Economic Development

To promote economic vitality and sustain natural resources while enhancing the quality of life in the 495/MetroWest region.

200 Friberg Parkway Westborough, MA 01581 Tel (774) 760-0495 Fax (774) 760-0017 info@arc-of-innovation.org

PARTNERSHP RESPONSES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

ARC OF INNOVATION INDICATORS: ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE 495/METROWEST CORRIDOR 2007 This report, developed by the MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) at Framingham State College for the Partnership, offers a wide range of economic and demographic indicators assessing the Arc of Innovation's growing role as an employment center for the Commonwealth. Click here for full document. Click here for the executive summary.
CONVENING FORUM WITH SECRETARY OF COMMONWEALTH DEVELOMPENT DOUG FOY to discuss ‘Smart Growth’ policies and provide regional feedback on their impact to the Arc of Innovation and suburban communities.
ADVOCATING FOR NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER’S STRENGTHENED OPERATIONS during the Base Closing and Realignment Commission process, by participating in the Massachusetts Defense Technology Initiative, a statewide effort with government officials, industry, academia, and trade associations.
CONVENING MAKING MASSACHUSETTS MORE COMPETITIVE FORUM WITH SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOMPENT RANCH KIMBALL to showcase the state economic incentive programs, various proposals to enhance state and local development tools, and provide feedback on economic development strategies.
ENDORSING PROPOSED ECONOMIC INCENTIVE PROGRAMS under consideration as part of the Economic Stimulus legislation.