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MassEcon - Summer in the City! Checking in with Massachusetts City Economic Development Leaders

07/21/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Summary

MassEcon Business Brunch - Summer in the City! Checking in with Massachusetts City Economic Development Leaders -

As part of the business brunch series in 2026, we've heard from regional and town economic development leaders across Massachusetts to better understand their priorities, opportunities, and challenges. Now it's time to check-in with our members in city economic development. Our conversation leaders from the Southeast, Northeast, Central, and Greater Boston regions will weigh in on trends and best practices in fostering economic opportunity in cities across Massachusetts.

Conversation Leaders -
• Alia Forrest, Director of Business Strategy, City of Boston
• Emily Sloane, Economic Development Coordinator, Gloucester EDIC, City of Gloucester
• Erin Rathe, Senior Planner for Economic Development, City of Watertown
• Jay Pateakos, Executive Director, Taunton Office Economic & Community Development, City of Taunton
• Meredith Harris, Executive Director, Marlborough EDC, City of Marlborough
• Pardis Saffari, Director of EconomicOpportunity and Development, City of Cambridge

This event is for MassEcon members & invited guests only.

This is a virtual event - Once registered, you will receive an Outlook invitation with the Teams information.

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

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