Economic Development

NEW BEDFORD - Mayor Jon Mitchell painted a positive picture as he delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School.

The lack of education skills and drug abuse could well be costing the region good paying jobs.

Councilor At-Large Linda Morad tells WBSM News, she appears to have the votes necessary to become the next City Council President. Morad says the Council reorganization meeting will take place on January 4th. "Some of my colleagues have indicated to me that they would be happy to support me...

The Mass. Secretary of Housing and Economic Development visited New Bedford on Thursday. Secretary Jay Ash toured the State Pier with Mayor Mitchell and served as the keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of the New Bedford Economic Development Council...

Linda Morad says she will run for re-election to the City Council.  Morad returned to the Council two years ago and hopes to be re-elected as one of five at large City Councilors in November. Morad says if she's successful, she'll continue to focus on city finances and economic development...

The New Bedford Economic Development Council is not taking a break to mourn the loss of a casino deal in the city. Executive Director Derek Santos says the Council will continue to look at potential uses for the Cannon Street Power Station that may have hosted a casino, and more importantly, thousands of jobs...

The head of the Public Policy Center at UMass Dartmouth says the beginning weeks of the pro-business Baker administration could result in a unique opportunity for leaders on the Southcoast. Dr. Michael Goodman is a leading expert on the Mass...

More than 50 potential developers toured New Bedford on Thursday, getting a look at vacant property and buildings as possible sites for future economic development..... Economic Development Council Director Derek Santos and his staff led bus tours throughout the city, visting sites in the North End, South End, Downtown and along the Waterfront...

Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker has unveiled an economic development plan he says will create jobs, strengthen communities and build better schools. The plan calls for using tax credits to offset the cost of minimum wage increases, and to reward businesses that hire welfare recipients and veterans...