Available Land - 300 acres - Lots ranging from 5 to 45 acres
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Park Entrance - Adjacent to Route 140 (Exit 7 On/Off ramps)
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Labor Availability - Easier to hire due to the second highest unemployment rate in state; test the labor market via blind ad
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Labor Skills - Strong in high-end manufacturing, assembly, distribution and back office; exposure to
nearby colleges and universities with 75,000 students
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Labor Costs - 10 - 40 % below Greater Boston area and 40% below New York City
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Housing Costs - 50% lower than Greater Boston
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Recruiting Assistance -by “Career Center” - New Bedford's 60 person job recruiting agency
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Land Price - Low haggle-free pricing policy of $75,000 per acre
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Utilities - Fully serviced and developed sites with all utilities underground. 5 Million Gallons /day spare water & sewer capacity
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Permitting - Extremely pro-business with 90 day local permitting and 30 day state permitting due to MEPA master plan approval for park
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Amenities - Day Care, Bank, Advanced Telecommunication Infrastructure, Restaurant and Machine shop
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Appearance - Beautiful park-like setting
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Financing & Tax Incentives - Low cost building and equipment financing available; property tax discounts; 5% State Investment Tax Credit; Training & Infrastructure Grants
