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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.

🔒From the Editor: A focus on energy & sustainability

With energy at the forefront of Central Mass. business leaders’ minds as prices have spiked in the last two years, WBJ decided to renew its focus on sustainability.

🔒From the Editor: Noah, the devourer of carbs

There’s a lot to like in hobbyist-turned-entrepreneur Chuck Brown’s quest to turn his home businesses into a sustainable retail shop, particularly because he provides a product that’s seemingly everywhere but at the same time very difficult to find in high quality.

🔒Power 50: The most influential Central Mass. professionals in 2023

Business professionals from organizations of all types and sizes hold some amount of power, but how you shape the economy and community is when you are truly influential.

🔒From the Editor: Welcome to the inaugural Central MA Life Sciences Report

Central Massachusetts is well positioned to grow its life sciences sector with its proximity to the industry’s leading global hub in Boston and Cambridge.
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🔒From the Editor: The joy of awards

With this April 3 edition, we arrive at another set of awards, the third of five WBJ will publish this year. The Manufacturing Excellence Awards remains our only sector-specific award and honors accomplishments in one of the foundational industries in Central Mass.

🔒From the Editor: Exploring tourism in Central Mass.

There’s much to love about what Central Massachusetts venues and attractions have to offer businesses, visitors, and residents. They may not jump out at you the way Boston or Cape Cod do, but this region’s offerings have substance and plenty to explore.

🔒From the editor: Single-parent fantasy camp

WBJ editor Brad Kane writes about the challenges of balancing work while standing in as a single parent for a week.

🔒From the Editor: Hitting pause on The Boardroom Gap

For five years, WBJ published its annual The Boardroom Gap report, meant to hold to account the business community’s commitment to diversity.
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🔒From the Editor: Moving beyond basic DEI coverage

WBJ editor seeks to evolve publication's DEI coverage.

🔒WBJ names the 2023 Best of Business winners

WBJ’s Best of Business awards are centered around one idea: referrals.
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