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wbjournal.com | August 19, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 47 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y A L U M N I How have you continued to build upon your professional success since receiving this award? Since 2018, with the help of the MEDC, the City of Marlborough has continued to attract and retain high profile companies such a BJ's, Sartorius, Aspen Aerogels and Moderna, accounting for close to 1,500 new jobs to the market and over $500M in private investment. The live, work, play philosophy has been bolstered by adding hospitality gems such as The Fix Burger Bar, Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company and most recently Wemmy's Kitchen and Lounge to the dining playbook alongside staple events such as the Annual Food Truck and Arts Festival and Restaurant Week. The MEDC has helped the city secure $10M in MassWorks grant funding to help kick-start projects like the new 276-unit mixed-use complex, Alta French Hill, which will be home to 10,000 SF of new retail space, including improvements along the beloved Assabet River Rail Trail. The MEDC has since launched a Commuter Shuttle to help close the last mile gap traveling to and from the Southborough Train Station and continues to educate the public on all things' economic development with a bi-monthly video podcast. Most notably, since 2018, Marlborough has awarded over $500,000 to small businesses looking to set up shop or expand in Marlborough. Current Title: Executive Director Current Company: Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) LinkedIn handle: linkedin.com/in/meredith-harris-05505630/ MEREDITH HARRIS Class of 2018 Can we create a CUSTOM magazine for you? Whether it's the celebration of a major anniversary or the opening of a new headquarters, Worcester Business Journal's Custom Publishing Division can help you create a custom magazine for your business. Our division's top flight team of writers and designers can help you tell your story – and make your business look great! Based on our unique publishing model, it's surprisingly affordable. Call WBJ Custom Corporate Project Director Christine Juetten at 508-755-8004 ext. 270. Worcester Business Journal WBJ Custom Publishing Division Michael Alden Ryan Canuel Ursula Furi- Perry, J.D. Alexis Kelleher Madeline Mendoza Che Anderson Jennifer Caron Bert LaValley Jessica Morris Jared E. Gentilucci Victor M. Archila Danielle J. Clark David Gilchrist, MD, MBA Jennifer Leger Nathan Oriol Allison Beckler, DO Heidi Cooper Alvara Gjylapi Brian Lemerise Nicholas Pelletier Sam Bitar Matthew M. Copeland, P.E. Erica Grinkis Tom Lubelczyk Courtney E. Pelley Mark A. Borenstein Pat Davis Meredith Harris Laura Marotta Lilian Radke Kate D. Campanale Efua T. Dufu, MSW, LCSW Erin Jansky Ryan Matson Blaine Schnare Derek Canton Grace Elton Ben Jones Michael P. McDonough, CPA Bonnie J. Walker Asmar N. Akman Patrick J. DiGregorio Kevin G. Johnson Andrew B. Palumbo Jamie Salois Brendan Aylward Justin Dufresne Kevin Peterssen Jody Staruk Heather Mangione Greta Bajrami Campoverde Courtney Ross Escobar Jay Merrill John T. Pitcavage Francisco Torres Kathryn Behan Robert Fecteau Meghan E. Montaner Julia Randall Abel Travis Heather Belair Hilary Gardner Edward Murphy Keith Reardon Elizabeth Tripp Neil Callahan Ashleigh C. Gelinas, Esq. Joy Rachelle Murrieta Giselle Rivera-Flores Alexis G. Vallejos Michelle L. Cote, Esq. Avra Hoffman Dr. Milka Njoroge, PharmD Patrick T. Royce David Viens Julianne Dahrooge Maryann C. Johnson Jim Notaro Lindiana Semidei Ryan A. Wagner 2018 ALUMNI 2017 ALUMNI Sponsored Alumni Profile