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Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Regional Assets Study, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Regional Assets Study, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report is intended to illuminate the region of the Merrimack River and its assets. The motivation for the study is simply this: The assets of the region have never been comprehensively compiled and, in an age of tremendous economic competition it is essential that this information be publicly distributed. The Merrimack River is located in the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts.
Biotechnology And Industrial Development, Center For Economic Development
Biotechnology And Industrial Development, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
Biotechnology is defined by the industry as the commercial application of modern biology. It is a fairly young industry and it recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in 1996. There are over 13,000 biotech companies in the United States which employ over 100,000 people. The main focus of their research includes agricultural, environmental and medical applications. The agricultural sector research is directed towards food, food processing, animal and plant breeding applications. The areas in medical research include pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical instruments and medical software. Environmental applications deal with bioremediation, biopesticides and other alternatives to waste removal. The biotech industry is …
Indsutrial Revitalization Plan Liberty Taylor Corridor, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Indsutrial Revitalization Plan Liberty Taylor Corridor, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report was designed to begin the community renewal program for Liberty-Taylor Industrial Corridor located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The objectives of the report was to describe current conditions the Liberty-Taylor Corridor; to analyze and update previous planning studies of the Corridor; to identify key roadblocks to investment in the Corridor, and to present possible solutions in order to stimulate reinvestment.
Site Feasibility Study Cottage Street Industrial Site, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Site Feasibility Study Cottage Street Industrial Site, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report was to determine the feasibility of developing an industrial park on an 53 acre parcel located along Memorial Drive and Cottage Street in Springfield, Massachusetts.