ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2018

City has Presence at 2018 BIO International Convention During the first full week of June, over 65,000 people descended upon Boston for the 2018 BIO International Convention . The Convention is put on by the  Biotechnology Innovation Organization   (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers, and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.   Lowell was featured in MassBio’s “State of Possible” display within the Massachusetts Pavilion on the convention floor. The City is designated as BioReady Platinum , meaning that it contains buildings that are already permitted for biotech uses and/or has 20,000 square feet or more of available space for biotech uses, as well as shovel-ready pre-permitted land with completed MEPA review and municipal water and sewer capacity to meet additional demand. These factors, in addition to the presence of research institutions like UMass Lowell and its incubator/accelerator M2D2 , make Lowell a strong location for emerging life sciences and biotechnology firms.

Lowell City Council Mayor William Samaras Karen Cirillo David Conway Rodney M. Elliott Edward J. Kennedy John J. Leahy Rita Mercier James L. Milinazzo Vesna Nuon Eileen M. Donoghue City Manager Diane Tradd Assistant City Manager/DPD Director  Andrew Shapiro, AICP Director of Economic Development

National Small Business Week

April 29th through May 5, 2018 was National Small Business Week, but the City of Lowell recognized its remarkable small business owners and entrepreneurs for the entire month of May. The Economic Development Office raised awareness of the role that the small business community plays in the local, regional, and national economies while hosting office hours and workshops at the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce , Enterprise Bank , Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), and Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union .

Roundtable discussion with SBA MA District Director Robert Nelson and City Manager Eileen M. Donoghue at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union.

City Manager Donoghue hosted a roundtable discussion with special guest, SBA Massachusetts District Director Robert Nelson, about small business lending opportunities, challenges, and SBA program offerings. Many local lenders and business stakeholders were in attendance, making for a great conversation.

Kerouac Park Improvements

The City recently launched a $25,000 crowdfunding effort to re-energize Kerouac Park. If successful, MassDevelopment will match with another $25,000 as part of its Commonwealth Places program. Funds will be used to improve landscaping and install new seating, outdoor play equipment, game stations and more.  To learn more about this crowdfunding effort and to donate click here (ENDS June 30!).

NEW BUSINESSES IN LOWELL

Purple Carrot Bread Co.

Mayor William Samaras celebrates the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Purple Carrot Bread Co. at 107 Merrimack Street.

Purple Carrot Bread Co. 107 Merrimack Street Website Facebook Lowell Sun article

Kravant Boutique

Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie photo

Kravant Boutique 21 Branch Street Website Facebook Lowell Sun article

The Keep

The Keep 110 Gorham Street Website Facebook

SUMMER FUN IN LOWELL

Lowell Spinners Schedule 2018 Folk Fest

Lowell Summer Music Series Other Festivals and Events

Top Things to Do in Lowell

Restaurant Guide

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UTEC Opens Community Kitchen & Early-Childhood Center (Lowell Sun) Crossroads: Lowell (Fox 25) M2D2 Receives Grant to Accelerate Innovation for U.S. Health Security (UML) Lowell Reinvention Blends Tech with History (Worcester Telegram) Milling Around Lowell (WGBH) Eyesore to Upscale on Appleton Street (Lowell Sun) Cox Bridge Lighting (Lowell Sun)

UPCOMING EVENTS

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