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Haverhill put on a show earlier this month to attract business investment that involved a summit of 40 leaders, tours and showcase of redevelopment opportunities across the city.
What was called “Haverhill Economic Development Roundtable and City Property Tour,” was not widely known. City officials said Tuesday those invited were select representatives of government, business, commercial real estate, manufacturing, higher education, nonprofits and economic development agencies. The gathering started June 4 at Harbor Place, downtown Haverhill. It was said to be hosted by Mayor Melinda E. Barrett’s Economic Development Task Force, chaired by City Council President Timothy J. Jordan, in partnership with the Greater Haverhill Foundation, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission.
“Haverhill is open for business,” Barrett said Tuesday. “We have tremendous assets, strong partnerships and real momentum. This event was an opportunity to bring people together, share ideas and continue building the relationships that will help shape Haverhill’s future.”
A program featured state Rep. Andy X. Vargas, MassDevelopment Senior Vice President of Business Development Rob Anderson, state Economic Development Undersecretary Patrick Field and Assistant Secretary Juan Vega and Peter Milano of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. MeVa Transit provided a bus for tours and the Chamber provided lunch at The Hill.
“This event was never intended to solve every challenge or answer every question,” Jordan said. “The goal was to start the conversation, strengthen partnerships and bring together a group of people who understand the value of collaboration. In many ways, this is the beginning of the beginning. We are building a network of leaders and partners who are committed to helping Haverhill succeed.”