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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: 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.

🔒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.
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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.

Take WBJ’s 2024 Economic Forecast survey

Worcester Business Journal has launched the annual survey of its readers for the end-of-year Economic Forecast special edition, in order to ascertain business leaders' outlooks on the Central Massachusetts economy in the coming year.

🔒WBJ names inaugural winners of Champions of Health Care awards

Nearly two decades have passed since WBJ created an awards specifically for healthcare professionals. Today, though, such an honor feels more important than ever.

🔒From the Editor: We all have healthcare heroes

When I walked into my son’s hospital room this past October, and nearly the first words out of my wife’s mouth were, “Honey, Mcphillips is amazing. We’re talking Riley level,” I knew we were in good hands.
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🔒From the Editor: The ups and downs of the labor market

The coronavirus pandemic impacted American and global life in almost every way, ranging from big to small. For the business world, it’s safe to say the longest-lasting effect has been on the labor market.

🔒From the Editor: Child care costs are a business problem

In my eight years as WBJ’s editor, I’ve had some amazing reporters work in our newsroom. Since...
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