Massachusetts Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Massachusetts, 2009
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 | 2009 | -- | 1 | $15,000 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Barnstable | 158 | $26,102,493 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Berkshire | 64 | $35,020,181 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Bristol | 513 | $901,248,003 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Dukes | 1 | $34,860 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Essex | 1,937 | $4,397,043,978 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Franklin | 281 | $12,843,918 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Hampden | 438 | $38,797,123 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Hampshire | 161 | $52,856,825 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Middlesex | 6,270 | $7,423,003,718 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Norfolk | 1,856 | $1,407,416,181 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Plymouth | 793 | $113,496,184 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Suffolk | 584 | $383,052,191 |
Massachusetts | 2009 | Worcester | 1,477 | $285,721,968 |
TOTAL | | | 14,534 | $15,076,652,623 |
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