Mica Kanner-Mascolo

mkannermascolo@wbjournal.com

Mica Kanner-Mascolo covers health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Worcester Business Journal. Her freelance writing has been featured in publications including FEMINIST, Byrdie, and Spare Change News. Mica is a graduate of The New School where she studied creative writing. An East Coast native, Mica currently resides in Central Massachusetts.

Covers: Health care and diversity, equity, and inclusion

Economy

Framingham nonprofit names new CEO

The Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers has named Stephanie Costa as its incoming president and CEO as the Framingham nonprofit’s current leader is set to retire at the end of April.

Economy

Mass. business confidence falls to lowest point in five years

Confidence Massachusetts business owners have in the economy continued to decline in March, falling to its lowest point since July 2020.

Banking & Finance

Clinton Savings Bank’s first woman CEO officially takes over

Mary Dean has begun her roles as president and CEO of Clinton Savings Bank following the March retirement of the bank’s long-time leader Robert Paulhus.

Economy

Nominations for 40 Under Forty awards due today

WBJ’s 40 Under Forty Awards recognizes emerging business leaders throughout Central Massachusetts.

Banking & Finance

🔒Q&A: Happy lawyers, happy clients

As the firm’s new leader, Brodeur aims to cultivate a thriving workplace culture, hire and retain top talent, and strategically navigate evolving technologies to remain ahead in an increasingly dynamic legal landscape.

Manufacturing awards: Kinefac prioritizes workforce to ensure long-term innovation

The company builds custom machines used in a wide range of industries, including automotives, aerospace, power generation, railways, and medical devices. This work demands innovation and resourceful thinking.

Manufacturing awards: Iwaki America modernized water treatment

Iwaki’s products work to keep water treated and safe, a line of work forced to adapt with the rapidly changing technological offerings available.

Manufacturing awards: SpadXTech uses unique inspiration to create sustainability

With a mission to provide sustainable material options to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, Gonzalez opened her manufacturing company in the summer of 2020 at the Worcester incubator Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives.

Health Care

Framingham Union Hospital to close a neonatal care unit in 67 days

Framingham Union Hospital will close one of its neonatal intensive care units for newborns with critical health needs on June 10 as the hospital’s operator, MetroWest Medical Center, cites declining utilization and staff retention difficulties.

Banking & Finance

Becker College makes largest-ever donation to GWCF

Greater Worcester Community Foundation has received the largest donation in its 50-year history as the shuttered Becker College has pledged $13 million to the foundation.

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