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Communities such as Worcester lean on tax-exempt nonprofits to help pay for services

Central Massachusetts, especially Worcester, is home to a number of nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations. Last year, more than 30 percent of all land in the city was tax exempt.

Make room for ‘social business’

Does business have any responsibility in addressing social issues or needs?

Movers & Shakers

LEO J. IRAKLIOTIS has been appointed as Becker College’s new provost and vice president of academic affairs....

Planting the seeds of a new business

<i>(Editor's Note: Inspiration and Innovation, which focuses on entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, is a new column written by Jeff Schiebe that will run in every other edition of the Worcester Business Journal.)</i>
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Endowments for Central Mass. colleges surged in 2013-14

For colleges in Central Massachusetts and around the country, the 2013-2014 academic year put the recession in the rear-view mirror.

College expansion projects seen as boosts to Worcester neighborhoods

Amid a growing need for more space and facilities, Worcester's colleges have undertaken multi-million-dollar projects that are...

Despite challenges, Clark poll reveals optimism among today’s adults

A recent Clark University poll revealed somewhat surprising results about today's 20- and 30-somethings' take on life: They're largely content and optimistic about the future.

Introducing 39 ‘bests” in business for 2015

Anything worth doing in the first place is usually worth repeating. When we launched our first “Best of Business” awards contest last year, we were dipping our toe into unfamiliar waters. Yet we thought it was a worthwhile idea to do it again. So, here are our readers' picks of 39 companies in Central Massachusetts that stand out.
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Clark geographer receives NASA grant

A NASA grant to study the effects of melting Arctic Ocean ice has been awarded to a research group that includes a Clark University professor who will oversee $614,000 in funding for the project.

WBJ speakers: Changing demographics prompt new tactics in higher ed

The influence of declining freshman-age students in New England, increased use of technology and the importance of a continued commitment to the community were highlighted Wednesday morning during a discussion of the future of higher education as part of the Worcester Business Journal Power Breakfast Series.
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