City projects marketed at state-wide developers’ event

NEW BEDFORD — City officials seeking to encourage developers to take a more detailed look at New Bedford's "shovel-ready development opportunities" held a show-and-tell Wednesday in Boston at a marketing event staged by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.

Twelve Bay State cities that comprise the so-called "Gateway Cities" made presentations at what was billed as a mini-trade show of shovel-ready properties held in the Hyatt Regency [read more]
 

Recycler to move to New Bedford, bringing up to 100 jobs

NEW BEDFORD — A company that recycles plastic bottles and aluminum cans has decided to relocate its New England operations from Taunton to New Bedford, bringing 11 current jobs with plans to add about 40 more in the near future and to potentially have about 100 workers on the site in the longer term.

Parallel Products of New England Inc. is planning a multi-million-dollar investment in the city. It has leased the former American Flexible Cable site on Shawmut Avenue, with plans to [read more]
 

New Bedford Ballet school springs back to its feet

NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford Ballet — where hundreds and hundreds of children and dozens of adults have practiced the art of dance — was homeless and near death last summer, but today will soar with a ribbon-cutting at its new home.
Children, parents, teachers and supporters will gather with Mayor Scott W. Lang to mark the school's move to new quarters at 2343 Purchase St. A public open house is planned from 2 to 6 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m.

The school was saved from closing by the determination of Terri DeMedeiros of New Bedford, who heads the [read more]
 

Data shows Creative Economy benefits city businesses

NEW BEDFORD — As AHA! closes in on its 10th anniversary and 116th AHA! night event, the organization has released a UMass Dartmouth evaluation of its impact, indicating that directly and indirectly it pumps more than a half-million dollars annually into the local economy.

Although the numbers reflect both direct and indirect financial results, the organization's director said the intangible results of the arts and culture nights are just as valuable as the dollars and cents. [read more]
 

Urban winery opens in downtown New Bedford

Conjure up a mental image of a winery.

You probably envision ranks of well-kept vines marching up a sun-bathed hillside and a group of buildings including a European-style tasting room.
Think again.

There's a new concept — urban wineries — spreading across the country, and downtown New Bedford boasts one of its own.

Marco Montez of Dartmouth opened Travessia Urban Winery [read more]
 

Marketing workshops offered to area small businesses

Business owners serious about growing their business, earning more revenue and making more profit can benefit from a program sponsored by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the New England Business Bulletin. The three part marketing workshop series will be presented by Dr. Cliff Robbins, a visiting lecturer at UMass Dartmouth, a Senior Business Advisor at MSBDC and a battle scarred veteran of growing, marketing and selling his own businesses.

Get Your Customers Buzzing with Dynamite Branding: [read more]
 

Applicants sought for city youth summer jobs

NEW BEDFORD — Much earlier than in past years and due to increased demand, New Directions Southcoast Inc. will begin accepting applications for summer job programs starting Friday Feb. 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Greater New Bedford Career Center, 618 Acushnet Ave.

Applications will continue to be available from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Career Center until all applications have been distributed. Applications will not be distributed before [read more]