MASSACHUSETTS CEO SURVEYS

MEAAP has initiated a semi-annual survey of 500 Chief Executive Officers of businesses throughout the state. The survey, conducted by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Poll, measures industry perceptions in Massachusetts on a wide range of economic trends, including the economic performance of the state and national economies and their own businesses, hiring and investments plans, and impediments to business expansion in the state.

Statewide Results
	Economic performance Most say national and state economy stalled but their company growing.
	Hiring and investment plans New hiring likely, slight upswing projected in technology and equipment purchases.
	Business impediments Health care and energy costs are off the chart. Government regulation is not far behind.
Compare regions
	National economic performance State economic performance Performance of CEOs own business Hiring & investment plans Investment plans in computer technology Investment plans in capital equipment Business impediments
Regional results
Greater Boston Northeast Southeast Central West
Also in this survey
View survey instrument for these topics and statewide results   Participation in state's 2003 economic stimulus programs Projected offshore outsourcing Perception of "sustainability" as a business model Awareness of nanotechnology

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