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September 12, 2011

Highlights from the Sept. 12, 2011 issue

On Page One

LENDING LIMITS — Several credit unions in Central Massachusetts want the federal government to raise the ceiling on how much they can lend to businesses.

END TO TAX BREAK? — Manufacturers are watching the ongoing debate over budget cuts and the federal debt ceiling to see if two key tax deductions will remain intact.

CASINOS: ROUND 2 — Massachusetts is again weighing legislation that would allow casinos. What’s the potential impact in this part of the state?

News & Analysis

REAL ESTATE REBOUND? — Real estate agents see signs of a turnaround in the housing market, but they need more.

WAITING FOR WEGMANS — Fans of Wegmans, the grocery store chain based in Rochester, N.Y., await the October opening of its first Massachusetts store in Northborough.

GENERATION NEXT — Worcester Polytechnic Institute promotes engineering in high school classrooms.

GREEN SPACE — Officials hope a Fitchburg park can spark economic development.

Special Focus: BANKING & FINANCE

LOW-INTEREST LOANS, ANYONE? — Area banks are trying to pique consumers’ interest in low-interest mortgages.

GROWING PAINS — Worcester Police Department Credit Union’s expansion plans highlight challenges for smaller institutions.

A MESSAGE TO KIDS — Central Massachusetts banks and credit unions aim their brands and financial literacy lessons at children.

Shop Talk

Q&A with with Jenny Isler, Sustainability Coordinator at Clark University

Departments

Behind the Sound Bite

Briefing

Digital Diva

Incorporations

Knowhow

10 Things ...

Movers & Shakers

Op-ed: Bottle Bill

Op-ed: Massachusetts Economy

Editorial

WBJ Talk Back

Photo Finish

Small Business Corner

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