40+ Companies Expand or Move to Marlborough, Adding 405 Jobs in 2017
Economic Development Toolbox helps 10 businesses open or grow, create 122 jobs.
Marlborough, MA, January 26, 2018 --(PR.com)-- More than 30 companies moved to and at least 10 expanded in Marlborough in 2017, together occupying over 300,000 SF of commercial space and creating upwards of 450 jobs, according to the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) 2017 Annual Report released at the organization’s annual Board of Directors meeting today. This does not account for at least 20 businesses, including two hotels and a 150,000-square foot entertainment complex, which recently opened at the Apex Center of New England.
In total, the number of company moves and expansions increased by at least 140% over the previous year, when about 25 businesses relocated to or grew in the city. Some of the largest new move-ins included Babcock Power, JENTEK Sensors, and Valeritas. The year’s biggest expansions were of the IPG Photonics headquarters and the New England Sports Center, which grew to become the world’s largest indoor ice skating facility.
Ten small businesses, representing about 25% of all 2017 moves and expansions unrelated to the Apex Center, were recipients of financial incentives through the MEDC Economic Development Toolbox. Together, these companies occupied 58,514 SF of commercial space, and helped retain 34 existing and add 122 new jobs to the city’s labor market last year.
Since its launch in 2015, the MEDC Toolbox, which defrays cost through gap financing, tax reimbursements, rental assistance, beautification grants and amenities funding, has helped a total of 13 businesses open or grow in Marlborough, filling close to 90,000 SF of commercial space, retaining 48 existing jobs and creating 214 new jobs. Among these companies is the city’s first brewpub, Walden Woods Brewing, which is set to open downtown this spring, and the city’s second brewery and coffee roaster, Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Co., which has also leased a downtown property and is scheduled to open for business in the summer. Other businesses that opened in Marlborough with help from the MEDC Toolbox include O’Hearn’s Tavern, Kiddie Time Educational Child Care, Fox Ballroom and Holographix. Local staples Kennedy’s Market and Big Apple Restaurant were among the companies that expanded or made improvements thanks to the MEDC Toolbox programs.
“While Marlborough is home to a number of big employers, the city’s economy is largely dependent on the success of our small and local businesses,” said MEDC executive director, Meredith Harris. “We recognize that small companies are often unable to get off the ground without some financial assistance, so we decided to create the Toolbox to help our local entrepreneurs build their businesses here. This, in turn, creates jobs and amenities for Marlborough’s residents, brings in more commercial taxes to pay for municipal services, and helps stabilize the residential tax rate, which is our ultimate goal as an organization.”
Besides outlining the various initiatives through which MEDC has been helping to support new growth, the 2017 Annual Report also highlights ways the organization has been facilitating developments, like the 450,000-square-foot Apex Center, and building Marlborough’s image through initiatives, like the new Visit-Marlborough.com website.
“Marlborough is now home to the region’s largest entertainment center and the world’s largest indoor ice skating facility,” said Harris. “These are accomplishments that we should be shouting about from the rooftops and we are. That’s why we created the beautiful new Visit Marlborough website, which has been helping us to really market the city as a destination for visitors, as well as tournament and event planners.”
The Annual Report also summarizes the MEDC’s goals for the year ahead, including continuing to develop the city’s downtown area, French Hill and Route 20 East, as well as working with Marlborough Public Schools to better promote all the local schools have to offer.
During its annual meeting, the MEDC board elected and confirmed the following new members: Mary Jo Nawrocki – Chair of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tina Andersen – Principal HR Generalist at Raytheon Company, Dean Dorazio – Chief Executive Officer of Wakefly and Michael Ossing – City Councilor At-Large at the City of Marlborough, MA.
The following board members are returning to serve the MEDC for another term: Andrea Pion, Anthony Kotarski, Arthur G. Vigeant, Brian Bouvier, Chris Berglund, David J. Walton, David K. McCay, Diane C. Mohieldin-Schwartz, Doug Kehlhem, Ellen Carlucci, Greg Mitrakas, Esq., Joe Santos, Kevin Malloy, Lauren Baker, Michael Murphy, Richard Tomanek, Sheila Hennessy, Tom Clay, Walter Bonin, Wes Tuttle, and William M. Pezzoni.
View or download the full MEDC 2017 Annual Report at http://marlboroughedc.com/annual-report/.
About MEDC Economic Development Toolbox:
The MEDC Economic Development Toolbox provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with the financial resources they need to start, expand, or improve their businesses in Marlborough, MA. The programs defray cost through gap financing, tax reimbursements, rental assistance, beautification grants, and amenities funding. To learn more, go to http://marlboroughedc.com/our-services/financial-incentives/.
