Monica Benevides

40 Under Forty 2021: Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly, a three-time Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate with a PhD in material science and engineering, helped grow his company from two to 36 employees in less than four years, as well as expand from a 1,000-square-foot operation to a 48,000-square-foot operation across three locations, all in Central Mass.

40 Under Forty 2021: Aaron Birt

Aaron Birt is known for his ability to rally his team, set goals, and chart a course to meet them.

40 Under Forty 2021: Shaun McDonough

Before becoming the heir apparent at FLEXcon, Shaun McDonough spent two years working as a public defender in Worcester County, during which he ran undefeated in trials. Now, however, his work life looks a little different.

Hospitality

Two more Worcester cannabis shops to open Saturday, including 2nd economic empowerment applicant

Two adult-use Worcester cannabis shops will celebrate their grand openings on Saturday.

Manufacturing

Rentschler Biopharma expanding with 22K-sq.-ft. Milford bioreactors site

Rentschler Biopharma, a contract development and manufacturing organization headquartered in Germany, broke ground on Wednesday on a new production facility adjacent to a current production site it operates in Milford, expected to be operational in late 2023.

Education

Clark professor awarded $601K to study bacteria behavior

Alexander Petroff, an assistant professor of physics at Clark University in Worcester, has been awarded a five-year, $601,423 award from the National Science Foundation.

Health Care

FDA clears Boston Scientific single-use bronchoscope

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new single-use bronchoscope made by Marlborough medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific, the company announced on Tuesday.

Education

UMass Medical School to require COVID vaccine for faculty, staff and students

UMass Medical School in Worcester announced on Wednesday it plans to require that all faculty, staff and students receive the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 7, after which those who are noncompliant will have their ID badge deactivated.

Diversity & Inclusion

UMass Medical School joins other Mass. medical schools to dismantle racism in medicine

UMass Medical School in Worcester was among several groups to release on Tuesday a set of principles taking aim at racism in medical education and healthcare organizations.

Manufacturing