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MARLBOROUGH CITY HAPPENINGS! - July 2016
Two area mutual banks have agreed to a merger that would create a bank with nearly $1 billion in assets and $95 million in equity across 14 branches.
The Massachusetts School Building Authority has agreed to partner with Marlborough to conduct a feasibility study into the state's funding of an elementary school building project.
Saying building a fire station on Marlborough's west is “long overdue,” City Councilor Peter Juaire asked city officials to form a committee to consider possible sites.
The city’s summer concert series will have a new twist this year as concertgoers can pick up goodies at a farmers market that will accompany the toe-tapping tunes.
At its new Marlborough headquarters, GE Healthcare Life Sciences is focusing on developing the tools that can help produce personalized drugs.
Boston Scientific is snatching up Cosman Medical to get its hands on the company’s radiofrequency ablation systems to expand its neuromodulation portfolio.
Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific Corp. has elected long-time Japanese manufacturing executive Yoshiaki Fujimori to its board of directors.
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals will seek regulatory approval for a quick-acting treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, after a final human trial reported positive results.
Marlborough's Concentric Energy Advisors will be in charge of auctioning off the Tennessee Valley Authority's incomplete Bellefonte Nuclear Plant near Hollywood, Ala., by October.
Marlborough-based Block MEMS has received a $9.8 million contract to create a detection system for chemicals, such as explosive or warfare agents, at a distance of at least 100 ft.
The NSA has certified Raytheon's KG-350 Ethernet encryption system to protect network communications for sensitive information up to Top Secret/SCI classification.
U.S. property catastrophe insurance provider ICAT has automated and streamlined its manual processes using enterprise software by Marlborough's OneShield.
Marlborough's Automatic Specialties, alongside other Central Mass manufacturers, received a Workforce Training Grant to train 22 employees and add 5 more jobs by 2018.
Marlborough-based Web Industries has become the world's largest and most diverse provider of flexible material converting and end-product contract manufacturing services.
Tata & Howard Inc., a provider of water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental services engineering solutions received a 2016 Zweig Group Fast Growth Award.
The Marlborough-based maker of innovative CHAMP spikes announced that the winner and four top-10 finishers at the European Tour's Scottish Open trusted its popular spikes.
Wayside Athletic Club became the new name for the Wayside Racquet & Swim Club in May, following an ownership change just over a year ago.
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GE HEALTHCARE
LIFE SCIENCES HQ


Take a look inside the new
GE Healthcare Life Sciences U.S. headquarters and learn why the company chose to locate in Marlborough, MA.
Watch now!


BUSINESS BREAK

MEDC Director of Operations, Meredith Harris, speaks about the organization's and city's most recent accomplishments in economic development.

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2016 MEDC
FOUNDERS RECEPTION


Take a look inside the 2016 MEDC Founders Reception, which celebrated 10 years since the organization's founding.

Watch now!


CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Focus on China & Japan

Wednesday, August 31
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Courtyard Marriott
75 Felton Street

Marlborough, MA

Learn to cater to Asia's growing travel market. This course is free for members of the Marlborough hospitality industry. To register, contact:
Linda Martins
lmartins@marlboroughedc.com



FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays in August
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Union Common
Marlborough, MA

Discover your new favorite pastry, cheese or jam, then enjoy it alongside the free Summer Concert Series.
Vendor registration is FREE!
Contact: Leanne Cordischi
lcordischi@marlboroug-ma.gov



BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The mayor’s office is recruiting community members to fill a handful of seats on city boards and committees.


ARTISTS, VENDORS, CRAFTERS

The MRCC invites local artists, vendors and crafters to participate in the 21st Annual Heritage Day Festival on Sunday, October 2nd.
Learn more.

91 Main Street, Suite 204, Marlborough, MA, 01752


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