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Walking Tour: In The Footsteps of Douglas and Melville
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has a walking tour coming up. Join ranger Rufai walking in the footsteps of these great eighteenth century ...
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Arte Entre Amigos presents The Role of the Artist
NB Creative is providing a great opportunity to learn from local talent. Artist and community activist Hernan Jouba will bring his expertise to New Bedford ...
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Women United All Ideas Pitch Contest
EforAll South Coast, in collaboration with United Way of Greater New Bedford's Women United, is hosting an inspiring Pitch Contest. The event is on Thursday, ...
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TESTIMONIALS
“Acorn continues to invest in this great community because of New Bedford’s leadership and its commitment to bolstering a vibrant community. From the Mayor’s office to the City Council to every City department, New Bedford’s leadership is unwavering and truly devoted to furthering the City’s growth and greatness.”
QUENTIN RICCIARDI, CEOACORN INC.
“We are a family company with deep roots in the city and when we needed to expand we wanted to stay in New Bedford. The Business Park was a perfect fit for us and throughout the process we came to count on City Hall, the NBEDC, and the Industrial Foundation as true partners to local business.”
BRIAN JONES, CFOPLUMBERS’ SUPPLY
“South Coast Rail will soon be a reality, finally re-connecting the region to Boston. The construction contracts have been awarded and work is beginning in earnest. The continued support from everyone in New Bedford has helped achieve this important infrastructure achievement, which promises to create economic opportunity and open new doors for a future of smart growth.”
JEAN FOX, PROJECT MANAGERSOUTH COAST RAIL, MASSDOT
“I’m very grateful to be part of the TDI family and be physically in New Bedford. I completely love the district where I am, and I feel very connected with it.”
ADELSA MENDESTDI FELLOW FOR ACUSHNET AVENUE DISTRICT, MASSDEVELOPMENT
“When all of our assets; the business park, the working waterfront, the downtown, and our regional airport, are working at full potential, New Bedford’s citizens are the ones who benefit. Better jobs, safer neighborhoods, amazing cultural opportunities, and great schools, are the result of a strong economy.”
ELIZABETH ISHERWOOD, CHAIRGREATER NEW BEDFORD INDUSTRIAL FOUNDATION
“Our city has been working for well over a decade to position us as a leading American hub for the offshore wind industry. With our longstanding success in commercial fishing, strong maritime assets, and innovative growth strategy, New Bedford is well-positioned to become the leading ocean economy on the east coast.”
JENNIFER DOWNINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW BEDFORD OCEAN CLUSTER
“New Bedford is a special place in America. It is worthy of our full devotion. And when you love where you live, you’ll commit acts of love on its behalf, and make it an even better place, and maybe through that effort, improve yourself in some small way.”
MAYOR JON MITCHELLSTATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS, MAY 3, 2023
“The can-do and will-do resilient New Bedford spirit is alive and well and embedded in your major contributions to our historic and equity- advancing Community Navigator Pilot Program.”
MARK MADRIDSBA ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
“Windward Power has been in operation for 17 years supporting our working waterfront. We are excited to expand our services in New Bedford to include hydraulic-based manufacturing and become a leading service provider for the offshore wind industry and others in the growing blue economy.”
NATHAN TYNANPRESIDENT OF WINDWARD POWER SYSTEMS
“I always love to visit New Bedford. The city is alive with diverse arts, creative expression, and cultural experiences that bring the community together and celebrate local talent and stories.”
SUEELLEN KROLL, SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICERTHE BARR FOUNDATION
“Bristol Community College embraced the NB100! program as a unique opportunity to deliver our trainings designed for entrepreneurs directly to a built-in pipeline ready for opportunities to develop and grow.”
ANGELA JOHNSTONDIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS, BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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