Boston lies at the center of the Boston-Worcester-Manchester Combined Statistical Area, which is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. This American city is rich in diversity and history. Boston's many colleges and universities have a major impact on the city and region's economy. They provide employment and help attract high-tech industries in computer hardware and software, and emerging biotechnology.
Boston offers the budding professional an economic landscape rich with opportunities for learning and advancement. The top private employers include:
- Massachusetts General Hospital Corporation
- Fidelity Investments
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
- Boston University
- New England Medical Center
- John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
Opportunities for growth in the labor force include:
- Manufacturing
- Trade, transportation, and utilities
- Financial activities
- Professional and business services
- Educational and health services
Sources:
- Massachusetts Government Web Site
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Fact Finder
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