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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.

🔒From the Editor: Don’t demonize healthcare patients

As a father to five special needs children, I’m all too aware of how quickly a behavioral or mental health crisis can escalate into a physical situation.

Take WBJ’s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey

The first five months of 2025 have been a wild ride for the economy. How has your outlook changed for the rest of the year?

🔒What is the nature of power? The Power 100 for 2025 provide their insights

“Power is the ability to get people to listen to you, even when you're mostly just talking about beer.” - Sam Hendler, Hendler Family Brewing

🔒The Insiders: Who do Central Mass. power players say are the most influential people in the region?

In February, WBJ asked the 400+ people who have ever been on a WBJ power list (Power 100, Power 50, Power Players) to vote for the professionals they believed are the most influential in the region. Nearly 600 votes were cast
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🔒Power 100: WBJ names the most influential professionals in 2025

The Power 100 edition is an annual report on how power is shared and expended in Central Massachusetts each year, as told through the 100 people who are most effectively wielding their influence, with a special focus on those creating change and bringing new ideas to the forefront.

🔒From the Editor: Covering tariffs’ impact on Central Mass.

This year, the giant paradigm-shifting global event is President Donald Trump’s trade war with practically every country in the world. This, of course, is having very tangible impacts in Central Massachusetts.

O’Connor’s reopens following multi-day closure due to staff shortage

Prominent Worcester eatery O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar reopened on Thursday, after posting on social media on Saturday that it would close temporarily due to staffing shortages.

🔒From the Editor: People are scared

It’s not just colleges who are scared. Trump’s plans to upend the global economy through tariffs has led to economic uncertainty.
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🔒WBJ names winners of 10th annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards

Over the past 10 years, WBJ has honored manufacturers and their executives more than 70 times with awards ranging from overall excellence to workforce development to product innovation.

🔒From the Editor: Doesn’t curling sound like fun?

Even though I grew up near a curling facility and Central Massachusetts is home to a handful of curling clubs, I never actually tried the sport.
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