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April 15, 2025
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is warning the effects of these cuts will be irretrievable, impacting residents, employees, and companies through all industry sectors.
RFK Community Alliance CEO to step down
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State looks to lure early-stage firms with tax credit reform
1 hour agoEliminating the $5 million annual cap on refundable credits will help more "early-stage, high-growth companies" participate in the incentive program, the administration said, even if they are not yet profitable.
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Sponsored articleWith a focus on member service and efficiency, Altus Dental is poised for continued growth in 2025
March 5, 2025In the local dental insurance market, Altus Dental is prepared and well-positioned to continue building its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes
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March 5, 2025
Hao stepping down from state economic development role
1 hour agoOfficials said Hao is leaving state government to address pressing family matters but will continue to be available as an advisor to Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
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Second fastest-growing firm in Central Mass. considering $62M buyout offer
April 14, 2025One of Central Massachusetts’ fastest-growing companies is considering a buy-out offer from a group of its three largest institutional investors, as the two sides seem to be settling on a $62-million price.
April 14, 2025
Six Central Mass. businesses to participate in $3.6M e-bike program
April 14, 2025Officials from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center met at Landry’s Bicycles in Worcester on Monday to unveil a new incentive program designed to make e-bikes more affordable for low- and moderate-income residents.
April 14, 2025
Harvard Bioscience CFO to resign, interim replacement named
April 11, 2025The CFO of Harvard Bioscience in Holliston is set to step down from her role after a three-year stint with the company.
April 11, 2025
Central Mass. business confidence grows optimistic, as the state’s falls to five-year low
April 11, 2025The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index defied the state’s broader trend in March, stepping back into optimistic territory while all other regions sank further into pessimism.
April 11, 2025
Walmart plaza in Sturbridge sells for $31M to Atlanta firm as part of wider $1.1B deal
April 11, 2025The Center at Hobbs Brook at 100 Charlton Road, an open air shopping center with 231,197 square feet of leasable area, was sold in a deal finalized on April 1.
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Central Mass Manufacturing Summit & Awards
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Please join us for the celebration and industry conversation on Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
Worcester Business Journal is proud to present our 10th annual Central Mass Man
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Framingham Union Hospital to close a neonatal care unit in 67 days
April 4, 2025Framingham Union Hospital will close one of its neonatal intensive care units for newborns with critical health needs on June 10 as the hospital’s operator, MetroWest Medical Center, cites declining utilization and staff retention difficulties.
April 4, 2025
Proposed $40M horse-racing facility in Leominster faces pushback from residents
April 4, 2025A proposal to build a horse racing track and sports gambling bar at the site of a former Leominster landfill is receiving pushback from local residents.
April 4, 2025
Becker College makes largest-ever donation to GWCF
April 4, 2025Greater Worcester Community Foundation has received the largest donation in its 50-year history as the shuttered Becker College has pledged $13 million to the foundation.
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Proposed legislation would let state impose regional water restrictions
April 4, 2025The bill (H 1003 / S 586) would give the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs the authority to restrict outdoor watering
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Western Mass. lawmakers say transportation spending too skewed toward MBTA
April 4, 2025A bipartisan pair of western Massachusetts lawmakers voiced frustration Thursday that Gov. Maura Healey's proposed transportation spending skews heavily toward the MBTA.
April 4, 2025
Q&A: Fresh food & community at the Market on Brussels
Updated: April 7, 2025Market on Brussels in Worcester is bringing farm-fresh produce straight to the city.
Updated: April 7, 2025Editorial: Supporting our innovators
Updated: April 7, 2025Last year, 2,904 new businesses incorporated in Central Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Viewpoint: Don't overlook nonprofit home health care
Updated: April 7, 2025As the primary care workforce is shrinking due to an aging physician population and fewer new doctors entering the field, home health care can help bridge this gap and ensure patients receive essential services.
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Movers & Shakers for April 7, 2025
Updated: April 7, 2025Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, Fidelity Bank, and Old Sturbridge Village are taking steps forward in their careers.
Updated: April 7, 2025101: Navigating career transitions with confidence
Updated: April 7, 2025After years of building expertise, leadership skills, and industry connections, stepping into a new role, or even an entirely different field, requires careful strategy.
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Updated HIPAA rules aim to bolster healthcare security
Updated: April 7, 2025By mandating encryption for both data at rest and in motion, the HHS intends to minimize the risk of data breaches and unauthorized entry to patient data.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Know your self and grow your business
Updated: April 7, 2025It was Epictetus who said “Know Thyself” first, before trying to know others. It's key to strong relationships, personal and professional success, and in achieving your true potential (and happiness) in life. An easy concept, but a life-long journey of self-reflection.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Manufacturing awards: Kinefac prioritizes workforce to ensure long-term innovation
Updated: April 7, 2025The company builds custom machines used in a wide range of industries, including automotives, aerospace, power generation, railways, and medical devices. This work demands innovation and resourceful thinking.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Manufacturing awards: With opening of Devens plant, Electric Hydrogen in prime position to kick off green revolution
Updated: April 7, 2025If green hydrogen does indeed take the world by storm and help turn the tide against climate change, Devens-based Electric Hydrogen likely will be among the leaders of that charge.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Manufacturing awards: Rocheleau Tool & Die thrives by helping others
Updated: April 7, 2025Being connected to trade groups, high schools and colleges, and other institutions helps Rocheleau benefit its industry and customers while raising its own profile.
Updated: April 7, 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.
