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.

News

I haven’t smoked marijuana yet

Despite having high school and college friends who smoked pot, been physically passed a joint at a Metallica/Kid Rock concert, toured a marijuana growing facility, and lived in Massachusetts for five years under legal medical marijuana and for seven months under legal recreational pot, I have never smoked marijuana, nor ingested it in any other way.

Economy

Mass. unemployment rises to 4.2%

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts rose to 4.2 percent in May -- up from 3.9 percent in April -- as the state added 2,900 jobs, according to an announcement Thursday from the state Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development.

Economy

Economist: Trump uncertainty clouding potential growth

The local, national and global economies will likely see accelerated growth in 2017, assuming they work through the uncertainties created by shifting federal policies, according to an economist speaking at an event in Worcester.

Education

Becker’s Johnson named finalist for UMass job

Robert Johnson, president of Becker College in Worcester, is one of three finalists for the UMass Dartmouth chancellor position, the system announced Wednesday.

Arts & Entertainment

Worcester virtual craft market donating commission to Creative Hub

Worcester startup LocalPorch announced over the weekend it will donate all of its 3-percent commission made on Mondays in February to arts nonprofit Creative Hub Worcester.

Economy

Milford Regional finished 2016 with $7M loss

The nonprofit Milford Regional Medical Center ended 2016 with a financial loss of $6.99 million, even as its revenue and total number of patients increased.

Real Estate

New $250K study to explore Worcester Auditorium cultural center

The Architectural Heritage Foundation in Boston has reached an agreement with the City of Worcester to conduct a $250,000 feasibility study on whether the Worcester Auditorium can be converted into a cultural and commercial center.

Banking & Finance

Worcester chamber using North County financing for startups

Needing a way to get financing for Greater Worcester's startups and non-traditional borrowers, Timothy Murray at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce dialed up one of his old contacts from when he was lieutenant governor, who just happened to be a little north of him in the county.

Technology

HP to acquire SimpliVity for $650M

California computer giant Hewlett Packard Enterprises plans to acquire Westborough data storage provider SimpliVity for $650 million, which is a significant decrease over its assessed value two years ago.

Government & Politics

MedStar Ambulance settles $13M overpayment lawsuit

MedStar Ambulance, which has operations in Worcester and throughout Worcester County and MetroWest, has agreed to pay $12.7 million for overbilled Medicare claims.

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