{"id":15430,"date":"2021-03-17T10:19:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T14:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/?page_id=15430"},"modified":"2024-12-05T11:55:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:55:14","slug":"economic-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/economic-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='layer_slider_1'  class='avia-layerslider main_color avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  style='height: 471px; max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto;'  ><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-135ocx2-c50f42b62df9cedcb5e3c7a7798d437d main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_layerslider  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-fixed container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-15430'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-aibwosm-2114d8b88990e577c66840c073266dc9 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-aibwosm-2114d8b88990e577c66840c073266dc9\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-aibwosm-2114d8b88990e577c66840c073266dc9{\nmargin-top:-60px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-aibwosm-2114d8b88990e577c66840c073266dc9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-aibwosm-2114d8b88990e577c66840c073266dc9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9vr801y-01333ee99b013084b6b474de4430f744\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9vr801y-01333ee99b013084b6b474de4430f744{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#006666;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9vr801y-01333ee99b013084b6b474de4430f744 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9vr801y-01333ee99b013084b6b474de4430f744 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#006666;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9vr801y-01333ee99b013084b6b474de4430f744 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9vr801y-01333ee99b013084b6b474de4430f744 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Economic Overview<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-9kuzmpy-7ce540036034ce9086635f78df206f6a'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"color: #006666;\">The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation<\/h3>\n<p>For businesses, travelers and residents alike, the North Central Massachusetts region offers the opportunity to experience New England at its finest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">For any business seeking that desirable combination of infrastructure, transportation, top-shelf workforce, affordable cost of living and quality of life, North Central Massachusetts has it all. Add in the intellectual resources provided by some of the nation\u2019s top colleges and universities and it\u2019s easy to see why Massachusetts provides fertile ground for business growth. The North Central region can take advantage of all the business-supporting resources of Greater Boston and Worcester while offering attractively priced commercial and industrial real estate. Housing is more affordable here too, with choices ranging from antique homesteads in pre-revolutionary villages to historic farms, custom homes and modern condominiums.<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC) is a non-profit corporation with the mission of creating jobs and improving the economy of North Central Massachusetts. The NCMDC is the lead economic development organization for the region and acts as a connector, facilitator and partner. From businesses looking to start, expand or to those looking to relocate to North Central Massachusetts, let us be your primary resource. The NCMDC is staffed by experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in economic development; banking and finance; and government affairs.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>For more information about the NCMDC visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.choosenorthcentral.com\">www.ChooseNorthCentral.com<\/a> or contact Sandie Cataldo, Economic Development Manager at 978.353.7607 x232.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-94r7pty-be3dd3b061c280c9b02fc96533157739  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8caxkp2-721a21c98f3258eb7e42ed4af3f7aa8b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Tourism\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Tourism\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Tourism\">Tourism<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>North Central Massachusetts has much to offer its visitors from serene farmlands and rivers to the energetic Great Wolf Lodge. Here you can spend a day skiing at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area or take your kids to experience all that Davis\u2019 Farm Family Adventure has to offer. The region is filled with a rich history and fascinating museums ready for you to explore. With all the attractions that the region has to offer, you\u2019ll have a hard time picking what to do. Whatever your interest, and whatever your age, you\u2019ll find the perfect destination \u2013 and not so far away. <a href=\"http:\/\/visitnorthcentral.com\">VisitNorthCentral.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information on everything the region has to offer visitors and residents.<\/p>\n<p>Visit North Central Massachusetts (VNCM) is the official regional tourism organization serving North Central Massachusetts. The organization\u2019s primary mission is to educate the traveling public, tourists, and residents of North Central Massachusetts about the many historical, cultural, and hospitality related sites within this scenic New England Region. Through this mission VNCM works collectively with local attractions, hospitality businesses and local communities to market the North Central region as a destination and provide information and services to the traveling public.