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MARLBOROUGH CITY HAPPENINGS - OCTOBER 2017
With about 30% of the state’s technology jobs already in Marlborough, the city and five surrounding towns are joining the race to lure Amazon’s 2nd headquarters to MetroWest.
With access to major highways and Boston, MetroWest is always looking to attract new companies to boost the local economy and bring business to smaller vendors and stores.
The $160-million, 475,000-square-foot Apex Center of New England has begun opening on Route 20 in Marlborough this week, with about two dozen tenants set to open in all.
Thirty-two local companies, including 12 set to open this fall at the Apex Center of New England, looked to fill over 1,000 vacancies during the city’s largest annual job fair.
Once the 88,830-square-foot expansion of the New England Sports Center is fully completed, the NESC will become the largest indoor ice skating facility in the world.
MEDC executive director, Meredith Harris, joined Bowditch & Dewey's 3rd Annual Economic Development Summit in Worcester to talk about her group’s efforts to put together a pitch for Amazon’s 2nd HQ.
A downtown is the beating heart of a city, the reflection of a community—its diversity, its values, its character. That is the image that we, at the MEDC, want our downtown to project.
High school juniors are getting a head start on their college education through a pathways initiative that Gov. Charlie Baker believes more high schools should implement.
City students, parents and district staff can now stay up to date on the happenings in the public schools with a single touch on a smartphone screen.
Marlborough Public Schools recently invested in SMART 65" flat panel touch displays for the classroom in an effort to make teaching and learning more interactive.
AAA members looking to register their vehicles, or renew their licenses or registrations can now do so at the AAA office in Marlborough.
Massachusetts is looking for thoughts from the public on plans to overhaul the interchange of the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495.
Get your Fribbles, Jim Dandies and Fishamajigs right around the corner. Friendly’s is opening its first ground-up Massachusetts restaurant since 2004 in Marlborough.
High technology systems engineering firm, JENTEK Sensors, Inc. has relocated its headquarters from Waltham to Marlborough.
Marlborough medical device manufacturing giant Boston Scientific has agreed to a deal worth up to $300 million to acquire a privately-held medical device company.
A Marlborough-based subsidiary of a Japanese pharmaceutical company has partnered with a Seattle biotech in a deal worth up to $124 million.
KS Partners has acquired the 584,648-square-foot, seven -building, 57-acre campus on Nickerson Road, known as Marlborough Technology Park, for $46 million.
ReWalk Robotics, with U.S. headquarters in Marlborough, says it will begin testing of its soft-suit exoskeleton for stroke victims, as part of a collaboration with Harvard University.
API Technologies Corp., manufacturer of systems and components for high-tech equipment, has partnered with a Norwood-based firm for European customers.
Marlborough-based network security company Corero has released its newest network defense tool capable of defending against physical or virtual network threats.
After operating for a couple of years in Ashland, Polished Nail Studio owner Tan Du is looking to expand his MetroWest presence by opening a Marlborough location.
T.J.Maxx is starting an initiative on women's rights with former boxer Laila Ali and Barbara Corcoran, a celebrity investor on the entrepreneur TV show "Shark Tank."
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Under Mayor Arthur Vigeant's leadership, the City Council and MEDC have been working together to foster economic development, job growth, and community revitalization in the City of Marlborough.

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Marlborough had a lot of firsts this summer! New brewery, new bike-share program and new long-term goals for downtown. MEDC executive director, Meredith Harris, talks to WMCT-TV to unpack these and other major Marlborough stories.

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The MEDC held it's 7th annual Founders Reception at the Special Olympics Massachusetts. WMCT-TV has the highlights.

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Have you tried the new bike share program? It's fun!

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November 3rd - 5th
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

Shop directly from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection of jewelry at the lowest prices!

November 11th - 12th
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

Meet a healthy mix of over 275 local and national vendors offering products and services to help you live your best life!

November 17th - 19th
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

More than 170 American artists and master craft makers exhibit unique sculptures, paintings, home furnishings, and more.

November 23th
Marlborough Moose
Family Center

67 Fitchburg Street

CSF of Marlborough Dollars for Scholars is hosting its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K Walk/Run. Join for a fun way to start your Thanksgiving!

November 26th
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West

Browse through 100 exhibitors of 18th & 19th century furniture, paintings, ceramics silver, toys, stoneware, folk art, and more.
CPR & HEIMLICH
MANEUVER TRAINING
(Includes use of AED)

November 10th @ 9am - 1pm
Patriot Ambulance
15 Sawin Street


The above course is free for employees of Marlborough restaurants and hotels. Registration is required.

To register, contact:
Chris McDade | 508-229-2010
cmcdade@marlboroughedc.com
Registration deadline: Nov 6th.

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