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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.

🔒From the Editor: The Best from WBJ in 2024

As we look forward to the best for 2025, I’d like to take this moment to reflect back on 2024 and highlight some of what WBJ offered last year.

🔒2025 Economic Forecast survey: Central Mass. business leaders show less enthusiastic optimism

Central Massachusetts business leaders generally feel good about the economy, although they don’t feel great about it.

🔒From the Editor: If you know real estate, you know the economy

The real estate industry, particularly commercial real estate, is at the heart of all business journal coverage, including at Worcester Business Journal. More than just a collection of simple listings of property transactions and proposed developments, the real estate beat is key to understanding the inner workings of the Central Massachusetts economy.

🔒From the Editor: The business of nonprofits

Most general media coverage of nonprofits, particularly human services nonprofits, tends to focus on their missions, the need for their services, and the community good they achieve. This type of coverage is important, as it raises a nonprofit’s profile. However, through the business-focused lens of WBJ’s coverage, we are more concerned with how they accomplish their missions.
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🔒From the Editor: This one moved me to tears

Rarely ever does anything produced by WBJ’s very talented writers move me to tears. This edition’s Champions of Health Care awards hits different, and one story in particular.

What’s the future of the Central Mass. business community? Take WBJ’s 2025 Economic Forecast survey

Worcester Business Journal has launched its annual survey of readers for the end-of-year Economic Forecast special edition, in order to gauge business leaders' outlooks on the Central Massachusetts community in the coming year.

From the Editor: A note about anonymous sources

At WBJ, we only will use anonymous sources when there is a realistic chance the people providing us with information will face repercussions to their safety and livelihoods if they are identified.

🔒WBJ publishes Senior Resource Guide for 2024

WBJ launched this Senior Resource Guide last year and continues with this year’s edition, not only for people like me but for those of all ages and backgrounds who need answers for the questions arising later in life.
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🔒From the Editor: The start of something new

After the U.S. and Central Massachusetts got through the initial phases of the COVID pandemic, the economy was largely strong by traditional standards, with low unemployment and GDP growth. Yet, due to rapid inflation and the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic, the economy just wasn’t working for everybody.

VIDEO: Highlights from the 40 Under Forty’s 25th anniversary event

To nominate someone for next year's 40 Under Forty awards, fill out the nomination form linked in this article.
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