Overview
The SWC EDO is represented by a group of economic development professionals who seek to foster growth in the southern Worcester county region of Massachusetts. With members from a variety of sectors, including local government and planning, higher education, private industry, and small business, the SWC EDO represents various perspectives on growth and development as well as workforce development. Those who are interested in joining the Board of Directors can contact Kerrie Salwa at ksalwa@cmrpc.org
Southern Worcester County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The Economic Development Organization (EDO) and CMRPC staff update the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to reflect the latest target redevelopment sites, innovative financing and permitting techniques, and the newest thinking in our region. View the SWC CEDS webpage.
Board Members
Janet Pierce, Executive Director, CMRPC
Karen Pelletier, V.P. of Operations, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jeff Turgeon, Director, CMREB/Central Mass HIRE
David George, Town Planning, Town of Holden
Peter Dunn, Chief Economic Development Officer, City of Worcester
Jeannie Hebert, Executive Director, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth Cruz, President, Latin American Business Association
Julie Holstrom, Worcester Business Development Corp.
Agendas & Minutes
View the Agendas and Minutes of the Southern Worcester County Economic Development Organization Board of Directors meetings.
