Economic Development & Planning

Regional Economic Development Efforts

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The CEDS Committee and EDD Governing Board meet with Coop Power to discuss the proposed Biodiesel plant in the I-91 Industrial Park.

Project Overview

The FRCOG is actively engaged in economic development initiatives that focus on an area greater than just Franklin County. We recognize that the success of the larger region will positively influence Franklin County's economy. These initiatives support infrastructure improvements, workforce skills enhancement, growth of small business and entrepreneurship, and marketing of the region for commercial and industrial development.

Current Activities

Staff serves on several important committees of regional economic development initiatives, such as the Plan for Progress, the Economic Development Partners and Homefield Advantage Committees, and the Northern Tier Energy Sector Partnership. 

The Plan for Progress, a cooperative effort for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties, assesses economic development needs in the greater region and identifies strategies for meeting those needs. Addressing the same geographic area is the Economic Development Partners and Homefield Advantage Committees, coordinated by the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. The Northern Tier Energy Sector Partnership is focused on enhancing the workforce for the clean energy industry sector northern Worcester County to the Berkshires.

Future Plans

Tthe FRCOG will continue to support and participate in regional efforts to build a diversified, sustainable economy for the greater Franklin County region.

Links

Pioneer Valley Plan for Progress - Performance Indicators

Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts

Franklin/Hampshire Regional Employment Board

Page last updated on 12/05/2011 .

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