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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.

Charter Communications to close 174-employee Worcester call center

Connecticut-based telecommunications provider Charter Communications will close its Worcester call center on June 26, as the company is reducing its overall headcount in Central Massachusetts significantly.

Mass. unemployment ticked up slightly in February

The statewide unemployment rate in Massachusetts rose slightly in February, above the national rate and where the Massachusetts rate was a year ago.

Life sciences investment group opens office at Worcester incubator

Conifer Life Sciences has opened at the Worcester incubator Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives.

🔒From the Editor: DEI can be good for everybody

Even if sometimes flawed in practice, the principle of DEI is good and would create a stronger Central Mass. economy, as it is meant to overcome barriers to provide opportunities for everyone to best use their natural talents and skills.
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🔒From the Editor: Speaking the language of business

Banking tends not to be the most exciting industry in the world, but its influence is everywhere. From small startups to trillion-dollar public companies, access to capital and the banking system can literally make or break hopes and dreams.

🔒WBJ names the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year

Even though it’s always been centered around the idea of economic and community excellence, Worcester Business Journal’s Business Leader of the Year award has evolved over the years.

🔒From the Editor: Why we highlight women’s progress

In an ideal world, publications like WBJ’s annual Women in Leadership edition wouldn’t be necessary. In an ideal world, all people everywhere would be recognized for their natural talents and learned skills and given equal opportunities to help create the best possible version of our economy and society, regardless of the circumstances each person was born into.
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🔒From the Editor: Education is key to everything

Higher education has had a bit of a rough time this decade. Largely the result of a demographic dip in the number of high school graduates – but also because of concerns over costs and politics – nationwide undergraduate enrollment is down about 7% from 2019, according to the nonprofit Education Data Initiative.

🔒WBJ names the 2025 Best of Business award winners

Every year starting in October, WBJ asks its readers to vote on the best companies in Central Massachusetts in a variety of categories, ranging from law firms and incubators to golf courses and restaurants.
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