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Brad Kane is the Editor for Worcester Business Journal. Kane came to Worcester from its sister publication Hartford Business Journal, where he most recently served as managing editor. Kane talked his way onto HBJ’s staff in May 2010, previously working as a Boston Globe correspondent and a staff writer for the Patriot Ledger in Quincy. In another journalism life, he covered local politics in northern Ohio and southwest Florida. Kane has been honored for his work by the Alliance of Area Business Publications, the Florida Press Club, Ohio Associated Press and the National Society of Professional Journalists. He graduated from The Ohio State University, with an honor’s degree in journalism. He lives a calm, sleep-filled life in Wilbraham, Mass. with his wife, five young children and Texas heeler. In his 42 minutes of weekly free time, Kane runs the sidewalks, streets and trails of Western Massachusetts.

🔒EcoForecast survey: For first time since 2020, WBJ readers say the economy is in worse condition than a year ago

Despite the pessimistic results about 2025, the plurality of respondents see improvement in 2026.

🔒WPI receives $3M from Silicon Valley entrepreneur, renames amphitheater after him

The Paul A. Covec ’64 Innovation and Commercialization Fund will be used for startup companies and to help patent research.

Feedback Earth to pay $250K over odors at former Grafton site

The deal resolves allegations of Feedback Earth violating environmental laws, installing unauthorized equipment, and emitting odors impacting residents up to 4.4 miles away, according to the AG's office.

From the editor: An economy without a middle class

As the middle class fades, businesses who rely on people having at least some expendable income – or at least enough income to cover all their basic needs – will not have the necessary customer base to thrive.
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How’s the economy? Let WBJ know by taking the 2026 Economic Forecast survey

Worcester Business Journal is asking its readers to give their opinions on how the Central Massachusetts economy...

WBJ names the 2025 Champions of Health Care

The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring.

From the Editor: Being in the room

When they are in a room full of hundreds of people all cheering for their achievements, you get to see this rare spark of humanity in them where all their hard work becomes a joyous culmination.

WBJ selects the inaugural class of Notable Veteran Executives

At WBJ, we wanted to showcase how veterans contribute to society beyond their time in the military, particularly in Central Massachusetts business.
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🔒From the Editor: Answers for the questions as you age

This special edition Senior Resource Guide from Worcester Business Journal is designed to help all of us understand what comes next in life and how to properly plan for our parents, our children, and ourselves.

From the Editor: WBJ launches data-rich INSIGHTS special edition

This entire edition is anchored by graphics, charts, and lists full of historical and current data on the most pressing economic indicators for our business community.
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