ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
On Page One
TINY INVESTMENTS – Can the smallest credit unions continue to survive?
GOVERNMENT SPENDING – The WBJ takes a look at the cost and payoff at Fitchburg’s Putnam Place development.
FUNDING FIGHT – The State House and the Senate have differing views on spending for workforce training in the state.
ALL IN THE FAMILY – Check out profiles of the WBJ’s 2009 Central Mass. Family Business Award winners in a special insert inside this issue.
News & Analysis
TECH SPACE – The demand for biotech space is high despite the recession.
CHAPTER CLOSED – The troubled developer of a condo development in Sterling has been ordered to pay up.
SPECIAL DESIGNATION – Franklin has kick-started an effort to spur economic development.
GET CREATIVE – The MetroWest Chamber launched a group and tag line to promote the region’s artistic endeavors.
GREEN DEGREE – Framingham State is planning to launch an environmental degree program this fall.
Special Focus: Small Business
STARTUPS – How are new businesses dealing with this economy?
DIGITAL DREAM – The call of the Internet lures entrepreneurs.
The List
Top Chambers of Commerce in Central Mass.
Shop Talk
Q&A with Jeffrey Davenport, president and CEO of Southbridge Credit Union.
Staff Columns
Departments
UPCOMING ISSUE
June 22 Issue: Special focus is the Central Mass. 100, the largest private employers in the region.
July 6 Issue: Special focus is Insurance. The List: Insurance Agencies.
Watch as Christina Davis talks about the June 8, 2009 issue, including profiles of the 2009 Central Mass. Family Business Award Winners.
