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Interviews with current and former CCC staffers, along with over a hundred emails and documents provided to WBJ by these staffers and the Massachusetts Office of the Comptroller paint a picture of a dysfunctional agency hollowed out by turnover, bogged down by infighting, plagued by a fuzzy leadership structure, and unable to respond adequately to mounting personnel complaints.
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From the Editor: A note about anonymous sources
21 minutes agoAt WBJ, we only will use anonymous sources when there is a realistic chance the people providing us with information will face repercussions to their safety and livelihoods if they are identified.
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September 23, 2024Every business owner will need to decide when and how to step out of the business at some point. Now more than ever, business owners understand the importance of succession planning.
September 23, 2024
DAVIS Cos. president leaves family business after 20 years, joins DC firm
October 25, 2024After nearly two decades in the family business, Brendon Davis has moved on from his leadership role at The DAVIS Cos. and stepped into a newly created role at Washington, D.C.-based employment agency.
October 25, 2024
Lack of quorum sees state energy bill stall in House
October 25, 2024The House held its session open while the bill was advancing through the Senate and House Democrats hoped to pass the bill Thursday but adjourned until Monday after Republicans doubted the presence of a quorum.
October 25, 2024
Candlepin bowling center in Millis becomes site of new world record game thrown by Franklin woman
October 25, 2024As candlepin bowling undergoes a bit of a renaissance in Central Massachusetts, a Millis bowling alley was the site of a new world record game.
October 25, 2024
Hologic to lay off 86 employees during the last leg of Conn. facility closure
October 24, 2024As Hologic gears up to cease operations at its Danbury, Connecticut facility in December, the Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer plans tol incrementally lay off 86 employees by the end of February.
October 24, 2024
Cannabis commission names four finalists for executive director
October 24, 2024Two of the four candidates to lead the Worcester-based state agency have current or prior connections to the commission.
October 24, 2024
Commonwealth Fusion in Devens receives state license to store radioactive materials
October 24, 2024Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the Devens-based company striving to bring online the world’s first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine, has received state approval to process, use, and store radioactive materials at its site.
October 24, 2024
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WBDC provides small business loans to biopharma, real estate, and horse companies
October 22, 2024The Worcester Business Development Corp., a nonprofit working to support small business owners, has granted U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loans to three companies looking to expand throughout the Northeast.
October 22, 2024
Mass. cannabis data portal back online following three-month outage, showing marijuana prices at all-time low
October 22, 2024With the portal now up-to-date, CCC stats show $133.2 million in recreational cannabis sales in September, down 10% from the $148 million seen in August.
October 22, 2024
Insulet to expand with 110 new jobs in Mass., as Watertown life sciences firm looks to add 20
October 22, 2024Two Central Massachusetts life sciences companies are expanding their presence in the state, committing to a total of 130 new jobs as part of a state tax incentive program designed to bolster the life sciences industry.
October 22, 2024
Savers Bank names first chief operating officer in four years
October 22, 2024Savers Bank has promoted employee Keri Gonzalez to executive vice president, chief operating officer of the Southbridge-based financial institution.
October 22, 2024
Restaurant association warns of potential layoffs and higher menu prices if tipped wage initiative passes
October 22, 2024Outside the South End establishment, about 10 tipped workers and supporters with the One Fair Wage campaign rallied in favor of the measure, dismissing concerns that the question could devastate the restaurant industry.
October 22, 2024
Littleton R&D building and manufacturing HQ sold for $4M
October 21, 2024The site will continue to serve as the headquarters for Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corp.
October 21, 2024
Mass. unemployment rate dropped again in September, falling below national average
October 21, 2024Unemployment in Massachusetts dropped nearly a full percentage point in September, continuing a steady decline after the state experienced its highest unemployment rate in a year in July.
October 21, 2024
Boston construction management firm behind UMass Chan’s $350M research building opens Worcester office
October 18, 2024Shawmut Design and Construction, a Boston-based construction and design firm with offices in several major cities across the country, has opened an office in Worcester.
October 18, 2024
Large Eaton manufacturing site in Worcester sold for $14M to California-based real estate trust
October 18, 2024A factory utilized by Irish company Eaton Corp. has been sold for $14.44 million to a publicly-traded real estate investment trust.
October 18, 2024
Clark University launches microcredential course program
October 18, 2024Microcredentials, short-term targeted courses for those looking to gain a specific skill set without enrolling in a traditional degree program, are now available at Clark University in Worcester.
October 18, 2024
State clean energy bill compromise may see informal session vote before election
October 18, 2024Almost all Republicans voted against the original bills in each chamber, complicating -- but not prohibiting -- the route to final passage during this post-July 31 period of informal sessions when any single lawmaker's objection can stall a bill's movement.
October 18, 2024
Ageless ambition: Why retirees are re-entering the workforce
Updated: October 21, 2024Retirement is the well-deserved break all employees strive for at the end of a hard-worked career. While that respite sounds great in concept, the reality is retirees nationwide are reversing their decision and re-entering the workforce.
Updated: October 21, 2024
Column: Plan to preserve your legacy
Updated: October 21, 2024Having a comprehensive estate plan is important for every stage of life. As you reach your later years, you may wonder if you have done everything you can to preserve your legacy and protect those you’re leaving behind.
Updated: October 21, 2024
Column: The need for grandfamily housing
Updated: October 21, 2024The need for grandfamily housing is significant as traditional elder or subsidized housing does not meet families' needs.
Updated: October 21, 2024
Aging in place: How seniors can maintain independence and promote physical and mental wellbeing while aging at home
Updated: October 21, 2024Seniors in the United States want to age in place. In fact, 77% of U.S. adults 50 and older prefer to stay in their homes for the long term, a percentage that has remained consistent for more than a decade, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the AARP.
Updated: October 21, 2024
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.
