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December 2, 2024
The Rockdale Mills site, a 95-acre complex in Northbridge home to a cotton mill first built in the 1850s, has been sold for $1.1 million following an October auction to a Brookline-based entity.
Trio of Shrewsbury properties on Route 9 sold for $2.5M
December 2, 2024
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For Giving Tuesday, WBJ’s Giving Guide offers list of Central Mass. nonprofits
10 hours agoLooking to participate in this year’s GivingTuesday by giving local? WBJ’s 2024 Giving Guide includes a comprehensive list of all Central Massachusetts nonprofits with more than $500,000 in annual review.
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Sponsored articleGoing beyond inclusion
November 22, 2024Many organizations have community partnerships, but Open Sky Community Services views the community as a crucial element of wellbeing.
November 22, 2024
Long-time manager of Johnny Appleseed Visitors Center retires
December 2, 2024After a nearly 30-year career with the Johnny Appleseed Visitors' Center in Lancaster, Diane Burnette has retired from position as manager of the Fitchburg-based North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce’s center, effective Monday.
December 2, 2024
After developer abandoned plans for 87-apartment project, UMass Memorial buys Shrewsbury Street parcel for $2.65M
December 2, 2024A Shrewsbury Street parking lot, which was the proposed site of a 87-unit apartment building, has been sold to UMass Memorial Health.
December 2, 2024
UMass Chan to start environmental justice program
December 2, 2024UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester is developing an environmental justice program designed to implement climate action efforts on campus and create a sustainable resource guide.
December 2, 2024
Hanover Theatre hires NY production executive to replace Troy Siebels as CEO
November 27, 2024Alan Seiffert has been named president and CEO of the Worcester Center for Performing Arts, the nonprofit behind The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Worcester.
November 27, 2024
Following college closure, Seventh Day Adventists to move HQ from Lancaster to Westborough
November 27, 2024The Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist has purchased a Westborough office building for $6.4 million.
November 27, 2024
Business owners decry RMV's mass CDL revoke as life-and-death situation
November 27, 2024Top Democrats suggested they're open to Gov. Maura Healey's legislative push to minimize upheaval for hundreds of commercial drivers, in the process lamenting a bipartisan failure that contributed to the need for action so late in the lawmaking term.
November 27, 2024
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Developer pitches 491-unit luxury apartment complex near Worcester’s Grafton Street
November 25, 2024Plans call for the creation of five four-story buildings, alongside a parking deck and an open common area.
November 25, 2024
Boston Scientific continues acquisition streak, eyes Newton cancer treatment provider
November 25, 2024Boston Scientific is expanding its presence in cancer treatment as the Marlborough-based medical device manufacturer intends to acquire Intera Oncology, a Newton-based medical device company focused on interventional oncology therapy.
November 25, 2024
Mass. legalizes craft beer sales at farmers markets
November 25, 2024The legislative change, completed as part of the sweeping economic development bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday, allows for direct-to-consumer sales for off-site consumption.
November 25, 2024
Former state revenue commissioner named new MassDevelopment CEO
November 25, 2024Bal plans to begin her new job on Dec. 9, her assignment coming as the state implements a nearly $4 billion economic development law.
November 25, 2024
Steve Uliss, owner of Firefly's BBQ in Marlborough, passes away
November 25, 2024Steve Uliss, founder of Firefly’s BBQ restaurant and catering company in Marlborough and a well-known figure in the Central Massachusetts culinary scene, died at age 61 on Friday.
November 25, 2024
Downtown Worcester to expand yearly farmers market with $100K state grant
November 22, 2024The Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market series in Worcester will offer extended dates and an expanded vendor lineup in 2025, as program administrator Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District has received a $100,000 grant through the Massachusetts Urban Agenda Grant Program.
November 22, 2024
Maynard school-to-housing project receives $3M from Clinton Savings Bank, MassDevelopment
November 22, 2024An effort to convert a historic Maynard schoolhouse into a 12-unit, mixed-income apartment building has received $3 million in loan financing.
November 22, 2024
Q&A: Worcester native returns from London to help immigrant businesses
Updated: November 25, 2024While Asante was climbing the corporate ladder abroad, she decided to return home to her family in Worcester. Her goal has always been to use her legal acumen to benefit local business owners, especially immigrant entrepreneurs who defied the odds to build successful legacies.
Updated: November 25, 2024Editorial: Transparency at the Mass. Legislature
Updated: November 25, 2024Massachusetts state Auditor Diana DiZoglio got a huge win on Election Day, when 72% of voters passed a ballot measure granting her office the authority to audit the state Legislature and its operations.
Updated: November 25, 2024Editorial: The WPI-Worcester detente
Updated: November 25, 2024Shortly before Thanksgiving, it was nice to see Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the City of Worcester sign a peace deal over WPI’s purchase of two Gateway Park hotels in September, in a way where WPI acknowledges the negative impact the deal will have on the City’s tax rolls and reaffirms its position as a positive contributor to the city/regional community.
Updated: November 25, 2024
Viewpoint: Priorities for the lame duck Congress
Updated: November 25, 2024After a long and brutally divisive election season, Congress now returns to Capitol Hill for the final weeks of the 118th Congress, often referred to as the lame duck session. After an historically unproductive two years, the to-do list remains long.
Updated: November 25, 2024
Movers & Shakers for Nov. 25, 2024
Updated: November 25, 2024Employees at Assumption University, Fidelity Bank, and Mirick O'Connell are advancing in their careers.
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Making the most of flexible office space
November 25, 2024Nicole Wolanski, president of Venture X Worcester, offers some advice on how business owners can maximize the benefits of operating from flexible office space.
November 25, 2024101: Incorporating volunteerism into company culture
Updated: November 25, 2024There are many proven benefits to corporate volunteerism, such as team building and community relations appeal, but how can managers inspire their employees to give back?
Updated: November 25, 2024
5 Things I know about ... Protecting your business’ water supply
November 25, 2024As Central Massachusetts faces persistent drought conditions, Amy Finch of WhiteWater offers some timely advice on protecting your business' water supply.
November 25, 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.
