New Bedford Economic Development Council

The New Bedford Economic Development Council works collaboratively with local organizations and dozens of agencies at the city, state and federal levels to promote a business-friendly environment. NBEDC actively seeks new business investment by marketing New Bedford worldwide as a top location for business growth and expansion. In addition, we assist local companies with their expansion plans and other business concerns.

A Board of Directors, comprised of successful leaders in business, education and government, considers its advisory role seriously. Guided by the Board’s experience, and the leadership of the Mayor’s office, the NBEDC staff is busy working as a team with a “get-it-done” attitude.

With the support of our partners, the NBEDC has successfully assisted hundreds of companies to grow and locate in New Bedford. We can do the same for you.

Visit NBEDC online at: http://www.nbedc.org

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Florist Shop Opens in Downtown New Bedford

By New Bedford Economic Development Council
Published 05/7/2008
Announcements & Press Releases , Historic New Bedford , Economic Development

New Bedford, Massachusetts-The Downtown New Bedford Business District will grow again this week with the grand opening of a full-service florist shop on Purchase Street. Ana Grochmal, proprietor of “The White Bouquet,” a successful florist shop previously established in South Dartmouth has relocated her business to a Downtown New Bedford storefront at 763 Purchase Street. The White Bouquet is a full service florist shop that provides services for weddings and all special occasions.

New Bedford City woman leaves corporate America to manage downtown boutique

By New Bedford Economic Development Council
Published 03/6/2008
Announcements & Press Releases , Economic Development

When Celia Britto opened her boutique in the former Cherry and Webb building in 2003, she had scouted locations at the mall, surrounding towns and elsewhere in the city. But it was the downtown area that she found was the most attractive, the most interesting.

Quest Center company partners with UMass Dartmouth

By New Bedford Economic Development Council
Published 03/6/2008
Announcements & Press Releases , Economic Development

“Small, smart and powerful,” are a few of the adjectives UMass Dartmouth Marine Science Professor Louis Goodman uses to describe the new device he is building to gather data from the ocean.

Public visioning workshop planned for New Bedford upper harbor

By New Bedford Economic Development Council
Published 02/8/2008
Economic Development , Announcements & Press Releases

New Bedford’s upper harbor, north of Coggeshall Street, is home to one of the most intact collections of historic mill buildings and environmental beauty to be found anywhere. While the working waterfront’s piers and wharves have always been critical to New Bedford’s whaling and fishing industries, historically the upper river has been ignored as a significant asset for public access and future development.