Community Information Session
In November 2025, we held the community “Kick Off” of BEDCo. With over 250 attendees, the energy in the room was real. Participants received a full briefing on the background, goals, and road ahead for the organization, were introduced to our planning partners at Derck & Edson, and had the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and lay out their ideas about how to make Barrett even better.
Kick-off Reception
State Senator Rosemary Brown; BEDCo Chair Michael Allegretti; Congressman Rob Bresnahan, Jr.; BEDCo Board Member Karl Weiler
In July 2025, we held the official “Kick Off” of the Barrett Economic Development Corporation (BEDCo)! Thank you to everyone who attended, and to those who could not join us, you were sorely missed; but we know that you were with us in spirit.
Beautification Along Route 390
In June 2025, the entrance to the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex (BARC) was transformed. Thanks to support from local landscape professionals and generous donors, the area was refreshed with native plantings and thoughtful design—demonstrating what can happen when residents, workers, and supporters come together.
Business Roundtables: Listening First
In May and August 2025, BEDCo hosted two Business Leaders Roundtables, each attended by over 50 residents and small business owners. The ideas shared were clear: people care about Barrett’s future, and they are ready to get involved, provided they feel heard and respected. Those conversations are now shaping our next steps.
