Dear Friends,

In this edition of our eNewsletter: The Massachusetts Technology Renewable Energy Trust estimates the alternative energy sector represents a 10,000 job growth in Massachusetts. The City of New Bedford, diligently positioning our work force and targeting the alternative energy industry, welcomes Ze-gen, Inc. as it opens its pilot waste to energy facility. The opening has already allowed the city to be a showcase for cutting-edge alternative energy companies looking for a location. Mayor Lang’s appointment of Deb Hynes as the city’s Creative Economy Coordinator supports another key economic strategic area. We also welcome Ann Marie Lopes as the city’s new Director of Tourism and Marketing. And again this year our port, a tremendous economic engine, is the number one port in the nation!

Matthew A. Morrissey
Executive Director

  Ze-gen, Inc. Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Demonstration Facility in New Bedford

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ze-gen, Inc., a clean energy company providing advanced gasification technology to convert waste streams into synthetic natural gas and low emissions electrical energy, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of its newly constructed demonstration facility in New Bedford, MA. The facility is located at New Bedford Waste Services, LLC (NBWS) at 1245 Shawmut Avenue in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

“New Bedford is thrilled to welcome... [read more]
 

  Betting on the arts to revitalize the city

Lori Bradley recognizes the impact the creative economy is making in New Bedford.

As a ceramics/mixed-media artist and as part owner of a six-artist cooperative gallery downtown – MOSAIC Gallery, which opened two weeks ago – Bradley is also part of the creative economy that has spurred mill renovations, mixed-use developments and a host of new businesses to emerge in New Bedford... [read more]
 

  New Bedford holds onto title as richest fishing port

New Bedford fishermen hauled in $281.2 million worth of seafood in 2006 to capture the title of the nation's most valuable port for the seventh year in a row, according to a report released Thursday by NOAA Fisheries.

The city maintained its No. 1 ranking despite restrictive groundfish regulations that have kept fishermen from catching large amounts of high-value stocks such as cod, said Richard Canastra, co-owner of the Whaling City Seafood Display Auction... [read more]
 

  New task force studies alternative energy

NEW BEDFORD — Mayor Scott W. Lang has launched a new task force to advise him in making the city more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

The group is charged with identifying "things that New Bedford can do to immediately cut costs and increase conservation," Mayor Lang said.

Recommendations and implementation plans for municipal energy and environmental initiatives will be submitted to the mayor in the fall. The mayor will review... [read more]
 

  Mayor Names New Director of Tourism & Marketing

Mayor Scott W. Lang has appointmented Ms. Ann Marie Lopes as the new director of the New Bedford Office of Tourism and Marketing. After reviewing a pool of 18 different applicants, the City Tourism and Marketing Director Search Committee unanimously recommended Ann Marie Lopes for the position.

Ms. Lopes has a Master of Arts Degree in English from Brown University in English and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Wellesley College. Ms. Lopes has more than 20 years of experience in marketing... [read more]