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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
Diversity & Inclusion

Fitchburg State appoints first executive director of diversity

Joshua Dodds has been named Fitchburg State University’s inaugural executive director of diversity, equity, and belonging programs as the institution looks to create an inclusive community amidst heightened anti-DEI sentiments throughout the country. 
Economy

Worcester’s city solicitor, former chief development officer to retire in January

After nearly 40 years serving the City of Worcester, Michael Traynor, former chief development officer and current city solicitor, will retire on Jan. 10.
Economy

Central Mass. business leaders feel optimistic about economy for first time since May

Business confidence hit milestones in Massachusetts in November.
Arts & Entertainment

🔒How to set a fundraising record: Q&A with Milford Regional

On Nov. 2, the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation raised $1.3 million at its annual Mélange Gala and Live Auction, the most the foundation had ever raised in the event’s 20-year history.
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Banking & Finance

🔒The next strategic plan: With a new board chair, Family Health Center of Worcester looks to sustain its financial recovery while ensuring quality, equitable...

Spiliotes comes into the volunteer role as the community health center has just emerged from a financial crisis and is looking to forge a strategic plan for a sustainable future.
Banking & Finance

Insulet awarded $450M from federal jury in intellectual property dispute with Korean firm

Insulet, an Acton medical device manufacturer, has been awarded $452 million in total damages by a federal jury.
Economy

Community Healthlink reaches deal with union, still working to reopen all shuttered programs

Union workers of Community Healthlink, a Worcester-based nonprofit provider of mental health and addiction services, have entered into a tentative contract agreement with parent-operator UMass Memorial Health, as it works to reopen three programs shuttered after a state inspection last year.
Economy

Struck Catering to close in December following 25 years in business

After 25 years in business, Worcester staple Struck Catering will shut its doors for good come Dec. 15. Struck has grown to employ approximately 60 wait and kitchen staff and bartenders.
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Agriculture

Worcester nonprofit starts urban mushroom farm to address food insecurity

Taking a unique approach to addressing the mounting issue of food insecurity throughout the state, Worcester-based nonprofit Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts has launched an urban mushroom-growing farm.
Banking & Finance

Project New Hope granted $50K as this year’s Neighborhood Champion from Bank of America

Project New Hope in Worcester has been named among this year’s Neighborhood Champions by Bank of America for the nonprofit’s work supporting veterans in Central Massachusetts.
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