Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on Storm Response, New Speed Limits, and Major Development Plans
Worcester City Manager Eric Batista stops by Talk of the Commonwealth to talk about how the latest storm affected the city and side streets. The rain on top of the snow led to incredibly icy conditions. Worcester has a new DPW director, we’ll see how he handles the next storm. The new city wide speed limit of 25 miles has begun to be enforced. The City Manager also talks about the potential impact of the development of 51 acres, visible from 190, and adjacent to Saint Gobain and how finding the right tenants of paramount importance to the city and its economic development.
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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.
Kelleher & Sadowsky Executives Discuss Transformative Plans for Worcester’s 51-Acre Saint-Gobain Site
In an exclusive interview, Kelleher & Sadowsky’s Jim Umphrey and Philip DeSimone discuss plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site redevelopment. They highlight the site’s potential to attract technology firms and boost local employment.
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