Events and Forums Open to the Public
Thomas Jefferson believed that an educated citizenry was the key to a successful democracy. The Research Bureau supports this philosophy through the Francis A. Harrington Forums and related events that allows experts to share and discuss insights directly with the public. Our forums cover such topics as Economic Development, Municipal Finance, Public Education, Municipal Services & Operations, Transportation, Civic Engagement, and more.
In addition to our educational forums, The Research Bureau hosts the Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards each year since 1988 to honor the unsung heroes of municipal governments. Additionally, The Research Bureau has hosted a series of municipal candidate debates for contested elections in Worcester, providing the opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates for local office.
All Research Bureau forums are free and open to all.
VIEW OUR REPORTS| Image | Title | Summary | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 39th Annual Meeting – October 9, 2024 | Watch our 39th Annual Meeting which took place on October 9, 2024. | August 21, 2024 |
 | City Manager to Deliver State of the City Address | WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB) will present a State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Jean McDonough Arts Center. | April 9, 2024 |
 | Building for our Future: Modernizing Worcester’s Schools for Future Ready Learning | In their new Strategic Plan, Our Promise to the Future, the Worcester Public Schools has committed to ensuring that each of our school facilities has the infrastructure to support equitable access to a 21st-century teaching and learning environment. | March 14, 2024 |
 | 38th Annual Meeting – December 11, 2023 | Watch our 38th Annual Meeting which took place on December 11, 2023. | November 16, 2023 |
 | 2023 Worcester Municipal Election Candidate Debates | Watch the 2023 Worcester municipal election candidate debates! | August 30, 2023 |
 | 2023 Thomas Green Award Recipients Announced! | Worcester Regional Research Bureau announces recipients of the 2023 Thomas S. Green Public Service Awards. | April 25, 2023 |
 | Worcester Now Next: An update and dialogue on the City’s Master Plan | As part of Jane Week in the Woo, The Research Bureau presents an update & dialogue on the Worcester’s Master Plan with city leaders. | April 17, 2023 |
 | Redlining in Worcester | Redlining in Worcester: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. Feb 27, 2023 5 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). | February 14, 2023 |
 | Boosting Broadband Webinar | Learn about the State’s $50 million Broadband Innovation Fund and new programs on Digital Equity Partnerships and Municipal Digital Equity Planning. | October 13, 2022 |
 | 37th Annual Meeting – December 15, 2022 | Save the Date for Our 37th Annual Meeting on December 15, 2022. | September 28, 2022 |
The Research Bureau receives many suggestions for forums or events. When considering the viability of a potential forum, WRRB staff asks a series of questions. In an effort to ensure we have answers to these questions when discussing an idea or pitch, we ask that our friends and partners with ideas provide as much detail as possible, using the form below.
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