The City of Worcester's Economic Development Division consists of staff positions within the areas of economic development, business development, cultural development, brownfield revitalization and administration. In this way, inquiries regarding business opportunities, business recruitment, business financing and public and private land development are centralized within this streamlined office.

The Economic Development Division's goal is to create an environment within Worcester conducive to both business and residential activity, in turn attracting and leveraging additional private investment. The Division works to highlight and build on the City's many strengths as a means of promoting its future.

The priorities of the Economic Development Division include:

Building the vitality of the downtown core through the creation of new residential, business, retail, cultural and entertainment opportunities.
Strengthening neighborhood centers with new residential and retail alternatives.
Improving connections between and among the City's many economic generators.
Marketing Worcester's assets to the region and beyond.

Office activities to support these priorities include: the promotion of enterprises through financial and site search assistance; outreach to key property owners to encourage and support revitalizing opportunities for land redevelopment; the identification and recruitment of new business to complement Worcester's diverse economy; the attraction of new residents and visitors through the promotion of cultural offerings and activities; and, engagement in planning initiatives to create new places for Worcester's growth and expansion.

Additional Resources

2009 Annual Report (4.7MB)
Learn More About the Gateway Cities Legislation (107KB)

External Resources

Brownfield Revitalization & Administration

Worcester Redevelopment Authority

Worcester: Where Culture Shines