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Economy & Jobs

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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RetailTrade

Check out our new series on the largest industries in the City of Boston, that contains facts including employment, major employers, education, and more.

Arts Entertain Recreat

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Accommodation Food Services

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The Leader in National Institutes of Health Awards for 17 years

Boston leads the nation for the 17th straight year in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant awards, with $23.4 billion in total funding. In conjunction with the BRA’s LifeTech initiative, this Research Division publication reports again on the robust health of award funding to Boston’s world-renowned hospitals, universities, and research institutions.

Manufacturing

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Information

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Administrative Support Waste

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Professional Scientific Technical

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History of Boston's Economy

Over the past thirty years, Boston has become a leader in financial services, health care, and education.

LMAT noted as resource in Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia publication

The BRA Research Division’s work was noted in the Fall 2011 issue of Cascade, a publication by the community development studies and education department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The topic is workforce development and the Labor Market Assessment Tool (LMAT) is listed as a resource.