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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: Going back on the road

At WBJ, we strive to be the go-to source for business news throughout all of Central Massachusetts. That geography extends as far east as Natick, west to Harwick, north to the New Hampshire border, and south to the Connecticut and Rhode Island borders.

🔒Q&A: Bringing fast-casual African food to the masses

After operating Accra Girls restaurant on Worcester’s Grafton Street with his family, Emmanuel Larbi branched out to a second location: Akra Eatery in the Worcester Public Market.

🔒WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022

Central Massachusetts is brimming with young talent, as scores of people have achieved much in a relatively short period of time, while scores more have the potential to do great things.

🔒Q&A: Webster First’s CEO on adjusting to a high interest-rate economy

Michael Lussier has led Webster First Federal Credit Union as CEO since 1990, having first started there in 1987 as chief financial officer. 
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Boston Scientific investigating corruption, bribery allegation in Vietnam

Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific Corp. has received a whistleblower letter saying the company violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in its dealings in Vietnam.

BlueHive hires Designer of the Year to lead strategy

Worcester trade show exhibit manufacturer BlueHive Exhibits has hired Dana Esposito to the newly created position of executive vice president of strategy.

Holy Cross becomes latest Worcester college to partially cut application fee

On Aug. 1, Holy Cross eliminated the $60 application fee for students from Worcester Public Schools, the college announced Wednesday.

Marlborough medical device manufacturer files for irregular heartbeat treatment patent

CardioFocus, Inc. has filed for key patents for its technology designed to treat atrial fibrillation, which is a type of abnormal heartbeat.
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Gardner health nonprofit granted $450K to improve facility

GAAMHA, Inc. has received $450,000 in funding from the first-ever $3-million Massachusetts Social Enterprise Capital Grant Program, to improve its facilities and support its mission.

Greater Good’s new CEO started Friday

Colleen Quinn, who was promoted from chief commercial officer to CEO at Worcester manufacturer Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co., officially took over her new role on Friday.
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