This EDA investment supports the montachusett regional planning commission with conducting a current and comprehensive study of the region's existing and developed industrial areas for future industry…

The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) received a $268,146 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) to conduct a comprehensive study of existing and potential industrial areas in Leominster, Massachusetts. The study will identify new industrial sites that can guide regional development efforts to attract businesses and industries, create high-wage jobs, and diversify the regional economy. Completing by November 2024, the project allows MRPC to inventory current industrial locations and determine future development opportunities to spur job growth. As the regional planning agency for 22 communities, MRPC utilizes federal grants to deliver economic development and community planning services throughout north central Massachusetts.

This EDA investment supports the montachusett regional planning commission with conducting a current and comprehensive study of the region's existing and developed industrial areas for future industry attraction in leominster, massachusetts. The project will allow for the identification of new and potential industrial sites available that will guide the region on future development of industrial locations in order to attract new business and industries and spur new job creation throughout the region. Once completed, the project will help generate opportunities for high-wage jobs in the area, which will create a more diverse and resilient regional economy.