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Issue Highlights
On Page One
HOME IMPROVEMENT – The days of fast flips are back. But they’re still risky in the current market environment.
UTILITY ANGST – North Central communities continue to be vexed over the problem-plagued Unitil.
MANUFACTURING’S FUTURE – What type of manufacturing jobs will stay in Massachusetts through economic recovery?
MEAL DEAL – New restaurant and hotel taxes are creating opportunity for frugal communities.
News & Analysis
BURNING HOT – Anna Maria College plans to install a wood pellet stove to cut down on fuel costs.
LENDER BE – Bay State Savings Bank roles out its new loan center in downtown Worcester.
SOLAR SURPRISE – New rules requiring licensed electricians to install solar panels have some in the Massachusetts industry concerned.
CUT TO SIZE – State budget cuts spared mental health services in Massachusetts, but Medicaid cuts could do them in.
COMPANY CONVERSION – Charles River Bank of Medway lays the groundwork for a bank holding company.
MAJOR PARCEL – A downtown office building faces auction as its owner falls behind on payments.
Special Focus: International Law & Business
HEADING OVERSEAS – Advice from the trenches on going global.
NEW RULES – Nonprofits are worried about new state rules that could qualify executive directors as lobbyists.
DIRECTORY – Resources for doing business internationally.
THE LIST: Top Law Firms in Central Massachusetts.
Shop Talk
Q&A with Richard Collins, president and CEO of United Bank.
Departments
Upcoming Issues
Dec. 3 Issue: Special focus is real estate and development. The List: Top Accounting Firms in Central Mass.
Dec. 28 Issue: Special Economic Forecast issue.
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