About the RCC (Regional Council for Competitiveness) for Massachusetts

In February 2003, Governor Romney initiated a strategic planning effort to develop an economic strategy for Massachusetts by appointing Regional Competitiveness Councils across the state. The councils are made up of business, community, and educational leaders representing the following six regions of Massachusetts:
. Berkshires,
. Cape and Islands,
. Central,
. Northeast,
. Pioneer Valley,
. the Southeast.

In addition to developing a strategy, the councils have an ongoing charge to promote the economic well-being of the region by encouraging investment in the region, increasing the competitiveness of the region's businesses, and creating economic opportunities for the region's businesses and workers.

The RCC for Southeastern Massachusetts is keenly interested in enhancing manufacturing and technology competitiveness for the region, specifically:
. Making Southeastern Massachusetts the preferred location for manufacturing in New England;
. Communicating available resources in the region, comparing best practices, and conducting educational training;
. Focusing on strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturers located in the Southeastern region, including targeted and key industry clusters -- life sciences (bio-tech, medical devices, and analytical instruments), marine science and technology, processed food and agricultural products, precision manufacturing, and textiles.