We are a constant evolution of planning, developing and promoting—encouraging sustainable development of the Merrimack Region through responsible and efficient use of regional resources. Collaborating with communities to plan jointly and promote with economy is key to our mission—comprehensive economic development is a cornerstone to our livelihood, and that of our communities.
To support economic development in the Merrimack Valley, we provide a broad range of services, beginning with the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). MVPC maintains the CEDS, which provides an overview of existing conditions, list of public works projects, detailed statistics, regional resources, and presents a list of goals, objectives, and tactics for the region. It is developed in collaboration with leaders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
The CEDS provides critical support to MVPC’s Brownfields Assessment and Redevelopment Program and GIS-based economic development website, Merrimack Valley Means Business (MVMB.biz). MVPC is a regional economic and demographic data center and offers technical assistance via Policy Insight, an economic forecasting model that measures the regional impacts of shifts in public policy, demographics, and economic performance.
