Massachusetts Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Massachusetts, 2007
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Massachusetts Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Massachusetts counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Massachusetts counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | Massachusetts | 2007 | -- | 1 | $7,500 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Barnstable | 179 | $26,790,479 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Berkshire | 36 | $43,895,950 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Bristol | 566 | $821,096,705 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Dukes | 2 | $27,292 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Essex | 1,987 | $2,077,925,082 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Franklin | 411 | $22,178,496 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Hampden | 400 | $25,239,807 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Hampshire | 145 | $66,790,487 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Middlesex | 6,223 | $6,861,545,051 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Nantucket | 2 | $3,375 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Norfolk | 2,181 | $1,587,731,698 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Plymouth | 652 | $72,518,582 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Suffolk | 546 | $199,935,391 |
Massachusetts | 2007 | Worcester | 1,554 | $230,071,603 |
TOTAL | | | 14,885 | $12,035,757,498 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:58:21 www.forthecommondefense.org