Monica Benevides

The construction of 17 residential units and 6,000-square-feet of commercial space of development at 316 Shrewsbury St. in Worcester is showing visible signs of progress, according documents and information from the City of Worcester.

The New England Center for Children, a Southborough nonprofit specializing in treating children with autism globally, has named Darryl Agostinelli as its first chief technology officer, the school announced on Tuesday.

Marlborough medical technology company Hologic announced on Tuesday it has launched a public service announcement campaign with the Black Women’s Health Imperative of Georgia aimed at encouraging Black women to schedule well-woman exams with their doctors.

QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja spoke with WBJ about the school’s plans for the facilities, and how it might help bolster the region’s manufacturing workforce.

Rachel Lopez, president of the Fitchburg human resources outsourcing company Resource Management, has been elected as chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce board of directors, the organization announced on Monday.

Illinois medical supply manufacturer and distributor Medline Industries, Inc. plans to build what it says will be the largest solar project in Massachusetts, on top of its Uxbridge distribution facility, the company announced on Tuesday.

Country Bank, headquartered in Ware, announced at its annual meeting on Monday it has pledged $1 million dollars to the Worcester County Food Bank and The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced on Tuesday it has named Michael Horan as its new chief financial officer.

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission opened applications for the third round of its Social Equity Program on Monday, during which it will provide four different track options for those who are accepted into the technical assistance and training initiative.

Fidelity Bank has surpassed $1 billion in assets since 2019, the Leominster financial institution announced in its 2020 annual report on Thursday.