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    Measures of Economic Health: Springfield vs. Worcester

    This analysis, prepared for the Springfield Finance Control Board, examines a wide range of factors related to the rate of tax base growth in Springfield and Worcester, including: population characteristics; property values, tax rates, new growth, and tax levies; labor force and labor market characteristics; housing prices; and public safety/crime trends.

    July 1, 2006
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    Talent Retention Project: Central Massachusetts

    Identifies correlations between talent retention and economic prosperity in the region.

    May 1, 2006
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    Destination Worcester: What’s the “Convention-al Wisdom?”

    Analysis of and recommendations for attracting more multi-day conventions and events to Worcester.

    March 27, 2006
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    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy Survey 2005

    Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District.

    December 1, 2005
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    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2005

    Fifth annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester.

    November 1, 2005
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2004

    Fourth annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester.

    November 1, 2004
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy Survey 2004

    Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District.

    October 1, 2004
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Job Flight from Worcester

    This report examines the economic impact of the Worcester Airport's decline.

    January 16, 2004
  • Economic Development,Reports

    Benchmarking Economic Development in Worcester: 2003

    Third annual report benchmarking economic development in Worcester. Contains data on Worcester's commercial and residential real estate market, as well as job market and labor force trends.

    November 1, 2003
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    Downtown Worcester Office Occupancy 2003

    Annual analysis of downtown office occupancy rates in Worcester's Central Business District.

    September 1, 2003
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