WuXi Biologics

When Matt Zicaro joined forces with Michael O’Brien of Galaxy Development, they launched a new development firm – Galaxy Life Sciences – committed to building out the bioscience industry in Central Massachusetts.

Already with several big wins in 2020, the region’s biotech industry will take advantage of an even bigger boom.

Redevelopment of the former Worcester State Hospital is taking major steps forward with site work for two new life sciences buildings. The new development, though, won't include the century-old Hale Building, a last remnant of the old state hospital off Belmont Street.

Galaxy Life Sciences, a sister company to the developer of the Trolley Yard retail complex in Worcester, on Friday evening announced plans to spend at least $50 million to develop a biomanufacturing facility at the 46-acre Worcester life sciences campus The Reactory.

WuXi Biologics, a Chinese life sciences company slated to anchor a new biomanufacturing complex in Worcester, has closed on a deal with the property owner, the Worcester Business Development Corp.

WuXi Biologics, the biomanufacturing firm looking to build a $60-million facility on Belmont Street in Worcester, has made a down deposit on the project, further committing the company to the project.

The Worcester City Council's economic development committee has recommended the full council approve a $11.5-million tax break for a proposed biomanufacturing facility by WuXi Biologics.

The Worcester city administration is recommending the City Council on Tuesday approve a $11.5-million tax break to benefit WuXi Biologics, a firm planning a biomanufacturing facility off Belmont Street.

LakePharma company was going to bring 150 jobs to Worcester, but a Chinese competitor took its place after the company decided it couldn't wait any longer and moved to Hopkinton.

Chinese biotech company will build a $60-million facility at the Worcester Biomanufacturing Park, becoming the first tenant at the site of the former Worcester State Hospital.