<\/p>\n<p>Since its founding in 1994, Visit North Central Massachusetts has successfully branded the region and grown tourism&#8217;s economic impact. The industry expanded dramatically from 2004 to 2023: jobs increased from 286 to over 4,300, while wages grew from $2 million to $117.3 million. Tourism&#8217;s economic footprint also surged\u2014from $14.3 million in visitor spending in 2004 to over $496.9 million in direct visitor spending and $8.2 million in local tax revenues by 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re planning a week-end getaway or vacation, making arrangements to bring a tour group in by bus or need help with planning a meeting or sports event, the experienced staff at Visit North Central Massachusetts are available to assist you. Contact Visit North Central Massachusetts at 978.3537604.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-85hmzgm-ff8253975610bd9936776fadb46e0cf4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Manufacturing\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Manufacturing\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Manufacturing\">Manufacturing<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>North Central Massachusetts has a rich history in Manufacturing Tradition, including the birthplace of American plastics industry in Leominster, the area is home to more than 430 manufacturers, including dozens of multinational corporations. Companies range from the world class plastics industry cluster of more than 140 companies to pharmaceuticals to photonics and paper, as well as biomedical devices. A strong and stable business base exists here, as well as rapidly growing industrial\/commercial areas such as Devens Business Park.<\/p>\n<p>North Central Massachusetts is unique among workforce areas in the state in that it has double the number of manufacturing jobs as a percentage of the private labor force. Fully one-third of all private wages paid in the region are from manufacturing jobs. The region also boasts the largest plastics industry cluster in the Northeast. This is why we say that North Central Massachusetts is\u00a0\u201cWhere Manufacturing Matters.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates remain committed to supporting and growing this critical sector of our economy. Contact the Chamber at 978.353.7600 for assistance or more information on resources available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MANUFACTURING MATTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 880px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-15430-1\" width=\"880\" height=\"320\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Manufacturing-In-North-Central-Massachusetts.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Manufacturing-In-North-Central-Massachusetts.mp4\">https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Manufacturing-In-North-Central-Massachusetts.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7al4eh2-ad22978337bb7085460fbe648ad5dc3b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Location &amp; Transportation\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Location &amp; Transportation\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Location &amp; Transportation\">Location &amp; Transportation<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>North Central Massachusetts is strategically located within an hour\u2019s drive from Metro Boston and thirty minutes from Metro Worcester with easy accessibility via Route 2 serving as an east-west corridor with fast connections to Route 496, 190 and 91 for north-south travel. Commuting is easy with in the region and for Boston commuters, the MBTA offers train service from intermodal centers in downtown Fitchburg and West Fitchburg extending into Boston with convenient stations in North Leominster Shirley and Ayer. Even air travel is convenient in North Central Massachusetts with private jet service at the Fitchburg Regional Airport. The\u00a0Worcester Regional Airport connects Central Massachusetts the world. The airport offers 5 daily roundtrip service through JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, with connections to over 120 destinations around the globe.\u00a0Major international airports in Boston, Providence and Manchester, N.H. are no more than 90 minutes away. Freight rail services are primarily provided to the North Central region by three carriers: CSX; Pan Am; and Providence-Worcester. \u00a0These carriers have multiple connections with each other and provide very thorough coverage throughout the region and beyond it to the entire country. Public Transportation is provided to most of the communities in the region by the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Local Airports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchburgairport.com\/\" target=\"new window\">Fitchburg Airport (municipally owned, public use)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airnav.com\/airport\/KGDM\" target=\"new window\">Gardner Municipal Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airnav.com\/airport\/KORE\" target=\"new window\">Orange Municipal Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airport-data.com\/airport\/61MA\/\" target=\"new window\">Shirley Airport (privately owned)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airnav.com\/airport\/3B3\" target=\"new window\">Sterling Airport (privately owned, public use)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>International and Regional Airport Hubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massport.com\/logan-airport\" target=\"new window\">Logan Airport, Boston, MA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flymanchester.com\/\" target=\"new