U.S. Senator Edward Markey Visits Boston Engineering, Leads SBANE Technology and Innovation Roundtable

WALTHAM, Mass. - June 9, 2014 - PRLog -- U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) met with Massachusetts high-tech business leaders today at Boston Engineering's Waltham headquarters. Boston Engineering hosted the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE)'s “Small Business Roundtable,” which focused on legislation that may impact the technology industry.

“The time I spend with small business leaders in Massachusetts is invaluable and strengthens my commitment to investing in our small businesses and entrepreneurs. Small businesses are America’s economic engine, fueling innovation, competition and economic growth,” said U.S. Senator Edward Markey. “I thank SBANE for continuing to convene great companies and their leaders who provide critical insights into the opportunities and hurdles that entrepreneurs face. I will continue to work to make sure our small businesses in Massachusetts and throughout the country have access to the tools to innovate and succeed.”

“Senator Markey’s participation in SBANE reflects his ongoing support for emerging businesses in New England,” said Robert Baker, president, SBANE. “His role as a member of the U.S. Senate’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee highlights Senator Markey’s longstanding focus on fostering small business growth.”

“We are proud to host Senator Markey and SBANE as part of our commitment to playing an active role in the Boston-area business community,” said Bob Treiber, president and co-founder of Boston Engineering. “As a board member of SBANE, I see significant value in sharing best practices with other area executives, and hearing new perspectives from government leaders.”

About SBANE
The Smaller Business Association of New England, Inc. (SBANE), founded in 1938, is a private not-for-profit association of approximately 600 member companies located throughout the six-state region. SBANE was established to provide a legislative voice for small business at the state and federal levels and to make practical information available to help business owners grow their companies. SBANE runs diverse educational programs each year and has active chapters in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The association is online at www.sbane.org.

About Boston Engineering Corporation
Boston Engineering delivers product design and engineering consulting solutions that drive innovation and achieve measurable results. Boston Engineering creates breakthrough solutions by combining focused creativity, experienced insight, and a big-picture perspective. We manage the entire product development process — from ideation to supply chain development. And we can jumpstart a project in any product development phase. Our industry expertise includes medical devices, consumer products, robotics, defense & security, and industrial & commercial products. Boston Engineering is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. with an additional office in the Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center (ATMC) of the University of Mass. Dartmouth.Learn more at www.boston-engineering.com.