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January 3, 2011

Highlights from the Jan. 3, 2011 issue

On Page One

POOR ECONOMY — The second installment of a two-part look at how the growing income gap is impacting businesses that cater to the extremes.

DRINK UP — Mike Cimini, formerly of Yankee Spirits in Sturbridge, re-enters the Massachusetts liquor store business with purchases in the Worcester area.

MIGHTY FINE — The state’s crackdown on the underground economy has resulted in a quadrupling of collected fines.

News & Analysis

PRIVATE INTEREST — The acquisition of Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer by a private equity group promises to shake up the local hospital market.

SCHOOL YARD SCRUTINY — Two local entrepreneurs are turning the state’s anti-bullying focus into a business opportunity.

Special Focus: Technology

ONLINE OFFERS — The local deal-a-day website market has heated up with the entrance of Groupon in Worcester.

RULES OF THE INTERNET — The Federal Communications Commission has weighed in on the issue of net neutrality. But what does that mean to local businesses?

JOB MARKET — Hiring looks good for the Bay State’s IT sector.

The List

Top Insurance Agencies in Central Massachusetts. 

Shop Talk

Q&A with Krishan A. Canekeratne, CEO of Westborough-based Virtusa Corp.

Departments

Behind the Sound Bite

Briefing

Digital Diva

Incorporations

10 Things I Know About... Detecting Fraud

Knowhow: Web Tactics

101: Virtual Office

Movers & Shakers

Photo Finish 

Small Business Corner 

Viewpoint

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