# Massachusetts Awards $11.5M Tax Credits for Business Expansion

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded **$11.5 million** in Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) tax credits on September 23, 2026, to support 10 business expansion projects across multiple cities including Orange, Sunderland, Woburn, and Southwick. These projects are expected to create 674 new jobs, retain 1,093 existing jobs, and generate over $339 million in private investment, focusing on sectors such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, robotics, and critical materials. This initiative reflects Massachusetts' strategic commitment to fostering economic growth and strengthening key industrial sectors through targeted financial incentives.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors should note the state's emphasis on advanced manufacturing and defense-related industries, signaling potential growth in related supply chains and subcontracting opportunities.
- The tax credits incentivize business expansions that may lead to increased demand for specialized goods and services, particularly in aerospace and critical materials sectors.
- Companies engaged in these sectors can leverage this environment to pursue partnerships or contracts with expanding firms benefiting from these incentives.
- Economic development agencies and contractors should consider the geographic focus on multiple Massachusetts cities for regional business development and workforce planning.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
- Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC)
- Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD)

### Vendors
- Rodney Hunt Inc. (awardee)
- Reed Farm LLC (awardee)
- Foundation Alloy Technology Explorations Inc. (awardee)
- WGI Inc. (awardee)
- Plumbers' Supply Company (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> These companies are expanding the industries that will shape our economic future, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, defense, aerospace and critical materials.
> — Eric Paley, Economic Development Secretary

> We’re partnering with companies that want to grow here, put people to work and strengthen local economies.
> — Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor

> Massachusetts businesses are growing, hiring and investing in communities across our state.
> — Maura Healey, Governor

### Sources
- [Massachusetts Awards $11.5 Million in Tax Credits to Support Business Growth, Create 674 New Jobs | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-awards-115-million-in-tax-credits-to-support-business-growth-create-674-new-jobs) - MA