WBJ Staff

Central Massachusetts professionals are getting hired and promoted at companies like Mechanics Hall, Mirick O'Connell, MutualOne Bank, and Bowditch & Dewey.

Bringing the flavors he grew up on to the people of Central Massachusetts gives Perez energy for the long hours of being a self-employed restaurant owner and chef.

Central Massachusetts certainly hasn’t been immune to these problems, particularly within the life sciences and tech industries. Yet, when looking at the much broader picture for entrepreneurs and new businesses in Worcester County and MetroWest, 2023 will turn out to be a positive year.

People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, MutualOne Bank, and Boston BioProducts.

WBJ readers voted for the top 55 companies in categories like Best Bank, Best Nonprofit Fundraiser Event, Best After-Work Bar, and Best Forensic Accountant.

Cognex has announced Paul Todgham, its senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer, will depart the company in March.

As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the major business stories that impacted key industries.

The state’s buzziest industry slowed down this year, although some sectors will do better than others next year.

In December 2022, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.

Every December for this Economic Forecast special edition, the journalists in the WBJ newsroom forecast 10 possible news events for the coming year, based on their expertise and the trends in the Central Massachusetts business community.