Worcester Business Devbelopment Corporation
Podcast
Hosted by Craig Blais, CEO, WBDC
The Worcester Business Development Corporation was founded by people from your community, for your community. It works as a collaboration between public and private sectors to create a healthy economy in the Worcester area. We do this by recognizing and reacting to challenges in the local economy. Our main goal is to assist in the development of businesses in Worcester and foster growth of entrepreneurs in the area, as well as expand the tax base and promote employment opportunities. We are your neighbors, your support system, your friends.
WBDC Green Tech Park Update: Worcester Positioned for Advanced Manufacturing Growth
The Worcester Business Development Corporation shares a major update on the Green Tech Park project, highlighting site readiness, national marketing efforts, and a strategy focused on attracting advanced manufacturing and job creation.
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WBDC Podcast -Worcester’s Climate Goals vs. Economic Growth
Businesses are navigating a delicate balance: advancing aggressive climate goals through the Specialized Stretch Code while ensuring biomanufacturing and real estate remain financially viable. WBDC’s Roberta Brien, sustainability chief John Odell, and MBI CEO Jon Weaver share insights on the path forward.
WBDC Celebrates 60 Years of Economic Development with Longstanding Leadership and Big-Picture Projects
On the 60th anniversary of the Worcester Business Development Corporation, President Craig Blais and Executive VP Roberta Brien reflect on the organization’s legacy of economic development—from transformative projects like the Saint-Gobain property to community-driven efforts in Douglas and Berlin. With decades of leadership and a strong succession plan in place, the WBDC looks ahead to its next chapter.
Craig Blais Discusses Worcester’s Economic Development Coordinating Council and Its Impact on City Growth
The Economic Development Coordinating Council (EDCC) has helped transform Worcester’s growth strategy by aligning local priorities and improving access to state and federal funding. Craig Blais, along with key city leaders, explains how coordinated weekly efforts drive transparency, avoid duplication, and strengthen the city’s economic future.
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