Contents Of The June 7, 2010 Issue Of The WBJ
Issue Highlights
On Page One
BUDGET CRUNCH – Economic development funding is on the chopping block as the legislature debates spending in the coming fiscal year.
DOWNPAYMENT – Reports have been positive for the housing market, but with the expiration of the federal tax credit for homebuyers, local real estate agents aren’t holding their breath.
WORKERS’ ACTION – Health care reforms mean added pressure on hospitals and labor groups.
News & Analysis
REPORT CARD – Worcester-based Fallon Community Health Plan scored the best on a new survey of hospitals in the state.
NOT WITH ENVY – Seven Central Massachusetts cities and towns have been designated by the state as green communities.
STATISTICS – The WBJ digs into the latest job reports from the state and what the numbers really say about the economy.
EARLY START – Before legislation has passed creating a tourism board for MetroWest, a board has already been formed to lay the groundwork.
PROJECT UPDATE – An ambitious real estate project in Southbridge is slated for a fall completion.
PAPER WORKED – The state has strengthened efforts to track registration for contractors.
SCIENCE TIMES – Worcester Polytechnic Institute has yet to announce a new development partner for Gateway Park after parting ways with the Kavanagh Advisory Group.
Special Focus: 2010 Family Business Awards
The List
Top Accounting Firms in Central Mass
Shop Talk
Q&A with Arthur Bergeron, board chair, Marlborough Economic Development Corp.
Departments
Upcoming Issues
June 21 Issue: Special focus and list is the Central Mass. 100
July 5 Issue: Special focus is Diversity. The list is Top Minority-owned Businesses in Central Mass.
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