WAMC

A western Massachusetts state senate candidate released his economic development platform during a tour of area businesses Tuesday.

Adam Hinds visited the Greylock Mill redevelopment project in North Adams and the novelty gift manufacturer Blue Q in Pittsfield releasing a six-point economic plan. Instead of trying to attract a large employer, the Democrat says the focus should be helping small and medium-size businesses grow.

“That means addressing things like addressing strategic workforce development and improving our critical infrastructure,” said Hinds.