Economic Development
The mission of the Valley's Economic Development Office is
to encourage and manage business and industrial growth in
the Valley, while helping to preserve the unique characteristics
which have made this area a magnet for business and tourism
for over a century.
Contact
the Economic Development Director
Why should you locate your
business in the Blackstone Valley?
- Easy access to four major airports: Logan,
T.F. Green, Bradley and Worcester
- Less than an hour drive to major rail and
seaports
- Two Mass Pike Interchanges: Route 122 and
Route 146
- Less than one hour drive to Boston, Hartford,
Providence, Worcester and Springfield
- Over 600 acres of Industrial/Commercial zoned
land along Route 146
- Average business tax rate of $15.35 per thousand
- Quality office space at prices 50% less than
contiguous markets
- Over 2,000,000 visitors per year to local
tourist sites
  
Breaking barriers
in sound reinforcement
Along the quiet banks of the Blackstone River is a
company responsible for sound systems heard at recent Olympic
ceremonies, Grammy Awards and Superbowl XXX, as well as othre
leading events and musical tours. Eastern
Acoustic Works in Northbridge combines proprietary technology
and craftsmanship to produce advanced audio systems known
the world over. (Larry Lorusso)
We've Got Room for Your
Success!
An active chamber of commerce,
full-time economic development personnel and supportive community
leaders are all evidence of the Blackstone Valley's commitment
to business development and quality of life. The unique characteristics
of each of the Valley's towns provide a wide range of opportunities
and resources.
Industry, tourism,education, research and quality
living all thrive in the BlackstoneValley's eleven distinct
communities. No matter what your requirements may be, there's
a location in the Blackstone Valley that meets them. And the
Valley's area-wide approach to economic development gives
you a single point of contact to put that location to work
for you.
Economic Development Reports
MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) at Framingham State College - View the latest Blackstone Valley unemployment rates
Regional Economic Development Spotlights: 2002 CEDS Annual Report
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