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Welcome to the Central MA BioCluster.

Why Central Massachusetts?

Central Massachusetts has a highly educated workforce and burgeoning life sciences ecosystem.

Central MA by the numbers

Central MA by the numbers

Worcester ranked #15 "Top 25 Life Sciences Research Talent Clusters"

CBRE, 2022

Worcester #2 on “Best New England Cities to Start a Business"

WalletHub, 2016

27 Bioready communities.

MassBio, 2023

Worcester ranked #12 on "Top US Markets for Job Recovery Post-COVID"

Boston Business Journal, 2021

Worcester ranked #20 on “Best Cities for STEM Jobs”

WalletHub, 2021

Worcester ranked #2 on "Friendliest US Cities for Small Businesses"-

ThumbTack, 2017

Organizers

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The Executive Office of Economic Development’s goal is to create an environment within Worcester conducive to both business and residential growth and progress. The Department stands ready to assist in all aspects of the development process, including identifying a site, securing financing, and obtaining permits. Our highly professional and motivated staff has access to financial and technical programs available through local, state and federal government, as well as through public/private collaborative efforts of the City, local banking institutions and other business assistance agencies.

Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) is dedicated to job creation and retention throughout Massachusetts by promoting the growth of start-up biomedical companies. MBI is committed to collaborating with the academic, business and government communities to promote Massachusetts as the world leader in the life & health sciences industry.

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UMass Chan Medical School is the only public medical school in the commonwealth. UMass Chan's mission is to advance the health and wellness of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the world by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery and public service. In doing so, it has built a reputation

as a world-class research institution and as a leader in primary care education, perennially ranked in the top 10 percent of medical schools for primary care by U.S. News and World Report.

UMass Chan attracts more than $300 million annually in research funding, placing it among the top 50 medical schools in the nation and first among medical schools in Massachusetts. The Medical School’s research community includes a Nobel laureate, a Lasker award recipient, seven National Academy members and four Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.

The Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC) was founded in 1965 by a large group of public-minded citizens. The mission of this organization was to collaborate with community officials in the Greater Worcester area to create a comprehensive approach to the economic challenges that face a community. In the spirit of civic responsibility, the WBDC was established to serve as an innovative and leading force in the economic development of the City of Worcester and the region, expanding the tax base through the creation and promotion of employment opportunities, while assisting in the development and growth of business and industry.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest Chamber in New England representing 2,100 members from all industries and of all sizes located in our service area of 35 cities and towns and other communities in Central Mass. and beyond. As a member-driven organization, the Chamber works on behalf of businesses to create valuable programs and events that help to grow their networks, advocate for favorable, business-friendly public policy, work with our partners to assist with economic development efforts that create more opportunities and jobs, and support individual members on a variety of issues.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Today, WPI recognizes the essential nature of preparing and supporting future scientists, engineers, and business leaders in their journeys to become the empathetic, collaborative, and resourceful STEM professionals the world needs now.