window\">Manchester Airport, Manchester NH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvdairport.com\/\" target=\"new window\">T.S. Green, Providence, RI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massport.com\/worcester-airport\">Worcester Airport, Worcester, MA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Passenger Rail Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules_and_maps\/rail\/lines\/?route=FITCHBRG\" target=\"new window\">MBTA Passenger Train service<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Freight Rail Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csx.com\/\" target=\"new window\">CSX:<\/a><br \/>\nOperates a freight \u00a0rail line from Leominster to their rail yard in Framingham, as well as freight service from Ayer to Worcester. The connections in Framingham and Worcester are linked as part of a CSX system that runs from Boston along the I-90 corridor to Albany, NY and from there to NYC, the entire Eastern seaboard, and as far West as Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, and New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.guilfordrail.com\/\" target=\"new window\">PAN AM:<\/a><br \/>\nFormerly known as Guilford Rail, Pan Am operates the primary rail line along Route 2 as far as Albany, and also along Route 91 from CT into VT. \u00a0Along with their access rights to other rail lines, they can provide freight service from North Central MA to Boston or Albany, and from White River Junction, VT to New Haven, Waterbury, and Derby, CT, with a connection at their own line in Greenfield, MA. \u00a0Pan Am and Norfolk Southern recently announced a partnership to make improvements to the entire rail system between Albany and Boston, with improvements to the tracks and facilities expected to improve transport times.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pwrr.com\/\" target=\"new window\">PROVIDENCE-WORCESTER:<\/a><br \/>\nTheir primary regional line runs from Gardner to Worcester, with connections to other operators in both locations. \u00a0Also operates lines through RI and CT, as well as providing freight service up through VT to the Canadian border.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus Routes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrta.us\/\" target=\"new window\">Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) Bus<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrta.us\/route-maps\" target=\"new window\">Haz clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> for complete schedule information and an interactive route map.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m4bk48ux-486863e5a10d7ef7a861b3cd2b3c1c3d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Workforce &amp; Education\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Workforce &amp; Education\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Workforce &amp; Education\">Workforce &amp; Education<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>North Central Massachusetts connects businesses to a skilled regional workforce through strategic partnerships and innovative resources. At the heart of our educational ecosystem are Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College, complemented by easy access to Boston&#8217;s world-renowned institutions. Our online jobs board actively connects local employers with qualified candidates, while our role as a regional convener strengthens education-industry partnerships. We coordinate workforce development initiatives and track progress on addressing regional workforce challenges through collaboration with local schools, training providers, and industry partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m4bk4jad-6ce538fd931261d9136a0c770435f629'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Business Resources\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Business Resources\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Business Resources\">Business Resources<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As the state-designated regional economic development organization for North Central Massachusetts, we offer comprehensive support including micro-loans up to $250,000 and technical assistance. Through the North Central Massachusetts Land Bank and our Regional Business Investment Fund, we facilitate transformative development projects addressing critical space needs. Our strategic initiatives foster downtown revitalization, strengthen the innovation ecosystem, and support minority entrepreneurs. We connect businesses to local, state, and federal resources, conduct research and data analysis to inform regional strategies, and advocate for economic development priorities through our network of over 700 Chamber members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m4bk4x4m-41ef6920c427420f40757b29e9595ab1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Real Estate &amp; Cost\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Real Estate &amp; Cost\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Real Estate &amp; Cost\">Real Estate &amp; Cost<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Central Massachusetts offers attractive value with industrial, commercial and housing costs significantly below Greater Boston rates. The North Central Massachusetts Land Bank, Inc., an affiliate of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), partners with developers, nonprofits, and government across our 27 communities through brokering and land banking services. Our region combines affordability with an exceptional quality of life, featuring historic downtown districts, abundant outdoor recreation, and local leadership committed to supporting business growth and economic development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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