I believe locally owned businesses are the key to our sustained economic development. Hard work - not quick fixes - secure our future. Research shows that for every $100 spent, locally owned businesses return up to $45 to the local economy (as compared to $13-14 from non-locally owned chain stores operating in the same community). Local business owners have deeper roots in their communities and are less likely to leave. Locally owned businesses directly help maintain Worcester’s unique character and are more able to minimize their environmental impact. Small businesses remain the largest growing employers in the United States.

The following are a part of my local economic development plan to support local businesses:
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Come Support Grace Ross, Candidate for City Councilor at-Large.

Friday, October 26th
DZian Gallery
65 Water Street, Worcester MA.
$50 contribution
5:30 to 7PM

Invitation (PDF)

Grace Ross has now been endorsed by 13 different unions in her At-Large run for Worcester City Council.

“As someone who is running in a working class city, I am honored that those who work now in our City and have worked in our City are joining with my campaign to work for decent jobs and decent healthcare that is affordable and the larger economic importance of making sure everyone in our City has a decent income to afford housing, food, medical care and the other necessities of life,” explained Ross.
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Nov 3, 9:30am-1:30pm.

Mechanics Hall, Nov 1, 6pm

Save Our Poolz ~ All At-Large City Council Candidates

7pm, Monday October 29th

Mt. Sinai Church

63 Wellington St.

(Grace will be there.)

October 29, 11-noon, City Hall Plaza.

Office of Youth Philanthropy and Civic Engagement: Candidate Forum, City Council Chambers, Friday, Oct. 19 from 3:30 to 5pm.

October 14, 4pm. Details soon.

(Grace will be there.)

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce: Meet the candidates.

New England Business Expo, 3:30-5pm, October 12, RSVP Michael Lanaca at 508-753-2924×222.