"The business climate here has a direct correlation to the quality of life," Swift said.
But she said that strong economic conditions now do not mean government officials should become complacent.
"Even in good times, we have to address issues of competitiveness, because there will be bad times," Swift said.
According to Swift, the current administration is working to lower tax rates to make Massachusetts more competitive with other states.
"If we cut taxes to five percent, we would leapfrog states like California and New York," Swift said.
And she said Massachusetts still has to work to keep the large college student population in the state.
"We have the best colleges in the country," Swift said. "Unfortunately, students come here and then leave after graduation."
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