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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.

2025 Power 100: Thomas Bartholomew

The long-time and well-connected founder of the nationally-recognized $5-billion financial advisory firm, Bartholomew is as much a staple of the Worcester business community as the company that bears his name.

🔒From the Editor: Covering tariffs’ impact on Central Mass.

This year, the giant paradigm-shifting global event is President Donald Trump’s trade war with practically every country in the world. This, of course, is having very tangible impacts in Central Massachusetts.

O’Connor’s reopens following multi-day closure due to staff shortage

Prominent Worcester eatery O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar reopened on Thursday, after posting on social media on Saturday that it would close temporarily due to staffing shortages.

🔒From the Editor: People are scared

It’s not just colleges who are scared. Trump’s plans to upend the global economy through tariffs has led to economic uncertainty.
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🔒WBJ names winners of 10th annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards

Over the past 10 years, WBJ has honored manufacturers and their executives more than 70 times with awards ranging from overall excellence to workforce development to product innovation.

🔒From the Editor: Doesn’t curling sound like fun?

Even though I grew up near a curling facility and Central Massachusetts is home to a handful of curling clubs, I never actually tried the sport.

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.
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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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