ABOUT MEDC
What is MEDC’s Role with the City of Marlborough, MA
MEDC is a public-private partnership operating as a sec. 501(c) nonprofit corporation, established by state legislation, Chapter 40 of the Acts of 2007. So, while we work closely with the Marlborough Mayor and City Council, we operate independently from them.
Our role is to work directly with site selectors, developers, investors, and businesses to help them enter, establish and expand in the city. We do this in order to facilitate and foster economic development, improve the quality of life for local residents and, ultimately, stabilize the residential tax rate by expanding the commercial tax base.
We’re funded through an annual transfer from the City of Marlborough’s economic development fund. The account is financed through a 2% local option hotel rooms tax, which was approved and implemented by the Marlborough City Council in 2010.
MEET THE MEDC TEAM
Meredith Harris
Executive Director
Meredith leads the team at MEDC and together with the Mayor, City Council and City Departments works to implement Marlborough’s Economic Development Master Plan.
Lindsey Jaworek
Director of Business & Community Dev
Fueled by a deep passion for the hospitality industry, Lindsey is committed to driving its growth while fostering meaningful connections with businesses and the local community.
Linda Martins
Director of Operations
Along with day-to-day operations, Linda manages the Marlborough Economic Development “Toolbox” Financial Incentive Programs and the Revolving Loan Fund Program.
Lauren Pole
Marketing & Administrative Associate
With strong enthusiasm for social media, digital advertising, and supporting small businesses, Lauren brings modern creativity to the team through her skills in content creation.