ANNUAL REPORTS
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REFLECTING AND LOOKING AHEAD
The MEDC 2025 Annual Report highlights the economic indicators and projects that illustrate the City of Marlborough’s recent successes. The Annual Report also outlines the various initiatives through which the organization has been, among other things, helping to bring new companies to Marlborough and supporting local businesses.
In 2025, the MEDC and the City of Marlborough celebrated 19 years of economic development achievements and look forward to continuing the efforts in promoting Marlborough as the premier place to live, work, play, visit and invest in!
2025 Facts & Figures
- COMMERCIAL SPACE OCCUPIED: 390,000 SF
- COMMERCIAL VACANCY RATE: 10.4%
- JOBS ADDED TO LABOR MARKET: 700
- LOCAL OPTION MEALS REVENUE: $1,442,200 (FY25)
- LOCAL OPTION ROOMS REVENUE: $3,815,466 (FY25)
- NEW GROWTH: $2,600,000 (FY26)
- UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 4%
Company Moves & Expansions
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- Advocates, Inc.
- Blush & Ivy
- Classic Pizza I
- Comparion Insurance
- Driftwoods
- Healing Compass Counseling
- Maha Juice Bar
- MA State Crime Lab
- Race Performance Motorsport Shop & Mentoring Center
- Spill Books + Wine
- The Coffee Loft
- The Dogfather
- UMass Memorial Medical Center – Marlborough Campus
NOTE: The above list has been compiled based on known commercial real estate transactions and may not contain all company moves and expansions in the City of Marlborough for 2025.
MEDC Projects
COMMUNICATIONS & BRANDING
- Board of Directors Spotlight Video Series
- Business Retention & Attraction Program
- Economic Development In Our City Video Series
- Exploring Economic Development Video Podcast
- Marlborough City Happenings E-Newsletter & Video Edition
- Phantom Gourmet Marketing Partnership
- “Think Marlborough” Advertising Campaign
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS
- Awarded $135,750 in grants to 6 existing or new businesses through the MEDC “Toolbox” Grant Programs
- Downtown Pop-Up Shops – housed 20 unique makers, artists and creators over 32 weeks
- Hospitality ServSafe & CPR Training Courses – 174 certifications
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- 4th Annual Marlborough Restaurant Week
- 6th Annual Food Truck & Arts Festival
- Marlborough Commuter Shuttle Service
- Marlborough Downtown Village/Cultural District
- MEDC 13th Annual Founders Reception
- School to Business – Work Based Learning Partnerships With MPS
