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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.

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.

🔒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.

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.

🔒The 2020 most influential people in Central Mass. business

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

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.

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.

🔒We should all keep taking this seriously

Two things are becoming abundantly clear: 1) The coronavirus pandemic is still growing; and 2) People are becoming more impatient with a closed down economy.
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🔒Q&A: Estate planning attorney finds more people are thinking about the end

Since the coronavirus pandemic began spreading in the United States, estate planning attorney Linda Cammuso has seen a noticeable increase in clients seeking out her services for themselves and their businesses.

Crompton Collective might re-open as outdoor market to start

During an interview for the WBJ Podcast, entreprenuer Amy Lynn Chase detailed how she is thinking about slowly reopening her businesses in Worcester and Hudson once the coronavirus shutdown of non-essential business in Massachusetts is lifted.
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