Last week, the South Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum on the fiscal health of Massachusetts and the SouthCoast.
Doug Howgate of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation says the state has handled its funds well, but remaining competitive is a challenge.
In the SouthCoast, Mr Howgate says the region has some advantages compared to other parts of the state. One is its age demographic.
Another benefit to the SouthCoast is the cost of housing.
