Issue Highlights
Page One
LIBERATED – A Holliston medical device firm works hand-in-hand with WPI researchers on new prosthetic technologies.
ORGANIZED NUMBERS – Unions in Massachusetts say membership was up in 2008.
GOING BIG – Despite a troubling economy, local hospitals move forward with expansion plans.
KID CONNECTION – Day care numbers tell a powerful story about the regional economy.
News & Analysis
Briefing: The 411 on TARP 2.
DEVELOPERS WANTED – The City of Worcester has put out an RFP in an effort to land retail at two downtown garages.
EXECUTIVE TROUBLE – The saga of Marlborough-based Cyphermint’s bankruptcy continues as the trustee on the case goes after former executives.
MADOFF HITS HOME – Disgraced investor Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme has hit Central Massachusetts.
FINANCIAL ORGANIZING – Middlesex Savings of Natick plans to form mutual holding company.
Special Focus: Biotechnology
FEDERAL BUCKS – NIH funding plays an important role for many Central Mass. biotech firms.
VENTURE BACKED – Drying up VC funds mean biotech start-ups have to get creative.
LIST TOPPER – UMass tops tech licensing list.
The List: Top Biomedical Companies
Shop Talk
Q&A with Andrew Davis, director for Worcester Regional Airport.
Staff Columns
Departments
Upcoming Issues
March 2 Issue: Special focus is Real Estate & Development. The Lists: Top Commercial Sales and Leases and Construction Projects in Central Mass.
March 16 Issue: Special focus is Corporate Philanthropy. The List: Community Foundations in Central Mass.
March 30 Issue: Special focus is Health Care Heroes. The List: Hospitals in Central Mass.
If your company belongs on one of our lists or if you have content and story ideas, e-mail WBJ Editor Christina H. Davis, cdavis@wbjournal.com.
