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Business Success in Gloucester

Why Gloucester?
Common threads from successful Gloucester companies

Perfect, business-friendly environment for a startup

Diversified economies: fishing, maritime and visitor-based

Convenience to train, highway, Logan International Airport, Atlantic Ocean

Affordable office space with plenty of room to expand

Large, well educated talent pool with excellent work ethic

Extremely loyal local customer base

Attractive housing at reasonable prices

Designated Port committed to marine industry

Gorgeous, scenic coastline

Excellent quality of life — people are happy

Extremely low crime rate

Locating in Gloucester is good for business. Major corporations with world headquarters here, like Gorton's of Gloucester and Varian Semiconductor, agree. You've probably heard of them.

The Seafood Display Auction is here for the proximity to rich fishing grounds and land transportation. Obvious, really. Artists came to Rocky Neck Art Colony for the quality of light; and the colony has been around so long nobody asks why any more.

We thought you'd like to hear from other highly successful businesses that you might not yet be familiar with. So we've profiled a few, below. Click on the links to learn more about how these companies find success in Gloucester. Then contact us so we can help you find success here too.

Cape Pond Ice Cape Pond Ice
Gloucester's iconic, 160+ year old ice house was made famous by the Perfect Storm Movie, in which Oscar nominated actor John Hawkes sported a Coolest Guys Around T-shirt and hat. The story of Cape Pond Ice is a lesson on how to thrive in a changing economy by preserving the past and embracing the future.
Cruiseport Gloucester Cruiseport Gloucester
Cruiseport Gloucester proves that integrating the city's fishing, maritime and visitor-based economies into one thriving business is a recipe for success. Sheree DeLorenzo talks about what Gloucester offers and why she thanks God every day that she lives here.
Neptune Harvest Neptune's Harvest
Neptune's Harvest's steep growth and promising future show just how far you can take an idea when you think outside the box. They transformed a nasty expense into a green revenue stream that's growing by leaps and bounds. Learn how they take full advantage of Gloucester's unique location, high-quality work force and protected port.
CigRX by Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals
According to Dr. Curtis Wright, Sr. Vice President Medical/Clinical Director of Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, Gloucester is the perfect place for a startup. And he's proven it by doubling his sales year over year. Learn why Dr. Wright says, "We're staying in Gloucester for the long term."