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region," Matthews said.
Having a diversified base of indus-
tries relying on educated workers
means one strong sector can protect
the local economy if one industry fal-
ters, Matthews said.
"Where one cluster can lag, other
clusters tend to pick up the skilled
workers," he said.
For example, ann experienced web
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designer can find work in all kinds of
industries.
"Whether you're a retail headquar-
ters or a life science company, you
need that level of skill," he said.
Something for everyone
Margareth Basilio Shepard, a
Framingham city councilor and small
business owner, said the strong
Greater Boston economy helps
MetroWest thrive, as residents and
business look west for more affordable
space. Shepard said the area's cities
and towns are responding with strong
plans to support development.
"Framingham and Marlborough are
really making an effort to attract new
businesses," she said. "Places where
people can work, play and eat, and can
cut down time on their commute and
have a better lifestyle and more time
with their families – that's the direc-
tion that the MetroWest is taking."
Jim Gordon, president of Gordon
Real Estate, which sells and leases
commercial space in MetroWest, said
GE Healthcare Life Sciences' headquarters is in Marlborough in a former Digital Equipment Corp. facility.
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Paul Matthews, executive director of the
495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership