Issue Highlights
On Page One
MOO-VING ON – A renewed interest in local products may help the few surviving dairy farms in Central Mass. stay in business.
DIGITAL EXPANSION – The market for local news has heated up on the Internet.
BATTLE ROYALE – A push to raise a cap on the amount of money credit unions can lend has reignited never-ending debate between credit unions and banks in Central Mass.
News & Analysis
PENNY WISE – Most local banks had a banner year in terms of deposit growth thanks to a more frugal population.
REASON FOR OPTIMISM – Hiring firms in the region report increased business which could portend an economic recovery.
TOUCHDOWN – Pepsi’s retreat from the Super Bowl is prompting advertisers to rethink their strategy.
Special Focus: Construction, Design & Architecture
CHEAP RENTS – Politicians in Worcester are crying foul as Boston’s WinnDevelopment stakes a claim in the city with major affordable housing projects.
LEED-ING EDGE – Builders and architects say green has lost little steam during the recession
The Lists
Shop Talk
Q&A with Louis Ciavarra, senior partner, Bowditch & Dewey.
Departments
Upcoming Issues
Feb.15 Issue: Special focus is The Boardroom. The List: Private Foundations.
Mar. 1 Issue: Special focus is Meetings Guide. The List: Tourist Attractions.
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