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Jill McSorley is an editorial intern for the Worcester Business Journal. She is a student at Assumption University studying communications and media, writing, and marketing. Jill is a captain of Assumption University’s Division II field hockey team and is a selected participant of the school's Greyhound Leadership Academy. She grew up in Biddeford, Maine and graduated from Biddeford High School.
Manufacturing

Universal Window and Door selects new CEO after former leader retires

Reilly is replacing Jim Finn, who announced his retirement in August after six years at the helm.
Hospitality

🔒A fire closed its newest restaurant after four days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure.

Now looking at an extended period of time before the restaurant can reopen, the company behind Vivienne is trying to retain its staff through a series of fundraising events.
Hospitality

Owner of Grafton pub to retire, as new owners come onboard

After 46 years of owning and operating the restaurant, Edward Whiterell has decided to retire.
Real Estate

L.L.Bean’s third location in Central Mass. set to open in the fall

Two other L.L.Bean locations operate in Central Massachusetts: one store is located at The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury, and the other at The Shops at Highland Commons in Hudson, near the town’s border with Berlin. 
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Arts & Entertainment

Seinfeld to perform two stand-up sets in Worcester this February

Seinfeld last performed in Worcester in 2022.
Banking & Finance

Bay State Bank promotes Worcester native to commercial lending SVP

Worcester-based Bay State Bank has added Worcester native James Ciociolo to its commercial lending team, in a new role of senior vice president, commercial lending officer. 
Banking & Finance

CEO of Cornerstone Bank’s parent company to retire

Senecal joined PeoplesBank, parent company of Worcester-based Cornerstone Bank, in 1995. Cornerstone and PeoplesBank completed the $6-billion merger of their parent companies in February.
Arts & Entertainment

Historic theater in Clinton to be brought back to life by NH firm

The Strand Theatre in Downtown Clinton, a historic venue constructed in 1923, has been leased.
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