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March 28, 2011

Highlights from the March 28, 2011 issue

On Page One

REVENUE ENHANCEMENT — The state has a new program aimed at steering some state contracts to small businesses.

HANGING ON — Bay State unions feel the pressure under a tough political climate.

LOOKING ELSEWHERE — Just how much cheaper will it be for Fidelity Investments to move jobs to New Hampshire and Rhode Island?

News & Analysis

POWER PLAY — Simonds International in Fitchburg hopes a new cogeneration plant will enable local expansion.

ONLINE LINKS — A new website from the Massachusetts High Technology Council aims to connect innovators and big-company investors.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION — Lead is increasingly a dirty word for local plastics manufacturers.

RIPPLE EFFECTS — The impact of the earthquake and tsunami isn’t only being felt in Japan.

Special Focus: Health Care

PRICE HIKES — Health insurance rates are still climbing. What gives?

MAX-MIN — Plans available through the Massachusetts Health Connector don’t meet minimum requirements for coverage under federal health care reform.

TEPID RESPONSE — A proposal from Gov. Deval Patrick to control health care costs is getting a mixed reaction from doctors, hospitals and insurers.

The List

Largest hospitals in Central Massachusetts.

Shop Talk

Q&A with Mark Crandall, regional president, TD Bank.

Departments

Behind the Sound Bite

Briefing

Digital Diva 

Incorporations 

Knowhow 

10 Things I Know About... Managing Change

101: Email Newsletters

Movers & Shakers 

Photo Finish 

Small Business Corner 

Talk Back 

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