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Mica Kanner-Mascolo

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.

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UMass Memorial execs lead list of the highest-paid nonprofit leaders in Central Mass.

UMass Memorial Health executives constitute six of the 18 highest-paid nonprofit chief executives in Central Massachusetts when ranked by total compensation for the most recent fiscal year available.

Leading Worcester accounting firm acquired by NY professional services provider

Worcester accounting and consulting firm S&G LLP has been acquired by Citrin Cooperman Advisors of New York City.

TJX executive tops list of highest-paid Central Mass. CEOs for third consecutive year

Ernie Herrman, president and CEO of The TJX Cos. in Framingham, was the highest-paid CEO among Central Massachusetts public companies for fiscal 2023.

Mass. economic growth slowed in first quarter, ranks 31st in nation

While the Massachusetts real GDP saw deceleration in growth in the first quarter of 2024, the state rose in national real GDP rankings from its position in 2023.
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WPI signs guaranteed admission agreement with QCC

Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester have reached a deal where QCC students will now be offered guaranteed admission to WPI upon meeting program requirements.

Sturbridge nonprofit merges with Webster firm to create $66M human services agency

Sturbridge-based human services nonprofit Venture Community Services on Monday merged with Life-Skills, a Webster-based services provider for those with intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities.

WPI pens guaranteed admission agreement with Manchester Community College

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has reached an agreement with Manchester Community College, affording MCC graduates guaranteed admission to the Worcester university given they meet program criteria.

CHIA: Racial diversity is lacking in Mass. healthcare leadership

Newly released data shows the majority of leadership positions in the Massachusetts healthcare industry are held by white people, a fact that not only shapes workplace dynamics, but can often lead to negative healthcare delivery and outcomes for patients. 
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Framingham nonprofit receives cut of $8M for 988 suicide network

Framingham-based community support nonprofit United Way of Tri-County is one of five Massachusetts organizations set to split $8.3 million in state and federal grant funding to continue their participation in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network.

Three in Central Mass. among those splitting $16M for workforce development

Three Central Massachusetts organizations and institutions have been awarded $2 million in state funds to sponsor their workforce development initiatives aimed at closing the skills gap and placing hundreds of unemployed and underemployed residents into culinary, human, and medical service positions.
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