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Hotels in Boston

This report provides information on Boston's hotel industry, growth, and overall economic impact. It details occupancy rates, hotel distribution by neighborhood, and more.

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Boston's Labor Force - 2013 (revised)

This Power Point presentation provides an overview of Boston's labor force, using the 2007-2011 and 2012 American Community Survey data. It includes demographic details of Boston's workers, as well as historic employment and unemployment trends. This report was revised to use the boundaries for the West End and Downtown that went into effect in 2014. See the original report using the previous boundaries

The Largest Employers in the City of Boston

This report provides an overview of the largest private sector employers - defined as having 500 employees or more - in the city of Boston. 121 private sector companies made the list. The report also details the largest employers within each of Boston's major industries.

The Leader in National Institutes of Health Awards for 18 years

In 2012, Boston once again received the most NIH funding of all U.S. cities, with a total of over $1.78 billion. In conjunction with the BRA’s LifeTech initiative, this report highlights the NIH funding awarded to Boston's hospitals, universities, research institutions, health organizations and private companies.

Economy Report 2013

This report discusses current demographic and economic trends in the city of Boston. In terms of demographics, this report shows that over the last decade Boston’s population has grown, became more racially and ethnically diverse, increased its share of young adults, and became more educated. As for the economy, Boston appears to have successfully weathered the storm of the most recent recession. The city has experienced strong job growth over the last year, decreased unemployment, and recent building permit data indicates a very active local real estate and construction market. Lastly, industry employment projections for the region suggest that Boston’s economy is poised to continue growing in the coming years.

Educational Services

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Finance Insurance

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Construction

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Transportation Warehousing

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WholesaleTrade

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Real Estate Rental Leasing

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