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🔒Reporting discrimination: New, but delayed, reporting requirements seek to identify bias in small business loan approvals and denials

While generally supportive of the new rule, the lending industry is concerned about the onus the new requirements put on banks.

Healey releases environmental justice strategy focusing on lower-income communities

The state's environmental arm has a new strategy to bring equity into focus in the programs and policies under its purview.

Associated Industries of Massachusetts names head of economic inclusion

In an effort to boost its diversity-related activities, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts have named Karen Wallace to the newly-created position of executive vice president of economic inclusion.

🔒Steady, but too SLOW: Less than 16% of top executives and zero CEOs at major Central Mass. publicly traded companies are women

The situation in Central Massachusetts, where 15.6% of named executive officers are female, largely mirrors the Massachusetts rate of 16.1% determined in a statewide census.
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🔒As fewer U.S. employees work remotely, Central Mass. businesses see benefits in the option, particularly for women who often have busier home lives

For women workers especially, increased flexibility and remote work options have opened up new possibilities for balancing work and family responsibilities.

🔒Achieving diversity in higher education, without affirmative action

Halfway through her tenure as the university’s inaugural DEI fellow, Ilyasah Shabazz is helping Worcester State work to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment

Cannabis equity trust fund set to award $2.3M

Applications for the first grants from a new fund meant to support cannabis entrepreneurs in communities disproportionately harmed by the War on Drugs are due next month, with $2.3 million available to help qualified business licensees with urgent financial needs.

Health Foundation grants $1M to four nonprofits, prioritizing children’s health

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts awarded four grants totaling $1 million to area nonprofits in order to improve child mental health, access for children to affordable health care, food delivery for people in need, and child care businesses.
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Former Insulet CEO to retire from company board of directors

Acton medical device manufacturer Insulet has made a number of changes to its board, including the retirement of its former leader.

Great Brook Valley residents now eligible for cannabis business ownership assistance program

Residents of Great Brook Valley in Worcester are now eligible to receive technical assistance and training to become business owners and employees in the legal cannabis industry.
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