MassEcon is the state’s private sector partner in promoting Massachusetts as the premier choice for business growth. Launched in 1993 as a private, non-profit entity by the Governor’s Council for Growth and Technology, MassEcon provides on-the-ground services to companies seeking to expand within or relocate to the state; takes the Massachusetts story on the road through targeted business development missions; and celebrates the achievements of Massachusetts companies through its annual Economic Impact Awards. MassEcon’s services include the Site Finder Service, the Research & Information Service, and the Massachusetts Ambassadors program. In concert with state and local partners, MassEcon works to ensure that business stays, grows, and thrives in the Commonwealth.