner. Will not be a slave working for others for the rest of my life. I want to be my own boss.

 

i knew another guy like that

said he couldnt stand working for the same people year after year

on one hand, i agree because you get tired of taking orders eventually, especially if you feel as if you're more capable of leading than they are. sometimes better opportunities present themselves, so leaving makes sense. I sold sneakers for minimum wage for a while..but I motivated myself to graduate from school, and landed a job within my area of study.

on the other hand, not working consistently for the same people shows a lack of commitment and will. Someone that's able to work the same job or within the same organization for 20 years, is definitely mentally tough and follows through with long term goals.

the funny thing is, when I went for my current position's interview, my director was a bit shaky on hiring me, because of my work history. He said it looked like I was not able to hold down a job (i was fucking 22??). I told him that I needed to be realistic, so I finished school and felt as if it was time to propel myself farther....something I couldn't do selling sneakers (did that for 15 months...cush gig). I guess he would have creamed his pants if I did that for 5 years.

to be honest tho, my company makes it known that they tend to hire older people, with more working experience.

 

Mr. PettyOfficerJ, I wrote an extensive response to your post only to have it dropped for some reason (did not post) I will try again tomorrow. I'm tired right now.

 

i wouldn't doubt it

stuff like this warrants intense discussion, because it has or will happen to anyone of else, sooner or later