Bay State Launches New Review Officials Seek Contenders for Business Development Account

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By David Gianatasio





BOSTON–The Massachusetts Department of Economic Development has placed the advertising account of the state’s Office of Business Development in review.





The annual budget is expected to be between $500,000 and $2 million, subject to legislative appropriation.





The account is reviewed regularly, and the current competition does not reflect on the performance of five-year incumbent Houston Herstek Favat.





Executives at Houston Herstek Favat have chosen not to defend the account, said agency chairman Doug Houston last week.

























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