WBJ Staff

It is difficult to understate Murray's importance to all the business developments happening in Greater Worcester.

A long succession plan has come to fruition as Rachel Lopez has taken over leadership of the largest minority-owned business in Central Massachusetts.

Mailman uses much of her influence coming from running a $130-million company to advocate for unions and union jobs offering living wages and benefits.

Remember when Marlborough was known primarily for the Solomon Pond Mall and office parks? Those are still there, but the city has added so much more, thanks in part to Harris, who has led MEDC since 2016.

Herrman might never be mentioned in the same sentence as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, but there’s one thing the two businessmen undoubtedly share: success in retail at a time when it's increasingly difficult to find.

Since 2005, Nathan has led the largest IT service provider in Central Massachusetts, with the 150-employee Advans IT bringing in $25 million in annual revenue.

When Angelini speaks, everyone listens.

Twelve years ago, Hallberg started with the Girl Scouts tasked with one overarching goal: Combine three councils in Worcester, East Longmeadow and Florence together.

Jordan has served as Seven Hills’ president since 1995, managing for a quarter-century a sprawling organization including more than 160 locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and seven countries abroad.

For nearly 40 years, Cavaioli has dedicated her life to social service, fighting racism and empowering women.