economic

While once-bustling New Bedford remains in an indefinite pause, Councilor Hugh Dunn has laid out a vision for recovery and a return to a stronger community.

The people who are working from home are providing crucial financial assets to their employers and keeping the wheels turning. This is an underreported story.

The Port of New Bedford is a heavy-hitter when it comes to financial impact for the State of Massachusetts.

FALL RIVER - Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia may be under investigation by the FBI and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Herald News reports the Fall River Office of Economic Development alleged the mayor was under investigation by the federal agencies in relation to Correia's online business SnoOwl and on federal grants used for the City's re-branding campaign...

A new study shows that UMass Dartmouth generates nearly half-a-billion dollars in statewide annual economic impact. The study released by the Donahue Institute measured the impact of the University's local operating expenditures, major construction projects, and the spending of campus faculty, staff, and students...

The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council have entered into a new partnership. The leadership of both organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which encourages the two entities to share information and coordinate marketing efforts...

New Bedford Economic Development Council Director Matt Morrissey spent several days in Virginia Beach last week, attending an offshore wind conference. The AWEA Offshore Windpower Conference and Expo welcomed business leaders and officials from the East Coast, providing essential information on the future of offshore wind in the U...