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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.

Mass. unemployment remained at 2.8% in January

On the local level, the last updated unemployment numbers were for December, when Worcester city had a 2.8% unemployment rate, the same as its November rate and an improvement from the 3.0% rate in December 2018.

‘It’s like a ghost town:’ Worcester retailers impacted by coronavirus

Worcester retail businesses are seeing significantly lower revenues, more order cancellations and diminished foot traffic as the local reaction to the coronavirus pandemic spreads in Central Massachusetts.

WBJ postponing Business Leader of the Year event

Out of an abundance of caution, Worcester Business Journal has decided to reschedule the Business Leader of the Year event and WBJ Hall of Fame induction ceremony, due to concerns over the coronavirus.

Q&A: Worcester’s only woman brewer says bro-topia stigma is overstated

Meredith McNamara is a brewer at Worcester manufacturer Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co., and – as far as she knows – the only woman in the city working in that capacity. She talked with WBJ about being a woman in brewing and what are the best beers you’ll find in Worcester, and all over the world.
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WBJ Podcast: The power couple of Worcester’s food scene

Lynn Cheney of Maker to Main and Bill Nemeroff of B.T.'s Fried Chicken & BBQ are undertaking a pair of the more exciting entrepreneurial ventures in Worcester's food scene. Yet, it wasn't that long ago the couple got together for the first time, with the help of Nemeroff's best friend and business partner.

Worcester health agency penalized $400K over wage violations

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has cited more than $400,000 in penalties and restitution against Worcester home care agency Prestige Health Care Services for violating the state's wage and hour laws.

Q&A: Clark marijuana graduate plans to advocate for research

In February, Jennifer Roy, founder of Worcester marketing firm Jen Roy PR, was in the first class to complete the Clark University graduate certificate program for cannabis regulatory affairs.

Pa. solar firm opening 60-employee Mass. headquarters in Harvard

On Friday, Pennsylvania energy company Vision Solar officially will open its Northeast headquarters at a new 6,000-square-foot office in Harvard.
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WBJ Podcast: An empty 30 acres in Marlborough

A large undeveloped parcel of land has gone on the market in Marlborough, a rare opportunity in an already heavily developed city. News Editor Grant Welker joins co-hosts Brad Kane & Hank Stolz on The Weekly Business Report to discuss the economic development potential for both the city and the real estate market.

🔒Q&A: Triton Technologies is protecting against the next wave of cyber attacks

Triton Technologies CEO Trave Harmon sits down with WBJ Editor Brad Kane as the company looks at new growth in protecting against cyber attacks, and expands into the marijuana market.
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