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.

News

WBJ Podcast: Worcester hair stylist faces her fears, goes back to work

When hair salons were allowed to reopen on May 25, hair stylist Alexis Ledoux at the NKD Salon in Worcester started rescheduling clients, operating under a strong set of conditions for herself and her customers, and embracing her fears as she slowly builds her business back up to full operating strength.

Hospitality

🔒Q&A: Tower Hill to reopen with reduced capacity

CEO Grace Elton talked with WBJ in advance of Tower Hill Botanic Garden's June 8 reopening.

Real Estate

WBJ Podcast: This key economic indicator in Greater Worcester hit a post-recession high in 2019

The much talked about economic and cultural turnaround in Greater Worcester has presented mix results in key metrics, such as population and GDP growth, especially compared to cities of similar size in New England and throughout the country. However, one key economic indicator hit a post-recession high in 2019.

Hospitality

Tower Hill cancels holiday Night Lights over coronavirus uncertainty

Due to concerns about a potential second surge in coronavirus cases and deaths later this year, Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston has canceled its popular Night Lights holiday event.

News

🔒Hanover CEO: Company is positioned to weather the coronavirus recession

In an interview on the WBJ Podcast this week, John Roche, president and CEO of the Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester, said the publicly traded company is well positioned to weather the coming economic recession, as it has diversified and strengthened its revenue streams over the years.

Banking & Finance

WBJ Podcast: John C. Roche of the Power 50 operates globally and gives back locally

John C. "Jack" Roche has been named to the WBJ Power 50, an annual listing of the most influential people in the Central Mass. economy. He joins the WBJ Podcast to discuss operating globally while focusing locally.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒The 2020 most influential people in Central Mass. business

It’s not about having power. It’s about using it.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒Railers planning to restart Worcester pro hockey on Oct. 24

During an interview on the WBJ Podcast, Stephanie Ramey, the new president of the Worcester Railers Hockey Club said the team is planning on starting its next season on Oct. 24 as planned.

Arts & Entertainment

WBJ Podcast: The meteoric rise of Stephanie Ramey

On May 11, the 35-year-old Stephanie Ramey took over as president of the Worcester Railers Hockey Club, after the Worcester native and Worcester State University graduate already had led the tourism marketing agency Discover Central Mass. for two years.

Economy

WBJ Podcast: How the Central Mass. workforce is changing now and in the future

More than 20% of the Massachusetts workforce has applied for unemployment since the coronavirus crisis began in mid-March, particularly those employees in the hospitality, retail and healthcare sectors.

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