Massachusetts Ranked #1 in Outdoor Recreation Businesses Relocation

Massachusetts has the fastest-growing outdoor recreation economy in the country

BOSTON — A recent report from Business Facilities, a leading resource for business site selection, has ranked Massachusetts as the fastest-growing outdoor recreation economy. The outdoor recreation economy is a significant and growing contributor to the U.S. economy. It is also a growing factor in where businesses and employees alike decide to work and live.

“Massachusetts is at the forefront of harnessing the power of outdoor recreation to grow our economy and create good jobs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “People come from all over the world to visit Massachusetts. From sailing on our coastline to hiking in the Berkshires, and biking on all the trails in between, Massachusetts is the total package for outdoor recreation."