Brad Kane

Brad Kane is the Editor for Worcester Business Journal. Kane came to Worcester from its sister publication Hartford Business Journal, where he most recently served as managing editor. Kane talked his way onto HBJ’s staff in May 2010, previously working as a Boston Globe correspondent and a staff writer for the Patriot Ledger in Quincy. In another journalism life, he covered local politics in northern Ohio and southwest Florida. Kane has been honored for his work by the Alliance of Area Business Publications, the Florida Press Club, Ohio Associated Press and the National Society of Professional Journalists. He graduated from The Ohio State University, with an honor’s degree in journalism. He lives a calm, sleep-filled life in Wilbraham, Mass. with his wife, five young children and Texas heeler. In his 42 minutes of weekly free time, Kane runs the sidewalks, streets and trails of Western Massachusetts.

🔒Q&A: ‘The best lawyer I can be’

As the new co-chair of Prince Lobel's real estate group, Mark Borenstein represents developers as they navigate the process to get their projects approved, financed, and built.

🔒Largest accounting firm in Central Mass. acquires Shrewsbury forensic accountant

The acquisition comes as the accounting profession struggles with workforce shortages, particularly among CPAs.

🔒DCU Center picks new general manager

The former director of marketing at the DCU Center has been appointed general manager of the Worcester facility, succeeding Sandy Dunn, who retired in January after 30 years leading the downtown arena and convention center.

From the editor: The treasures hidden in public documents

Public documents hold so many secrets, it’s hard to tell all their stories.
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🔒WBJ names the 2026 Best of Business winners

WBJ’s Best of Business awards features the organizations to best help your companies succeed.

🔒Eight months after UMass Chan layoffs, NIH to review delayed funding applications

The year-long battle over National Institutes of Health funding, which caused UMass Chan Medical School to lay off employees in April, reached a new milestone on Tuesday.

🔒EcoForecast survey: For first time since 2020, WBJ readers say the economy is in worse condition than a year ago

Despite the pessimistic results about 2025, the plurality of respondents see improvement in 2026.

🔒WPI receives $3M from Silicon Valley entrepreneur, renames amphitheater after him

The Paul A. Covec ’64 Innovation and Commercialization Fund will be used for startup companies and to help patent research.
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Feedback Earth to pay $250K over odors at former Grafton site

The deal resolves allegations of Feedback Earth violating environmental laws, installing unauthorized equipment, and emitting odors impacting residents up to 4.4 miles away, according to the AG's office.

From the editor: An economy without a middle class

As the middle class fades, businesses who rely on people having at least some expendable income – or at least enough income to cover all their basic needs – will not have the necessary customer base to thrive.
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