Diversity & Inclusion

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

This past fiscal year, Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner quietly achieved a milestone.

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.

Until October, the City’s chief equity officer role had been vacant since April 2022.

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.

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. 

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

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.

Every December for this Economic Forecast special edition, the journalists in the WBJ newsroom forecast 10 possible news events for the coming year, based on their expertise and the trends in the Central Massachusetts business community.

The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office has lifted its citizenship requirement for those seeking accreditation.