A robust, vibrant City in the heart of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city. A mere hour's distance from Boston, MA, Springfield, MA, Providence, RI and Hartford, CT, Worcester is at the crossroads of several major routes, including the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), Interstates 290 and 395, along with Routes 146 and 20.<br> With six million people living within a 50-mile radius, unique opportunities exist in Worcester for dynamic business growth. Once among the pre-eminent manufacturing cities in the nation, Worcester has transformed itself into a leader in advanced manufacturing, information technology, biotechnology, health care and medical research. A manufacturing and innovation giant for 200 years, Worcester's landscape blends impressive mills and diverse architecture with community-oriented neighborhoods and inviting green spaces. The municipal services are outstanding, with one of the finest urban school systems in New England and one of the lowest serious crime rates in the country (in cities of 100,000 or more). An admirable mix of old and new, Worcester is one of just two communities nationwide to have been recognized as an All-America City a record five times, most recently in the year 2000. There's always something happening in Worcester. Over 35,000 students at more than a dozen area colleges contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the city, which features world-renowned museums and concert halls, theatres, galleries, as well as a wealth of performing groups, ethnic festivals and artists of every discipline. Dine at one of the City's many and varied restaurants... shop until you drop at either of Worcester's two indoor malls or countless specialty shops throughout the city... and when you're through, relax and revive yourself at one of the more than 800 hotel rooms in Worcester.