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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.

Marlborough airport for sale

The owner of the Marlboro Airport, the state's oldest privately owned commercial airport, has put the facility up for sale.

Whole Foods moving HQ to Marlborough

National grocery chain Whole Foods Market will relocate its North Atlantic regional headquarters to Marlborough this spring, according to the city's economic development corp.

Southborough electric vehicle firm fighting to remove former chairman

A $50-million Southborough manufacturer specializing in parts for electric vehicles on Thursday made its case to shareholders to permanently remove its former executive chairman from its board of directors, while he is seeking to replace three of the company's eight directors.

Worcester City Council increases tax burden on businesses

In a 7-4 vote on Tuesday night, the Worcester City Council approved a 2017 tax plan that will further increase the gap between the rates of business property owners vs. residential property owners, cementing a trend the government began last year.
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State awards $322K to eight Central Mass. incubators

Three incubators in MetroWest received a collective $105,375 in incubator grants from MassDevelopment as part of a funding round focused on community-based innovation and entrepreneurship from the financing agency.

Timothy P. Murray: Standard Bearer

The uptick in the pace of Worcester's recent revitalization can be attributed to number of factors, but high on that list is Murray joining the chamber back in 2013.

Kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk: Behind the Scenes

Despite her prominent regional role at Harvard Pilgrim, McEvoy-Zdonczyk is a behind the scenes force of nature behind major developments and organization in the city and the region.

The Crowleys: Standard Bearers

As the owners & shareholders of Polar Beverages & Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, the Crowley family holds a huge amount of influence in the region.
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Christine Thomas: Next Wave

Even as little as one year ago, Worcester was facing a hotel shortage, but now as Worcester continues its urban renaissance, Thomas is ensuring a hotel expansion is in the mix.

Central Massachusetts Power Players of 2016

Gathered here are the 2016 business leaders who leveraged their positions in the community to have an outsized influence on the Central Massachusetts economy.
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