Economic Development
Enhancing the overall business climate means pushing ourselves to do creative community projects that create a more vibrant sense of place in the City of Chicopee. Check out some of our most recent initiatives:
Center Space
Center Space is a temporary spot, created in partnership with the City of Chicopee, MassDevelopment’s TDI and Chicopee Center Businesses. The park is a City owned parcel, that has been renovated to accommodate events like outdoor movie nights, food truck festivals, and creative proposals from the community. Center Space opened in August of 2022, and you can find local food trucks such as Wicked Twist Food Truck, serving Southern comfort food.
Center Place After
Center Place Before
Center Fresh Farmers Market
Organizing Center Fresh has been a rewarding way for us to give back to our main street businesses by contributing to a vibrant community downtown. Now proudly managed by the City of Chicopee, Center Fresh returns after a one-year hiatus excited to continue our city's beloved tradition. Shop fresh, locally grown produce, browse handcrafted goods from talented artisans, enjoy homemade baked treats, grab a bite from your favorite food trucks, and relax with live music. Supporting creative entrepreneurs as they break into the business market is just one way we help enable our business community.
Join us for a THRILLER of a 5K road race & Walk on October 31st , 2026! this year's sixth annual thriller 5k lands on halloween, and we plan to have a blast!
