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Mass. launches equity dashboard to support veteran employment

State officials on Thursday announced the launch of a veterans' equity dashboard and promoted the availability of a $2,500 tax credit that small businesses can claim for hiring qualified veterans, ahead of National Veterans and Military Families Month commemorated each November.

🔒That’s what they said!: Central Mass. business quotes from the last 35 years

WBJ sources over the past 35 years have contributed memorable sentiments.

🔒More diverse businesses: The complex journey toward diversifying Central Massachusetts business leadership

While Central Massachusetts business leaders have seen substantial diversification among small business owners in the past three decades, the same cannot be said for those among the area’s highest-paid.

🔒1989-2024: A timeline of the top Central Mass. business stories for the last 35 years

How do you whittle 35 years of headlining business news down to a couple thousand words and a few pages? You don't. But here, we take our best shot to highlight the companies, individuals, and moments that left a lasting impression.
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🔒Demystifying finances: As financial illiteracy becomes a growing concern, Central Mass. institutions are helping people understand how money can work for them

Banking and finance leaders at Central Massachusetts institutions see education as a key way to help combat financial illiteracy.

After previously criticizing Worcester officials, local NAACP applauds City’s new chief diversity hire

Worcester’s NAACP Unit has expressed its support of the City’s decision to hire Kevin Lovaincy.

QCC executive to fill Worcester’s remade chief diversity role, following two-year vacancy

The City of Worcester announced its search for a new chief equity officer, Kevin Lovaincy from Quinsigamond Community College has been named to the position.

Voting open for WBJ’s Best of Business awards

Voting is now open for WBJ’s 11th annual Best of Business Awards.
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VIDEO: Highlights from the 40 Under Forty’s 25th anniversary event

To nominate someone for next year's 40 Under Forty awards, fill out the nomination form linked in this article.

🔒Q&A: Harrington’s journey took her from Manhattan to Harvard to Bowditch

Harrington joined Bowditch in 2022 after starting off her legal career in the public sector.
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