Exploring Economic Development with MEDC

We are excited to welcome our very own Lindsey Jaworek, Director of Business and Community Development to our podcast to discuss the downtown Marlborough Pop-Up Shops, what to expect for the coming season and the success small businesses have seen from the program. Make sure to tune in!

We are excited to welcome newly elected City Council Vice President, Sean Navin, to our podcast to discuss what is expected to come before the Council this year, his family’s many years of public service and what it’s like balancing the importance of smart growth with the needs of the community. Make sure to tune in!

In episode 53 of 'Exploring Economic Development with MEDC', host Meredith Harris welcomes Naomi Berlin, Assistant Secretary of Business Growth from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development. Tune in to hear about all the ways the state economic development team can help businesses grow, especially through their new platform, The Business Front Door.

In episode 52 of 'Exploring Economic Development with MEDC', host Meredith Harris welcomes Mike Ossing, President of the Marlborough City Council. They discuss various topics including the roles and functions of the City Council, and specific processes like special permits and overlays. Mike highlights significant projects like the Green District and Apex that have immensely benefited the...

During episode 51 of "Exploring Economic Development with MEDC", get to know Michelle Mercier, CEO and President of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. Michelle was tapped to lead the Chamber just over a year ago, learn more about where she was before and what she has done to improve the organization and engage members through her leadership. You will also gain an understanding...

For Episode 50 of “Exploring Economic Development with MEDC”, we are excited to sit down with WMCT-TV Executive Director, Ryan Malyar, to learn more about our local television studio, how they continue to engage with our community and what opportunities are available for Marlborough residents, non-profit organizations and businesses looking to tell their story. Learn more about WMCT online at: htt...

For Episode 49 of “Exploring Economic Development with MEDC”, we are pleased to welcome back Mayor J. Christian Dumais to discuss the current state of the city, some recent economic development wins, what to look forward to for the remainder of this year and other exciting things happening in the City of Marlborough. City of Marlborough Website: https://www.marlborough-ma.gov/

On Episode 48 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC, we will be welcoming Ryan Gagne, Owner and Operator of Venture X, Marlborough. Ryan will share with us what coworking space is, why it's attractive to businesses of all sizes, how it can be a feeder system for the city and why he chose to open in Marlborough.

For Episode 47 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC, we will be welcoming Katie Perry, Vice President of Business Administration of Technium, a Marlborough-based IT company on Donald Lynch Boulevard. Katie will discuss how Technium is a network expert and go into depth on a unique partnership the IT company has with Marlborough Public Schools through the work based learning initiative.

On Episode 46 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC, we are joined by Jessica Muradian, Director of Government Affairs for the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA). Jessica will discuss the importance of the MRA, what benefits restaurants receive as members and the type of advocacy they typically do. In addition, she will bring us up to speed on Question 5 and the potential economic im...

MEDC is excited to welcome Maurice Phelan, President of Sartorius North America, for Episode 45 of Exploring Economic Development. Maurice shares with us the journey of Sartorius in Marlborough as well as the biotechnology company's expansion on both a local and national level. We will also discuss the ongoing Donald Lynch Boulevard Project and Maurice's experience as a MEDC Board Member.

We'll be getting to know Stacey David, Executive Director of the MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau (MBVB) for Episode 44 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC. As the Regional Tourism Council for our area, we'll look into ways that MBVB markets destinations such as the City of Marlborough, the businesses and recreational assets here, and how they work with the Commonwealth to keep us all on t...

For Episode 43 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC we're connecting with Jim Nee from the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) to discuss why public transportation is critical to the growth of our region, the benefits of having and using public transportation, and what the future might look like for riders in Marlborough.

Mayor J. Christian Dumais joins us for Episode 42 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC to discuss his first 30 days in office, priorities for the administration and why Marlborough is the city to watch.

City Council President Mike Ossing joins us for Episode 41 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC to dig into the recent tax rate decrease and explain what we can expect to see from the City Council in the coming months.

For our 40th episode, we welcome back Mayor Arthur Vigeant and his Executive Aide Trish Bernard to look back and reflect on how Marlborough has evolved over the Mayor's tenure in municipal government and gain insight on his business friendly leadership and support to the business community.

Local small business owners Amanda Mayo (Luna Pines) and Alicia Tucker (Magic & Color Co.) join Meredith and Jill to discuss Marlborough's downtown Pop-Up Shop project and the ins and outs of running a retail business as we head into the holiday shopping season.

Greg Bunn of MassHire and Dennis Collins of the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) join Meredith and Jill to talk about apprenticeship opportunities and programming available across all industries. Whether you’re an individual looking for a unique entry point into the workforce or an employer looking to boost your hiring practices, this episode is for you!

Apex Entertainment COO Marcus Kemblowski joins us for Episode 37 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC! We will be talking all things Apex, getting into the project's history in Marlborough and revealing details you might not know about the scope of what Apex offers to our community.

Returning guest Jason Palitsch of the 495/MetroWest Partnership joins us for Episode 36 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC to provide an update on regional economic development and discuss how our organizations work together on projects to benefit our community. Learn more about the 495 MetroWest Partnership by visiting their website: https://www.495partnership.org/

We are going Inside the Industry of Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Episode 35 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC. Joining us for this discussion will be Christimara Garcia (Director of the Framingham State University Entrepreneur Innovation Center) and Luiz Fernandes (Owner of Labaredas Brazilian BBQ & Bar). We'll learn how the partnership between them led to one of the are...

For Episode 34 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC, co-hosts Meredith and Jill will be answering questions submitted by residents, local businesses, and followers of the program. Having had the privilege of hosting a diverse range of guests we hope to feature our loyal listeners and engage with them on topics they want to learn more about and for us to dive into deeper.

Welcome to Episode 33 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC! In this episode, we have special guests Connie Askin, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass and Metrowest, and Dr. Daniel Riley, Principal of Marlborough High School, discussing the Mazie Mentoring Program. The Mazie Mentoring Program is a unique initiative that connects high school students with mentors in their community t...

For Episode 32 we'll be learning how the residents and businesses in Marlborough benefit from the city's municipal aggregation program with Colonial Power Group's president Mark Cappadona. Helping us to understand the process more will be City Council President Michael Ossing, who also chairs the Marlborough Municipal Aggregation Committee.  MEDC is dedicated to promoting, supporting and guid...

For Episode 31 of Exploring Economic Development with MEDC we'll be going Inside the Industry of Local Banking in Marlborough. Joining us will be Walter Dwyer (Main Street Bank), Nabil Farooq (St. Mary's Credit Union), Esi Kodra (DCU), Courtney McGloin (DCU), and David Morticelli (Avidia Bank). We'll learn the importance of having these institutions in our community, discuss current market conditi...