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Annual Conference 2025 

Thank you to the leaders across 495/MetroWest who took part in our annual conference, Infrastructure to Support Growth, on December 12th at the Hilton Garden Inn Boston/ Marlborough! Our guests heard:

  • An overview of the FIFA World Cup matches coming to Massachusetts from Boston 2026's Neil Doherty; click here to access slides featured during his presentation. The presentation included an assessment of the projected economic impact of the games coming to Foxborough, as well as an overview of the Local Supplier Impact Program giving local businesses the opportunity to become vendors for the event; see below for details.
  • A legislative update from Representative Danielle Gregoire, on behalf of our region's 28-member legislative delegation.
  • And an insightful panel discussion regarding infrastructure needs to support continued economic growth moderated by Meredith Harris, Executive Director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, and featuring panelists:
    • Justin DeMarco, Department of Public Works Director, Town of Maynard
    • Jennifer Pederson, Executive Director, Massachusetts Water Works Association
    • Matt Shortsleeve, Senior Vice President for Marketing and Policy, Solect Energy
    • Tamara Small, CEO, NAIOP Massachusetts

World Cup Local Supplier Impact Program: The FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026 Committee has organized a Local Impact Supplier Program which will identify, vet, and select ready-to-work local suppliers that will be able to participate in FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026 events. Key supplier industries include event management, catering, transportation, security, sanitation, and event production. At the Partnership's 2025 Annual Conference, Neil Doherty, Director of Government Relations for FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026, gave a keynote address discussing the regional economic impact of the World Cup and highlighted the Local Impact Supplier Program as a key opportunity for local employers to get involved. Services needed will include:

  • Event Management
  • Catering
  • Transportation
  • Security
  • Sanitation
  • Event Production

Interested businesses can fill out FIFA's Business Opportunities Form to get started and receive updates about supply opportunities related to the tournament. Click here to access the form. New business opportunities are expected to be advertised in the new year; businesses who complete the form will receive alerts regarding relevant opportunities.

Thank You to our Presenting Sponsor, VHB


Thank You to our Table Sponsors
                      

                     

Co-Host Sponsors
Beals + Thomas
Bowditch
CMRPC
MAPC
MetroWest Visitors Bureau
Mirick
ReVision Energy
Senate President Karen Spilka
Solect Energy