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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.

🔒From the Editor: Compassion, bravery, weed, and what makes for a Business Leader of the Year

Ulysses Youngblood was the star of the Worcester Homecoming panel, largely because he disagreed with everyone in a very constructive way.

🔒From the Editor: The next evolution of craft beer

Now that the Central Massachusetts craft beer industry has grown up, it has entered the next phase of its evolution: corporatization.

Worcester Guardian news site receives tax-exempt status

The Worcester Guardian online news site, which was founded by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, has received tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit from the U.S. Internal Revenue Services.

🔒From the Editor: Hope & despair over the progress (and lack thereof) for women in leadership

Gauging the status of women in the workplace is a difficult task, especially as we strive for an economy and business community where people are valued for their talents and expertise regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or background.
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🔒From the Editor: I love dogs

While they’ve fulfilled my life in ways only furry friends can, caring for dogs over their lifetimes is an expensive endeavor, which is why I feel the pain of local animal nonprofits.

🔒From the Editor: Your proudest accomplishment of 2023

What was your proudest accomplishment of 2023? If the mood strikes you, email me and let me know how the last 12 months went for you

🔒EcoForecast reader survey: Finally, some optimism

Looking into 2024, it appears more Central Massachusetts business leaders are feeling positive about the economy than they have in the recent past.

🔒From the Editor: 2024 will be better

Let’s face it: We’ve all been shaking off a collective funk since 2020. Heading into 2024, things seem better.
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🔒From the Editor: WooSox owners cash out, as small businesses struggle

Teams using public money to inflate their net worth is nothing new, and I don’t really fault Larry Lucchino for shopping around for the best deal. Still, it bothers me.

Economist: WooSox likely sold for $50-$70M

The team has declined to give a purchase price on the sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings, but at the request of WBJ, a Holy Cross professor has estimated the team's valuation based on revenues, market size, and the new stadium.
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