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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.

🔒Following their inaugural season, the WooSox seek to build on COVID-impacted attendance

In a world of COVID-reduced expectations, the Worcester Red Sox were pleased with the home attendance in their inaugural season at Polar Park, although the baseball team wants to increase that for its second season.

🔒WBJ announces the 2021 Outstanding Women in Business

Eight women from around Central Massachusetts have earned the honor this year.

🔒Q&A: UMass Memorial’s insurance plans

In September, Mary Hsieh became the first CEO of the newly created Mass Advantage, the insurance offered by Worcester healthcare provider UMass Memorial Health and its partners.

🔒Q&A: Providing autism supports at HMEA

Kristen Cariglia first joined HMEA more than 19 years ago, moving over to the developmental disability services nonprofit’s Autism Resource Central division 16 years ago.
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Gov. Charlie Baker tells Saint Vincent & nurses to end strike

In a Tweet on Friday afternoon, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker told Saint Vincent Hospital and the Massachusetts Nurses Association union to end the strike ongoing at the Worcester healthcare facility since March 8.

🔒Q&A: Passing the baton at the YWCA

On July 1, Debbie Hall took over leadership of YWCA Central Massachusetts, succeeding Linda Cavaioli, who retired after leading the nonprofit and being an outsized voice in the Central Massachusetts community for 30 years. Hall was promoted from within, as she most recently was YWCA’s director of domestic violence services.

🔒The limitations of being a white man

As a white male, can I effectively lead reporting on diversity & inclusion in the Central Mass. business community? Sure. Would I be better at it if I were someone from an historically excluded group? Absolutely.

🔒Q&A: 40 Under Forty alum opens lingerie shop

Stephanie Ramey launched her own entrepreneurial venture this summer, the lingerie retailer The O Shop on Richmond Avenue.
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🔒How WBJ picked the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2021

This year, WBJ received 207 nominations for 131 nominees. To pick the winners, the nominations were sent to judges Abed Hamid, Brian Treitman, and Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, who were each selected for their expertise and background.

🔒WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2021

You cannot overstate how much the amount of high-quality, talented, and motivated young professionals is growing in Central Massachusetts, and how they are playing a vital role in the region’s future.
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