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.

Banking & Finance

Insulet to hire Pitney Bowes executive to replace CFO who departed for 3M

Acton medical device manufacturer Insulet has hired Ana Maria Chadwick as its new CFO. She will be the highest-ranked female executive at Insulet, which for three years was the only public company in Central Massachusetts with a woman as CEO.

Economy

Mass. unemployment rate drops again in February

The Massachusetts unemployment rate in February fell for the second month in a row, after a slight uptick to end 2023.

Arts & Entertainment

🔒From the Editor: Polar Park, following the numbers

We weren’t being anti-Worcester. We were just following the research. For the latest analysis on the Polar Park project, WBJ has some new research, showing how property values have risen drastically since 2021.

Economy

Saint Vincent Hospital not meeting standards of care, accrediting agency says

As state regulators investigate nurses’ claims of unsafe conditions at Saint Vincent Hospital, a national accrediting agency has found the Worcester healthcare provider is not compliant with industry standards.

Banking & Finance

Worcester chamber creates $2.5M fund for economic development

The money from the fund can be used for one-time initiatives, projects, and consulting services to aid in the economic development or workforce needs of Central Massachusetts.

News

🔒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.

News

🔒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.

Banking & Finance

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.

News

🔒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.

News

🔒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.

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