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🔒Good with money: A new wave of female banking leaders is emerging in Central Mass.

In 2024, the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of a woman’s ability to obtain a bank account without her father’s or husband’s co-signature.

🔒Blooming business: The founders behind Worcester plant and decor shop Seed to Stem see their second location as the beginning of a bigger dream

Worcester shoppers know, if you’re in the market for a succulent, incense holder, or even an eel skull, there is a one-stop shop you can’t miss: Seed to Stem.

🔒WBJ seeks readers’ ideas for Power 100 list of most influential professionals

The feature identifies the region’s leaders who most valuably wield their power to have an outsized influence on the economy and community.

🔒Enrollment surge: Amid decade-high growth, Mount Wachusett Community College is expanding services to keep students on track

This past fiscal year, Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner quietly achieved a milestone.
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🔒WBJ names the 2025 Best of Business award winners

Every year starting in October, WBJ asks its readers to vote on the best companies in Central Massachusetts in a variety of categories, ranging from law firms and incubators to golf courses and restaurants.

Gov. Healey’s executive order looks to increase women in the construction industry

Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed an executive order aimed at boosting women's employment in the construction industry, and she celebrated the effort with what could be one of her final public collaborations with the Biden administration.

E.T.& L. names first non-familial president in 70 years

Kerry Maynard has been promoted to president and owner of E.T.&L. following the retirement of long-term President and Owner Jennie Lee Colosi. 
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Central Mass. state universities split $4.2 million to increase graduation rates within marginalized communities

Three Central Massachusetts universities have been awarded a share of $14 million in state funding to boost graduation rates for historically underserved students. 

🔒Results: How did WBJ do with 2024’s bold predictions?

In December 2023, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
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