The Printers Building: Where Creativity and Community Are Boundless |
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A sense of pride for Worcester’s unique structures and historical buildings is what bonds many people in the Heart of the Commonwealth, and the Printers Building is no exception. This nearly 100-year-old Downtown Worcester mainstay—the former home of several printing companies, from where it gets its name—now hosts some of the most creatively driven local businesses, from art galleries and musical masterminds to incubator hubs and makerspaces.
“[The Printers Building] is an explosion of culture, creativity, and discovery of new things,” relays Julian Wade, president of Davis Publications, the Davis and Wade family-owned art education publishing company that set up The Printers Building Trust, which acts as sole owner of the building. Together, the two have breathed new life into the space.
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“The building is very personal to me, to my family,” he points out. “I have deep, fundamental memories of coming to visit my father, my grandfather. The creaks of the floor, the smells of the elevator… Even when it wasn’t in the best shape, it was always something that the family took pride in. And as you get to meet people in the community, they talk about their own memories. They walk into the building now and they have a lot of pride for what they did here, who they worked for, their individual experiences.”
Julian says the building’s tenants—from Crocodile River Music to Technocopia—have wholeheartedly created a sense of togetherness as each has joined the inner workings of the place. The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID), for which Julian serves on the board, established its office on the fifth floor following the building’s $10,000,000 rehab, which spanned from 2014 to 2019.
“We’re grateful every day to work in such an exciting space, with its beautiful views of Downtown and proximity to everything,” says BID Executive Director Evelyn Darling. “That it’s an adaptive re-use of a historic building is an additional plus.”
New Tenant on Tap
Today, the folks at the Printers Building are proud to relay that the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts will move into the space in 2023. SEACMA is a local organization that supports Southeast Asian immigrants, refugees, and long-term residents in overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers, integrating into mainstream society, and becoming self-sustainable contributors in economic, social, and civic life.
Image Credit (2): Printers Building Trust
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The Hanover Theatre Holiday Shows |
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A Warm Welcome to Incoming District Ventures |
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Employee-owned Paragus I.T., which has been providing I.T. support to small and medium-sized businesses in Western Massachusetts for more than 10 years, acquired Worcester-based Comportz Technologies in 2021 as part of the company’s expansion into Central Massachusetts. Since then, Paragus has opened an office at 1 Mercantile Street, hired 15 new Worcester-based employees, and hosted a sold-out Firehouse Cookoff at Polar Park to raise $13,000 for the Worcester 6K.
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The Main Street location will also serve as the gathering spot for the BID's November community meeting, an exciting opportunity for attendees to check out the new space.
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In an exciting update, Worcester Beer Garden will now remain open year-round, serving 365 days of hops, and is also rolling out Sunday brunch. (Think: scratch made chicken and waffles, classic eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise, and more.) The WBG will continue to feature its classic attractions, like Wednesday’s musical bingo, Thursday’s DJ nights, and live music throughout the weekend.
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Two businesses have settled into 8 Norwich Street: Joffrey Smith Financial Group, a trusted group of local advisors, and Concordia Exchange, an insurtech company that partners with insurance brokers of organizations with 50+ employees who want to reduce their employee group insurance costs.
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Two district law firms move into Worcester's tallest building: Murphy & Rudolf as well as Duddy, Goodwin & Pollard. Murphy & Rudolf are pros in criminal law, family law, and civil litigation, while Duddy, Goodwin & Pollard specialize in personal injury, labor law, and employment disputes.
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Upcoming Events to Have on Your Radar |
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Disney on Ice’s “Frozen” & “Encanto” grace the DCU Center October 27 through October 30, immersing guests in a world of magical tundras and mystical family affairs.
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More Local Events
Mechanics Hall
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Worcester Public Library
The DCU Center
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New Team Member Announcement |
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The Downtown Worcester BID is pleased to introduce Lisa Malo, our new Marketing Manager, who will oversee all aspects of our marketing and PR efforts. Lisa is a skilled leader with a history of supporting creative, marketing, and communications in-house and agency-side in several industries—well-versed in franchising, tech, banking, automotive, arts and entertainment, and more. She was also born and raised in Worcester! We’re thrilled about this addition to the team. |
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The focus of our Instagram page is to highlight the businesses and people that embody Downtown Worcester. Follow us for our “shop local/eat local” series, community event announcements, “did you know?” facts, and Downtown history.
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