Grow Your Business in Braintree
Building Value, Enhancing Opportunity
A New Era of Economic Development
Braintree is taking a new approach to economic development. Braintree Forward represents a clear commitment to growth, investment, and making it easier for businesses to succeed here.
Operating directly within the Mayor’s Office, this effort reflects a clear shift: Braintree is actively investing in its future and making it easier than ever to start, expand, or relocate a business here.
With strategic infrastructure improvements, streamlined processes, and direct access to decision-makers, Braintree Forward is not just supporting business—it’s accelerating it.
Located just 12 miles south of Boston, Braintree offers the rare combination of accessibility, infrastructure, and community character that today’s businesses need to thrive.
With direct access to major highways, robust public transit, including the Red Line and commuter rail, and proximity to Logan International Airport, Braintree connects businesses to talent, customers, and regional markets with ease.
Beyond location, the Town offers a dynamic mix of commercial districts, office parks, industrial space, and retail centers, creating flexible opportunities for businesses at every stage of growth.
Where Location Meets Opportunity
A Smarter Place to Grow
Braintree is more than well-located—it’s intentionally built for business success.
Companies benefit from a competitive commercial tax rate, reliable municipal services, and access to one of the region’s most cost-effective energy providers through Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD), where electricity costs can be significantly lower than those of investor-owned utilities.
What truly sets Braintree apart is its approach. The Town is actively removing barriers, investing in modern systems, and creating a business environment that values speed, transparency, and long-term partnership.
Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an established operation, Braintree offers the infrastructure, support, and momentum to move forward with confidence.
Access some of the most competitive electricity rates in the region through the Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)—often at less than half the cost of investor-owned utilities.
Business-Friendly by Design
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From your first inquiry through opening day and beyond, businesses receive hands-on guidance tailored to their needs. Whether navigating permitting, identifying locations, or accessing local resources, Braintree provides a clear path forward with dedicated support at every step.
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Economic development in Braintree is a coordinated effort across departments, leadership, and community stakeholders. This alignment allows for faster decisions, clearer communication, and a more efficient experience for businesses.
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Braintree is actively modernizing the way business gets done. With online permitting, coordinated internal reviews, and improved communication across departments, the process is becoming faster, clearer, and more predictable.
For business owners and developers, that means fewer delays, better visibility into timelines, and a more efficient path from planning to opening.
Braintree’s approach to economic development is simple: make it easier to do business and back that up with real support.
Our vision is clear: We’re creating the conditions for long-term economic success now, and for years to come.
The Numbers Behind the Opportunity
Location & Connectivity
15 minutes from Boston
Direct access to Routes 3, I-93, and I-95
Red Line access, 2 Commuter Rail stations, and Logan Express service
Workforce & Demographics
Commercial tax rate: $21.39, lower than neighboring communities
Access to cost-effective municipal electricity through BELD
Cost & Competitive Advantage
Population: approximately 40,000 residents
Median household income: $125,305
47.1% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
69.8% labor force participation rate
Growth & Development
1,300 new homes permitted
Significant available commercial space across retail, office, industrial, and medical sectors
Diverse industry base, including healthcare, retail, professional services, and manufacturing
Take Another Look at Braintree
Braintree is entering a new phase of growth. With renewed leadership, modernized systems, and a clear focus on economic development, the Town is making it easier than ever for businesses to start, expand, and invest.
For years, Braintree offered strong fundamentals. Today, those strengths are matched with a more responsive and business-focused approach. Direct access to leadership, streamlined permitting, and improved coordination across departments are changing how projects move forward.
At the same time, new housing development, redevelopment opportunities, and infrastructure investment are creating real momentum across the community.
For businesses, this is more than a good location. It is an opportunity to be part of a Town that is actively evolving and ready to support what comes next.
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