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Historic tavern in Shirley receives $50K to fund accessibility upgrades

The Bull Run Restaurant, a historic tavern in Shirley dating back nearly 300 years, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Fitchburg State to launch women’s varsity ice hockey team

For the first time, women will skate onto Fitchburg State University’s ice hockey rink...
Professional Services

🔒SideChannel appoints first chief marketing officer

Cybersecurity tech firm SideChannel has welcomed a new member to its C-suite as the Worcester-based firm has named Jamie Wolf its inaugural chief marketing officer.
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From the Editor: WBJ launches data-rich INSIGHTS special edition

This entire edition is anchored by graphics, charts, and lists full of historical and current data on the most pressing economic indicators for our business community.
Real Estate

🔒Are more skyscrapers coming to Worcester?

Peter Dunn, Worcester’s chief development officer, said people are often surprised to learn that Worcester is the second-largest city in New England. “It’s because we...
Real Estate

🔒Money on the sidelines: Real estate is having a rough year, but premium properties are still catching the attention of investors

Uncertainty seems to be the overarching theme of business in 2025, and commercial real estate has been no exception. The federal interest rate cuts in...
Real Estate

🔒Running out of retail: Second-generation restaurant spaces are driving demand in Central Mass. retail real estate

Todd Alexander, an executive vice president at Worcester real estate brokerage Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates who focuses on the retail sector, has been busy...
Economy

🔒When a hospital closes: Central Mass. emergency rooms visits have risen since Nashoba Valley shuttered, a situation expected to worsen as hospital finances are...

The volume in Central Massachusetts ERs is still expected to grow, exacerbated by a primary care shortage and incoming $1 trillion in cuts nationally to Medicaid.
Banking & Finance

🔒Taxes in Worcester: Businesses are the largest contributors to the City’s tax rolls, but nonprofit exemptions and the dual tax rate are leading to...

In a city with high-profile industries like higher education and health care, the biggest businesses tend to be tax-exempt.

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Arts & Entertainment

NESN opens new playground at Worcester park

NESN celebrated the opening of a new playground at Worcester’s Harrington Field park, an initiative backed by the Worcester native who led the regional...
Economy

Framingham State University hires inaugural director of external affairs

Framingham State University has created its first-ever director of external affairs position, naming David Halbert to the inaugural role.
Real Estate

🔒Acton apartment complex featuring 68 units sold for $17.5M

A joint venture between two Boston-area real estate firms purchased a 68-unit Acton apartment complex for $17.5 million. 
Arts & Entertainment

🔒Rucker Investments makes first investment in film industry with hockey drama on mental health

“This is our first time entering the film space, but the message resonated deeply with our team,” Jennifer Barys, CFO at Rucker Investments, said.
Government & Politics

Worcester contributes $1.25M to development of 59 affordable housing units

The funding will benefit eight rental and four first-time homeowner opportunities.
Government & Politics

CCC weighing vote to reaffirm votes made during chair’s absence

The Cannabis Control Commission is weighing a vote Wednesday to shore up nearly all of the votes it took during the two years that Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien was deposed.
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Do you seek out military veterans as potential employees for your company?

Veterans Day is coming up on Nov. 11, honoring the 16 million military veterans in the U.S, including those who own 5.4% of all businesses in the country. The U.S. Small Business Administration does afford veteran entrepreneurs support services and training through its Boots to Business and Veterans Business Outreach Centers, although more calls are being made to help veterans transition to civilian life, including founding their own businesses.

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Regional News

Blackstone Valley

Parent company of ERA Key Realty Services names new CEO

HUNT Real Estate Corp., the parent company of ERA Key Realty Services in Whitinsville, has named a new CEO.
Central Mass. South

🔒Movers & Shakers for Oct. 20, 2025

Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, bankHometown, and Spectrum Health Systems are making advances in their careers.
MetroWest

🔒After Nasdaq delisting, ConnectM launches AI-focused subsidiary

ConnectM Technology Solutions, a green energy technology firm out of Marlborough, has announced the creation of Keen Labs.
North County

Eleven Central Mass. manufacturers granted $1.8M to increase output

The funding was facilitated by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing, part of a wider $4.6-million effort across the state.

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