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

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.

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.

April 28, 2010 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

February 25, 2010 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

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

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.

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

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

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.