Check out the latest news from Downtown Worcester from our press releases and stay current with local happenings and artist spotlights in our newsletters! Interested in learning more? Feel free to contact us.
Press Releases
Our media announcements highlight our efforts to enhance Downtown Worcester.
Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District Enlivens Storefronts with Local Art
5/17/22
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) selected two local artists to bring new vibrancy to windows on Portland and Salem Streets in Downtown Worcester.
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Business Improvement District Awarded $75,000 Grant
4/20/22
This program will include signage, street banners, digital advertising, and translation of the BID’s website to bring greater awareness of the diverse array of businesses and attractions available to those visiting Downtown.
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Downtown Worcester BID Unveils its New Website
3/21/22
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with inThink Agency, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.downtownworcester.org.
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BID Brings Olympic Spirit to Downtown
1/21/22
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District will host an all-ages event to bring the spirit and camaraderie of the winter games to Downtown Worcester.
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BID Releases Downtown Worcester Pandemic Recovery Plan
12/10/21
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District and the City of Worcester release a pandemic recovery plan for Downtown Worcester through the Massachusetts Local Rapid Recovery Plan Program.
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Lighting & Window Displays Add to Winter Festivities
12/3/21
The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District has partnered with the City of Worcester, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, and Creative Hub Worcester to create an exciting experience with lighting installations and window displays to coincide with Worcester’s 2021 Festival of Lights.
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Community Input Sought for Recovery Plans
9/21/21
The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District are seeking community input on project priorities as part of a COVID recovery plan for Downtown Worcester.
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BID Provides New Outdoor Dining Options Downtown 7/27/21
New Waste Disposal Units Mean Cleaner Downtown Sidewalks 7/23/21
Artists’ Window Displays Enliven Vacant Storefronts 6/30/21
Tourism Recovery Grant to Support Marketing August Celebration 4/26/21
Downtown Worcester to Receive Recovery Planning Assistance 3/10/21
Ambassador Program Highlighted in New Video 11/25/20
Artists Showcase Public Desires for Downtown Worcester 10/16/20
Artists Transform Storefronts as Part of Planning Initiative 9/1/20
Newsletters
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