Issue Highlights
On Page One
RUNNING RED – More than half of the hospitals in Central Massachusetts reported losses during the first half of fiscal year 2009. The WBJ finds out what’s causing these health care balance sheets to bleed.
CAR TALK – The Cash for Clunkers program brought buyers to local car dealerships. But now what? We talk to local dealers about their outlook for the end of 2009.
News & Analysis
NEW CLUB – A national company has been brought in to manage Sterling National Country Club. The change could be a sign of rough times in the golf industry.
BUILDING UP – Northborough-based Genzyme continues its MetroWest love affair with a planned $65 million construction project in Northborough.
ACADEMIC RIGOR – UMass Medical School in Worcester is partly to thank for record intellectual property revenues for the state college system.
CREDIT CHECK – Local execs sound off about proposed changes in the national corporate credit union system.
BUSINESS ALERT – A group claiming to be a statewide chamber causes concern in Central Mass.
NEW ENGLAND VOICE – Wellesley native Karen Mills is the small business voice in Washington and she brings her Yankee perspective with her.
VC DEAL – Acton-based Tervela has landed some serious investors for its hardware-accelerated computer messaging systems.
Special Focus: Central Mass. Green Awards
Shop Talk
Q&A with Ken Udas, CEO of Shrewsbury-based UMassOnline.
The List
Top Manufacturers in Central Mass
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