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Advancing policies and public-private partnerships that meet workforce needs.

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Leveraging peer-to-peer learning and best practices into workforce solutions.

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Championing workforce development policies that will close the skills gap.

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Wyoming Machine co-owner testifies at congressional hearing on workforce skills gap

May 2018

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Crowley Unveils “Better Deal” Plan For Queens

Jan 2018

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Queens Congressman unveils proposals to provide ‘a better deal’ for middle-class families

Jan 2018

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CT Community College Dean Represents Connecticut on Capitol Hill

Jan 2018

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Grow economy by modernizing our approach to college

Jan 2018

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Sen. Tina Smith emphasizes workforce shortage at first Minnesota appearance since swearing-in

Jan 2018

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Back in Minnesota, Smith starts Senate sprint

Jan 2018

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Grow our Economy by Modernizing Our Nation’s Approach to College

Dec 2017

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Change Pell grants to boost workforce

Dec 2017

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Minuteman to join Advanced Manufacturing program for adults

Dec 2017

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Gov. Baker takes a spin at Southeastern, announces voke plan

Dec 2017

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Not all businesses like the GOP tax cuts. Just ask some big local industries

Dec 2017

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Michael Tamasi

Chair, BLU Executive Committee/ President and CEO

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Erick Ajax

Vice President

E.J. Ajax and Sons

Michael Kenig

Vice Chairman

Holder Construction Company

Mike Mandina

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Optimax Systems, Inc.

Angel Pineiro, Jr.

Senior Vice President

Agilant Solutions, Inc

Liza D. Smitherman

Vice President of Professional Development

Jostin Construction, Inc.

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Join BLU

Advocates for a Skilled Workforce

A Network of Business Leaders

A platform to be heard

What's New

Wyoming Machine co-owner testifies at congressional hearing on workforce skills gap

Crowley Unveils “Better Deal” Plan For Queens

Queens Congressman unveils proposals to provide ‘a better deal’ for middle-class families

CT Community College Dean Represents Connecticut on Capitol Hill

Grow economy by modernizing our approach to college

Sen. Tina Smith emphasizes workforce shortage at first Minnesota appearance since swearing-in

Back in Minnesota, Smith starts Senate sprint

Grow our Economy by Modernizing Our Nation’s Approach to College

Change Pell grants to boost workforce

Minuteman to join Advanced Manufacturing program for adults

Gov. Baker takes a spin at Southeastern, announces voke plan

Not all businesses like the GOP tax cuts. Just ask some big local industries

Executive Committee

Michael Tamasi

Erick Ajax

Michael Kenig

Mike Mandina

Angel Pineiro, Jr.

Liza D. Smitherman

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