Tag: economic development

Video: Federal Economic Development Funding Opportunities Webinar

Posted on April 2, 2021 at 2:19 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Looking to fund economic recovery and development efforts in your area? The Economic Development Administration (EDA) offers multiple funding opportunities to help local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations serve economically-distressed […]

MAPC Statement on Economic Development Bond Bill

Posted on January 15, 2021 at 10:11 am. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC Statement on the Economic Development Bond Bill For immediate release: Friday, January 15, 2021 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is glad to see that Governor Charlie Baker signed […]

Boston Mayor, 50+ Municipal Leaders Ask State House for Small Biz Relief

Posted on December 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Boston Mayor, 50+ Municipal Leaders Ask State House for Small Biz Relief For Immediate Release: December 18, 2020 Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and more than 50 Massachusetts municipal leaders […]

June Data Viz: Unemployment Under the Federal CARES Act

Posted on June 1, 2020 at 9:20 am. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Every month, MAPC’s Data Services department is releasing maps and data visualizations covering a range of vital and interrelated topics: equity, housing, transportation, climate, arts and culture, and more. June’s […]

[Friday Deadline] Join Regional Microenterprise Grant Program

Posted on May 21, 2020 at 8:46 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Community Development Block Grants for Microenterprise, Public Social Services Friday, May 22 deadline to indicate interest in regional program On Friday, May 15, the MA Department of Housing and Community […]

Report: How Can Downtowns Survive MA Reopening?

Posted on May 13, 2020 at 9:09 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 New Brief Outlines Steps Needed to Ensure Small Businesses Survive Re-opening and Thrive in Post-COVID Era Cities, towns, state must all work together […]

Building a New Future Together

Posted on May 12, 2020 at 4:12 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

How municipal governments can help their small businesses to reopen, recover, and thrive.

Equity-Forward Economic Development in Uphams Corner

Posted on March 3, 2020 at 4:23 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Equity-Forward Development in Uphams Corner Across the Boston region and the United States, neighborhoods are experiencing significant economic changes. In some cases, residents can ride the wave of the economic […]

End of the Legislative Session – How MAPC’s Priorities Fared

Posted on August 1, 2018 at 5:55 pm. Written by Government Affairs

As Massachusetts’ legislative session drew to a close early Wednesday morning, many of MAPC’s legislative priorities were up for consideration. We wanted to give you a sense of how they […]

The art of Community Building and Economic Development through Art

Posted on November 13, 2017 at 2:23 pm. Written by Kit Un

Hosted on November 6, 2017 Art and Culture Discussion Series #1: Community Building and Economic Development through Art Article written by Mallory Nezam with content provided by Carolyn Lewenberg Community […]