MassEcon

Massachusetts Economic Development Academy
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-05 | MassEcon – 260 Arsenal Place, Watertown, MA 02472
Training the Next Generation of Economic Development Leaders in Massachusetts
The event will be held on June 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at MassEcon (260 Arsenal Place in Watertown, MA 02472)
This two-day professional development program designed to equip municipal leaders, emerging professionals, and community partners with the tools needed to strengthen local economies. This program will be especially helpful for those relatively new to the field of economic development. or those who wish to gain new insights on different approaches to economic development at the local or regional level.
Graduates of the Academy will receive a complimentary, introductory-term municipal/organization membership with MassEcon.
Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided to students each day.
There is no application fee. The enrollment fee in the program is $610.

**Any future applications will be waitlisted for the Fall session.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Practitioner-led sessions

Real-world Massachusetts case studies

Collaborative learning with regional leaders

Practical economic development tools

Professional networking opportunities

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understanding local and regional economies

Analyzing economic data and industry clusters

Preparing communities for investment

Public-private partnership strategies

Economic development incentives and programs

Cross-municipal collaboration strategies

Co-presented by MassEcon and UMass Lowell

Supported by the Massachusetts Municipal Association

If you have questions, please contact Sandhya Iyer at siyer@lexingtonma.gov

MassEcon Member Meet-up with Dacon at ABI-LAB
2026-06-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | ABI-LAB 2 – 22 Strathmore Road, Natick MA
This event is for MassEcon members only.

Summer Reception & Woo Sox Game
2026-06-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Polar Park – 100 Madison Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Join us for MassEcon’s 2026 Summer Reception at Polar Park (100 Madison Street in Worcester at the WooSox Farms/Club Level) on June 25. This year, we will have a networking reception with food and drinks at 5:30 p.m. before the Woo Sox game against the Toledo Mud Hens at 6:45 p.m. Parking at 10 Green Island Blvd.
5:30 p.m.: Networking Reception
6:45 p.m.: Woo Sox Game
Welcome Remarks: Tim Murray, President & CEO, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Timothy P. Murray became President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce in June of 2013. He leads a team of professionals serving the region’s business community by focusing on economic development, public policy, member services, and other activities that contribute to a vibrant business climate. The Chamber’s mission of recruit, retain, and incubate aims to bring new businesses to the region, retain existing businesses, and nurture those in emerging sectors. Prior to the Chamber, Tim was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2006, following a historic grassroots campaign alongside Governor Deval Patrick. As Lieutenant Governor, he worked to promote job growth, delivered landmark reforms in ethics, education, pensions, and the transportation system. Tim led the Patrick – Murray administration’s negotiation with CSX regarding the historic acquisition of tracks across the Commonwealth and facilitated Massport’s acquisition of Worcester Regional Airport. As Lieutenant Governor, Tim chaired the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association. A life-long Worcester resident, he was a former three-term Mayor of Worcester, New England’s second largest city. Under Tim’s leadership, Worcester experienced unprecedented progress, with $1 billion of new economic development projects, such as Gateway Park and City Square, that are helping to transform an older industrial city into one that is well positioned to lead and grow in the new economy. As President and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Murray helped lead the effort to bring the Red Sox Triple A team to Worcester as well as Madison Properties and owner Denis Dowdle who is leading the ballpark redevelopment plan on the 22-acre site that had been dormant for decades. Tim attended public schools in Worcester and St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury. He studied at Fordham University in New York City and put himself through Western New England College School of Law, attending classes at night, while working days as a substitute teacher and housing advocate. Following law school, he became a partner in the Worcester firm of Tattan, Leonard and Murray. Tim and his wife Tammy (Sullivan), also a Worcester native, continue to live there and are proudly raising their two daughters, Helen and Katerine.

This event is for MassEcon members and invited guests only.
Thank you to Event Sponsor R.H. White Construction Co., Inc.

Thank you to Event Host Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to Champion Sponsors Bowditch, Langan, BioMed Realty, Citizens, VHB, CBRE, Eastern Bank, Hunneman, and Middlesex Savings Bank
