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Meet the Patrick-Murray Cabinet: SECRETARY GREG BIALECKI

Meet the Patrick-Murray Cabinet: SECRETARY GREG BIALECKI Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development. Special thanks to:. April 1, 2009. IMPORTANCE OF THE 495/METROWEST REGION. From 1990 to 2000, our population grew at twice state average From 1980 to 2005, our employment grew 56%

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Meet the Patrick-Murray Cabinet: SECRETARY GREG BIALECKI

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  1. Meet the Patrick-Murray Cabinet: SECRETARY GREG BIALECKI Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development Special thanks to: April 1, 2009

  2. IMPORTANCE OF THE 495/METROWEST REGION • From 1990 to 2000, our population grew at twice state average • From 1980 to 2005, our employment grew 56% • We have 35 Million square feet of commercial space • Our skilled residents fuel the state’s economy and high technology employers

  3. OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS Documenting region’s economic importance Increased attention from state government Improved collaborations with peer development groups Access to resources from new state development initiatives Hosting top development projects

  4. OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES • Formalizing collaboration with state • Updating transportation and water infrastructure • Promoting workforce housing • Improving commuter rail • Conducting a corridor study for I-495 • Cultivating next generation employers GREEN JOBS ACT

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