Check out MVPC’s monthly Regional Review for the latest Grant announcements and activities including upcoming virtual online events, meetings, and workshops in the Merrimack Valley.
MVPC Regional Review – May Issue
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Unemployment Snapshot: Merrimack Valley March ’21
Unemployment continues to trend downward across the Merrimack Valley. In March, the state unemployment rate dropped from 7.1% to 6.8%, with similar decreases seen in the cities and towns across our region. That unemployment rate, however, still stands at more than double the pre-pandemic rate.
New Subsidized Housing Data Layer Available
MVPC is excited to announce our new subsidized housing data that will allow communities to track their units more effectively.
Merrimack Valley February ’21 Unemployment Snapshot
The February unemployment numbers have been released, and they come with good news, unemployment acoss the valley is down.
Supporting Entrepreneurs of Color
A brief overview of the MassINC report on supporting entrepreneurs of color with a highlight on the Revolving Test Kitchen collaboration between the Lawrence Partnership, NECC, MVPC, the City of Lawrence, Lupoli Companies, and E Para Todos as a model.
Merrimack Valley January Unemployment Snapshot
The latest January 2021 unemployment data from the Merrimack Valley show a slight uptick in an otherwise downward trend in unemployment.
Updated Available Commercial Properties
MVPC just completed its quarterly update of available Merrimack Valley commercial properties on the WeAreMV website. Using this tool, you can search by property size, location, type, and more. Find a site that has just the right specifications to meet your business needs.
Merrimack Valley’s Frances Cole Lee
In honor of Black History Month, MVPC would like to recognize the Merrimack Valley poet, Frances Cole Lee for her contributions to writing and poetry.
Merrimack Valley December Unemployment Snapshot
The Merrimack Valley December unemployment snapshot details the unemployment numbres for November, 2020. This month notes a slight increase in unemployment.
Place and Meaning 2020: Expression Book
MVPC partnered with ECCF, Elevated Thought and MAPC to conduct cultural asset mapping throughout Essex County. The culmination has been published in the Expression Book.