Worcester Business Journal

Fact Book November, 2017

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wbjournal.com | Fact Book 2017 | Worcester Business Journal 51 The people we serve can't do what you're doing right now. They're visually impaired. Or in some way physically limited. So they can't read or hold a newspaper, magazine or book. Audio Journal puts them in touch with the world. To help keep them aware and mentally active, we broadcast news, information, interviews and entertainment. 24 hours a day. Using special radios, tv, telephone or the internet. And we do it all for FREE. Get involved. We run a tight ship, but we do need help covering our operating expenses. You can support our valuable mission: • As a sponsor (your company can help underwrite our activities/events). • As a donor (most of our funds come from fundraising and grants). • As a volunteer (yes, you, too, can be an on-air broadcaster; we'll train you). And if you know someone who could benefit from our services, please let us know. Get started… hear. Call Vincent Lombardi, our director: 508-797-1117. Or email: info@audiojournal.net. Or visit: www.audiojournal.net. You can make a big difference in the lives of people who can't do some of the simple things you can do. The people we serve can't what you're doing right now. They're visually impaired. Or in some way physically limited. So they can't read or hold a newspaper, magazine or book. Audio Journal puts them in touch with the world. To help keep them aware and mentally active, we broadcast information, interviews and entertainment. 24 hours a day. special radios, tv, telephone or the internet. And we do it all for FREE. Get involved. We run a tight ship, but we do need help covering our operating expenses. You can support our valuable mission: • As a sponsor (your company can help underwrite our activities/events). • As a donor (most of our funds come from fundraising and grants). • As a volunteer (yes, you, too, can be an on-air broadcaster; we'll train you). And if you know someone who could benefit from our services, please let us know. Get started… hear. Call Vincent Lombardi, our director: 508-797-1117. Or email: info@audiojournal.net. Or visit: www.audiojournal.net. You can make a big difference in the lives of people who can't some of the simple things you can do. You can make a big difference in the lives of people who can't do some of the simple things you can do. Equal Housing Lender I Member FDIC | Member DIF North of Ordinary Figure 1 - Football Player BankMainStreet.com | 508-481-8300 It's like Scoring a touchdown for your wallet. ASK FOR KASASA You deserve free checking with real rewards, like cash back or high interest. Oh yeah, and ATM fee refunds. 2007 2008 2016* 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 11,800 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 11,600 11,900 10,800 Worcester County education employment *Preliminary data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-seasonally adjusted Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Massachusetts education employment 2007 2008 2016 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 165,600 0 45,000 90,000 135,000 180,000 161,000 159,200 158,400 Multi-million dollar facilities Construction projects on the area's campuses are significant source of growth in the area. Last year alone, Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester opened its $23-million Engineering, Science and Technology Center, Clark University unveiled its $17-million Alumni and Student Engagement Center, and Framingham State College opened the doors of its $35-million West Hall dormitory. In two major campus construction projects now underway, the College of the Holy Cross is spending $95 million on its new Luth Athletic Complex, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute is build- ing the $49-million Foisie Innovation Studio and Messenger Residence Hall. Colleges often prioritize local labor for those projects, Went said. Community impact As nonprofits, colleges don't pay property taxes on much of the land they own. But they do on some sites, such as student rental housing, and make some voluntary payments to their host community. Last year, those payments totaled $2.5 million, accord- ing to HECCMA, which represents Worcester's nine colleges, plus Anna Maria College and Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton. Colleges bring visitors and spending through sporting events, talks, perfor- mances or tours. They are among the area's largest attractions, Pelletier said. "We bring in so many visitors to the colleges, either alumni or prospective students, and they provide feet on the street in Worcester," Went said. W I N D U S T R I E S H i g h e r E d u c a t i o n

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