Issue Highlights
On Page One
BRUSH JOB – Local painters and contractors are feeling the financial pinch from new EPA rules.
CAPITOL WATCH – A new proposal from Gov. Patrick on how to protect workforce training funds has the backing of local businesses.
DO-SI-DOS – Closing the sale is a tough job, especially if you’re a teenager. But local Girl Scouts have a thing or two to share with local businesses when it comes to selling success.
News & Analysis
METAL HEAD – A Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor is on a mission to reuse and recycle.
EMERGENCY – Athol Memorial Hospital is the smallest independent hospital left in Central Mass. And it’s struggling for survival.
JOB CREATION – The debate over stimulus funding is still hot in Massachusetts, with some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of so-called “vertical construction.”
Talking Out Loud – Tips for making sure you’re the center of attention.
Get Creative – New ideas for planning your next meeting.
Outward Bound – A review of out-of-the-box event spaces in Central Massachusetts.
The Lists
Shop Talk
Q&A with Ed Shea, market president for Bank of America
Departments
Upcoming Issues
March 15 Issue: Special focus is Banking & Finance. The List: Banks.
March 29 Issue: Special focus is Health Care. The List: Hospitals.
