One of MVPC’s many initiatives includes developing and implementing a five year regional economic strategy, housed within the Community and Economic Development department of the Commission. The strategy, known as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)...
Haverhill’s Development District Wins Arts Grant
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission was ecstatic to learn that the Switchboard won a $25,000 grant to build their artist residency program. The program brings artists to Haverhill for 2-4 week residencies at the downtown arts space. The Switchboard decided to...
Updates to WeAreMV.com
MVPC keeps an updated, searchable, inventory of available space in the Merrimack Valley complete with contact, zoning, and infrastructure information. Click the link above to see the latest updates. Explore the site and learn more about entrepreneurs who are...
Clean, Efficient Energy for All: MVPC Awarded AARC Grant
In December, the Baker-Polito Administration announced grants totaling nearly $800,000 to eight Massachusetts Regional Planning Authorities through the Affordable Access to Regional Coordination (AARC) Grant Program for education, training, and outreach to increase...
MVPC Attends National Brownfields Conference
Two of MVPC’s staff members attended the EPA’s National Brownfield’s Conference to discuss challenges and success stories.
MVPC Awarded U.S. Economic Development Administration Funds
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission received funding from the EDA to build a public data portal for the Merrimack Valley region.
Mapping Arts, Culture and Creativity in the Valley
MVPC Leads a First-of-its-Kind Cultural Asset Mapping Project in the Merrimack Valley
One of the Best in the Nation
Merrimack Vallye Economic Developement Strategy Highlighted as one of the Best in the Nation.
Spotlight on the Local Textile Industry
One of the benefits of working regionally is the ability to connect the dots which may have gone unnoticed.