About MEDC:
The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state chartered economic development corporation for the City of Marlborough, MA and represents a public-private partnership for planning. MEDC works with municipal and private investors to foster economic development, job growth and community revitalization.
For a complete overview of MEDC, visit MarlboroughEDC.com.
In total, the number of company moves and expansions increased by at least 140% over the previous year, when about 25 businesses relocated to or grew in the city. Some of the largest new move-ins included Babcock Power, JENTEK Sensors, and Valeritas. The year’s biggest expansions were of the IPG Photonics headquarters and the New England Sports Center, which grew to become the world’s largest indoor ice skating facility.
Ten small businesses, representing about 25% of all 2017 moves and expansions unrelated to the Apex Center, were recipients of financial incentives through the MEDC Economic Development Toolbox. Together, these companies occupied 58,514 SF of commercial space, and helped retain 34 existing and add 122 new jobs to the city’s labor market last year.
Since its launch in 2015, the MEDC Toolbox, which defrays cost through gap financing, tax reimbursements, rental assistance, beautification grants and amenities funding, has helped a total of 13 businesses open or grow in Marlborough, filling close to 90,000 SF of commercial space, retaining 48 existing jobs and creating 214 new jobs. Among these companies is the city’s first brewpub, Walden Woods Brewing, which is set to open downtown this spring, and the city’s second brewery and coffee roaster, Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Co., which has also leased a downtown property and is scheduled to open for business in the summer. Other businesses that opened in Marlborough with help from the MEDC Toolbox include O’Hearn’s Tavern, Kiddie Time Educational Child Care, Fox Ballroom and Holographix. Local staples Kennedy’s Market and Big Apple Restaurant were among the companies that expanded or made improvements thanks to the MEDC Toolbox programs.
“While Marlborough is home to a number of big employers, the city’s economy is largely dependent on the success of our small and local businesses,” said MEDC executive director, Meredith Harris. “We recognize that small companies are often unable to get off the ground without some financial assistance, so we decided to create the Toolbox to help our local entrepreneurs build their businesses here. This, in turn, creates jobs and amenities for Marlborough’s residents, brings in more commercial taxes to pay for municipal services, and helps stabilize the residential tax rate, which is our ultimate goal as an organization.”
Besides outlining the various initiatives through which MEDC has been helping to support new growth, the 2017 Annual Report also highlights ways the organization has been facilitating developments, like the 450,000-square-foot Apex Center, and building Marlborough’s image through initiatives, like the new Visit-Marlborough.com website.
“Marlborough is now home to the region’s largest entertainment center and the world’s largest indoor ice skating facility,” said Harris. “These are accomplishments that we should be shouting about from the rooftops and we are. That’s why we created the beautiful new Visit Marlborough website, which has been helping us to really market the city as a destination for visitors, as well as tournament and event planners.”
The Annual Report also summarizes the MEDC’s goals for the year ahead, including continuing to develop the city’s downtown area, French Hill and Route 20 East, as well as working with Marlborough Public Schools to better promote all the local schools have to offer.
During its annual meeting, the MEDC board elected and confirmed the following new members: Mary Jo Nawrocki – Chair of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tina Andersen – Principal HR Generalist at Raytheon Company, Dean Dorazio – Chief Executive Officer of Wakefly and Michael Ossing – City Councilor At-Large at the City of Marlborough, MA.
The following board members are returning to serve the MEDC for another term: Andrea Pion, Anthony Kotarski, Arthur G. Vigeant, Brian Bouvier, Chris Berglund, David J. Walton, David K. McCay, Diane C. Mohieldin-Schwartz, Doug Kehlhem, Ellen Carlucci, Greg Mitrakas, Esq., Joe Santos, Kevin Malloy, Lauren Baker, Michael Murphy, Richard Tomanek, Sheila Hennessy, Tom Clay, Walter Bonin, Wes Tuttle, and William M. Pezzoni.
View or download the full MEDC 2017 Annual Report at http://marlboroughedc.com/annual-report/.
About MEDC Economic Development Toolbox:
The MEDC Economic Development Toolbox provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with the financial resources they need to start, expand, or improve their businesses in Marlborough, MA. The programs defray cost through gap financing, tax reimbursements, rental assistance, beautification grants, and amenities funding. To learn more, go to http://marlboroughedc.com/our-services/financial-incentives/.
About MEDC:
The Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state chartered economic development corporation for the City of Marlborough, MA and represents a public-private partnership for planning. MEDC works with municipal and private investors to foster economic development, job growth and community revitalization.
For a complete overview of MEDC, visit MarlboroughEDC.com.
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508-229-2010
http://marlboroughedc.com
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