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Economic Development

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    Jason Riley, Wall Street Journal, “How Immigrants Impact Cities” (Dec 7, 2010)

    Tuesday, December 7, 2010 The Research Bureau’s 25th Anniversary Speaker Series

    December 7, 2010
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2010

    This report, generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, contains updated information for the following performance indicators: the value of the City's tax base, property tax rates, new construction values, employment and labor force growth, the downtown office occupancy rate, and vacant and abandoned properties.

    November 24, 2010
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    Mayor’s Task Force on Job Growth and Business Retention: Task Force Report to Mayor Joseph O’Brien

    In April of 2010, Mayor Joseph C. O‘Brien assembled a 36-member Task Force on Job Growth and Business Retention to address growing concerns regarding the City of Worcester‘s ability to provide its citizens with jobs that pay a living wage.

    August 9, 2010
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    Edward Glaeser, Harvard University, “Investing in Urban Resurgence: Transportation and Infrastructure” (April 28, 2010)

    April 28, 2010 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

    April 28, 2010
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    Howard Husock, Manhattan Institute, “Top Ideas for Revitalizing Cities” (Feb 25, 2010)

    February 25, 2010 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

    February 25, 2010
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    Worcester’s Business Climate: Hot or Cold? (Dec. 11, 2009)

    Friday, December 11, 2009 7:45 am to 9:15 am Clark University

    December 11, 2009
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2009

    This report, generously underwritten by MassDevelopment, contains updated information for the following performance indicators: the value of the City's tax base, property tax rates, new construction values, employment and labor force growth, the downtown office occupancy rate, and vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties.

    November 24, 2009
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy: 2009 Survey

    Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District and detailed listing of office space available for lease.

    November 1, 2009
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    What’s Up With Downtown Worcester?: Prospects for Revitalization (December 12, 2008)

    Friday, December 12, 2008 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Worcester

    December 12, 2008
  • Economic Development,Reports

    What’s Up With Downtown Worcester?: Prospects for Revitalization

    This report discusses the progress that downtown Worcester has made over the last decade and the projects proposed for the near future. After assessing certain challenges to revitalization, The Research Bureau makes some recommendations about how to strengthen the prospects for further progress in downtown Worcester.

    December 11, 2008
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