This summer, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) launched the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) planning process in partnership with public and private economic development stakeholders from across the region. The creation of a...
Pilot to Permanent: Regional Economic Development Program
Originally published by the Essex County Community Foundation - see their post here After year-long pilot, strategies to grow local economy expand, become permanent By Michelle Curran A pilot effort to establish a targeted economic development strategy in the...
MVPC Hosts Haverhill Housing Forum
MVPC hosts the Haverhill Housing Forum discussing housing policy and challenges with Massachusetts Housing Partnership.
April ’22 Quarterly Economic Development Update
The first three months of 2022 have already passed, and as spring arrives we will take a look at two data points important to the Merrimack Valley's economy: unemployment and available commercial properties. Unemployment in the region has ticked slightly upward, a...
Haverhill Housing Forum
Please join us to discuss how housing development plays a role in Haverhill's future. Dinner provided! Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. HC Media, Harbor Place, 2 Merrimack Street, Haverhill
MVPC Welcomes Lauren Keisling As Newest Community Planner
MVPC welcomes Lauren Kiesling, our newest Community Planner to the Economic Development program. Welcome, Lauren!
Post-COVID Economy Presentation for MVPC Commissioners
A recap of the highlights from Dr. Mark Melnik’s presentation on Massachusetts economic growth and challenges in the age of COVID-19.
MVPC Talks the State of the Local Economy on WHAV
MVPC’s Community & Economic Development Program Manager, Nate Robertson joined WHAV’s Win Damon to talk about the state of the local economy.
Workforce Survey Results
MVPC, in partnership with MassHire, conducted a survey of Valley employers to learn how to better respond to their workforce challenges.
Merrimack Valley Unemployment: December Snapshot
The Merrimack Valley Unemployment Snapshot for October shows that numbers are for the most part holding steady across the Valley.