MISSION ORIENTED
Since 1985, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB) has served the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research & analysis on public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making.
INFORMED POLICY
WRRB identifies issues, investigates impacts, and educates leadership of opportunities & best practices. By interacting with regional leaders, we inform policy at the city, regional, & statewide levels on issues of concern to Greater Worcester.
EDUCATED PUBLIC
WRRB educates the general public on key community issues through public events & broad community outreach in the city, region, and state.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
WRRB is responsive; attuned to the needs of the region. Through our 100+ member Board of Directors & collaborations with local partners, we broaden & enhance the impacts of our research.
DATA ACCESSIBILITY
WRRB facilitates public access to accurate data through interactive data visualizations & highlights data points significant to the region in its research publications.
INDEPENDENT & NONPARTISAN
Our broad corporate, institutional, & philanthropic support allows us to maintain an impartial approach to issues.
Publications & Data Visualizations cover a wide range of topics including
Economic Development, Public Education, Transportation & Infrastructure, Housing, Municipal Finance, Public Administration, Civic Engagement, and much more.
Learn More: email wrrb@wrrb.org, call (508) 799-7169
MEMBERSHIP DUES
The Research Bureau is a thought-leader on policy issues affecting our region and its municipalities. Through non-partisan research and analysis and a series of public forums, we build a common factual understanding for public discourse. Institutional contributions confirm your commitment to the WRRB’s unique mission and support the important work of the Bureau on behalf of the city and region.
Institutional contributors understand the necessity of a vibrant and successful region.
Membership Benefits
Periodic Invite-Only Events | Research Insights & Input | Board Eligibility
Priority Survey | Promotional Opportunities
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THOMAS S. GREEN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS
The Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards honor employees from city/town government, public school districts, & regional agencies who have made outstanding contributions to public service in Worcester County.
Sponsorship supports an Award that celebrates the incredible accomplishments of public servants across Worcester County. The ceremony is attended by municipal leadership and is featured in local print, radio, and television news programs.
Sponsorship Levels
$3,000 – County Level Sponsor
$1,000 – Community Level Sponsor
$500 – Neighborhood Level Sponsor
ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP
The Annual Meeting is one of the most highly regarded civic events of the year, attended by up to 500 leaders from across Greater Worcester.
The 2025 program commemorated our 40th Anniversary, by a panel discussion with the current and former City Managers. Sponsorship of this event provided an opportunity to promote your company with key decision-makers in government, business, & community institutions.
Sponsorship Levels
$10,000 – Leadership Sponsor
$5,000 – Supporting Sponsor
$2,500 – Research Associate
$1,000 – Research Assistant
WORCESTER ALMANAC
The Almanac is the compendium of data on all things Greater Worcester. It is one of the most requested reports, downloaded hundreds of times, & frequently cited by journalists. It is one of the most important reports we issue each year, providing critical data on a multitude of areas of community interest.
A sponsorship allows us to produce this critical resource, utilized by municipal & school officials, community organizations, & businesses as a tool for a deep, data-centered understanding of our communities.
Sponsorship Levels
$5,000 – Presenting Sponsor | $2,500 – Leadership Sponsor | $1,000 – Supporting Sponsor
Contributors are recognized on our website, in our Newsletter, on a display in our offices, and in the Annual Report which is distributed for a year to regional leaders, policymakers, corporations, institutions, and community organizations.
