Episode 52 | Learning More About the City Council with President Mike Ossing | EED With MEDC

Episode 55 | Downtown Pop-Up Shops with Lindsey Jaworek | EED With MEDC

We are excited to welcome our very own Lindsey Jaworek, Director of Business and Community Development to our podcast to discuss the downtown Marlborough Pop-Up Shops, what to expect for the coming season and the success small businesses have seen from the program. Make sure to tune in!

Episode 54 | Getting to Know City Council VP Sean Navin | EED With MEDC

We are excited to welcome newly elected City Council Vice President, Sean Navin, to our podcast to discuss what is expected to come before the Council this year, his family’s many years of public service and what it’s like balancing the importance of smart growth with the needs of the community. Make sure to tune in!

Episode 53 | Discover the Business Front Door with Naomi Berlin of the EOED | EED With MEDC

In episode 53 of 'Exploring Economic Development with MEDC', host Meredith Harris welcomes Naomi Berlin, Assistant Secretary of Business Growth from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development. Tune in to hear about all the ways the state economic development team can help businesses grow, especially through their new platform, The Business Front Door.

Episode 52 | Learning More About the City Council with President Mike Ossing | EED With MEDC

In episode 52 of 'Exploring Economic Development with MEDC', host Meredith Harris welcomes Mike Ossing, President of the Marlborough City Council. They discuss various topics including the roles and functions of the City Council, and specific processes like special permits and overlays. Mike highlights significant projects like the Green District and Apex that have immensely benefited the city, as well as instances where potential missed opportunities occurred. He also shares insights into his involvement with the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) and the importance of continued economic development for Marlborough’s financial health.

Episode 51 | Get To Know Michelle Mercier: CEO of The MRCC | EED With MEDC Livestream

During episode 51 of "Exploring Economic Development with MEDC", get to know Michelle Mercier, CEO and President of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. Michelle was tapped to lead the Chamber just over a year ago, learn more about where she was before and what she has done to improve the organization and engage members through her leadership. You will also gain an understanding of why a business might want to be a member, how our two organizations work together to serve the businesses in our area as well as the value that the MRCC brings to our community as a whole.