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Economic Development & Industrial Co (EDIC)
The Framingham Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) was established in 1995 to stimulate economic development and expand employment opportunities in the City of Framingham in accordance with the city’s approved economic development plans.
Definition
EDICs are quasi-public entities established by a municipality either through Chapter 121C of the Massachusetts General Law or through a Special Act of the legislature through Home Rule Petition. The Framingham EDIC was "established by Chapter 124 of the Acts of 1995.
Learn more about Framingham online.
EDIC MISSION
"Our mission is to promote economic growth by supporting new and existing businesses, support entrepreneurship, and attract, develop, and retain talent."
Monthly Meetings
Meetings are open to the public.
- Where:
Memorial Building
Executive Conference Room
150 Concord St.
Framingham, MA 01702 - When:
3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted)
Please confirm the meeting date / time with either the Community and Economic Development Division or the City Clerk’s office.
Use the City of Framingham Meeting Portal to view agendas for upcoming meetings as well as minutes from previous meetings.
EDIC Members
Name | Seat | Term Expires |
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Doug Lawrence, Chair |
Manufacturing |
June 30, 2023 |
Angela Randolph, Vice Chair |
Finance |
June 30, 2022 |
Ronda Andrews | Municipal Government | June 30, 2022 |
Andrew D'Amico | At-Large | June 30, 2022 |
Maeve Neiswanger | At-Large | June 30, 2024 |
George Matook | Industrial Development | June 30, 2023 |
Dan Rao | Real Estate | June 30, 2024 |
To learn more about the EDIC Members, read their bios.
STRATEGIC PLAN
In 2019, EDIC began work on a new Strategic Plan. They wanted to take advantage of the unique position of having a new city government and new board membership in order to chart a direction for EDIC to move forward. The EDIC formally adopted this plan at their July 15, 2020 meeting.
EDIC STRATEGIC PLAN 2020 - Final Report (.pdf)
Downtown Revitalization
The EDIC created the Framingham Downtown Renaissance (FDR) in 2003 to increase awareness of the potential of the downtown. It includes institutions, businesses, government, residents and local community groups. FDR is now a non-profit entity, but works closely with the C&ED Division and the EDIC.
To learn more about efforts to strengthen economic development in Downtown, read about Downtown Framingham, Inc.
Public Participation Policy
Given the increased scope and profile of its activities over the past year, the EDIC felt it was necessary to review how it interacted with guests and members of the public who might attend their meetings. To this end, they adopted a Public Participation Policy on December 16, 2015. This policy addresses the manner in which discussions will be directed and how members of the public may provide commentary.
Read the Public Participation Policy (PDF).
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Planning & Community Development
Physical Address
150 Concord Street
Room 121
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-532-5455
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
8:30 am - 5 pm
TUESDAY
8:30 am - 7 pm
FRIDAY
8:30 am - 12:30 pm