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June 26, 2025
In his order, Carter outlined the difficult life circumstances many Job Corps students are attempting to overcome as they work to gain skills in industries like construction and manufacturing.
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Union pushes back against bill blocking municipalities from banning autonomous cars
June 25, 2025Labor unions rallied at the State House on Tuesday against legislation that would usher driverless cars into Massachusetts as industry voices touted the vehicles' safety and efficiency just hours later.
June 25, 2025
Sponsored articleCustomized Corporate Partnerships at The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory: Strategic Visibility, Exclusive Access, and Community Impact
May 12, 2025As Worcester continues to grow into a hub for innovation, arts, and culture, The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts is stepping forward with a refreshed vision for corporate engagement.
May 12, 2025
RFK Community Alliance appoints permanent CEO after interim term
June 25, 2025Two months after assuming her role as interim president and CEO of RFK Community Alliance, Kathy Mills has dropped her temporary tag at the Lancaster nonprofit.
June 25, 2025
Healey taps venture capitalist as next economic development secretary
June 24, 2025Venture capitalist Eric Paley is joining Gov. Maura Healey's Cabinet as her new economic development secretary, the governor announced Tuesday, a job in which he'll lead the administration's efforts to make Massachusetts more competitive and a place for businesses to thrive.
June 24, 2025
UMass Chan Chancellor Michael Collins to step down next year
June 24, 2025Dr. Michael Collins, the longest-serving chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School, will step down from his role leading the Worcester institution at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year.
June 24, 2025
UMass Chan selects incoming chief human resources officer
June 24, 2025UMass Chan Medical School has named Patrick Gallagher as the Worcester university’s new chief human resources officer.
June 24, 2025
Harvard Bioscience falls out of Nasdaq compliance after board member resignation
June 24, 2025Harvard Bioscience, a Holliston-based biotech firm, has fallen out of compliance with Nasdaq stock exchange requirements following the resignation of a board of directors member.
June 24, 2025
Central Mass. gasoline prices jump following conflict in the Middle East
June 24, 2025The increase in gas prices stems largely from the Iran and Israel conflict that broke out on June 13 and was intensified when the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities.
June 24, 2025
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Mass. unemployment rose in May
June 23, 2025The unemployment rate in Massachusetts climbed once again in May, widening the gap between the state and the nation as a whole following a year of nearly flat job growth in the Bay State.
June 23, 2025
WBJ honored for investigative reporting, named a top publication at business journalism competition
June 23, 2025Worcester Business Journal was honored for its investigative reporting into Massachusetts’ cannabis agency and named one of the top overall publications at the annual 2025 Alliance of Area Business Publishers journalism competition Friday evening.
June 23, 2025
Biomanufacturer breaks ground on $50M expansions in Devens, after naming site its HQ
June 23, 2025The firm is expanding its facility in Devens after designating the site as the company’s headquarters in March.
June 23, 2025
Flying Rhino closes; location taken over by long-time Worcester restaurateurs
June 20, 2025“Sending out BIG thank yous to everyone who has been part of the Flying Rhino Café journey,” the Facebook post from Flying Rhino reads.
June 20, 2025
Korean fried chicken restaurant opens at the old Bean Counter location in Shrewsbury
June 20, 2025The brand is recognized as one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S. by Restaurant Business Magazine, according to its website.
June 20, 2025
Report: Massachusetts excels in child health care, but struggles to provide for older adults
June 20, 2025Massachusetts had the highest overall performing health system in the country in 2023, excelling in metrics including childhood vaccines and infant mortality, but for older adults, the state’s healthcare industry lagged behind.
June 20, 2025
U.S. News: Three Central Mass. firms are best public companies to work for
June 19, 2025Three Central Massachusetts companies have been named among the best public companies to work for by the U.S. News & World Report.
June 19, 2025
State leaders pledge support for Black Americans during Juneteenth observance
June 19, 2025Lawmakers reflected on the significance of Juneteenth Wednesday, promising that Massachusetts will fight for and support Black Americans facing headwinds from new federal challenges.
June 19, 2025
Mass. commissioner: Federal Pell Grant cuts could jeopardize free community college
June 19, 2025If enacted, Pell Grant cuts approved by the U.S. House could upend free community college programs that are just getting started in Massachusetts and saddle current and former students with more student loan debt, public higher education officials warned this week.
June 19, 2025
McGovern to Trump: ‘Keep your goddamn hands off of Job Corps’
June 19, 2025McGovern, appearing alongside Congresswoman Lori Trahan and graduates of the Devens center, spoke outside the facility one day after a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking the closures for another week.
June 19, 2025
Senate to vote Wednesday on protections for reproductive, transgender care providers
June 19, 2025The Senate plans to vote next week on legislation updating a 2022 law that shields reproductive and transgender care providers from out-of-state legal action, Senate President Karen Spilka said Wednesday.
June 19, 2025
Point32Health selects former Blue Cross Blue Shield executive, Holy Cross grad as CEO
June 18, 2025Health insurer Point32Health has named Patrick Gilligan as the Canton-based nonprofit’s new CEO, effective this past Monday.
June 18, 2025
New Hampshire firm looking to purchase public water supply company for Millbury, Oxford as part of wider $100M deal
June 18, 2025Aquarion’s operations in Massachusetts distribute water to about 12,000 customers.
June 18, 2025
Union urges DPH to halt closure of UMass Memorial’s teen detox center
June 18, 2025Workers at UMass Memorial Health’s teen detox center are sounding the alarm over the Worcester healthcare system’s decision to close the program.
June 18, 2025
Army partnering with Framingham energy firm to examine use of 3D printing in energy infrastructure upgrades
June 18, 2025“Partnering with the U.S. Army as they push the envelope on sustainable innovation is inspiring,” Nicole Bulgarino, president of federal solutions and utility infrastructure at Ameresco, said.
June 18, 2025
Book of Lists 2024
Worcester Business Journal's annual Book of Lists is filled cover-to-cover with pure market intelligence on significant businesses and players in the Central Massachusetts economy and community. The 45 lists in this 2024 edition highlight the top companies and professionals in sectors including banking & finance, real estate, manufacturing, health care, education, nonprofits, hospitality, and professionals services. This year's edition even includes three lists never previously published.
