This page covers corporate developments, market shifts, small business activity, hiring trends and commercial growth in Lowell. Reporting focuses on the organizational and economic forces at work across the city.
Christ Church United of Lowell is concluding its ministry and transferring decades of historical materials to the university's archives.
Live Poll
Do you trust local institutions to preserve your community's history over time?
Team Fishies from University of Massachusetts Lowell took first place in the 2026 Bright Electronics Manufacturing Challenge.
The NBA star pledged $300,000 to help restore gymnasium facilities at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell.
The Las Vegas-based operator acquired the Interstate 49 truck stop, its 95th location, from Alma-based TRW LLC.
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Do you think local business expansion is good for your community?
The new facility will add 7,500 cwt of daily flour production capacity at the company's Lowell, Michigan site.
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Does having local residents manage your local bank branch increase your trust in the bank?
The veteran banker will lead the financial institution's branch located on Central Street in Lowell.
Day to day, that means local retail developments, corporate departures, funding rounds and trade activity. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Industrial transitions and the conversion of older commercial space define much of the current landscape in Lowell. Shifts in regional commerce and the broader economic climate frequently dictate which enterprises expand or consolidate here.
