Business Retention & Growth

Marketing Promotion & Attraction

Real Estate Development

Public Infrastructure Support

Workforce Development

Business Retention & Growth Marketing Promotion & Attraction Real Estate Development Public Infrastructure Support Workforce Development

Our Work

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Real Estate & Infrastructure

We work alongside developers, property owners, and municipal partners to bring commercial, residential, and industrial projects to life, aligning private investment with public goals, activating underused land, and maximizing the highest and best use of every site. From riverfront redevelopment to new housing and mixed-use construction, we help projects move from vision to groundbreaking.

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Business Retention & Growth

A thriving local economy starts with understanding the needs of the businesses that drive it. We work to develop a deep understanding of Pawtucket's business community, recognizing that quickly addressing opportunities and challenges facing local employers is essential to the city's long-term economic success. We use these insights to connect employers with the resources, relationships, and solutions they need to grow, while working with public and private partners to strengthen the overall business environment and ensure Pawtucket remains a competitive place to invest, operate, and succeed.

Marketing, Promotion, & Attraction

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Pawtucket is one of Southern New England's most exciting places to live, work, invest, and build a business. As the city continues its remarkable reimagination, The Pawtucket Foundation works to elevate its profile by sharing the stories, opportunities, and assets that make Pawtucket unique. We also highlight the strengths that have long defined Pawtucket, including its thriving arts and cultural community, growing craft beverage scene, diverse culinary offerings, historic architecture, entrepreneurial spirit, and strategic location.

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We collaborate with employers, educators, workforce organizations, and public partners to strengthen Pawtucket's workforce and build a talent pipeline aligned with the needs of today's economy. Through labor market analysis, skills development initiatives, industry partnerships, and talent attraction efforts, we help connect residents to opportunity while ensuring businesses have the workforce they need to grow and compete.

Workforce Development

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