Brad Kane

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.

Economy

🔒Q&A: Saint Vincent CEO on why the nurses strike ended, how she feels about the deal, and where the hospital goes from here

CEO Carolyn Jackson, who was often personally the target of the union members’ frustration, is now tasked with repairing the hospital's culture.

People to Meet in 2022: Aaron Birt

Beyond his business success, Aaron Birt is giving back to the community, helping to support the Central Mass. entrepreneurial ecosystem

Manufacturing

🔒Q&A: One Fun Company, disrupting hygiene

Last year, Alli DiVincenzo and her partners founded One Fun Company, planning to turn their Splatz hand soap into a fun way for children to wash their hands. With strong sales out of the gate, the startup has high ambitions for taking the concept to other realms of personal hygiene.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Worcester’s 30-year plan to have Polar Park pay for itself has hit a rough patch, as the city finds unexpected solutions

The City of Worcester’s team-friendly effort to pay off the $160-million cost of the Polar Park baseball stadium over 30 years is off to a rocky start.

Education

🔒Q&A: Gray’s Analysis is looking for business analysts

For more than two decades, Cynthia Gray has worked as a business analyst, collaborating with companies to solve complex problems. As demand for her services grows, she is recruiting young people into the industry.

News

🔒My son, in crisis

It’s easy to discuss problems like mental healthcare shortages in abstract terms, looking at funding dollars, available beds, and impacted patients; but all those numbers are personal to many, many people. WBJ Editor Brad Kane opens up on the number most personal to him.

Energy

🔒Q&A: Battery Resourcers eyes the future of power & recycling

As more of the world becomes dependent upon lithium ion batteries to power electric vehicles and battery storage systems for the electric grid, Worcester energy technology company Battery Resourcers has developed ways to recycle spent batteries and avoid the costs and environmental impact of mining for lithium and other battery materials.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒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.

Banking & Finance

🔒WBJ announces the 2021 Outstanding Women in Business

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

Health Care

🔒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.

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