Worcester Business Development Corporation is a non-profit business organization whose mission is to serve as an innovative and leading force in the economic development of the City of Worcester and community at large resulting in job creation and growth in the tax base.
The staff of the WBDC, along with the WBDC Board of Directors, Executive Committee and its many sub-committees, works everyday to achieve our goals. We continue to build upon our past success and look forward to seeing all of our current projects come to fruition.
WBDC Board of Directors: The intent of the Board of Directors is to develop a shared vision of the kind of organization they would like to see WBDC become.
WBDC Staff: The staff of the WBDC continues to build upon our past success and look forward to seeing all of our current projects come to fruition.
Bowditch Award:
The Bowditch award is given each year to the individual who most contributes to Mr. Bowditch's "expectations" for the success of the WBDC.
Strategies for Accomplishing Our Mission
Brownfields Development
Industrial Park Development
Central Business District Development
Business Retention
Identify, Promote, and Build Industry Clusters
Form Public/ Private Partnerships
Support and Work in Harmony with the City of Worcester and Surrounding Communities
Seek Out Regional Solutions to Local Issues
Develop Collaborative relationships with local colleges and Universities in Economic Development
Maintain an Active and Responsive Board of Key Business Leaders