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May 23, 2011

Highlights from the May 23, 2011 issue

On Page One

STAGE RIGHT — WBDC sets its sights on reinvigorating the area surrounding the Hanover Theatre in downtown Worcester.

BAD CLUCK — PETA takes issue with how Natick-based BJ’s Wholesale Club handles its chickens.

PILOT PROGRAM — Southbridge-based Harrington Healthcare looks to cut out the middleman when it comes to health insurance.

News & Analysis

WATERLOGGED — L.S. Starrett is in court over a hydroelectric dam at its Athol headquarters.

Special Focus: Small Business

CAUTION AHEAD — Experts give their advice on how to avoid common startup pitfalls.

DOUBLE DIPPED — Local franchisees give their take on Dunkin’ Donuts planned IPO.

DOLLARS & CENTS — Central Mass. businesses find funding through the newly formed Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp.

PLAN AHEAD — Small business lenders give their advice for securing a loan in a difficult economy.

OUTSIDE EXPERTISE — Business owners turn to consultants for financial and HR expertise.

HEADING SOUTH — An Oxford firm chooses Putnam, Conn., for its new location.

FULLY CHARGED — Alan Lavine of Percy’s Appliance joins other local businesses in the fight against so-called swipe fees.

The Lists

Largest SBA Loans

Largest SBA Lenders

Shop Talk

Q&A with Matt Sosik, president and CEO of Hometown Bank.

Departments

Behind the Sound Bite

Briefing

Digital Diva 

Incorporations 

Knowhow 

Movers & Shakers

Photo Finish 

Small Business Corner 

Talk Back 

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