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