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Blue Cross names first female CEO

The board of directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has named its first female CEO, Sarah Iselin, the Boston-based health insurer announced at the end of August.

All active construction projects receiving City of Worcester tax breaks are falling short of diversity hiring goals

The four active Worcester construction projects benefiting from the City of Worcester’s tax break program are falling short of their goals in hiring city residents, people of color, and women.

Regulators see Massachusetts at cannabis crossroads

Five years since its creation and now made up entirely of a second wave of commissioners, the Cannabis Control Commission and the legal marijuana sector that it oversees are at a critical crossroads and regulators are gearing up for a rulemaking round that one commissioner said could "make or break" the industry here.

Mass. develops new tools for studying employment & wages by race, gender

Massachusetts has developed four new dashboards to provide race-and gender-specific data on employment, unemployment, and wages.
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On diversity & inclusion, City of Worcester resists change and suffers from lack of communication, report finds

A report commissioned from Quincy’s Letterman White Consulting LLC by the City of Worcester, paints a grim picture of the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of the city government.

🔒Q&A: Fred Taylor strives for progress

In both of his roles, Fred Taylor seeks to improve the lives of people in Worcester.

Holy Cross commits $40M in financial aid to low-income, undocumented students

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester will expand its financial aid support of low-income students and students with undocumented status by $40 million.

Skilled nursing company with CMass locations resolves discrimination allegations

Next Step operates The Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, Fitchburg Healthcare, and Westborough Healthcare.
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🔒Following its largest-ever donation, African Community Education is growing into its new headquarters

ACE purchased the 51 Gage St. building – a former charter school – earlier this year for $1.8 million.

🔒Small business organizations are narrowing the financing gap for entrepreneurs of color

when entrepreneurs of color turn to banks and other investors, research shows they’re often given less consideration than white founders.
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