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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.

🔒Q&A: FSU professor and author are writing the book on innovation

After 24 years of research, Robert Krim and Alan Earls released in February their book on innovations in Massachusetts, focusing on 50 particular ones, including three from Central Massachusetts.

🔒WBJ announces the Hall of Fame, Class of 2021

Five years ago, WBJ created its Hall of Fame in order to honor the lifetime achievements of those professionals who have significantly improved the Central Massachusetts economy and community. With the induction this year of the Class of 2021, the WBJ Hall of Fame has grown to 17 members

🔒In a year like no other, WBJ announces its 2021 Business Leaders of the Year

When the professionals who would become WBJ’s 2021 Business Leaders of the Year started their years anew in January 2020, they could have had no idea the past 15 months would end up like they did. Yet, each of them in their own way, found a path for their organizations to thrive.

WBJ Podcast: The wonderful world of gourmet craft chocolate

After exploring chocolate-making as a hobby for years, Monica & Tom Rogan left their careers in Los Angeles behind to found Goodnow Farms Chocolate at a 225-year-old farm in Sudbury. The couple joins the WBJ Podcast to discuss what it takes to create award-winning chocolate.
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🔒Q&A: Clark senior started his company in the back of an ambulance

Ethan Lutz has been serving as an emergency medical technician in Worcester for the last four years. When the coronavirus pandemic was ravaging New York City last spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent him to Queens, N.Y., to help.

WBJ Podcast: deadhorse hill & post-pandemic life

When will you feel comfortable entering a post-pandemic life? An Instagram conversation makes its way to the airways.

🔒Q&A: The dean of WPI’s Foisie Business School talks forward-thinking culture

On Jan. 1, Worcester Polytechnic Institute alumna Debora Jackson took over as dean of its Foisie Business School. A member of WPI’s board of trustees and experienced in STEM and business professions, Jackson brought a new level of diversity to the role: her background in seminary.

🔒Q&A: Building out life sciences at The Reactory

When Matt Zicaro joined forces with Michael O’Brien of Galaxy Development, they launched a new development firm – Galaxy Life Sciences – committed to building out the bioscience industry in Central Massachusetts.
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WBJ Podcast: UMass’ vaccination army

UMass Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael Collins and UMass system President Marty Meehan have proposed setting up a volunteer corp of nursing and medical students to vaccinate Massachusetts residents against COVID-19, after the initial rollout of the vaccine has been bumpy.

🔒Q&A: A new mom with a bigger business

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Alexis Kelleher’s business Crust Bakeshop took the same hits as other small businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry.
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