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March 3, 2025
“We’ve been DOGE-ed,” said Christopher Egan, president of Carruth Capital in Westborough, which owns one of the impacted properties.
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LATEST HEADLINES
Mustang Bio closes Worcester facility, moves HQ to Waltham after reverse stock split
February 28, 2025The company will rely on academic partners and future contract manufacturing relationships to support its clinical trials.
February 28, 2025
Sponsored articleEmbracing Uncertainty: Small Businesses & the Future of Banking
January 30, 2025With over forty years of experience in financial services, you'd think that as a Commercial Banker, I'd be able to say that I have seen it all.
January 30, 2025
Webster Five promotes chief information officer to COO, as bank prepares for CEO retirement
February 28, 2025Webster Five will have a new chief operating officer, as the Auburn-based bank has promoted employee Kate Gallo Megraw, effective Monday.
February 28, 2025
Senate budget chief: Business community fight against MCAS repeal was lackluster
February 28, 2025Most of the money that drove the No on 2 campaign came from a small group of business executives and groups.
February 28, 2025
Health Policy Commission: Mass. ER wait times on the rise
February 28, 2025Two years after policymakers enacted mental health care reforms designed to mitigate the problem, the share of patients experiencing long waits in Massachusetts emergency departments remains elevated, according to new state research.
February 28, 2025
Worcester nursing facility sued by U.S. attorney over Medicaid fraud scheme
February 27, 2025A Worcester skilled nursing facility is being sued by the U.S. Attorney’s office for its part in alleged systematic fraudulent billing of Medicare and Medicaid between 2017 and 2023.
February 27, 2025
Madigan family adds fourth generation to ownership of Worcester construction firm
February 27, 2025Worcester-based construction firm F.W Madigan is now entering its fourth generation of family operation.
February 27, 2025
Healey: GOP budget cuts could leave 2M without health care
February 27, 2025Gov. Maura Healey said the tax breaks that U.S. House Republicans envision in the budget blueprint approved Tuesday night could "devastate" a slew of government programs, and that nearly 2 million Bay Staters are at risk of losing health care coverage under GOP plans for Medicaid.
February 27, 2025
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Save-the-date: The 2025 awards event will take place on Tuesday, March 18th at the AC Hotel, Worcester.
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Health Foundation of Central Mass. launches medically-tailored food delivery program
February 26, 2025The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts in Worcester has committed nearly half a million dollars to addressing chronic illness and food insecurity in the region, partnering with Community Servings, a Jamaica Plain-based nonprofit, to create a novel grocery-delivery program.
February 26, 2025
New Clinton gym receives $32K NCMDC loan
February 25, 2025A Clinton fitness center has received a $32,000 loan from the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. to cover some of its startup expenses.
February 25, 2025
U.S. Department of Education grants Mount Wachusett Community College $874K for students’ basic needs
February 25, 2025As Mount Wachusett Community College is experiencing record-high enrollment numbers, the Gardner school has received nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address basic needs within its student population.
February 25, 2025
After private equity buyout, fifth-generation leader exits L.S. Starrett Co. as new executive leadership team takes over
February 25, 2025The Athol company will be led by someone outside the Starrett family for the first time in its 145-year-old history.
February 25, 2025
Following outcry, Healey pauses closure of two state-owned hospitals
February 25, 2025The Massachusetts Board of Education could advance draft regulations Tuesday in response to a voter-approved law that removed the requirement that students to pass the MCAS exam to graduate.
February 25, 2025
Burlington opening Milford store as part of 100-store expansion effort
February 24, 2025Burlington, the New Jersey-based discount department store chain formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, is opening a location in Milford this summer.
February 24, 2025
B.T.’s Fried Chicken and BBQ to close Sunday
February 24, 2025Citing ongoing industry hardships, Worcester restaurant B.T.’s Fried Chicken and BBQ will close up shop permanently on Sunday.
February 24, 2025
WCAC appoints National Grid director to board chair
February 24, 2025Worcester Community Action Council has named Kristen Lemire as the anti-poverty nonprofit’s new board chair.
February 24, 2025
Nan’s Kitchen raises $1.2M in crowd-sourced expansion efforts
February 24, 2025Nan’s Kitchen has raised $1.2 million to fuel expansion efforts after a customer-focused fundraising campaign.
February 24, 2025
WBJ names the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year
Updated: February 24, 2025Even though it’s always been centered around the idea of economic and community excellence, Worcester Business Journal’s Business Leader of the Year award has evolved over the years.
Updated: February 24, 2025
Navani, Penta, Peters inducted into WBJ Hall of Fame
Updated: February 24, 2025With the induction of the Class of 2025, the WBJ Hall of Fame has grown to 31 honorees.
Updated: February 24, 2025
UMass Chan roundtable: Trump's NIH and Medicaid cuts will lead to company closures, job losses, and a reduction in quality of health care
February 21, 2025Central Massachusetts community leaders, business owners, and patients are sounding alarm bells over the calamitous effects of the Trump Administration's proposed NIH and Medicaid funding.
February 21, 2025
Brazilian pizza shop coming to former Helfand’s Deli location
February 21, 2025A restaurant specializing in Brazilian-style pizza is coming to the former Helfand’s Deli site in Worcester.
February 21, 2025
Westborough site of Mexican and Indian restaurants sold for $4M
Updated: February 24, 2025The site is home to Torito Mexican Restaurant and Mitti Chulha Indian restaurant.
Updated: February 24, 2025
State regulators order utilities companies to reduce gas bills by 5%
February 21, 2025Bay Staters struggling to afford hefty energy bills this winter could soon see modest relief.
February 21, 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.
