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Movers & Shakers

Check out which professionals are on the move in Central Mass.

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

McGourthy leaving as WRRB executive director

Tim McGourthy, executive director of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, will leave the nonprofit organization by the end of March.

$416K vs. $220K: The Central Mass. executive gender pay gap grew in 2018

The gap of pay between Central Mass. male and female executives increased in the last year, as men continue to hold higher-paying positions.

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Focus on money: Colleges will offer more value for students while looking to generate more revenue

In 2018, Central Massachusetts colleges saw the value like never before of partnering on academic programs letting students get their degree earlier than they might otherwise.

Expect a healthy Central Mass. economy in 2019

In 2019, the region can expect more investment, given its relative accessibility and lower cost of living, as well as nine colleges producing a young and educated workforce.

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Helping immigrant businesses: Foreign-born entrepreneurs aren’t as familiar with their available resources

A focus group found foreign-born entrepreneurs weren't as connected as they could be to resources. The city and its partners say helping such businesses is a priority.

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Coming to Worcester: The city’s immigrant population has shifted in the last decade

For a century starting in the 1870s, immigrants moving into Worcester almost exclusively came from Europe and North America. That's no longer the case.

City of Immigrants: Foreign-born residents have unusually large impact on Worcester’s economy

Immigrants in Worcester are more likely than native citizens to start their own business and have bachelor's degrees, giving them a disproportionate share of the economy.

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