The Massachusetts Bar Association kicked off a new Gateway Cities campaign at the University of Massachusetts Law School in Dartmouth last week. The evening event, which featured opening remarks from Gateway Cities Caucus co-chairs Rep. Tony Cabral and Sen. Benjamin Downing, drew a large crowd. Michael Hunter, Undersecretary for Business Development at the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development shared reflections on the administration’s current and future Gateway Cities efforts. MassINC also presented to the group, along with several regional organizations.

The Bar Association’s large and talented membership will provide an enormous boost to efforts to help Gateway Cities realize their potential as strong engines in regional economies throughout the state.