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Why the state's new economic development chief should focus on manufacturing
Gov. Maura Healy appointed Eric Paley as the new economic development secretary this week. Paley is a venture capitalist and former entrepreneur. He will have a lot of tough decisions to make at a time when the economy is going through some pretty big changes.
Scott Kirsner, a columnist with our editorial partner MassLive, has one clear message for Paley: bet big on manufacturing. Kirsner joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss.
This segment aired on June 27, 2025.

